Clinical Facilitator

A vacancy for a permanent part time (22.5 hours) band 6 clinical facilitator has arisen at North East London foundation Trust (NELFT)

Are you looking for a fresh challenge, are you committed to supporting clinical apprenticeships from band 3 pathway, assistant practitioner to nursing degree apprentice and keen to be part of a team where your ideas and opinions are valued then look no further.

NELFT corporate services are looking for a motivated Clinical facilitator to work with the senior clinical facilitator in supporting these apprentice's through their journey .

The post holder will be responsible for supporting the senior clinical facilitator in undertaking comprehensive assessments and planned supervision and education of clinical support workers in Bands 1 to 4 with particular focus on work based learners including those under taking the Care Certificate and other higher level learning e.g Assistant Practitioner and the Degree Nurse Apprentice.

The ideal candidate must be a Registered nurse with degree or equivalent Post registration specialist training in mental and or physical health and must be a registered Mentor with a positive attitude to supervision and training.

Excellent communication skills and the ability to work within a team are essential. We provide all our staff with a comprehensive development/induction programme in addition to friendly working environments.

NELFT has a multi cultural and ethnically diverse population which offers a wide spectrum of healthcare challenges which can be both complex and rewarding. As part of our commitment to improve the working lives of our staff, we offer flexible working arrangements, childcare vouchers, and family-friendly policies and staff benefits including an excellent pension scheme. We are committed to providing a culture of continuous learning, which actively supports the professional and personal development of our staff.

Please note we are willing to consider band 5 candidates with the following
Minimum of 3 years experience as a qualified registered nurse
Experience of working as a mentor/supervisor
Willingness to develop and also complete the PG certificate.

COVID-19 Vaccination

We continue to encourage all staff to ensure that they have been double vaccinated and received their booster. We recognise that taking the vaccine provides the best defence against COVID 19 for our patients, our staff and their families.

Probationary Period

This post will be subject to a probationary period. Internal applicants are exempt from the probationary period (unless you are an internal applicant currently part way through a probationary period or currently a bank member of staff).

Starting with NELFT

NELFT place a great deal of importance on new starters being properly welcomed and inducted into the Trust. All new starters will join the Trust on the first Monday of each month and will undertake a comprehensive induction of up to two weeks which will include mandatory training, systems training and the allocation of equipment. As part of the process new starters will have the opportunity to also meet the executive team, senior managers and attend a number of drop in sessions focusing in engagement, health and wellbeing and key processes. The induction will be held at our head office in Rainham, Essex.

High Cost Area Supplement

This post also attracts payment for High Cost Area Supplement of 15% of the basic salary (minimum payment of £4,313 and a maximum payment of £5,436 per annum pro rata).

Please refer to the attached job description and person specification when completing your application