Address
Form of work
SalaryLocation
High Wycombe
Contract Type
Atypical
Salary Range
£37,099 - £41,732
Hours per week
Ad-hoc
Closing Date
05/04/2024
Ref No
1518
Part Time/ad-hoc- High Wycombe
Salary - £37,099 - £41,732 (However this will be paid as a hourly rate of £19.28 - £21.69)
Buckinghamshire New University is an ambitious, modern university that is always open to fresh ideas and thinking. We believe in the transformative power of education, and in doing the right thing by our students, people and local community. That’s why our BNU community is a special place to work and study, and where people who want to make a difference can contribute and succeed.
Our University’s DRIVE values and are at the heart of all that we do. We are united in being dynamic, responsible, inclusive, visionary and empowering to ensure that we provide the best experience to our learners and offer excellent service to our partners and to each other as colleagues. Our commitment to these values is unwavering and they are central to our mission. We encourage applications from all backgrounds, communities and industries and we are happy to discuss any reasonable adjustments that you require.
We are looking for registered health and social care professionals who are looking for part time/ad-hoc work to come and join our team of Practice Assessors. The post holder will undertake activities in connection with practice learning including; supporting learners in practice, visiting link areas and conducting practice learning environment audits. A key focus of the role will be to conduct practice learning assessment of learners within placements and simulated practice learning. The post holder should be registered with a professional body, have experience of supporting learners within practice and working within their field of practice. We will also consider applicants who have recently retired but they need to be registered with their professional body.
What we offer:
- training & development support opportunities
- Supervision
- opportunity to gain higher education experience
- flexible ad-hoc work
- opportunity to train the future healthcare workforce
If you have the qualities and attributes representative of the University’s values and ambition, we would be delighted to hear from you.
For further information about this role please contact, Margaret.rioga@bucks.ac.uk or Helen.ayo-ajayi@bucks.ac.uk
To apply, please send a covering letter to express interest in the role and CV to Margaret.rioga@bucks.ac.uk or Helen.ayo-ajayi@bucks.ac.uk
BNU is proud to have a diverse community and a strong track record of diversity, equity and inclusion. Our aim is to continue to build an environment where everyone thrives and can be themselves. We therefore ensure that our interview/shortlisting Chairs complete the relevant e-learning and/or inclusive recruitment training.
We therefore particularly encourage applications from candidates who are likely to be underrepresented in BNU’S workforce. These include people from global majority backgrounds, disabled people, and LGBTQI+ people, particularly in more senior roles.
Closing Date: 5 April 2024
Interview Date: 15 April 2024
Please note that an Enhanced Disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) is required for this position. The successful applicant will be required to give consent to check their criminal record status through the DBS. Information will be kept in strict confidence. Your offer of appointment will be subject to the University being satisfied with the outcome of this check.
If you are successful in securing an interview for the role, you will be required to provide proof of eligibility to work in the UK.
BNU is a Disability Confident employer and as such you will be given the opportunity to declare a disability as part of the application process. The University is also committed to achieving the Race Equality Charter.
JOB DESCRIPTION
Job Title: Practice Assessor
Faculty/Directorate: Institute of Health and Social Care
Grade: G
Location: High Wycombe
Hours: Part time – as per schedule
Responsible to: Associate Professor Placements and Work Based Learning
Job Purpose:
- To undertake associated activities in connection with practice learning including; supporting learners in practice, visiting link areas and conducting practice learning environment audits.
- To teach and support students by adopting a tailored learner-centred approach and being committed to contributing towards delivery of a first-class learner experience.
- Working alongside Academic and Technical staff, to have a supported role in designing and delivering of innovative and challenging learning experiences within simulation environments.
- To be a team-player and contribute to the wider work of the team
- Practice an inclusive approach and support building an inclusive university community where people can be themselves
Main Duties & Responsibilities of the role:
- Support academic & technical staff, to providing advice and recommendations on how to enhance the delivery of innovative and challenging learning experiences within simulation environments.
- To undertake associated activities in connection with practice learning including; supporting students in practice and visiting link areas.
- To contribute to the learner experience – demonstrating an awareness of the need for ‘customer focus’ in respect of resolving issues.
- To engage with business and professional networks to promote teaching and learning and research in a professional context.
- To support learners in supervising placements, learning in practice, internships and work-related activities.
- With support, plan and deliver the curriculum using appropriate media, including the use of IT.
- Provide effective feedback, support and guidance to students, which promotes improvement of performance.
- To maintain and foster the high reputation of the University in practice partner settings.
- To work flexible hours as agreed with Line Manager.
- To keep up to date with new technologies and developments within specialism and other related industries.
- Comply with the Data Protection Act 2018 and GDPR; Health and Safety; and Equality and Diversity requirements and legislation in all working practices.
- Such other duties temporarily or on a continuing basis, as may reasonably be required.
- Assist with undertaking practice learning associated activities in connection with the courses taught including, practical skills assessment and feedback.
- With support, design and deliver high quality, innovative and challenging learning experiences, using current theory and practice together in lively debate
- To collaborate with colleagues across health and social to provide a customer-focussed service, playing a proactive role in improving the learner Experience
- To deliver pastoral care and support at risk/resuming students in practice, including signposting students to the appropriate pastoral support services where appropriate.
- Assist the Technicians to effectively plan and resource equipment for use within the simulation-based learning/assessments.
- To be responsible for carrying out risk assessments or recognising and reporting potential health and safety risks for the working environment, ensuring that it is clean and safe and kept to a professional standard.
- To be responsible for taking remedial action where appropriate – e.g. dealing with instances of poor conduct (students) or reviewing practice learning environments when concerns are raised by students or regulatory bodies.
- To be responsible for providing advice and guidance to support practice learning providers in providing an excellent learning experience
- Ensuring that the practice learning environmental audit and any action plans are completed and reviewed in a timely manner.
- To ensure that all activities are undertaken within the prescribed rules of Health & Safety and good practice as set by the University.
PERSON SPECIFICATION
A = Application T = Test I = Interview
Education, Qualifications & Training
Means of Testing
First degree in a relevant field
A
Recognised HE (Higher Education) teaching qualification or commitment to undertake one
A/I
Evidence of Professional registration
A
Evidence of recent scholarship and/or continuing professional development relevant to the post
A/I
Postgraduate qualification in a relevant field or significant work experience in relevant field
A
Knowledge & Experience
Expert knowledge in discipline and/or field
A/I
Proven experience of working effectively within a team
A/I
Proven experience of supporting learners in practice
A/I
Experience in caring for people with complex needs, cross-boundary working and use of digital health technology
A/I
Experience of customer service or dealing with the public
A/I
Contribution to subject association; learning society or professional body
A/I
Experience of problem solving
A/I
Skills
Effective presentation skills
I/T
Digitally able and proficient in Microsoft tools
I/T
Effective communication skills
I/T
Special Requirements
A willingness and ability to work in off-site locations
I
Bucks Behavioural Framework – Please insert the top 3 behaviours relevant to your role (information can be found on BEN – Bucks Behavioural Framework BBF)
Delivering Excellent Service
Working Together
Achieving Results
