Clinical Practice Facilitator

Spire Healthcare is a leading independent healthcare group in the United Kingdom, running 38 hospitals and over 50 clinics across England, Wales and Scotland. It provides diagnostics, inpatient, day case and outpatient care, operates a network of private GPs and provides workplace health services to over 800 corporate clients. It also delivers a range of private and NHS mental health, musculoskeletal and dermatological services.

As the Clinical Practice Facilitator you will ensure hospitals are compliant and adhere to all the regulatory requirements for clinical skills and education requirements. You will act as a clinical expert and educational resource so all colleagues understand their responsibilities for clinical education within healthcare.

• Ensuring Clinical Practice and Training is addressed in all areas of the hospital and is reflected throughout all aspects of the patient pathway 
• Participating in the provision of audit reports/presentations - disseminating their findings and assisting in the implementation of recommendations and development of the hospital/groupwide clinical education annual plan 
• Working clinically if needed alongside colleagues sharing clinical expertise and knowledge
• Establishing link personnel in clinical departments and ensure that they receive regular information and training
• Providing support with practice development and facilitation for Spire Healthcare, ensuring that policy underpins current best practice in our hospitals
• Optimising and developing the external enablers and values necessary for successful facilitation practice for pre and post registration students 
• Supporting the National Lead in the delivery of effective and efficient education and development strategies 
• Ensuring the provision of high quality multi professional learning environments 
• Implementing the National Core Skills training framework 2021 at levels 1 and 2 to facilitate and standardise knowledge and competence.
• Facilitating understanding and delivery of legal and expert guidance in relation to clinical education through a targeted approach across all staff groups, clinical and non-clinical.
• Supporting learning into practice from DCIQ, PSIRF, PIR outcomes and key clinical risks 

• Registered Healthcare Practitioner
• Previous knowledge and experience of working within clinical education at a senior level
• High quality presentation and report writing skills
• Accredited  teaching and assessing qualification desirable
• Proven ability to work with minimal supervision
• Proficiency in IT software including the use of Microsoft Office software packages, internet and email
• Willingness to travel across the Group. 
• Driving licence would be advantageous.