0.4 FTE 1 year secondment opportunity!
Opportunity overview
We are looking for current NHS clinical colleagues to join our Enhanced Practice (EP) team in the Directorate of Allied and Public Health at the University of Salford. We have 4 positions with one post in each of the following professions: Podiatry, Diagnostic Radiography, Physiotherapist, Prosthetics and Orthotics.
This role will focus on leading the Prosthetics and Orthotics professional pathway within an NHSE funded, one year project which will enable the upskilling, development, delivery and sustainability of the Enhanced Clinical Practitioner apprenticeship in England.
The post holder will utilise their clinical expertise, experience and networks to support the development of the registered Prosthetics and Orthotics workforce. They will have experience of supporting learning and workforce development in the practice / clinical environment. The post holder will have the ability to develop and utilise professional networks with support from the Project Lead to drive enhanced practice within Prosthetics and Orthotics, supporting employers in developing pathways for enhanced clinical practice and career development.
Key responsibilities
- Work with the EP team to collaborate with employers, health professionals and industry partners to scope the needs for ECP development and delivery within Prosthetics and Orthotics
- Design and deliver a range of teaching and learning approaches for apprentices and non-apprentices including mentorship and coaching.
- Link with employers to develop and co-ordinate Prosthetics and Orthotics ECP pathways which facilitate recruitment, sustainability and excellent student experience.
- Supervise ECP student projects, including work-based learning.
- Extend, transform and apply own knowledge to learning, research and external activities which promote ECP readiness and delivery.
- Promote equality and diversity within ECP to sustain inclusive and supportive practices in accordance with university policy.
How to apply
To apply please submit your CV and 1 side of A4 (500 words) on how your knowledge, skills and experience meet the key responsibilities of the role.
Closing date for applications is 12 noon on Thursday 17th April. Please send applications to h.slater3@salford.ac.uk.
Interviews are scheduled to take place on Thursday 24th April.
A bit about our School
With over 8,000 students we are the largest School at the University, with colleagues and students from all over the world. We are a forward-thinking, dynamic school with a commitment to lifelong learning and real-world impact.
We offer programmes across a range of subject areas including counselling, nursing and midwifery, allied and public health, psychology, sociology, social work and social policy, policing and criminology, and sport.
Through our interdisciplinary research network and three research centres, we focus on improving health, social and individual outcomes.
We are part of the global healthcare community and collaboration is at the heart of what we do, working with a wide range of industry partners locally, regionally and globally.
We value diversity – in backgrounds and in experiences. Our difference makes us stronger, and together we share a passion for improving students’ lives.
We have a commitment to be Net Zero by 2038 and embed sustainability in all aspects of university life.
By joining us, you will become part of a wide network of professionals, sharing knowledge and expertise. Like us, you will be passionate and committed and will be part of our ambitious journey, to shape the health professionals, community and social leaders of the future.
Further information on Enhanced Practice can be found here https://www.hee.nhs.uk/our-work/enhanced-clinical-practice-apprenticeships/ahp-enhanced-practice-0
Details of our ECP apprenticeship programme and PGCert Enhanced Practice scan be found at PgCert Enhanced Clinical Practitioner (Enhanced Clinical Practitioner Apprenticeship) | University of Salford
Further detail can be found in the below job description and person specification: