Develop and implement policies and processes to effectively identify, place and support IPs across GM. Continuously evaluate the quality and suitability of practice learning environments, providing feedback to placement providers of poor evaluations and then support in improving quality. Initiate suspension or closure of placement areas when the level of quality falls below the set standard, or service developments mean it is not presently a viable placement option. Monitor the progression of IP students into recognised NHS roles.

Establish and lead working groups within the Trust and across GM to address specific issues or challenges or to implement innovative ideas and action plans to maintain and develop the quality for practice placements. Explore and develop opportunities for shared learning that supports contemporary practice and multi-professional working. Manage own time and workload effectively to meet objectives. To act as a Trust representative at meetings at local, regional, and national level.

The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment and promote safeguarding by implementing the Trusts policies and procedures, acting promptly on concerns, communicating effectively and sharing information appropriately. If successful this vacancy will require an enhanced DBS check at a cost of £54.90. This cost will be deducted from your first Trust salary In addition to this it will be a condition of your employment that you will join the DBS update service and pay the annual subscription fee of £16.