The Education Learning & Development Team is looking for an enthusiastic, dynamic, and motivated individual to take on the role of Head of Clinical Education & Professional Development.
The position is a key leadership role within the education team and will act as the designated deputy for the Assistant Director of Clinical Education in the delivery of strategic and operational objectives for Clinical Education.
The postholder will be responsible for coordinating the delivery of clinical education across the following key delivery units and line managing designated reports: Medical Education & Libraries, Clinical Skills and Simulation, Moving & Handling, Resuscitation Service, Practice Development, Pre-registration for nurses, midwives & AHPs, Preceptorship, Contracted Education, Apprenticeships, Band 2-4 Education, and Clinical statutory and mandatory programmes.
The Head of Clinical Education & Professional Development will support the setting of the strategic direction for education, learning and development across the organisation, contributing to the delivery of high-quality care that meets local and national indicators. They will act as an expert resource in relation to all education matters both internally and when representing the Trust with external stakeholders.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will represent the Trust both internally and at regional and national forums in relation to all education matters and will undertake networking and influencing within the wider NHS context to forge working relationships, learn and apply best practices.
The post holder will be required to work autonomously managing and prioritising their own workstreams and taking on delegated authority to achieve the following:
* Support and strengthen the established collaborative structure between medical and non-medical education, supporting and integrating multi-professional education within the trust.
* Provide strategic direction and specialist clinical training knowledge to the Clinical Education Leads in the delivery of clinical education in the Trust.
* Take on responsibility for the planning, funding, delivery and evaluation of learning and development through CPD that underpins evidence-based practice for individuals and teams.
* Support the development and embedding of the Education Practice Development nurses, midwives and AHPs including the development of a strategy, to improve the consistency, deployment and supervision of these 'practice influencing' professionals.
* Lead the delivery of effective statutory and mandatory training to ensure compliance with professional regulatory standards.
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As part of our BHT family, you'll benefit from learning and development opportunities to support your career progression.
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Job description
Job responsibilities
For a comprehensive list of responsibilities and duties, please kindly refer to the Job Description and Person Specification by downloading the JD and PS attachment in the advert.
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Person Specification
EDUCATION, QUALIFICATIONS & TRAINING
Essential
* Registered Nurse/Midwife/AHP
* Holds or is working towards a master's level qualification in health, education or other relevant area
* Leadership development training or equivalent level experience
* Postgraduate Certificate in Clinical Education, working towards or willing to undertake for the purposes of this role.
* Evidence of recent continued professional development
EXPERIENCE
Essential
* Experience of managing and leading change within services, programmes or projects, or areas with highly complex working practices
* Experience of working with or in a Higher Education Institute
* Experience of leading and managing teams in a clinical and education service.
* Able to deliver strategies, business plans and business cases.
* Proven track record of managing quality assurance systems
SKILLS, ABILITIES & KNOWLEDGE
Essential
* Excellent oral and written communication skills with an ability to use a range of virtual communication platforms, IT systems and software packages.
* Effective interpersonal skills and an ability to establish credibility, and build rapport and respect with staff at all levels
* An ability to provide and receive highly complex information and communicate it in an easily accessible format to various stakeholders
* Demonstrable ability to prioritise workload and work under pressure, responding appropriately to urgent situations.
* Ability to think critically and creatively and innovate in response to new and complex challenges.
* Highly developed leadership skills with the ability to enthuse, motivate and involve individuals and teams.
* Demonstrates a broad understanding of NHSE and NHS policy with an ability to apply national guidance to local delivery.
* Experience & evidence of engagement around the equality, diversity, and inclusion agenda
SPECIAL CIRCUMSTANCES
Essential
* Ability to travel to other sites within the Trust and to appointments off site.
Employer details
Employer name
Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust
Address
Education Centre, Stoke Mandeville Hospital
Education Centre
Stoke Mandeville
HP21 8AL
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