Job summary
The primary job purpose is to support the Associate Dean, Education Quality in the local development and implementation of the NHSE National Education Quality Framework by effectively managing the NHS Education Funding Agreement, contracts with education providers and associated resources.
The Thames Valley (TV) Education Quality Team is part of the NHS England South East Education Quality Team based in Oxford and works to ensure that patient safety and the quality of education and training are priorities for all work. This role will lead the overall operational management, development, performance management and organisation of the local TV quality management function.
Main duties of the job
1. To ensure the effective and robust management of and response to patient safety concerns that are reported to, or identified by, NHSE.
2. Providing the Post Graduate Dean, Local Director and other lead clinicians within TV with appropriate briefing on these issues and the investigations that have taken place at a local level.
3. Use performance information in order to discern trends across a large geographical area in order to inform quality improvement, to make recommendations for areas where quality management activity should be focused.
4. To write highly complex reports in a professional manner in order to update senior managers and senior stakeholders on the state of quality within healthcare education and to make recommendations to senior internal and external stakeholders regarding action to be taken in order to improve quality.
5. To work responsibly and professionally with the delegated authority as appropriate.
About us
The NHS England board have set out the top-level purpose for the new organisation to lead the NHS in England to deliver high-quality services for all, which will inform the detailed design work and we will achieve this purpose by:
6. Enabling local systems and providers to improve the health of their people and patients and reduce health inequalities.
7. Making the NHS a great place to work, where our people can make a difference and achieve their potential.
8. Working collaboratively to ensure our healthcare workforce has the right knowledge, skills, values and behaviours to deliver accessible, compassionate care
9. Optimising the use of digital technology, research, and innovation
10. Delivering value for money.
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Job description
Job responsibilities
This is an exciting opportunity for an individual who is passionate about education and training within the NHS and has the relevant experience to support the development and implementation of the quality framework across Thames Valley.
There are a number of key work streams to deliver in the next 12 months to ensure NHSE can maximise the benefit for driving multi-professional quality improvement in education and training through the full implementation of the Education Quality Framework. The post holder will have a broad portfolio working with senior colleagues across NHSE and developing collaborative relationships with our key partners and stakeholders at regional and national level including Professional Regulators, NHS England, CQC, Integrated Care Boards, Higher Education Institutions and placement provider organisations across sectors
The Thames Valley local office is based in Oxford, but the role will include regional and national travel and require a motivated and organised individual who can drive forward the quality agenda across the education and training network within TV.
Person Specification
Behaviours and Values
Essential
11. Demonstrates a strong desire to improve performance and make a difference by focusing on goals.
12. Highly developed interpersonal and communication skills and ability to work as part of a team and operate effectively in a multi-disciplinary environment.
Skills and Abilities
Essential
13. Strong analytical, organisational and problem-solving skills and the ability to discern trends from either quantitative or qualitative data.
14. Ability to receive and promulgate highly complex, sensitive and contentious information about education quality issues ensuring this is in line with information governance requirements, whilst maintaining the confidentiality of individuals and institutions / organisations as appropriate.
Experience and Knowledge
Essential
15. Knowledge and understanding of education and training systems and structures in health care
16. Knowledge and understanding of education and training systems and structures in health care.
Qualifications and Training
Essential
17. Educated to Masters level in relevant subject or significant experience of working at a similar level in specialist area.
Desirable
18. Professional Registration eg: NMC, HCPC etc.