Job summary We are looking for an enthusiastic and dynamic person to join the Integrated Education team here at East Sussex Healthcare Trust. The role is for a part time Deputy Head of Non- Medical Undergraduate Education, Apprenticeships & Widening Participation. Essentially, we are looking for a leader who encourages and motivates, who is inclusive and creative, able to meet the exacting standards of Undergraduate non-medical education, Apprenticeships and Widening Participation. The role is supportive of someone who can focus on the here and now, whilst having vision for the future, supporting transformation and the ever-changing needs required to deliver the best possible services and outcomes for our service uses and the communities we serve. If that is you then maybe this is the role for you. You will lead the development of our Health Care Support Worker programme, including but not exclusive to, HCSW induction and Care Certificate, you will also be the operational lead for Trainee Nursing Associate, BSc Nursing students and Apprenticeships, and associated programme placements. Main duties of the job The Deputy Head of Undergraduate Non-Medical Education, Apprenticeships and Widening Participation will be responsible for developing and influencing a strategic approach for the expansion of Undergraduate non-medical education to include widening participation to roles in the NHS such as Health Care Support Workers/ non- clinical roles, Work Experience and Apprenticeships, working in partnership with all internal and external stakeholders. The post holder will promote the Trust to be an employer of choice. They will represent the Trust at Career Fairs, Visits to Schools, Partnership working with local colleges and HEI's. The postholder will maximise the uptake of apprenticeships across the Trust that will support the workforce challenges in the Trust. The post holder will be proactive in identifying new opportunities for apprenticeships, making a persuasive case for the use of the apprentices in a range of new and leading complex change strategies within Divisions. The post holder will work within the Integrated Education Team and wider organisation to lead, develop and co-ordinate the provision of Undergraduate Education to support health care support staff, non-clinical staff and undergraduate (non-medical) students progressing on their respective programmes. About us A wide range of staff benefits are available to our staff including staff development, enrolment in the NHS pension scheme, auto-enrolment to our Temporary Workforce Service, access to nurseries at Conquest Hospital and Eastbourne District General Hospital, staff restaurants and on-site staff accommodation. In addition to an internal Occupational Health department, all staff also have access to free psychological support through our confidential Employee Assistance Programme which is available to staff 24 hours a day 7 days a week. Onsite parking is available for a small administration fee. There has never been a better time to join East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust, submit your application today. Date posted 24 February 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 8a Salary £53,755 to £60,504 a year per annum, pro rata Contract Permanent Working pattern Job share Reference number 374-SMc038 Job locations Eastbourne District Hospital Kings Drive Eastbourne BN21 2UD Job description Job responsibilities Please refer to the job description attached. If you have any questions about this position please do not hesitate to contact us. Job description Job responsibilities Please refer to the job description attached. If you have any questions about this position please do not hesitate to contact us. Person Specification Qualifications Essential Registration with professional body, NMC, HCPC Master's Degree or Equivalent Postgraduate study in teaching and assessing or equivalent experience. Leadership Qualification - Postgraduat Demonstration of commitment to CPD Desirable Budget Management/Business Case management Project Management qualification, degree. Apprenticeship Level 6/7 Experience Essential At least 2 years working in education role and experience across a range of registered healthcare roles roles and exposure to range of professional and clinical issues Appreciation and understanding of the corporate agenda Experience of people/team management Experience of working at a senior clinician level Experience of policy development, role/workforce development, change/project management. Significant experience in the education field Desirable Proven Knowledge of apprenticeships and Widening Participation agenda Proven expert knowledge and experience of managing Educational Commissioning Experience of effective multidisciplinary working, decision making and conflict resolution Person Specification Qualifications Essential Registration with professional body, NMC, HCPC Master's Degree or Equivalent Postgraduate study in teaching and assessing or equivalent experience. Leadership Qualification - Postgraduat Demonstration of commitment to CPD Desirable Budget Management/Business Case management Project Management qualification, degree. Apprenticeship Level 6/7 Experience Essential At least 2 years working in education role and experience across a range of registered healthcare roles roles and exposure to range of professional and clinical issues Appreciation and understanding of the corporate agenda Experience of people/team management Experience of working at a senior clinician level Experience of policy development, role/workforce development, change/project management. Significant experience in the education field Desirable Proven Knowledge of apprenticeships and Widening Participation agenda Proven expert knowledge and experience of managing Educational Commissioning Experience of effective multidisciplinary working, decision making and conflict resolution Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Employer details Employer name East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust Address Eastbourne District Hospital Kings Drive Eastbourne BN21 2UD Employer's website http://jobs.esht.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)