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Job summary

Main area
Head of Education (Non-Medical)
Grade
Band 8b
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Full time - 37.5 hours per week
Job ref
176-C-6259877
Employer
North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
Peterborough City Hospital
Town
Peterborough
Salary
£58,972 - £68,525 per annum
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
21/05/2024 23:59

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North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust logo

Head of Education (Non-Medical) - Peterborough

Band 8b

Job overview

The Head of Education for Non-Medical (HOE-NM) is responsible for the provision of strong, visible professional leadership across the Trust, who fosters a culture of continuous improvement, compassion and excellence in all aspects of the delivery of patient care.

On behalf of the Deputy Chief Nurse/Chief Nurse, the HoE-NM will work across all the non-medical professions, mainly focusing on the nursing workforce group, however crossing over with Midwifery and AHP workforce leads, with the overarching corporate responsibility for the entire non-medical registered professional groups educational funding and provision.

 

Main duties of the job

The role will provide input into the Trust and the regional system and national plans on education provision clearly defining interdependencies to workforce provision and planning, with an aim to address workforce shortfall and build a sustainable future supply.

Working for our organisation

We are dedicated to fostering diversity and inclusivity within our workforce and warmly welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, with a particular emphasis on encouraging those from disabled, Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) communities, as well as candidates from our local area.

As part of our commitment to supporting our employees we offer a range of benefits including:

  • Generous annual leave entitlement starting at 27 days and increasing to 29 days after five years of service and 33 days after 10 years of service, in addition to the national Bank Holidays (pro-rata for part time staff);
  • Membership of the NHS Pension Scheme:
  • Flexible working opportunities;
  • Enhanced hourly rates for unsociable hours e.g. night shifts, weekends, bank holidays;
  • Opportunities for career development and training to help you progress in your role;
  • Wellbeing support and activities to promote a healthy work environment;
  • Access to our in-house physiotherapy service;
  • On-site canteens offering subsidised meals;
  • Subsidised staff parking (currently free);
  • Free Stagecoach Bus Travel to and from work within Cambridgeshire and Peterborough

We strive to create a supportive and inclusive workplace where employees feel valued and empowered to excel in their roles.  Join us and become part of a team dedicated to making a positive difference in our community.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please see attached detailed Job Description and Person Specification for more information regarding this role. 

Person specification

Education and Qualifications

Essential criteria
  • • Masters of science level qualification and / or equivalent experience
  • • Registered Nurse / midwife/Allied healthcare professional – registration with professional body
  • • Management qualification and / or significant management experience
  • Teaching qualification/postgraduate education degree/masters
Desirable criteria
  • • Leadership qualification and/or significant leadership experience
  • • Prepared to undertake a regional/national fellowship programme
  • Undertake a Coaching course or module

Experience

Essential criteria
  • • Substantial experience of operating in a leadership / senior management role within the NHS
  • Evidence of success as a facilitator for effecting change
  • Evidence of substantial experience as an educationalist and demonstrating a depth and breadth of NHS workforce and education knowledge
  • Evidence of effective and supportive liaison with clinical managers associated with managing capability and performance issues
  • Experience of delivery of quality governance and compliance monitoring processes to a range of health care professionals
  • Evidence of facilitating clinical leadership development and influencing practice
  • Experience of designing and implementing policies and guidelines to influence practice
  • Evidence of effective team working at a senior level
  • Experience of managing this and working within financial controls
  • Ability to think strategically and analyse complex issues and develop appropriate strategies
Desirable criteria
  • • Active clinical supervisor

Knowledge

Essential criteria
  • • Demonstrable advanced theoretical and practical knowledge of Practice/Workforce development and planning across the Trust and the wider national picture
Desirable criteria
  • • Sound understanding of the principles of safe, effective and equitable recruitment and retention of staff

Key Skills

Essential criteria
  • Evidence of teaching and assessing skills, including design, coordination and evaluation of practice development programmes
  • Team player, diplomatic
  • Line management skills including development of staff through the appraisal process

Other

Essential criteria
  • Commitment to lifelong learning
Desirable criteria
  • IT skills

Employer certification / accreditation badges

NHS Pastoral Care Quality AwardApprenticeships logoNo smoking policyPositive about disabled peopleAge positiveDisability confident leaderInvestors in People: GoldMindful employer.  Being positive about mental health.Stonewall equality policy. Equality and justice for lesbians, gay men, bisexual and trans people.Step into healthDefence Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS) - GoldArmed Forces Covenant

Applicant requirements

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

The postholder will have access to vulnerable people in the course of their normal duties and as such this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Jack Stevens
Job title
Deputy Chief Nurse
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
01733 678031
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