Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Workforce Learning and Development Officer to join the new Workforce Education and Learning Team within a large national screening programme. Diabetic Eye Screening Wales (DESW) is part of Public Health Wales and is currently working to improve its service and patient care. The program is undergoing changes through a transformation programme to provide a high-quality screening service and has a large workforce with various training needs, including regular competency assessments and refresher training. The person in this role will help enhance performance, quality, and overall service delivery.
We are seeking an enthusiastic and creative individual who can Identify with the following skills:
computer and keyboard skills with a comprehensive knowledge of microsoft software.
Good organisation and communication skills.
Attention to detail.
Plan, Coordinate, and deliver education and training projects across DESW to an agreed timetable liaising with speakers from different professional groups.
The post holder will work closely with the Workforce Education and Learning team to support staff through their national diplomas in health screening. You will provide admin support to the Workforce Education and Learning team and the clinical team. You will assist with organising training and be involved in delivering training programmes that are in line with newly developed standard operating procedures.
Main duties of the job
The post will involve occasional evening and weekend working.
DESW is a national programme, with bases in North, West and South Wales. The post holder will be expected to attend regular team meetings in person.
Be a central point of contact to respond to / resolve any queries on behalf of the Education Lead or Education Manager.
Monitor ESR and other databases which help to ensure compliance for staff in relation to training.
Support the Clinical team with administrative duties in relation to yearly competencies of HCSW's.
Support and participate in training and educational meetings with staff from all screening divisions and the Screening Workforce and Development team.
Keep accurate, legible and complete records consistent with legislation national standards, policies and procedures.
The post holder should be able to demonstrate a commitment to life-long learning through personal and continuous professional development.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
About us
We are Public Health Wales - the national public health organisation for Wales. Our purpose is 'working together for a healthier Wales'. We exist to help all people in Wales live longer, healthier lives. With our partners, we aim to increase healthy life expectancy, improve health and well-being, and reduce inequalities for everyone in Wales, now and for future generations.
Together, our teams work to prevent disease, protect health, and provide leadership, specialist services and public health expertise. We are the main source of public health information, research and innovation in Wales. Never more has public health been so important as we come through the Coronavirus pandemic, face the challenges of the cost-of-living crisis and tackle and prevent the harmful effects of climate change.
Our organisation is guided by our Values, 'Working together, with trust and respect, to make a difference'. We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace that values equality, diversity and inclusion. We welcome applications which represent the rich diversity of the communities we serve and from those wishing to work part time or on a job share basis.
To find out more about working for us and the benefits we offer please visithttps://phw.nhs.wales/careers/
For guidance on the application process, please visithttps://phw.nhs.wales/working-for-us/applicant-information-and-guidance/
Job description
Job responsibilities
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
Educated to Level 4 preferably in a health and social care setting or equivalent qualification; or equivalent level of knowledge and skills acquired through formal training or experience to diploma level equivalent.
Desirable criteria
IT Qualification (e.g. ICDL)
Assessors qualification
Experience
Essential criteria
Experience of using Microsoft Office Applications
Experience of managing own Workload
Experience of working within a team
Desirable criteria
Previous experience of working in an NHS environment.
Experience of working within a screening environment
Previous experience as an assessor or mentor.
Skills
Essential criteria
Proficient in the use of standard Microsoft software, such as Outlook, Teams, Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Forms.
Excellent communication and presentation skills.
Ability to prioritise own workload.
Ability to demonstrate understanding and application of our workplace values, together with the underpinning behaviours identified for success in this role.
Desirable criteria
Welsh Language Skills at level 1, e.g. introduce yourself, greet someone in person, answer the phone with a Welsh scripted greeting.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
Educated to Level 4 preferably in a health and social care setting or equivalent qualification; or equivalent level of knowledge and skills acquired through formal training or experience to diploma level equivalent.
Desirable criteria
IT Qualification (e.g. ICDL)
Assessors qualification
Experience
Essential criteria
Experience of using Microsoft Office Applications
Experience of managing own Workload
Experience of working within a team
Desirable criteria
Previous experience of working in an NHS environment.
Experience of working within a screening environment
Previous experience as an assessor or mentor.
Skills
Essential criteria
Proficient in the use of standard Microsoft software, such as Outlook, Teams, Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Forms.
Excellent communication and presentation skills.
Ability to prioritise own workload.
Ability to demonstrate understanding and application of our workplace values, together with the underpinning behaviours identified for success in this role.
Desirable criteria
Welsh Language Skills at level 1, e.g. introduce yourself, greet someone in person, answer the phone with a Welsh scripted greeting.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
Educated to Level 4 preferably in a health and social care setting or equivalent qualification; or equivalent level of knowledge and skills acquired through formal training or experience to diploma level equivalent.
Desirable criteria
IT Qualification (e.g. ICDL)
Assessors qualification
Experience
Essential criteria
Experience of using Microsoft Office Applications
Experience of managing own Workload
Experience of working within a team
Desirable criteria
Previous experience of working in an NHS environment.
Experience of working within a screening environment
Previous experience as an assessor or mentor.
Skills
Essential criteria
Proficient in the use of standard Microsoft software, such as Outlook, Teams, Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Forms.
Excellent communication and presentation skills.
Ability to prioritise own workload.
Ability to demonstrate understanding and application of our workplace values, together with the underpinning behaviours identified for success in this role.
Desirable criteria
Welsh Language Skills at level 1, e.g. introduce yourself, greet someone in person, answer the phone with a Welsh scripted greeting.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
Educated to Level 4 preferably in a health and social care setting or equivalent qualification; or equivalent level of knowledge and skills acquired through formal training or experience to diploma level equivalent.
Desirable criteria
IT Qualification (e.g. ICDL)
Assessors qualification
Experience
Essential criteria
Experience of using Microsoft Office Applications
Experience of managing own Workload
Experience of working within a team
Desirable criteria
Previous experience of working in an NHS environment.
Experience of working within a screening environment
Previous experience as an assessor or mentor.
Skills
Essential criteria
Proficient in the use of standard Microsoft software, such as Outlook, Teams, Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Forms.
Excellent communication and presentation skills.
Ability to prioritise own workload.
Ability to demonstrate understanding and application of our workplace values, together with the underpinning behaviours identified for success in this role.
Desirable criteria
Welsh Language Skills at level 1, e.g. introduce yourself, greet someone in person, answer the phone with a Welsh scripted greeting.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to Level 4 preferably in a health and social care setting or equivalent qualification; or equivalent level of knowledge and skills acquired through formal training or experience to diploma level equivalent.
Desirable
- IT Qualification (e.g. ICDL)
- Assessors' qualification
Experience
Essential
- Experience of using Microsoft Office Applications
- Experience of managing own Workload
- Experience of working within a team
Desirable
- Previous experience of working in an NHS environment
- Experience of working within a screening environment
- Previous experience as an assessor or mentor.
Skills
Essential
- Proficient in the use of standard Microsoft software, such as Outlook, Teams, Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Forms.
- Excellent communication and presentation skills.
- Ability to prioritise own workload.
- Ability to demonstrate understanding and application of our workplace values, together with the underpinning behaviours identified for success in this role.
Desirable
- Welsh Language Skills at level 1, e.g. introduce yourself, greet someone in person, answer the phone with a Welsh scripted greeting.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to Level 4 preferably in a health and social care setting or equivalent qualification; or equivalent level of knowledge and skills acquired through formal training or experience to diploma level equivalent.
Desirable
- IT Qualification (e.g. ICDL)
- Assessors' qualification
Experience
Essential
- Experience of using Microsoft Office Applications
- Experience of managing own Workload
- Experience of working within a team
Desirable
- Previous experience of working in an NHS environment
- Experience of working within a screening environment
- Previous experience as an assessor or mentor.
Skills
Essential
- Proficient in the use of standard Microsoft software, such as Outlook, Teams, Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Forms.
- Excellent communication and presentation skills.
- Ability to prioritise own workload.
- Ability to demonstrate understanding and application of our workplace values, together with the underpinning behaviours identified for success in this role.
Desirable
- Welsh Language Skills at level 1, e.g. introduce yourself, greet someone in person, answer the phone with a Welsh scripted greeting.
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.
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).
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.
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).
