South Western Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust

CPD Project Officer

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Job summary

This is a busy and varied role, providing support to the CPD Lead with marketing and coordination of events and to manage the annual CPD programme including planning, publicity and coordination, in order to provide high quality educational activity focused on developing the clinical workforce of SWASFT.

Responsible to the CPD lead, the primary purpose of this role is to ensure smooth running of the Continuing Professional Development provision for the whole of the Trust.

The L&D team is a busy, exciting and friendly team to work within. The post holder will find we are a very supportive team that works hard and aspires to drive positive change. Being part of this team you will be able to be part of that change and see real tangible positive outcomes as you help deliver educational projects.

Main duties of the job

Key duties include -

To plan, facilitate enable and implement development projects for SWASFT clinical and non-clinical staff.

To help provide clinical based education in line with Health Education England CPD allocation to registered Clinicians.

As well as a clinical background or experience working in a healthcare environment or organisation; knowledge of WordPress, social media use for business, and Microsoft Office packages will be advantageous.

About us

At South Western Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust (SWASFT) we have a culture where everyone is valued for being themselves. Our aim is to work together to promote the most inclusive environment possible, which attracts people from the widest range of backgrounds and experiences to enrich the work that we do together, for the benefit of all of our employees, our patients and the communities we serve. We offer flexible working opportunities, inclusive policies and a range of feedback mechanisms to support individuals and to enable a positive, welcoming environment where our people and their careers can thrive in.

We employ over 5,000 employees mainly clinical, operational and emergency response staff as well as supporting roles. We also employ Doctors and volunteers which include community first responders and fire co-responders.

We take all the steps needed to provide the most compassionate patient care possible whilst also providing an enjoyable and safe place to work. We actively promote a positive set of behaviours as being key to our performance both individually and collectively. Our recruitment, selection and screening processes are designed to uphold these standards and we invite all our candidates to actively share with us through these processes how they will bring these behaviours to life.

To view the Trust's Mission, Vision, Values and Goals clickhere

Details

Date posted

31 January 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£27,055 to £32,934 a year per annum

Contract

Secondment

Working pattern

Full-time, Home or remote working

Reference number

202-4964688

Job locations

North Education Centre (UWE Glenside Campus)

Manor Road, Fishponds

Bristol

BS16 1DE


Job description

Job responsibilities

For further information about this role please see attached the job description and person specification.

Job description

Job responsibilities

For further information about this role please see attached the job description and person specification.

Person Specification

Education & qualifications

Essential

  • Degree or equivalent experience

Desirable

  • Project Management qualification (e.g. Prince 2 Practitioner, Agile, Six Sigma)
  • Award in Education and Training/PGCE

Previous experience

Essential

  • Administration experience using MS Office
  • Experience or interest in marketing or communications/PR
  • Experience or interest in web design/web administration

Desirable

  • Project Management experience
  • Experience of working in a training & development environment
  • Experience running or managing a corporate or business/professional social media account
  • Clinical background or experience working in a healthcare environment or organisation
Person Specification

Education & qualifications

Essential

  • Degree or equivalent experience

Desirable

  • Project Management qualification (e.g. Prince 2 Practitioner, Agile, Six Sigma)
  • Award in Education and Training/PGCE

Previous experience

Essential

  • Administration experience using MS Office
  • Experience or interest in marketing or communications/PR
  • Experience or interest in web design/web administration

Desirable

  • Project Management experience
  • Experience of working in a training & development environment
  • Experience running or managing a corporate or business/professional social media account
  • Clinical background or experience working in a healthcare environment or organisation

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).

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).

Employer details

Employer name

South Western Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust

Address

North Education Centre (UWE Glenside Campus)

Manor Road, Fishponds

Bristol

BS16 1DE


Employer's website

https://www.swast.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)


Employer details

Employer name

South Western Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust

Address

North Education Centre (UWE Glenside Campus)

Manor Road, Fishponds

Bristol

BS16 1DE


Employer's website

https://www.swast.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)


Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Learning & Development Manager

Alex Jamieson

alex.jamieson@swast.nhs.uk

07786275061

Details

Date posted

31 January 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£27,055 to £32,934 a year per annum

Contract

Secondment

Working pattern

Full-time, Home or remote working

Reference number

202-4964688

Job locations

North Education Centre (UWE Glenside Campus)

Manor Road, Fishponds

Bristol

BS16 1DE


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