Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Learning and Development team as one of our Learning and Development Managers. As an Education Manager withing the Learning and Development Department in South Western Ambulance Service Foundation Trust, the post holder will work as part of a dynamic, fast paced team in delivering top quality education to our wider colleagues and new starters. The work-streams included in each Learning and Development Managers portfolio include:
- Statutory and Mandatory Training
- Onboarding Education
- Clinical Education Leadership
The post holder will be accountable to the Head of Education and Professional Development for the day-to-day management of the Trust's Training Colleges and Operational Training. To ensure that the delivery of training is in accordance with the trust's education and training strategy and national requirements. To lead on key areas of development and planning in relation to training and to deputise for the Head of Education and Professional Development as and when needed.
The post holder will be required to take on Clinical Education Leadership and will therefore need to be a registered clinician. The post holder will be required to support Education Team Leaders, Education Leads, Education Practitioners, and clinical members of staff within the entirety of the SWAST geography. The post holder will also be required to work within a close-knit team of other Learning and Development Mangers holding other portfolios of work.
Main duties of the job
The main duties of the job are included in full in the job description attached. The post holder will have main day to day duties, Development and Strategic Planning duties, Line Management roles, Facilitation of Training responsibilities.
Listed below are general duties of the job role.
Develop training needs and be proactive with internal projects related to said training needs.
Identify and take action when other people's behaviour undermines Equality and Diversity.
Nurture key relationships and maintain networks internally and externally.
Promote Equality & Diversity and a non-discriminatory culture.
To maintain Paramedic HCPC registration and professional and driving qualifications and commit to an on-going personal development programme.
To participate a response to Major Incidents.
To participate in steering groups and other meetings as required.
To treat everyone with whom you come into contact, with dignity and respect.
To undertake such other tasks, responsibilities, personal training and development programmes including secondment to Training Centres, as may be required by the Trust to assist with Commercial Training Delivery.
About us
Working for us is an experience like no other. We provide emergency and urgent care, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, operating across the largest ambulance region in England of 10,000 square miles and responding to an average of 2,650 incidents every day.
We remain committed to ensuring that we provide the best possible care for all our patients, which is reflected in our new five-year strategy which has continually improving patient care at its very core.
At the heart of our beautiful and diverse region we employ over 6000 people and are supported by over 575 volunteers.
If you embody our values of one team, compassionate and innovative and are looking to make a real difference to peoples' lives, then we would love to hear from you.
In return we will equip you with the skills, resources and development you need to thrive in your role.
You will have opportunities to progress to roles at a higher pay grade and enjoy continuous professional development.
Benefits
- Competitive NHS salary
- A standard working week of 37.5 hours
- Holiday entitlements of 27 days per year, plus general and public holidays, rising to 29 days after 5 years and 33 days after 10 years
- Pay enhancements for out of hours, shift and overtime working
- Generous Pension Scheme
- Career and salary progression
- Car leasing scheme
- Free parking across Trust sites
- Cycle-to-work and other salary sacrifice schemes
- Staff networks
- Access to a wide range of discounts from various organisations across the UK
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further information about this role please see attached the job description and person specification attached
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further information about this role please see attached the job description and person specification attached
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- Relevant professional clinical qualification e.g. Paramedic
- Relevant adult teaching qualification, ie PGCE, Cert Ed or equivalent
- Academic attainment at a minimum of Degree (level 6) qualification Level, with evidence of postgraduate level education
- Able to meet the requirements of the Knowledge and Skills Framework for the role
Desirable
- Management qualification
- Membership of the relevant professional body (e.g. College of Paramedics)
- MIMMS
- PHTLS, PHPLS, AMLS
- Masters level educational attainment
Previous Experience
Essential
- Substantial practical experience of education and training delivery
- Evidence of substantial managerial experience
- Experience of working within an education or training function
- Demonstrable track record of achievement
- Demonstrable planning and organisational skills
- Demonstrable track record of people management skills, including performance management
Desirable
- Training experience in an ambulance service contex
- Experience of collaborative work with universities and other educational and/or training providers
- Experience of successful management of budgets
- Evidence of the development of innovative approaches to education / development.
- Experience in a multisite, unionised organisation.
Skills, Knowledge and Ability
Essential
- Able to engage dynamically and encourage networking and liaison with a range of trust staff including senior management, other managers, clinical and nonclinical staff to adequately represent departmental aims
- Knowledge of relevant NHS/HEE policies and initiatives.
- Ability to design and implement training programmes and work within teams to deliver a high quality programme.
- Well developed IT and communication skills.
- Excellent interpersonal and influencing skills.
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- Relevant professional clinical qualification e.g. Paramedic
- Relevant adult teaching qualification, ie PGCE, Cert Ed or equivalent
- Academic attainment at a minimum of Degree (level 6) qualification Level, with evidence of postgraduate level education
- Able to meet the requirements of the Knowledge and Skills Framework for the role
Desirable
- Management qualification
- Membership of the relevant professional body (e.g. College of Paramedics)
- MIMMS
- PHTLS, PHPLS, AMLS
- Masters level educational attainment
Previous Experience
Essential
- Substantial practical experience of education and training delivery
- Evidence of substantial managerial experience
- Experience of working within an education or training function
- Demonstrable track record of achievement
- Demonstrable planning and organisational skills
- Demonstrable track record of people management skills, including performance management
Desirable
- Training experience in an ambulance service contex
- Experience of collaborative work with universities and other educational and/or training providers
- Experience of successful management of budgets
- Evidence of the development of innovative approaches to education / development.
- Experience in a multisite, unionised organisation.
Skills, Knowledge and Ability
Essential
- Able to engage dynamically and encourage networking and liaison with a range of trust staff including senior management, other managers, clinical and nonclinical staff to adequately represent departmental aims
- Knowledge of relevant NHS/HEE policies and initiatives.
- Ability to design and implement training programmes and work within teams to deliver a high quality programme.
- Well developed IT and communication skills.
- Excellent interpersonal and influencing skills.
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).
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.
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).
