Job summary
The postholder will provide senior leadership to the education function of the Trust, overseeing the teams involved in and delivering of education and learner experience. They will ensure that EEAST provides excellent training programmes in well managed and well lead centers, focusing on quality and learner experience, with engaged and active Lecturer Practitioners and Learners.
Main duties of the job
The postholder will lead the team in education and training in delivering the Trust's strategic workforce objectives, across several key portfolios: to embed sustainable good practice in:
-Innovation & Design
-Academic Practice
-Business Operations
-Apprenticeships & Skills
-Driver Training
About us
Flexibility:May be required to work at any of the Trust's sites in line with service needs.
Infection Prevention and Control:All Trust employees have duties under the "Health and safety at Work etc. Act 1974" which have a bearing on the prevention and control of infection.
Health, Safety, Security and risk management:All staff are required to adhere to and act consistently with all relevant health and safety legislation and Trust policies and procedures in order to ensure that their own and the health, safety and security of others is maintained.
Standards of Business Conduct: It is the responsibility of all employees to conduct all business in an honest and ethical manner. The Trust is committed to acting with integrity in all its dealings and relationships and to implementing effective systems to prevent bribery.
Sustainable Development:EEAST is committed to delivering its services in a more sustainable way, encouraging staff and patients to make sustainable lifestyle choices through awareness campaigns and working with local communities.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The postholder will provide strategic oversight of these workstreams (Academic Practice, Innovation & Design, Business Operations, Apprenticeships & Skills, Driver Training), including other aligned workstreams that may be added in time to come, ensuring clear accountability and governance are in place, providing effective support to staff. Working with the Deputy Director for Education & Professional Development the post holder will provide regular assurance updates to the Strategy, Culture and Education (SCE) Programme Group and provide subject matter input to relevant Trust groups and committees.
Please read the full job description and person specification.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The postholder will provide strategic oversight of these workstreams (Academic Practice, Innovation & Design, Business Operations, Apprenticeships & Skills, Driver Training), including other aligned workstreams that may be added in time to come, ensuring clear accountability and governance are in place, providing effective support to staff. Working with the Deputy Director for Education & Professional Development the post holder will provide regular assurance updates to the Strategy, Culture and Education (SCE) Programme Group and provide subject matter input to relevant Trust groups and committees.
Please read the full job description and person specification.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Batchelors Degree or equivalent
- Masters level Teaching qualification
Desirable
- Postgraduate Leadership qualification
Skills
Essential
- Demonstrate knowledge of all pillars of academic activity
- Previous experiencing in an educational establishment
- Understanding of the NHS and infrastructure, and NHS policy
Desirable
- Extensive knowledge of the historical and developing role of the Ambulance Service
Experience
Essential
- Demonstrable achievement in advancing and developing services
Desirable
- Experience at working with statutory regulatory professional bodies for example HCPC or CoP OFSTED
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Batchelors Degree or equivalent
- Masters level Teaching qualification
Desirable
- Postgraduate Leadership qualification
Skills
Essential
- Demonstrate knowledge of all pillars of academic activity
- Previous experiencing in an educational establishment
- Understanding of the NHS and infrastructure, and NHS policy
Desirable
- Extensive knowledge of the historical and developing role of the Ambulance Service
Experience
Essential
- Demonstrable achievement in advancing and developing services
Desirable
- Experience at working with statutory regulatory professional bodies for example HCPC or CoP OFSTED
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).
