Job summary
Reporting directly to the Associate Director of Education, the Education Lead for Allied Health Professions (AHP) will be a senior member of the GOSH Learning Academy (GLA) team and will lead the effective development, implementation, and delivery of education for AHPs (including pharmacy, social work, psychology and play).
You will work closely with the Chief of AHPs and the wider GLA team in delivering the GLA Strategy, to underpin the delivery and implementation of the AHP Strategy.
Main duties of the job
We are looking for someone to provide strategic leadership for AHPs pan-Trust and will act as a key link between the Chief of AHPs, the GLA Education Teams, other multi-professional teams within the Trust, and our external partners.
You will take a key role in the development and implementation of Education for AHPs within the GOSH Learning Academy which aims to provide first choice, multi-professional paediatric education and training, including non-clinical and non-professional education and training, utilising state of the art technologies within contemporary evidence-based, designed learning environments.
The role will require you to work autonomously and to have a continued focus on high quality learning for the workforce providing education, training, and development that supports the Trust's strategic objectives.
About us
GOSH is committed to recruiting the best person for the job, based solely on their ability and individual merit as measured against the criteria for the role; through a process that is fair, open, consistent and free from bias and discrimination.
We are committed to being a diverse and inclusive employer and foster a culture where all staff are valued, respected and acknowledged. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, age, disability status or length of time spent unemployed.
We particularly welcome applications from BAME communities, people with disabilities and/or long-term health conditions and LGBT+ community members.
We have policies and procedures in place to ensure that all applicants and employees are treated fairly and consistently. We are proud to be accredited as a Disability Confident Employer, a member of Business Disability Forum and a Stonewall Diversity Champion.
We have active and Executive supported BAME, LGBT+ and Allies, Disability and Long-Term Health Conditions and Women's staff networks. Staff networks are employee-led groups formed around interests, issues and a common bond or background. Staff network members create a positive and inclusive work environment at Great Ormond Street Hospital by actively contributing to the Trust's mission, values and efforts specific to inclusion. All of our staff networks are open to any employee.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents please view the attachment/s below.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents please view the attachment/s below.
Person Specification
GOSH Culture and Values
Essential
- Our Always values
- Knowledge and Understanding of diverse backgrounds and perspectives.
- Understanding of Diversity and Inclusion challenges in the workplace.
- Demonstrable contribution to advancing Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion in the Workplace
Academic/Professional qualification/Training
Essential
- Registered Allied Healthcare Profession, including pharmacy, social work, psychology and play
- Educated to Master's Degree Level or working towards
- Relevant specialist education and training
- Relevant Education Qualification (PG Cert Clinical Education or equivalent)
- Significant and relevant education experience
Desirable
- Fellow or Senior Fellow of Higher Education Academy
Experience/Knowledge
Essential
- Significant experience in developing and implementing AHP and multi-disciplinary education
- Significant experience of leading and managing teams
- Awareness of the workforce development agenda and current changes to healthcare education funding
- Significant experience of designing, developing, delivering and evaluating bespoke AHP education programmes
- Experience of education commissioning and franchising education
- Knowledge of the NHS and AHP Education agenda
Skills/Abilities
Essential
- Demonstrable educational operational and strategic leadership skills
- Ability to network and communicate effectively with and motivate, negotiate, inspire, and influence others
- Ability to build and develop teams and maintain constructive working relationships
- Able to contribute to the development of and implementation of the Learning Academy and Trust Strategic Vision
- Ability to engage with stakeholders regionally and nationally to raise awareness of GOSH's profile
- Excellent communication, presentation, and teaching skills
- Maintain and work inline with standards required by HCPC
Person Specification
GOSH Culture and Values
Essential
- Our Always values
- Knowledge and Understanding of diverse backgrounds and perspectives.
- Understanding of Diversity and Inclusion challenges in the workplace.
- Demonstrable contribution to advancing Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion in the Workplace
Academic/Professional qualification/Training
Essential
- Registered Allied Healthcare Profession, including pharmacy, social work, psychology and play
- Educated to Master's Degree Level or working towards
- Relevant specialist education and training
- Relevant Education Qualification (PG Cert Clinical Education or equivalent)
- Significant and relevant education experience
Desirable
- Fellow or Senior Fellow of Higher Education Academy
Experience/Knowledge
Essential
- Significant experience in developing and implementing AHP and multi-disciplinary education
- Significant experience of leading and managing teams
- Awareness of the workforce development agenda and current changes to healthcare education funding
- Significant experience of designing, developing, delivering and evaluating bespoke AHP education programmes
- Experience of education commissioning and franchising education
- Knowledge of the NHS and AHP Education agenda
Skills/Abilities
Essential
- Demonstrable educational operational and strategic leadership skills
- Ability to network and communicate effectively with and motivate, negotiate, inspire, and influence others
- Ability to build and develop teams and maintain constructive working relationships
- Able to contribute to the development of and implementation of the Learning Academy and Trust Strategic Vision
- Ability to engage with stakeholders regionally and nationally to raise awareness of GOSH's profile
- Excellent communication, presentation, and teaching skills
- Maintain and work inline with standards required by HCPC
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).
Employer details
Employer name
Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Great Ormond Street Hospital
Great Ormond Street
London
WC1N 3JH
Employer's website
https://www.gosh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
