Job summary
The Allied Health Professions (AHP) Workforce Education & Training Lead will be responsible for supporting the Chief AHP in leading the strategic development and implementation of the Trust's AHP workforce agenda. Working across the system, the post holder will work closely with existing internal structures including clinical groups, Learning and Development department (L&D), AHP Stratetigc Leads, Practice Educators and AHP networks, and external organisations, including Health Education England (HEE) and the South East London AHP Faculty.
Main duties of the job
This role will be instrumental in ensuring that the AHP workforce is recruited and developed to contribute to and lead in the provision of outstanding, evidence based patient care and professional development. The post holder will support the development of solutions for expanding AHP clinical placement capacity and lead the implementation of these ideas. The post holder will also have a portfolio of work programmes to lead and develop further programmes of work that support the development of the AHP workforce across the Trust, including apprenticeships, return to practice and new role development, such as preceptorship programmes.
About us
The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust is a world-leading cancer centre. Our role is to offer our patients the best cancer care available anywhere in the world, and to continue to make a global contribution to finding better ways of diagnosing and treating cancer. We employ over 4,500 staff in a diverse range of careers including nursing, medical, science, radiography, pharmacy, occupational therapy, finance and administrative services. We have two hospitals - one in Chelsea, London, and one in Sutton, Surrey - as well as a Medical Daycare Unit in Kingston Hospital.
At The Royal Marsden, we deal with cancer every day, so we understand how valuable life is. When people entrust their lives to us, they have the right to demand the very best. That's why the pursuit of excellence lies at the heart of everything we do.
At the heart of the hospital is our dedicated team. We offer a stimulating and dynamic working environment, a wide range of staff benefits, learning and development opportunities and clear career pathways. There are opportunities to work flexibly across a range of areas and specialities and we welcome flexible working requests from point of hire to support employees work life balance. We are looking for employees who aspire to excellence, share our values and can play a crucial role in our on-going achievements.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further information on this role, please see the attached detailed Job Description and Person Specification.
- To represent the RMH AHPs in the NWL and SWL AHP Faculty (sponsored byWTE) working closely with its members and the faculty lead to support achieving priorities and continuous staff development.
- Identify need for skills development in relation to clinical placement expansion amongst the AHP workforce presenting options and solutions.
- Coordinate clinical placement data collation and analysis as required.
- Initiate, organise, facilitate and participate in events such as workshops
- Proactively develop proposals and recommendations for new education and development programmes to help improve AHP practice across the Trust and to support world class AHP training and development.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further information on this role, please see the attached detailed Job Description and Person Specification.
- To represent the RMH AHPs in the NWL and SWL AHP Faculty (sponsored byWTE) working closely with its members and the faculty lead to support achieving priorities and continuous staff development.
- Identify need for skills development in relation to clinical placement expansion amongst the AHP workforce presenting options and solutions.
- Coordinate clinical placement data collation and analysis as required.
- Initiate, organise, facilitate and participate in events such as workshops
- Proactively develop proposals and recommendations for new education and development programmes to help improve AHP practice across the Trust and to support world class AHP training and development.
Person Specification
Education/Qualifications
Essential
- Diploma/Degree in Physiotherapy, Dietetics, SLT or Occupational Therapy with Health and Care Professions Council registration
Desirable
- Master's in relevant area or working at this high academic level
- Post-grad study days/courses in oncology/education
Experience / Skills
Essential
- Significant clinical experience in the NHS
- Expertise in professional practice and able to demonstrate credibility
- Exceptional skills and advanced levels of clinical judgement, knowledge and experience to underpin and progress the delivery of a workforce education and planning agenda
- Ability to manage change and contain conflict ensuring resolution with positive outcomes
- Negotiation skills to motivate and inspire others
Desirable
- Proven experience of staff education and training
- Experience of joint working with academic institutions supporting AHP staff training
- Experience of managing and coordinating student placement
Knowledge / Expertise
Essential
- Effective written and verbal communication skills demonstrating the use of a variety of media
- Ability to lead within the profession and develop multi professional working in the organisation and across organisational boundaries
- Ability to design and implement new service models
- Strategic planning abilities
- Understanding of the impact of current government and national health care developments to support AHP workforce growth
Desirable
- Ability to translate and integrate evidence based research/ guidelines into the development of local pathways of care
- Understanding of the commissioning process leading to service development
Person Specification
Education/Qualifications
Essential
- Diploma/Degree in Physiotherapy, Dietetics, SLT or Occupational Therapy with Health and Care Professions Council registration
Desirable
- Master's in relevant area or working at this high academic level
- Post-grad study days/courses in oncology/education
Experience / Skills
Essential
- Significant clinical experience in the NHS
- Expertise in professional practice and able to demonstrate credibility
- Exceptional skills and advanced levels of clinical judgement, knowledge and experience to underpin and progress the delivery of a workforce education and planning agenda
- Ability to manage change and contain conflict ensuring resolution with positive outcomes
- Negotiation skills to motivate and inspire others
Desirable
- Proven experience of staff education and training
- Experience of joint working with academic institutions supporting AHP staff training
- Experience of managing and coordinating student placement
Knowledge / Expertise
Essential
- Effective written and verbal communication skills demonstrating the use of a variety of media
- Ability to lead within the profession and develop multi professional working in the organisation and across organisational boundaries
- Ability to design and implement new service models
- Strategic planning abilities
- Understanding of the impact of current government and national health care developments to support AHP workforce growth
Desirable
- Ability to translate and integrate evidence based research/ guidelines into the development of local pathways of care
- Understanding of the commissioning process leading to service development
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
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Additional information
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
