Job summary
The People Directorate has an exciting opportunity for an Assistant Director in Education and Organisational Development. This is a pivotal role within the organisation and the Assistant Director will strategically lead clinical education, organisational learning, organisational development and act as a subject matter expert at the Trust, forming part of the senior leadership team and working collaboratively with the Deputy Director of Human Resources and Organisational Development. Working with the Head of Education, Deputy Head of Education and wider Directorate Team the Assistant Director will ensure that the Trust meets key milestone in areas including but not limited to the organisational workforce plan, statutory mandatory education, higher education development, organisational apprenticeships, leadership, cultural development and broader organisational development initiatives. EMAS are therefore actively looking for an experienced and proactive candidate to join our 'emazing' People Directorate team.
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will be experienced in engaging and working with key internal and external stakeholders including Universities, Health Education England and awarding organisations. Additionally they will lead on aspects of the Directorate Strategy to ensure that education and organisational development is promoted and developed at the Trust, proposing and leading on key workstreams including widening participation, educational transformation (including technology), talent management, promotion of career pathways and contributing to new model of care, from and education and OD perspective. On this basis candidates must have demonstrable evidence of working at a senior level within clinical education, organisational learning and/or organisational development. Additionally, they should hold a Level 7 post graduate qualification relevant to one of these areas and meet all the essential criteria for the role.
About us
The successful candidate will actively contribute to robust governance across the portfolio of the post and lead, monitor and engage a specific governance group with a focus on workforce planning and education. They will also contribute to wider strategic priorities, providing expert advice and support. There will also be a requirement to consider national and regional initiatives, best practice and implement feedback from all stakeholders on a regular basis to ensure continual improvement.
Hybrid working is available, and the successful candidate will be able to flexibly work at home and also across our three education centres and main bases within the East Midlands to carry out the role. The People Directorate is committed to providing an outstanding service to people internal and external to the Trust. Candidates should evidence that that they have awareness of the Trust values and are able to embed them within their work.
Job description
Job responsibilities
As a key member of the senior leadership team you must be able to evidence experience in innovation, critical thinking, adaptability, and resilience, thus ensuring the Directorate strategy moves forward.
For further information on this role please see the Job Description and Person Specification.
We would love to hear from you and if you have any questions, or would like to talk about the role, please contact: Tina Richardson, Deputy Director of Human Resources and Organisational Development at tina.richardson@emas.nhs.uk
Closing date: Midnight, 9 December 2022.
Application Process:
- 1st Stage - Initial short listing completed Planned week commencing 12 December 2022
- Aptitude Testing Planned week of 19 December 2022
- 3rd Stage Stakeholder Panel Planned 18 January 2023
- 2nd Stage - Panel Interview Planned 18 January 2023
Job description
Job responsibilities
As a key member of the senior leadership team you must be able to evidence experience in innovation, critical thinking, adaptability, and resilience, thus ensuring the Directorate strategy moves forward.
For further information on this role please see the Job Description and Person Specification.
We would love to hear from you and if you have any questions, or would like to talk about the role, please contact: Tina Richardson, Deputy Director of Human Resources and Organisational Development at tina.richardson@emas.nhs.uk
Closing date: Midnight, 9 December 2022.
Application Process:
- 1st Stage - Initial short listing completed Planned week commencing 12 December 2022
- Aptitude Testing Planned week of 19 December 2022
- 3rd Stage Stakeholder Panel Planned 18 January 2023
- 2nd Stage - Panel Interview Planned 18 January 2023
Person Specification
Essential
Essential
- Educated and demonstrable experience to master's degree level or equivalent post graduate qualification (Level 7) relevant to role
- At least three years management experience in an education environment
- At least 6 years clinical experience as a registered health care professional within the NHS
Desirable
- Senior knowledge and working experience of all topic areas
- Working knowledge of HEE processes
Person Specification
Essential
Essential
- Educated and demonstrable experience to master's degree level or equivalent post graduate qualification (Level 7) relevant to role
- At least three years management experience in an education environment
- At least 6 years clinical experience as a registered health care professional within the NHS
Desirable
- Senior knowledge and working experience of all topic areas
- Working knowledge of HEE processes
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).
