Job summary
This exciting senior leadership opportunity is key to our collective clinical education development offer across Lancashire and South Cumbria. Our Targeted Practice Education Programme (TPEP) funded by Health Education England brings together for the first time a diverse range of workstreams led by a range of education stakeholders and providers across our integrated care system.
This role will be instrumental to ensure that the TPEP range of workstreams align and collectively enhance earning and development opportunities for learners and educators in our provider organisations.
Main duties of the job
This role will lead a collaborative ICS approach to practice education through the Targeted Practice Education Programme with funding from HEE. The programme has several workstreams:
- Leadership
- Enabling effective learning environments
- Transport and accommodation
- Digital
- Supervision and assessment
- Midwifery
- Cancer pathway
- Mental health
- Learning disabilities
These support a wide range of staff and pathways across nursing and allied health professions.
The established TPEP Collaborative will work to enable each key objective and linked KPIs to be realised. This will support our future workforce through identification, development, and consistent delivery of high-quality clinical learning, and reduce unwarranted variation and optimise learning opportunities.
There is a shared commitment between Health Education England, NHSE/I, the Healthier Lancashire & South Cumbria ICS (LSC), local HEI's, NHS Trusts and Social and Primary Care to work collaboratively to support improvements in capacity and effective learning across sectors.
The Group will report into L&SC Collaborative Education Forum with monthly performance reports against agreed project plan deliverables and timescales.
As well as overall leadership the post holder will inspire and motivate all stakeholders to work collaboratively with a strong key focus on belonging, equality and inclusion and co-production.
About us
NHS Lancashire and South Cumbria ICB have an ambitious focus on workforce development to ensure our response to the population health outcomes of our communities. It is essential we grow, develop andsupport our current workforce through innovative approaches to recruitment, retention, development and support, as well as taking an integrated approach to demand and capacity planning for ourfuture workforce.
Equality, diversity and inclusion is a real priority and we are committed todeveloping a diverse and representative workforce at all levels and acrossall parts of our system. We are implementing a comprehensive Belonging Strategy which is working closely with the established inclusionnetworks from across our provider trusts, local authority and widerpartner agencies. This TPEP Leadership role will be instrumental in helping us achieve our aims.
Job description
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Job description and Person Specification
See attached Job Description and Person Specification to download which outlines all requirements for the role.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Job description and Person Specification
See attached Job Description and Person Specification to download which outlines all requirements for the role.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to master's level or equivalent level of experience of working at a senior level - Extensive knowledge of specialist areas, to include workforce and project management - Experience of working to effect change or deliver programmes across complex settings including negotiating changes to traditional modes of delivery
Desirable
- Evidence of post qualifying and continuing professional development
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- 1.Comprehensive knowledge of project and programme management principles 2.Knowledge of healthcare education and training policy and systems 3.An understanding of current health and care policy and system 4.Have experience of leading projects involving multiple partners and across organisational boundaries 5.Experience of managing and delivering a number of complex initiatives simultaneously in rapidly evolving, political, and high-pressure environments including effective management of risk 6.Experience of working with senior colleagues in a range of organisations and dealing at senior level with diverse partners and agencies 7.Demonstrated ability to present effectively to a wide range of audiences including senior stakeholder groups 8.Ability to ensure best use of resources and best value for money 9.Detailed knowledge of maintaining confidentiality and implementing data legislation requirements including information governance 10.Analysis, interpretation, and production of complex and multiple reports including financial returns 11.Proven ability to develop good networks and partnerships to enable sharing of ideas, best practice, and achievement of objectives by working with others not under direct line management control 12.Experience of the use of knowledge and information including the acquisition, organisation, and provision of the data 13.Experience of complex stakeholder management
Desirable
- Knowledge of strong governance arrangement
Skills Capabilities & Attributes
Essential
- 1.Skilled communicator able to select from, and utilise, a range of high-level negotiating and influencing strategies appropriate to different audiences and environments 2.Communicates complex concepts and subject matter clearly, adapting approach for different audiences and avoiding jargon 3.Able to provide and receive high contentious, sensitive, or contentious information from a range of senior stakeholders 4.Able to build consensus amongst varied and challenging stakeholder groups, building trust and commitment and promoting a positive and pro-active partnership approach 5.Able to effectively manage a complex, completing and rapidly evolving set of work priorities 6.Able to demonstrate value for money for the current spend through tracking, managing, and delivering agreed benefits 7.Resilient and capable of sustaining themselves in a demanding, rapidly evolving working environment 8.Capable of effective planning over long, medium, and short-term planning horizon and with a high tolerance of uncertainty, ensuring the appropriate allocation of resources & early identification of risk 9.Ability to solve complex problems, where no clear course of action exists, or outcomes of decision making are not immediately apparent and adapt to sudden unexpected demands 10.Leads by example, role modelling a supportive, inclusive culture, with a focus on quality and 'can do' attitude, inclusive management style encouraging engagement and input from all levels within the organisation 11.Able to evaluate and interpret a broad range of complex information sources quickly, generating insight and taken an evidence-based approach to decision making in circumstances where there is contradictory opinions or a broad range of possible actions available 12.Able to anticipate the impact of economic, social, political, environmental or technical developments to ensure that programmes remain relevant and targeted 13.Able to work and make decisions autonomously, guided by principles and broad policies/ regulations and take action based on own interpretation and judgement 14.Able to maintain concentration for extended periods 15.Able to analyse policy, information, and research in support of the programme design and delivery 16.Constantly strives for value for money and greater efficiency in the use of resources 17.Able to identify risks, anticipate issues and create solutions to sudden unexpected demands or challenges to programme delivery 18.Standard/advanced keyboard skills
Desirable
- Able to anticipate the impact of economic, social, political, environmental or technical developments to ensure that programmes remain relevant and targeted
Values and behaviours
Essential
- 1.Commitment to and focused on quality, promotes high standards in all they do 2.Able to make a connection between their work and the benefit to patients and the public 3.Consistently thinks about how their work can help and support clinicians and frontline staff deliver better outcomes for patients 4.Works well with others, is positive and helpful, listens, involves, respects, and learns from the contribution of others 5.Consistently looks to improve what they do, looks for successful tried and tested ways of working, and also seeks out innovation 6.Demonstrable commitment to partnership working with a range of external organisations 7.Demonstrates knowledge, understanding and value of equality of opportunity and diversity taking into account and being aware of how individual actions contribute to and make a difference to the equality agenda 8.Self-awareness in terms of emotional intelligence, biases and personal triggers with cultural sensitivity and awareness 9.Operates with integrity and openness
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to master's level or equivalent level of experience of working at a senior level - Extensive knowledge of specialist areas, to include workforce and project management - Experience of working to effect change or deliver programmes across complex settings including negotiating changes to traditional modes of delivery
Desirable
- Evidence of post qualifying and continuing professional development
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- 1.Comprehensive knowledge of project and programme management principles 2.Knowledge of healthcare education and training policy and systems 3.An understanding of current health and care policy and system 4.Have experience of leading projects involving multiple partners and across organisational boundaries 5.Experience of managing and delivering a number of complex initiatives simultaneously in rapidly evolving, political, and high-pressure environments including effective management of risk 6.Experience of working with senior colleagues in a range of organisations and dealing at senior level with diverse partners and agencies 7.Demonstrated ability to present effectively to a wide range of audiences including senior stakeholder groups 8.Ability to ensure best use of resources and best value for money 9.Detailed knowledge of maintaining confidentiality and implementing data legislation requirements including information governance 10.Analysis, interpretation, and production of complex and multiple reports including financial returns 11.Proven ability to develop good networks and partnerships to enable sharing of ideas, best practice, and achievement of objectives by working with others not under direct line management control 12.Experience of the use of knowledge and information including the acquisition, organisation, and provision of the data 13.Experience of complex stakeholder management
Desirable
- Knowledge of strong governance arrangement
Skills Capabilities & Attributes
Essential
- 1.Skilled communicator able to select from, and utilise, a range of high-level negotiating and influencing strategies appropriate to different audiences and environments 2.Communicates complex concepts and subject matter clearly, adapting approach for different audiences and avoiding jargon 3.Able to provide and receive high contentious, sensitive, or contentious information from a range of senior stakeholders 4.Able to build consensus amongst varied and challenging stakeholder groups, building trust and commitment and promoting a positive and pro-active partnership approach 5.Able to effectively manage a complex, completing and rapidly evolving set of work priorities 6.Able to demonstrate value for money for the current spend through tracking, managing, and delivering agreed benefits 7.Resilient and capable of sustaining themselves in a demanding, rapidly evolving working environment 8.Capable of effective planning over long, medium, and short-term planning horizon and with a high tolerance of uncertainty, ensuring the appropriate allocation of resources & early identification of risk 9.Ability to solve complex problems, where no clear course of action exists, or outcomes of decision making are not immediately apparent and adapt to sudden unexpected demands 10.Leads by example, role modelling a supportive, inclusive culture, with a focus on quality and 'can do' attitude, inclusive management style encouraging engagement and input from all levels within the organisation 11.Able to evaluate and interpret a broad range of complex information sources quickly, generating insight and taken an evidence-based approach to decision making in circumstances where there is contradictory opinions or a broad range of possible actions available 12.Able to anticipate the impact of economic, social, political, environmental or technical developments to ensure that programmes remain relevant and targeted 13.Able to work and make decisions autonomously, guided by principles and broad policies/ regulations and take action based on own interpretation and judgement 14.Able to maintain concentration for extended periods 15.Able to analyse policy, information, and research in support of the programme design and delivery 16.Constantly strives for value for money and greater efficiency in the use of resources 17.Able to identify risks, anticipate issues and create solutions to sudden unexpected demands or challenges to programme delivery 18.Standard/advanced keyboard skills
Desirable
- Able to anticipate the impact of economic, social, political, environmental or technical developments to ensure that programmes remain relevant and targeted
Values and behaviours
Essential
- 1.Commitment to and focused on quality, promotes high standards in all they do 2.Able to make a connection between their work and the benefit to patients and the public 3.Consistently thinks about how their work can help and support clinicians and frontline staff deliver better outcomes for patients 4.Works well with others, is positive and helpful, listens, involves, respects, and learns from the contribution of others 5.Consistently looks to improve what they do, looks for successful tried and tested ways of working, and also seeks out innovation 6.Demonstrable commitment to partnership working with a range of external organisations 7.Demonstrates knowledge, understanding and value of equality of opportunity and diversity taking into account and being aware of how individual actions contribute to and make a difference to the equality agenda 8.Self-awareness in terms of emotional intelligence, biases and personal triggers with cultural sensitivity and awareness 9.Operates with integrity and openness
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).