Director of Education
CHEC
The closing date is 07 May 2024
Job summary
We are always looking for great talent to join our team and help achieve our ambitious goals and growth. We care about our people, and we care about the future of community health and how CHEC can play an innovative part in making this great, with your help.
If you are care focused and looking to join an organisation that is thriving on success, then CHEC is your employer of choice! We have an exciting opportunity to support our ambitious growth plans as we continue to expand throughout the UK.
Main duties of the job
The Director of Education will provide strategic leadership and guidance to improve educational outcomes and standards.
The successful candidate will build and maintain internal and external relationships. This will include a range of external educational establishments, universities, colleges, government bodies and community partners to address and promote educational opportunities at CHEC.
We are looking for someone to be accountable for developing and implementing educational strategies, programs and initiatives that align with the companys mission and goals. Including, the development of CHEC Academy.
About us
CHEC are an independent service provider that specialise in Ophthalmology and Endoscopy services supporting the NHS. CHEC are an established group of hospitals and community clinics across the UK. Our bespoke state of the art surgical centres are a beacon of envy, providing end-to-end care for our patients through NHS partnerships.
We have 5 core values that we uphold through our employee and patient lifecycle to ensure a pleasant experience for all. These are Caring, Passionate, Togetherness, Listening and Focus, something that all our colleagues are expected to naturally uphold here at CHEC.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Develop and oversee the implementation of effective and engaging educational programs for all key groups.
Ensure curriculum alignment with relevant standards and educational best practices.
Regularly review and update curriculum to meet changing educational needs.
Champion and advocate the Academy nationally and within the organisation.
Manage the day-to-day operations of educational programs, including scheduling, resources, and logistics.
Monitor program outcomes and make data-driven decisions for continuous improvement.
Collaborate with other departments to integrate educational programs with broader company initiatives.
Build and maintain strong relationships with stakeholders, including universities, professional bodies, community organisations, and educational partners.
Represent the company in educational forums and community events.
Seek opportunities for collaboration and partnerships to enhance educational offerings.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Develop and oversee the implementation of effective and engaging educational programs for all key groups.
Ensure curriculum alignment with relevant standards and educational best practices.
Regularly review and update curriculum to meet changing educational needs.
Champion and advocate the Academy nationally and within the organisation.
Manage the day-to-day operations of educational programs, including scheduling, resources, and logistics.
Monitor program outcomes and make data-driven decisions for continuous improvement.
Collaborate with other departments to integrate educational programs with broader company initiatives.
Build and maintain strong relationships with stakeholders, including universities, professional bodies, community organisations, and educational partners.
Represent the company in educational forums and community events.
Seek opportunities for collaboration and partnerships to enhance educational offerings.
Person Specification
Additional Criteria
Essential
- Experience in a senior role within a healthcare education setting.
- Demonstrated experience in developing and implementing education and training programs.
- Proven track record of managing budgets and resources effectively.
- Experience in leading teams and fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
- Strategic thinking and problem-solving abilities, with a focus on innovation and continuous improvement.
- Highly organised with excellent planning skills
- Experience working in a matrix structure
- Proactive and adaptable
- Excellent written and verbal skills
- Self-motivated and driven individual
Person Specification
Additional Criteria
Essential
- Experience in a senior role within a healthcare education setting.
- Demonstrated experience in developing and implementing education and training programs.
- Proven track record of managing budgets and resources effectively.
- Experience in leading teams and fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
- Strategic thinking and problem-solving abilities, with a focus on innovation and continuous improvement.
- Highly organised with excellent planning skills
- Experience working in a matrix structure
- Proactive and adaptable
- Excellent written and verbal skills
- Self-motivated and driven individual
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.
