Job summary
An exciting opportunity for an experienced, suitably qualified Training Officer manager to join the Directorate Management Team (DMT) of the All Wales Medical Genomics service (AWMGS), working flexibly for 37.5 hours per week.
This is a permanent post currently based at University Hospital of Wales - however, please note that we will be relocating to a new facility at Cardiff Edge in 2023/24. The Training Officer will be responsible for the implementation, maintenance and coordination of the All Wales Genomics Laboratory (AWGL) strategic training plan. The post holder should demonstrate good interpersonal skills, with the ability to communicate sensitive information, good negotiation and change management skills. The pay progression steps for this post as a Band 7 begin at £43742. Max grade value is £50056. The expectation is that all staff will meet the required standards and will, thus, be able to progress on their pay step date. This framework is underpinned by the VBA process and is intended to ensure all staff have the appropriate knowledge and skills needed to carry out their roles. We are looking for individuals who share the core values of the organisation:
- We care about the people we serve and the people we work with
- We trust one another
- We respect each other
- We take personal responsibility
- We treat people with kindness
- We act with integrity
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are welcome to apply.
Main duties of the job
This will be a key role in supporting the AWMGS Training Manager to establish and enable a culture of improvement, as well as embed excellent training skills and delivery within the service. The post holder will report to the Training Manager and will be required to liaise with other AWGL and Directorate key personnel. This will include the management of complex activities or programmes of change, wherein the successful candidate will be required to have the necessary motivational skills to continuously improve the performance of AWMGS training programmes . The post holder will facilitate the operation of training to ensure compliance with current national legislation, regulatory and accreditation systems, and best practice determined through audit. They will provide and promote training, as well as providing specialist advice on training methodology and frameworks. They will take the lead role in ensuring our training meets the needs of individuals and the services as well as its service users. This role includes training the AWGL section training leads in educational best practice; providing a supervisory and supporting role to the section leads, including a cohort of staff with scientific and administrative background. They will be responsible for the delivery of various training pathways in the AWGL including STP training and Scientist Training Programme Equivalence and Practitioner Training Programme along with its monitoring, evaluation and improvement.
About us
Cardiff and Vale University Health Board is one of the largest Integrated Health Boards in the UK, employing over 15,000 staff, providing over 100 specialist services. Working across 6 hospital sites, we have a diverse range of career opportunities to offer. Serving around 500,000 people living in Cardiff and the Vale of Glamorgan, we are focussed on the health and care needs of our local population whilst working with our partners to develop regional services. Our mission is "Caring for People, Keeping People Well",and our vision is that every person's chance of leading a healthy life should be equal. As an organisation we are unashamedly ambitious for our population's health, rising to the challenges of today and tomorrow through our 10-year strategy, Shaping our Future Wellbeing. We are contributing to a healthier Wales with great emphasis placed on innovation and improvement, learning from around the world and leading the way in clinical research. Partnership working is strong at Cardiff and Vale, and we work closely with our staff and our community. Cardiff, the thriving Welsh capital, is a fantastic city to live and work in with an abundance of sports, arts and cultural attractions. Situated to the west of Cardiff, the Vale of Glamorgan offers a combination of beautiful Welsh countryside and a dramatic natural coastline. Whether city life or rural living, Cardiff and the Vale offers the best of both worlds.
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specificationattached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specificationattached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to Masters level or evidenced equivalent level of professional experience within training
- Evidence of CPD
Desirable
- Managerial qualification.
- Project Management Qualification
- Quality Management qualification
Experience
Essential
- Experience of delivering training
- Highly developed specialist knowledge, both theoretical and practical, in either laboratory based environment and/or Within a management role, and/or Training role
- Substantial Management experience at a senior level with evidence of implementing change and managing difficult or complex situations
- Experience in preparing business cases
Desirable
- Evidence of utilising improvement techniques
- Compliance with standards/ regulation
- Good Customer Care skills
Special Knowledge
Essential
- Self-awareness and understanding of accreditation, regulation and NHS standards for AWGL and providing specialist advice to operational teams
Desirable
- Knowledge of Risk, Management
- An understanding of Root Cause Analysis and Training Needs analysis.
Skills
Essential
- Excellent interpersonal and negotiation skills, to include analysis of complex and sensitive facts and situations.
- Ability to influence and negotiate with a broad spectrum of people, highlighting benefits, finding alternatives and gaining active support and commitment
- Ability to prioritise own workload, work under pressure and maintain high standards of work.
- IT literate, with the ability to manage generated data within organisationally defined security protocols. Standard keyboard skills.
- Be able to make judgements involving complex facts or situations
- oAbility to make informed judgements where expert opinions differ or alternative information is available
- Demonstrates effective leadership skills with the ability to inspire, motivate and influence others
Desirable
- Ability to learn and adapt to utilising information systems.
- Ability to interpret guidance/legislation/research and transcribe into policy
- Ability to adapt to new and updated software packages, e.g. document control, LIMS,
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to Masters level or evidenced equivalent level of professional experience within training
- Evidence of CPD
Desirable
- Managerial qualification.
- Project Management Qualification
- Quality Management qualification
Experience
Essential
- Experience of delivering training
- Highly developed specialist knowledge, both theoretical and practical, in either laboratory based environment and/or Within a management role, and/or Training role
- Substantial Management experience at a senior level with evidence of implementing change and managing difficult or complex situations
- Experience in preparing business cases
Desirable
- Evidence of utilising improvement techniques
- Compliance with standards/ regulation
- Good Customer Care skills
Special Knowledge
Essential
- Self-awareness and understanding of accreditation, regulation and NHS standards for AWGL and providing specialist advice to operational teams
Desirable
- Knowledge of Risk, Management
- An understanding of Root Cause Analysis and Training Needs analysis.
Skills
Essential
- Excellent interpersonal and negotiation skills, to include analysis of complex and sensitive facts and situations.
- Ability to influence and negotiate with a broad spectrum of people, highlighting benefits, finding alternatives and gaining active support and commitment
- Ability to prioritise own workload, work under pressure and maintain high standards of work.
- IT literate, with the ability to manage generated data within organisationally defined security protocols. Standard keyboard skills.
- Be able to make judgements involving complex facts or situations
- oAbility to make informed judgements where expert opinions differ or alternative information is available
- Demonstrates effective leadership skills with the ability to inspire, motivate and influence others
Desirable
- Ability to learn and adapt to utilising information systems.
- Ability to interpret guidance/legislation/research and transcribe into policy
- Ability to adapt to new and updated software packages, e.g. document control, LIMS,
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).
