Job summary
We are looking for a highly experienced, motivated and committed individual to lead the growing Clinical Education Team. This full-time permanent position will join and be part of the wider Workforce and Organisational Development Team.
The post holder will be responsible for the coordination and delivery of all clinical education and training requirements for Powys Teaching Health Board. This will include the All-Wales HCSW Development Framework and the local Clinical Skills Framework within PTHB to meet the strategic objective of developing a competent and effective clinical workforce with appropriate levels of skills to meet both the present and future service requirements.
Main duties of the job
Specifically, the post holder will be responsible for leading the team to develop and operationalise all aspects of clinical skills and education programme delivery, including supporting the design and delivery of the HCSW clinical induction programme and other clinical skills development initiatives as identified.
The post holder will be a registered clinician holding current, active registration with the United Kingdom Nursing and Midwifery Council, the Health Care Professions Council or the General Medical Council; with an in-depth knowledge of the NHS Workforce Development agenda.
The successful candidate must demonstrate strong leadership, excellent communication and negotiation skills, have a flexible approach with the ambition to deliver a clinical skills and education programme that aligns to the Powys Health & Care Strategy.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.
About us
Powys is cited as being a wonderful place to live and work; a rural health setting where you can personally and professionally grow, where patients are at the heart of care provision. If you are an ambitious professional in search of job satisfaction, Powys is the place to be. Whatever your career aspirations, we are committed to supporting and developing you.
Powys Teaching Health Board is responsible for meeting the health and wellbeing needs of the population of Powys. Powys is the largest county in Wales with Snowdonia to the North and the Brecon Beacons to the South, the spectacular scenery is something to behold. Working in partnership, we commission and provide award-winning hospital, community, mental health and learning disability services, so our portfolio is varied and diverse. We are proud to offer patients an unrivalled level of care and range of careers for professionals who want to make a real difference.
Did you know - Powys Teaching Health Board accepts applications to retire and return from within the NHS in Wales. If you would like to know more, please contact the Powys Teaching Health Board Workforce team on 01874 712580 orpowys.workforcegeneralenquiries@wales.nhs.uk
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Applicants are invited to apply in Welsh, any application submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application made in English.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will support the Deputy Director Workforce and OD to ensure that clinical education is aligned to the delivery of the integrated medium-term plan and the Health and Care Strategy. In the course of their duties be responsible for:
Annual training needs analysis for clinical staff. The coordination of theclinical education budget and the development and delivery of clinicaleducation programmes internally and commissioning of external courses.
Lead the co-ordination and delivery of the skills and competence trainingto support the integration agenda, ensuring that teams have the skillsand knowledge to deliver the health and care required by the people ofPowys.
Lead the design and delivery of learning and development programmeswhich contribute to the Continuing Professional Development of all clinical staff groups including Registrants and Support Workers. (AdditionalClinical Services). This includes identification of competencerequirements, matching with appropriate accredited learning, identifyingand meeting any gaps and ensuring compliance with national standards.Work with the wider workforce team to support the delivery of new,blended and advanced practice roles.
Play a leading role in the delivery of the Health Board recruitment andretention strategy by ensuring that clinical education programmessupport career progression and rotational opportunities.
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will support the Deputy Director Workforce and OD to ensure that clinical education is aligned to the delivery of the integrated medium-term plan and the Health and Care Strategy. In the course of their duties be responsible for:
Annual training needs analysis for clinical staff. The coordination of theclinical education budget and the development and delivery of clinicaleducation programmes internally and commissioning of external courses.
Lead the co-ordination and delivery of the skills and competence trainingto support the integration agenda, ensuring that teams have the skillsand knowledge to deliver the health and care required by the people ofPowys.
Lead the design and delivery of learning and development programmeswhich contribute to the Continuing Professional Development of all clinical staff groups including Registrants and Support Workers. (AdditionalClinical Services). This includes identification of competencerequirements, matching with appropriate accredited learning, identifyingand meeting any gaps and ensuring compliance with national standards.Work with the wider workforce team to support the delivery of new,blended and advanced practice roles.
Play a leading role in the delivery of the Health Board recruitment andretention strategy by ensuring that clinical education programmessupport career progression and rotational opportunities.
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac.
Person Specification
Qualifications & Knowledge
Essential
- Masters Degree in a relevant field or ability to demonstrate equivalent experience
- Registered Healthcare professional
- Evidence of continuing professional development
- In depth knowledge of the NHS Workforce Development agenda
Desirable
- Management experience in the NHS
- Experience of commissioning training from external providers
Experience
Essential
- Significant senior management experience, including management of staff and financial resources.
- Understanding of the requirements of Clinical Education in the NHS
- Significant experience of working with staff, their trade unions and representatives and professional bodies
- Budget management experience
Aptitude & Abilities
Essential
- Excellent verbal, numerical and critical reasoning skills
- Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to engage at all levels
- Evidence of ability to analyse situations and take appropriate action/decisions when needed
- Evidence of ability to operate effectively with a variety of leadership styles as appropriate
- Able to challenge decisions in constructive way
Person Specification
Qualifications & Knowledge
Essential
- Masters Degree in a relevant field or ability to demonstrate equivalent experience
- Registered Healthcare professional
- Evidence of continuing professional development
- In depth knowledge of the NHS Workforce Development agenda
Desirable
- Management experience in the NHS
- Experience of commissioning training from external providers
Experience
Essential
- Significant senior management experience, including management of staff and financial resources.
- Understanding of the requirements of Clinical Education in the NHS
- Significant experience of working with staff, their trade unions and representatives and professional bodies
- Budget management experience
Aptitude & Abilities
Essential
- Excellent verbal, numerical and critical reasoning skills
- Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to engage at all levels
- Evidence of ability to analyse situations and take appropriate action/decisions when needed
- Evidence of ability to operate effectively with a variety of leadership styles as appropriate
- Able to challenge decisions in constructive way
Additional information
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).
