Job summary
This post is a Secondment until 31/03/2025. If you are a Hywel Dda University Health Board employee and are applying for this post as a secondment, agreement for the secondment is needed from your current manager prior to application.
We are seeking an exceptional candidate to take on the role of Learning and Development Advisor within the Learning and Development Department.
This post presents a new and exciting opportunity to work closely with the Mental Capacity Act Team and Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards Co-ordinator to re-establish and improve workforce engagement with new and existing training programmes.
Taking full responsibility for promoting and monitoring attendance, the successful candidate will have excellent communication and organisation skills, be creative and solutions focussed.
Main duties of the job
This role will sit within Learning and Development and help facilitate L&D initiatives whilst primarily supporting the Mental Capacity Act Team and Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards Co-ordinator to re-establish and improve workforce engagement.
The post-holder will be responsible for providing the communication and co-ordination necessary to support the identification of and access to development opportunities for our population as well as venue locations.
Liaise with Health board colleagues to create and maintain a record of training and development opportunities, defining pathways for progression.
To produce material in relation to advertising and marketing of staff training Health Board wide. Be responsible for ensuring departmental managers receive training and development data, within established procedures and to provide information and advice to managers and staff where appropriate, regarding attendance requirements at training courses.
To be responsible for accurate data entry and record keeping in line with good practice and service requirements. To work closely with colleagues in Learning & Development to support the implementation and maintenance of effective booking and record keeping systems for staff training and development programmes.
To work collaboratively with multi-disciplinary teams and regularly liaise with internal and external training providers to ensure effective use of physical and financial resources in the delivery of training.
About us
Hywel Dda University Health Board is the planner and provider of NHS healthcare services for people in Carmarthenshire, Ceredigion, Pembrokeshire and its bordering counties. Our 11,000 members of staff provide primary, community, in-hospital, mental health and learning disabilities services for around 384,000 people across a quarter of the landmass of Wales. We do this in partnership with our three local authorities and public, private and third sector colleagues, including our volunteers, through:
Four main hospitals: Bronglais General in Aberystwyth, Glangwili General in Carmarthen, Prince Philip in Llanelli and Withybush General in Haverfordwest;
Seven community hospitals: Amman Valley and Llandovery in Carmarthenshire; Tregaron, Aberaeron and Cardigan in Ceredigion; and Tenby and South Pembrokeshire Hospital Health and Social Care Resource Centre in Pembrokeshire;
48 general practices (four of which are managed practices), 47 dental practices (including three orthodontic), 99 community pharmacies, 44 general ophthalmic practices (43 providing Eye Health Examination Wales and 34 low vision services) and 17 domiciliary only providers and 11 health centres;
Numerous locations providing mental health and learning disabilities services;
Highly specialised and tertiary services commissioned by the Welsh Health Specialised Services Committee, a joint committee representing seven health boards across Wales.
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will be able to find a full job description and person specification attached within the supporting documents.
The Health Board is committed to supporting its staff to fully embrace the need for bilingualism thereby enhancing patient and service user experiences. In our commitment to increase the number of staff who are able to communicate in Welsh with patients and professionals, we welcome applications from Welsh speakers.
The ability to communicate in Welsh is desirable for this post. If you do not meet the Welsh Language requirements specified, the Health Board offers a variety of learning options and staff support to help you meet these minimal desirable requirements during the course of your employment with us.
Interviews will be held on 25/07/2024.
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will be able to find a full job description and person specification attached within the supporting documents.
The Health Board is committed to supporting its staff to fully embrace the need for bilingualism thereby enhancing patient and service user experiences. In our commitment to increase the number of staff who are able to communicate in Welsh with patients and professionals, we welcome applications from Welsh speakers.
The ability to communicate in Welsh is desirable for this post. If you do not meet the Welsh Language requirements specified, the Health Board offers a variety of learning options and staff support to help you meet these minimal desirable requirements during the course of your employment with us.
Interviews will be held on 25/07/2024.
Person Specification
Qualifications and Knowledge
Essential
- Educated to NVQ level 4 diploma or; equivalent experience of producing documents at a level 4 standard
- Thorough understanding of a range of PC software (e.g. Microsoft Office, Email, Intranet)
- Knowledge of monitoring and evaluation and an ability to communicate progress against outcomes
Desirable
- Careers Advice & Guidance level 4 or equivalent experience
- ECDL or equivalent certificate
- Awareness of equality & diversity barriers
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in a learning & development context
- Experienced in application and use of PC software in a professional context
- Experienced in administration and coordination
- Proven organisational skills
Desirable
- Experience of training and/ or facilitation
- Supporting fair and easy access to development opportunities for all
- Experience of working within large organisations
Other
Essential
- Ability to travel between sites in a timely manner
- Flexible approach to the needs of the service
Aptitude and Abilities
Essential
- Excellent communication skills
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Ability to work independently and able to prioritise effectively
- Motivated, enthusiastic, ability to work to tight deadlines
Language Skills
Desirable
Person Specification
Qualifications and Knowledge
Essential
- Educated to NVQ level 4 diploma or; equivalent experience of producing documents at a level 4 standard
- Thorough understanding of a range of PC software (e.g. Microsoft Office, Email, Intranet)
- Knowledge of monitoring and evaluation and an ability to communicate progress against outcomes
Desirable
- Careers Advice & Guidance level 4 or equivalent experience
- ECDL or equivalent certificate
- Awareness of equality & diversity barriers
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in a learning & development context
- Experienced in application and use of PC software in a professional context
- Experienced in administration and coordination
- Proven organisational skills
Desirable
- Experience of training and/ or facilitation
- Supporting fair and easy access to development opportunities for all
- Experience of working within large organisations
Other
Essential
- Ability to travel between sites in a timely manner
- Flexible approach to the needs of the service
Aptitude and Abilities
Essential
- Excellent communication skills
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Ability to work independently and able to prioritise effectively
- Motivated, enthusiastic, ability to work to tight deadlines
Language Skills
Desirable
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).
