Head of Clinical Education
East Suffolk и North Essex NHS Foundation Trust
Ipswich, Suffolk
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Equality Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) is at the heart of all we do; and it forms part of the ESNEFT’s core activities. The Trust operates and relies on everyone treating each other with dignity and respect, to receive equitable and fair treatment in the implementation of Policies, Procedures and in its Practices, to foster positive work relationships, and finally to act with integrity as a professional within ESNEFT as well as a representative of the NHS as a whole. The EDI Agenda reflects the Trust values such as Optimistic, Appreciative and Kind. In line with the NHS Long Term Plan, People Plan, People Promise and a Model Employer intrinsic in the Equality Diversity and Inclusion Agenda, we consistently strive to improve, to take the learning into Action for a better ESNEFT.
If you are passionate about patient care and want to develop your skills and knowledge then we are keen to hear from you.
Job overview
The Head of Clinical Education is a senior role in the Corporate Education Team. Leading with compassion and integrity, the post-holder manages the practice education team and works alongside clinical, corporate, education and System leads to ensure the delivery of high quality, contemporary education and training for all non-medical staff and learners, across all settings.
In conjunction with the Associate Chief Nurse (Education and Research) the post holder will:
Ensure the delivery of a comprehensive vision for the continued development of education and training delivery across the trust.
Develop and sustain an education team that is flexible, responsive and able to deliver high quality clinical education and training to staff and learners across all disciplines and aligns to the aims and objectives of the Faculty of Education.
Support the Nursing, Midwifery & Allied Health Professional Quality function, providing specialist educational, professional and clinical support as required
Support Divisions to ensure that all learners and clinical staff have access to high quality learning opportunities.
If you are a dynamic and forward-think clinical educator and leader we would like to hear from you.
Informal discussions about this post are strongly recommended.
Please contact Marie Alexander, Associate Chief Nurse (Education and Research) – [email protected]
Main duties of the job
Line manage the Practice Education Teams adhering to all requirements in line with Trust policies.
Promote a positive culture of learning across all clinical areas.
Deputise for the Associate Chief Nurse (Ed. & Research) as required including representing the Trust at strategic meetings with System and regional partners, including universities.
Provide comprehensive reports (sometimes at short notice), as requested by (e.g.) the Associate Chief Nurse (Ed. & Research) and Chief Nurse across all aspects of the education portfolio, for the Board and its Sub-committees
Coordinate an annual training-needs analysis process in conjunction with Divisional leads, ensuring alignment with Trust Strategy and workforce plans.
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with Divisional peers (e.g. Matrons) in support of the education and development agenda
Identify and implement new and innovative methods of training and learning delivery, which maximise the use of resources, ensuring they meet or exceed relevant quality benchmarks including external audits..
Participate in the Trust on-call (Silver) rot
Working for our organisation
One of the largest Trust’s in East Anglia, East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust (ESNEFT) provide hospital and community health services to people living across a wide geographical area. We deliver care from two main hospitals in Colchester and Ipswich, six community hospitals and in patients’ own homes. You will be joining a team of almost 12,000 amazing colleagues providing care to approximately a million people.
Along with supporting you to achieve your career goals we offer a generous pension scheme, unsocial hours payments (if applicable), 27 days annual leave on commencement (pro rata) and access to a range of NHS discounts. Our Staff Health and Wellbeing programme offer a variety of services. We offer a range of flexible working opportunities.
Our philosophy is that Time Matters to everyone. Across the Trust, we concentrate on improving the things we do and removing those which do not work or cause time delays for our staff and patients.
If you are passionate about patient care and want to develop your skills and knowledge then we are keen to hear from you.
Find out about living and working with us – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GkPu7HphU8A
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Line manage the Practice Education Teams adhering to all requirements in line with Trust policies.
Promote a positive culture of learning across all clinical areas.
Deputise for the Associate Chief Nurse (Ed. & Research) as required including representing the Trust at strategic meetings with System and regional partners, including universities.
Lead the review and update of relevant policies and procedures, ensuring compliance with national bodies
Provide comprehensive reports (sometimes at short notice), as requested by (e.g.) the Associate Chief Nurse (Ed. & Research) and Chief Nurse across all aspects of the education portfolio, for the Board and its Sub-committees
Coordinate an annual training-needs analysis process in conjunction with Divisional leads, ensuring alignment with Trust Strategy and workforce plans.
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with Divisional peers (e.g. Matrons) in support of the education and development agenda
Identify and implement new and innovative methods of training and learning delivery, which maximise the use of resources, ensuring they meet or exceed relevant quality benchmarks including external audits.
The post holder will lead on developing, contributing to and interpreting educational guidance as provided by HEE.
Provide advice to the senior leaders regarding education, learning and development issues.
Will be required to negotiate, motivate and mediate when working with groups and teams internal and external to the organisation. May be required to identify and manage team conflict situations, and devise appropriate strategies to resolve these.
Ensure that all projects maintain business focus, have clear lines of accountability and responsibilities aligned to strategic priorities and any risks associated with delivery are identified and appropriately addressed.
Designated budget holder
Participate in the Trust on-call (Silver) rota
To produce regular reports/data and present as required locally and nationally
Lead on the co-ordination of action plans following education and workforce reviews ensuring the dissemination of information across health services, assuring implementation of recommendations and improved outcomes.
Facilitate delivery of high quality services in line with compliance to all national guidance and legislation and local
Ensure effective timely communication and information sharing both internally and externally which compliments multidisciplinary/inter-organisational working inclusive of HEI’s.
Ensure and regularly audit all record keeping in relation to education and workforce is appropriate, accountable and defensible.
For full details of the responsibilities and duties of this role please see the attached job description.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
Registered Nurse / Midwife / Allied Health Professional
Educated to masters level or equivalent experience.
Post-registration Education Qualification
Management/leadership qualification or equivalent experience
Evidence of continued professional development
Further relevant training
Desirable criteria
Project Management Qualification
Experience
Essential criteria
Proven experience of working in a senior management/leadership role.
Experience of managing and motivating a large team or teams.
Leading changes in practice in a complex environment to improve performance/services.
Leading complex projects
Responsible for a significant budget and budget setting
Identifying and interpreting national policy and implementing required changes
Business case development
Knowledge and Skills
Essential criteria
Financial procedures including budget setting and working knowledge of financial processes.
Business planning /annual planning/long term planning
Able to use IT systems including Microsoft Office.
In depth understanding of the current NHS agenda and healthcare policy including transformation and workforce
Understanding of the relationship between providers and commissioning organisations
Demonstrable knowledge of service improvements and project management
Risk management and governance
Desirable criteria
NHS IT systems
Please note that where response levels are exceptional we may close the post before the specified date, therefore early application is recommended.
Please make sure that you read the Job Description and Person Specification attached and that your statement in support reflects this as your application will be judged against these criteria.
Secondment – if you are interested in undertaking a role on a secondment basis, please ensure that you have discussed this with your current line manager prior to submitting your application. Please note if you are already an employee of ESNEFT fixed term roles will only be offered on a secondment basis.
When providing reference details please provide email addresses so references can be sought promptly to cover the last 3 years of employment.
Successful candidates may be charged for their DBS check. Please ensure you read the information found in the attached DBS Information document
The Trust is committed to its staff and their development and to equal opportunities and diversity. Applications are welcomed from all sections of the community. Please be advised that following the new Government’s cap on Skilled Worker Immigration, whilst we welcome applications from all and your application will be considered on individual merit, if you are offered a position and require a Skilled Worker Certificate of Sponsorship we may not be able to process your application to the final stage due to the significant reduction of certificates available to us.
In submitting an application form, you authorise East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust to confirm any previous NHS service details via the Inter Authority Transfer (IAT) process should you be appointed to the post.
We would like to take this opportunity to thank you for your interest in East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust; we look forward to receiving your application for employment.
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Documents to download
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Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Marie Alexander
- Job title
- Associate Chief Nurse (Education and Research)
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 07923441197