Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Workforce Learning and Development Manager to join the new Workforce Education and Learning Team within a large national screening programme. Diabetic Eye Screening Wales (DESW) is part of Public Health Wales and is currently working to improve its service and patient care. The program is undergoing changes through a transformation programme to provide a high-quality screening service and has a large workforce with various training needs, including regular competency assessments and refresher training. The person in this role will help enhance performance, quality, and overall service delivery.
We are seeking an enthusiastic and creative individual with a background in healthcare, developing various learning programs, and a strong understanding of different learning theories to create and deliver training for the DESW workforce. Flexibility for location base will be considered for the right candidate, however, it will be expected that the successful candidate will support staff in our regional offices in South Wales (Pontypridd), on a frequent basis.
The post holder will work closely with the Workforce Education and Learning Lead, the Program Lead Nurse, and senior managers to support staff through their national diplomas in health screening. You will also design and deliver training programs aligned with newly developed standard operating procedures.
Base can also be in Carmarthen, Bangor or Wrexham.
Main duties of the job
The post will involve occasional evening and weekend working.
DESW is a national programme, with bases in North, West and South Wales. The post holder will be expected to attend regular team meetings in person.
To lead and manage projects in the delivery of the internal training programme, annual competencies and induction for new starters providing mentoring and coaching support where required.
Designing and implementation of new training packages as new standard operating procedures arise, ranging from consent training to Fundus imaging camera use and how to design the training in a way that will maximise learner engagement, learning transfer and impact.
The post holder must possess advanced knowledge across a broad range of workforce learning and development activities and initiatives, underpinned by a relevant professional qualification/in-depth and recent experience. Negotiation skills for developing learning contracts and tailoring resources to assist learners with specific needs.
The post holder should be able to demonstrate a commitment to life-long learning through personal and continuous professional development The post holder will research and evaluate best clinical practices.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.
About us
Public Health Wales is the National Public Health Institute in Wales. Our vision is 'Working to achieve a healthier future for Wales' where we play a pivotal role in driving improvements in population health and well-being, reducing health inequalities, improving healthcare outcomes, protecting the public and supporting the development of health in all policies across Wales. Our organisation is guided by our Values, 'Working together, with trust and respect, to make a difference'. We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace that values equality, diversity and inclusion. We welcome applications which represent the rich diversity of the communities we serve and from those wishing to work part time or on a job share basis.
To find out more about working for us, the benefits we offer and guidance on the application process, please visit https://phw.nhs.wales/working-for-us/applicant-information-and-guidance/
Job description
Job responsibilities
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
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
Essential
- Qualified to Degree level in a healthcare role or equivalent knowledge and experience in an educational setting, plus further staff or project management knowledge. Postgraduate Diploma or equivalent level of skills, knowledge and experience.
- Evidence of continued professional development.
Desirable
- Experience of training staff within a healthcare setting.
- Recognised teaching or training qualification (e.g. PGCE, Cert Ed, ILM Train-the-Trainer)
- Assessors' qualification.
- PRINCE 2
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Experience in line management of staff or educator role.
- Experience of training staff of varying abilities and public speaking
- An understanding of the principles of change management.
- Experience of working within a healthcare setting.
- Experience of evaluating training and education programmes within a healthcare or education setting.
Desirable
- Experience in the involvement of service development and improvement
Skills
Essential
- Advanced knowledge in the use of standard Microsoft software, such as Outlook, Teams, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Forms.
- Ability to demonstrate understanding and application of our workplace values, together with the underpinning behaviours identified for success in this role
- Excellent verbal, written & presentation skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Ability to collaborate with individuals with additional learning needs who require additional support.
- Attention to detail.
- Demonstrate a desire for further personal and professional development.
- Excellent Time Management
- Planning and prioritisation skills.
Desirable
- Welsh Language Skills are desirable between levels 1 to 5 in understanding, speaking, reading, and writing in Welsh.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Qualified to Degree level in a healthcare role or equivalent knowledge and experience in an educational setting, plus further staff or project management knowledge. Postgraduate Diploma or equivalent level of skills, knowledge and experience.
- Evidence of continued professional development.
Desirable
- Experience of training staff within a healthcare setting.
- Recognised teaching or training qualification (e.g. PGCE, Cert Ed, ILM Train-the-Trainer)
- Assessors' qualification.
- PRINCE 2
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Experience in line management of staff or educator role.
- Experience of training staff of varying abilities and public speaking
- An understanding of the principles of change management.
- Experience of working within a healthcare setting.
- Experience of evaluating training and education programmes within a healthcare or education setting.
Desirable
- Experience in the involvement of service development and improvement
Skills
Essential
- Advanced knowledge in the use of standard Microsoft software, such as Outlook, Teams, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Forms.
- Ability to demonstrate understanding and application of our workplace values, together with the underpinning behaviours identified for success in this role
- Excellent verbal, written & presentation skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Ability to collaborate with individuals with additional learning needs who require additional support.
- Attention to detail.
- Demonstrate a desire for further personal and professional development.
- Excellent Time Management
- Planning and prioritisation skills.
Desirable
- Welsh Language Skills are desirable between levels 1 to 5 in understanding, speaking, reading, and writing in Welsh.
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).
