Job summary
Applications are invited for an exciting opportunity of a 12 month fixed-term contract or secondment as the Midlands and East 5 Pathology Network Practice Educator.
The role is a fantastic opportunity to develop your leadership skills, support development and lead upon the implementation of a workforce education and training strategy within a fledgling Pathology network.
The role will be hosted by North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust but will be based across the ME5 Pathology Network which includes three Foundation Trusts - Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS FT, Cambridge University Hospitals NHS FT, North West Anglia NHS FT. The Network also works closely with Royal Papworth Hospital NHS FT
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be responsible for engaging with the Pathology services within the ME5 network, other Pathology networks and all Pathology learners to embed a fit-for-purpose training and development structure that will support workforce needs now and establish the infrastructure to equip for workforce needs in the coming years.
The aims are to encourage a collaborative approach across multiple organisations to provide robust and sustainable workforce development, that will include training programmes and ensuring sufficient placement capacity. In addition, this role will aim to encourage and support individual departments to achieve and maintain training accreditation from the National School of Healthcare Science (NSHCS), Institute of Biomedical Sciences (IBMS) and other relevant bodies.
The post will offer a suitably experienced Pathology Training Lead the opportunity to contribute to the system transformation agenda and, through working within a multi-professional workforce, the opportunity to develop and advance Pathology professional groups.
About us
We are dedicated to fostering diversity and inclusivity within our workforce and warmly welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, with a particular emphasis on encouraging those from disabled, Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) communities, as well as candidates from our local area.
As part of our commitment to supporting our employees we offer a range of benefits including:
- Generous annual leave entitlement starting at 27 days and increasing to 29 days after five years of service and 33 days after 10 years of service, in addition to the national Bank Holidays (pro-rata for part time staff);
- Membership of the NHS Pension Scheme:
- Flexible working opportunities;
- Enhanced hourly rates for unsociable hours e.g. night shifts, weekends, bank holidays;
- Opportunities for career development and training to help you progress in your role;
- Wellbeing support and activities to promote a healthy work environment;
- Access to our in-house physiotherapy service;
- On-site canteens offering subsidised meals;
- Subsidised staff parking (currently free);
- Free Stagecoach Bus Travel to and from work within Cambridgeshire and Peterborough
We strive to create a supportive and inclusive workplace where employees feel valued and empowered to excel in their roles. Join us and become part of a team dedicated to making a positive difference in our community.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached detailed Job Description and Person Specification for more information regarding this role.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached detailed Job Description and Person Specification for more information regarding this role.
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- Appropriate Postgraduate qualifications e.g., IBMS Higher Specialist diploma, IBMS Diploma of Higher Specialist Practice, MSc or equivalent
- HCPC registration as a Biomedical and/or Clinical Scientist
- Evidence of on-going CPD
Desirable
- PRINCE2 or equivalent Project Management qualification or relevant experience
- Appropriate, recognised postgraduate training/assessor qualification (e.g. IBMS CEP, D32/33 or equivalent)
- Recognised postgraduate management qualification
- Fellowship of the IBMS and/or other relevant professional body
Experience and Knowledge
Essential
- Experience of managing and delivering complex projects across organisational boundaries to plan and within budget
- Experience on contributing to business planning, setting project vision, objectives, monitoring and reporting progress
- Extensive experience in stakeholder engagement and relationship management
- Extensive knowledge of specialist area
- Thorough understanding of and commitment to equality of opportunity and good working relationships both in terms of day-to-day working practices, but also in relation to management systems
- Expert knowledge of workforce development in healthcare to include workforce development approaches education development and commissioning
- An understanding of current health and care policy and system
- Knowledge of the requirements of a pathology workforce
- Detailed knowledge of maintaining confidentiality and implementing data legislation requirements including information governance
- Strong understanding of the apprenticeship agenda
- Proven understanding of the background to and aims of current healthcare policy/ system and consequent implications.
Desirable
- Knowledge of healthcare education and training systems
Key Skills and Attributes
Essential
- Interpretation and production of complex and reports to support delivery of the Workforce aspects of the Pathology Network Programme
- Evidence of effective organiser, influencer and networker skills
- Able to provide and receive highly complex, sensitive or contentious information, negotiate with senior stakeholders on difficult and controversial issues, and present complex and sensitive information to large and influential groups
- Ability to work with people at all levels and effectively engage with a broad range of stakeholders
- Problem solving skills and ability to respond to sudden unexpected demands
- Ability to think strategically in order to anticipate and resolve problems before they occur
- Able to manage and influence effectively in a complex multi-organisational environment
- Demonstrated capability to plan over short, medium and long-term timeframes and adjust plans and resource requirements accordingly arise
- Must be able to prioritise own work effectively and be able to direct activities of others
- Ability to make decisions autonomously, when required, on difficult issues, working to tight and often changing timescales
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Ability to plan, implement and evaluate educational programmes
- Excellent administrative and organisational skills
Other
Essential
- Adaptability, flexibility and ability to cope with uncertainty and change
- Willing to engage with and learn from peers, other professionals and colleagues in the desire to provide or support the most appropriate interventions
- Actively promotes learning, networking and the sharing of best practice to avoid duplication and enable more organisations to deliver apprenticeships at the highest quality
- Ability to travel across sites, often at short notice
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- Appropriate Postgraduate qualifications e.g., IBMS Higher Specialist diploma, IBMS Diploma of Higher Specialist Practice, MSc or equivalent
- HCPC registration as a Biomedical and/or Clinical Scientist
- Evidence of on-going CPD
Desirable
- PRINCE2 or equivalent Project Management qualification or relevant experience
- Appropriate, recognised postgraduate training/assessor qualification (e.g. IBMS CEP, D32/33 or equivalent)
- Recognised postgraduate management qualification
- Fellowship of the IBMS and/or other relevant professional body
Experience and Knowledge
Essential
- Experience of managing and delivering complex projects across organisational boundaries to plan and within budget
- Experience on contributing to business planning, setting project vision, objectives, monitoring and reporting progress
- Extensive experience in stakeholder engagement and relationship management
- Extensive knowledge of specialist area
- Thorough understanding of and commitment to equality of opportunity and good working relationships both in terms of day-to-day working practices, but also in relation to management systems
- Expert knowledge of workforce development in healthcare to include workforce development approaches education development and commissioning
- An understanding of current health and care policy and system
- Knowledge of the requirements of a pathology workforce
- Detailed knowledge of maintaining confidentiality and implementing data legislation requirements including information governance
- Strong understanding of the apprenticeship agenda
- Proven understanding of the background to and aims of current healthcare policy/ system and consequent implications.
Desirable
- Knowledge of healthcare education and training systems
Key Skills and Attributes
Essential
- Interpretation and production of complex and reports to support delivery of the Workforce aspects of the Pathology Network Programme
- Evidence of effective organiser, influencer and networker skills
- Able to provide and receive highly complex, sensitive or contentious information, negotiate with senior stakeholders on difficult and controversial issues, and present complex and sensitive information to large and influential groups
- Ability to work with people at all levels and effectively engage with a broad range of stakeholders
- Problem solving skills and ability to respond to sudden unexpected demands
- Ability to think strategically in order to anticipate and resolve problems before they occur
- Able to manage and influence effectively in a complex multi-organisational environment
- Demonstrated capability to plan over short, medium and long-term timeframes and adjust plans and resource requirements accordingly arise
- Must be able to prioritise own work effectively and be able to direct activities of others
- Ability to make decisions autonomously, when required, on difficult issues, working to tight and often changing timescales
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Ability to plan, implement and evaluate educational programmes
- Excellent administrative and organisational skills
Other
Essential
- Adaptability, flexibility and ability to cope with uncertainty and change
- Willing to engage with and learn from peers, other professionals and colleagues in the desire to provide or support the most appropriate interventions
- Actively promotes learning, networking and the sharing of best practice to avoid duplication and enable more organisations to deliver apprenticeships at the highest quality
- Ability to travel across sites, often at short notice
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).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
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).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
