Job summary
Academic Education Manager
Passionate about education? Are you enthusiastic? Driven and up for a challenge? If the answer is yes, this opportunity may be for you.
We are seeking a self-motivated and organised Education Manager to join our team for maternity cover within the GOSH Learning Academy (GLA) where education and training are at the heart of everything we do, influencing every stage of the patient journey.
You will be innovative and a strong communicator responsible for supporting the growing business demands of the Learning Academy while maintaining our underpinning quality assurance and governance processes. With delegated responsibility for the operational, financial, and business management of the Academic Education workstream, you will be accountable as a member of the GLA Business Support Team.
You will work closely with the Academic Education team and other stakeholders, to develop and maintain systems for the quality assurance of key performance standards and indicators within the GLA, ensuring these align to the standards and requirements of our stakeholders.
Educated to degree level or equivalent with advanced computer skills, you will ideally have significant experience of working in education with some experience of operational performance management and quality assurance. You will need to demonstrate leadership ability with good report writing and presentation skills and be confident in financial and budgetary management.
Main duties of the job
The Education Manager is a key member of the GOSH Learning Academy (GLA) and is responsible for the effective operational, business and quality assurance of the Academic Education workstream within the Learning Academy and in its delivery of the Trust's education and training vision, strategy, and priorities
The post-holder will work in partnership with Education staff across the GLA to deliver and monitor outcomes against GLA priorities and provide cross cover for other Education Manger's in times of absence.
About us
GOSH is committed to recruiting the best person for the job, based solely on their ability and individual merit as measured against the criteria for the role; through a process that is fair, open, consistent and free from bias and discrimination.
We are committed to being a diverse and inclusive employer and foster a culture where all staff are valued, respected and acknowledged. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, age, disability status or length of time spent unemployed.
We particularly welcome applications from BAME communities, people with disabilities and/or long-term health conditions and LGBT+ community members.
We have policies and procedures in place to ensure that all applicants and employees are treated fairly and consistently. We are proud to be accredited as a Disability Confident Employer, a member of Business Disability Forum and a Stonewall Diversity Champion.
We have active and Executive supported BAME, LGBT+ and Allies, Disability and Long-Term Health Conditions and Women's staff networks. Staff networks are employee-led groups formed around interests, issues and a common bond or background. Staff network members create a positive and inclusive work environment at Great Ormond Street Hospital by actively contributing to the Trust's mission, values and efforts specific to inclusion. All of our staff networks are open to any employee.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents please view the attachment/s below.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents please view the attachment/s below.
Person Specification
GOSH Culture and Values
Essential
- Our Always Values
- Knowledge and understanding of diverse backgrounds and perspectives
- Understanding of Diversity and Inclusion challenges in the workplace
- Demonstrable contribution to advancing Equality, Diversity and Inclusion in the Workplace
Academic/Professional qualification/Training
Essential
- Educated to degree level and/or equivalent level of experience within area
- Additional training or management experience to Post Graduate Diploma level and/ or equivalent level of experience within area
- Evidence of continued professional and personal development (CPPD)
- Evidence of Leadership / management development
Desirable
- Project Management qualification
Experience/Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of Health Education England (HEE), relevant NHS education policies and issues
- Knowledge of quality assurance and operational performance management, including monitoring activity and delivery and reporting against key performance indicators (KPIs)
- Experience of working to tight deadlines in a fast- paced multi-professional environment
- Experience with financial and budgetary management, including income, expenditure, and commercial development
- Experience of working with people of all levels and abilities in order to achieve service outcomes
Desirable
- Knowledge of commissioning, specifically HEE and Workforce Development
- Experience of the supervision and/or line management of staff
- Experience of managing virtual learning environments
Skills/Abilities
Essential
- Advanced computer skills including the use of Word, Excel, PowerPoint, email, and other NHS systems
- Development of systems to enhance strategic and operational performance
- Project planning and management skills
- Demonstrates leadership ability and excellent team-working skills
- Excellent oral, written, and presentation skills, specifically drafting of reports
- Ability to manage and deliver to deadlines and within resources
- Ability to work on own initiative, identifying and actively resolving problems, involving other teams as required
- Ability to analyse complex problems and to develop practical and workable solutions to address them
Person Specification
GOSH Culture and Values
Essential
- Our Always Values
- Knowledge and understanding of diverse backgrounds and perspectives
- Understanding of Diversity and Inclusion challenges in the workplace
- Demonstrable contribution to advancing Equality, Diversity and Inclusion in the Workplace
Academic/Professional qualification/Training
Essential
- Educated to degree level and/or equivalent level of experience within area
- Additional training or management experience to Post Graduate Diploma level and/ or equivalent level of experience within area
- Evidence of continued professional and personal development (CPPD)
- Evidence of Leadership / management development
Desirable
- Project Management qualification
Experience/Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of Health Education England (HEE), relevant NHS education policies and issues
- Knowledge of quality assurance and operational performance management, including monitoring activity and delivery and reporting against key performance indicators (KPIs)
- Experience of working to tight deadlines in a fast- paced multi-professional environment
- Experience with financial and budgetary management, including income, expenditure, and commercial development
- Experience of working with people of all levels and abilities in order to achieve service outcomes
Desirable
- Knowledge of commissioning, specifically HEE and Workforce Development
- Experience of the supervision and/or line management of staff
- Experience of managing virtual learning environments
Skills/Abilities
Essential
- Advanced computer skills including the use of Word, Excel, PowerPoint, email, and other NHS systems
- Development of systems to enhance strategic and operational performance
- Project planning and management skills
- Demonstrates leadership ability and excellent team-working skills
- Excellent oral, written, and presentation skills, specifically drafting of reports
- Ability to manage and deliver to deadlines and within resources
- Ability to work on own initiative, identifying and actively resolving problems, involving other teams as required
- Ability to analyse complex problems and to develop practical and workable solutions to address them
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).
Employer details
Employer name
Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS
Great Ormond Street
London
WC1N 3JH
Employer's website
https://www.gosh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
