Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Education Lead post within Clinical Speciality Services (CSS). This post is based in the Education Team which is part of the Education and Research Directorate at DBTH.
This role is instrumental in working with the Head of Education- Practice Learning and Divisional colleagues in identifying and implementing action plans, education/training pathways, frameworks or learning programmes across the Division whilst measuring and monitoring outcomes to ensure the workforce is skilled to deliver the service.
Main duties of the job
Working with the Head of Education to ensure the provision of high-quality training and education throughout the Division of Clinical Specialty Services (CSS)
The Division Education Lead will contribute towards ensuring that the educational policies and strategies support workforce planning and development.
Provide advice, guidance and support to all staff within the designated Division on training and education issues.
Lead on the training and education for a range of staff on specific areas of education including SET (aligned to the core skills framework), professional and practice development, vocational development and healthcare skills and safety.
To make a collective contribution to the Education & Research Directorate function
To participate in the regular networking events to ensure information is disseminated and lessons are learnt across the organisation and consult regularly with the Division senior management.
Support the Head of Education in implementing action plans whilst measuring & monitoring outcomes.
Provide operational leadership and deputise for the Head of Education.
About us
DBTH is one of Yorkshire's Leading acute trusts, serving a population of more than 440,000. Our services are based over three main hospital sites and several additional services employing over 7,000 colleagues. At DBTH we have a comprehensive framework of behaviours that guide us in our daily working lives, these form the DBTH Way. We pride ourselves on our commitment to the values of We Care and now the DBTH Way builds upon these foundations, providing further clarity on what it means to embody these values in our everyday interactions. As an organisation that supports flexible working, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us and for our patients, and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement. If it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you.As an equal opportunities employer, we encourage applicants from all sectors of the community, particularly from under-represented groups including those with disabilities, members of our ethnic minorities and LGBTQ+ communities.We offer a range of benefits to support our people including:o Extensive range of learning opportunitieso NHS Pension Schemeo Generous holiday entitlement in line with Terms & Conditionso Comprehensive health and wellbeing supporto NHS Car Lease schemes and a range of salary sacrifice schemeo Discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping and finance through external providers.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached to the advert a job description and person specification for further details. Please ensure you read this document carefully.Please note, if your application is successful you will be required to present original certificates of qualifications that are listed in the person specification under essential.
Certificate of sponsorship
Applications from individuals who require a Skilled Worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applicants. For further information and to check your eligibility for this post please following the link UK Visas and Immigration - GOV.UK. Please note that from April 9th 2025, band 2 & 3 entry roles are no longer eligible for sponsorship.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached to the advert a job description and person specification for further details. Please ensure you read this document carefully.Please note, if your application is successful you will be required to present original certificates of qualifications that are listed in the person specification under essential.
Certificate of sponsorship
Applications from individuals who require a Skilled Worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applicants. For further information and to check your eligibility for this post please following the link UK Visas and Immigration - GOV.UK. Please note that from April 9th 2025, band 2 & 3 entry roles are no longer eligible for sponsorship.
Person Specification
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- Experience of working within a large complex health care or education organisation
- Good knowledge of education and practice development within an NHS organisation
- Minimum 2 years post qualification
Qualifications & Training
Essential
- Registered healthcare professional with either NMC or HCPC
- First level degree
- Evidence of continual professional development
- Teaching/Mentorship/Practice Assessor Qualification (or equivalent)
- Good understanding of all clinical and advanced roles available to support workforce
Personal Attributes & Skills
Essential
- Demonstrates clear commitment to the team approach; exchanging ideas and providing support to colleagues
- Conveys written information clearly and accurately to a wide range of recipients
- Embraces responsibility for identifying sound and effective solutions to a variety of different problems
- Ability to direct the service to meet the organisational needs of the Trust
Person Specification
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- Experience of working within a large complex health care or education organisation
- Good knowledge of education and practice development within an NHS organisation
- Minimum 2 years post qualification
Qualifications & Training
Essential
- Registered healthcare professional with either NMC or HCPC
- First level degree
- Evidence of continual professional development
- Teaching/Mentorship/Practice Assessor Qualification (or equivalent)
- Good understanding of all clinical and advanced roles available to support workforce
Personal Attributes & Skills
Essential
- Demonstrates clear commitment to the team approach; exchanging ideas and providing support to colleagues
- Conveys written information clearly and accurately to a wide range of recipients
- Embraces responsibility for identifying sound and effective solutions to a variety of different problems
- Ability to direct the service to meet the organisational needs of the Trust
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).
