Job summary
We are looking for an experienced scientist to provide leadership in education and training for our healthcare science workforce. The Trust employs 1300 scientists across the life sciences, physiological and physical sciences.
The successful candidate will have prior experience of training and mentoring and have a keen interest in clinical practice education and development. You will need to demonstrate that you are pro-active, highly motivated, well organised, have excellent inter-personal skills and be able to work both independently and as part of a senior team.
Main duties of the job
- Work in collaboration with senior management to develop and manage strategies for healthcare science education across the organisation that meets service needs including the registered and unregistered workforce.
- Lead the development of programmes of education and training, demonstrating awareness of cultural diversity in the workplace and the need to adapt training accordingly.
- Promote lifelong learning that is underpinned by research and development and links to the aims of the Imperial College AHSC.
- Implement changes and support the Trust wide change process.
- Implement an education service that meets the requirements of Investors in People.
About us
At Imperial College Healthcare you can achieve extraordinary things with extraordinary people, working with leading clinicians pushing boundaries in patient care.
Become part of a vibrant team living our values - expert, kind, collaborative and aspirational. You'll get an experience like no other and will fast forward your career.
Benefits include career development, flexible working and wellbeing, staff recognition scheme. Make use of optional benefits including Cycle to Work, car lease schemes, season ticket loan or membership options for onsite leisure facilities.
We are committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and will consider applications to work flexibly, part time or job share. Please talk to us at interview.
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 overviews please view the Job Description attachment with the job advert.
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 overviews please view the Job Description attachment with the job advert.
Person Specification
Education/ Qualifications
Essential
- Completion of scientist training program or equivalent
- HCPC registrant or equivalent
- Masters level qualification in healthcare science willingness to undertake a recognised teaching qualification
Experience
Essential
- Teaching and assessing in clinical practice
- Significant experience at a senior healthcare science level at band 7/8a
- Experience of undertaking research and improvement projects
- Experience of leading and managing teams
Skills/Knowledge/ Abilities
Essential
- Ability to give presentations
- Writing for publication
Person Specification
Education/ Qualifications
Essential
- Completion of scientist training program or equivalent
- HCPC registrant or equivalent
- Masters level qualification in healthcare science willingness to undertake a recognised teaching qualification
Experience
Essential
- Teaching and assessing in clinical practice
- Significant experience at a senior healthcare science level at band 7/8a
- Experience of undertaking research and improvement projects
- Experience of leading and managing teams
Skills/Knowledge/ Abilities
Essential
- Ability to give presentations
- Writing for publication
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).
