Job summary
We are looking for an experienced scientist to support education and training for our healthcare science workforce. 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.
The post holder will be responsible for the development and implementation of strategies to support trainers and trainees within the life sciences, principally clinical biochemistry STP. The post will be diverse and challenging, requiring a high level of enthusiasm and excellent communication skills. The leadership and management skills to ensure guidelines and policies are implemented will be critical to the role.
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.
- Contribute to strategy development and be responsible for the achievement of education targets across the organisation and work collaboratively with educators across the organisation.
- Be a role model for leadership, training, coaching and assessing staff development at all levels.
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
Essential
- Relevant first degree or equivalent qualification.
- Masters degree in a relevant subject area
- Council (HCPC) or equivalent voluntary register
- Teaching experience in a relevant scientific specialty
Desirable
SKILLS/ABILITIES
Essential
- Well developed listening and interpersonal skills
- Influencing skills
- Ability to exercise tact and diplomacy
- Report writing
- IT Skills
Desirable
- Facilitation skills
- Experience of making decisions to effect rapid resolution to problems
EXPERIENCE
Essential
- At least two years experience at Band 7 in a clinical or educational role
- Experience of research and audit
- Ability to practice within the scope of the HCPC code of conduct
- Ability to demonstrate application of the modernisation agenda to own sphere of practice
Desirable
- Experience of the design and delivery of healthcare scientists' training, under the modernising scientific careers (MSC) agenda.
Person Specification
EDUCATION
Essential
- Relevant first degree or equivalent qualification.
- Masters degree in a relevant subject area
- Council (HCPC) or equivalent voluntary register
- Teaching experience in a relevant scientific specialty
Desirable
SKILLS/ABILITIES
Essential
- Well developed listening and interpersonal skills
- Influencing skills
- Ability to exercise tact and diplomacy
- Report writing
- IT Skills
Desirable
- Facilitation skills
- Experience of making decisions to effect rapid resolution to problems
EXPERIENCE
Essential
- At least two years experience at Band 7 in a clinical or educational role
- Experience of research and audit
- Ability to practice within the scope of the HCPC code of conduct
- Ability to demonstrate application of the modernisation agenda to own sphere of practice
Desirable
- Experience of the design and delivery of healthcare scientists' training, under the modernising scientific careers (MSC) agenda.
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).
