Job summary
This is an exciting time to join the Learning and Development Department. We have an amazing opportunity for you to join our team on a 6 month secondment/fixed term basis as Mandatory & Statutory Training Lead.
We are looking for an enthusiastic, confident, and highly motivated Mandatory and Statutory Training Lead to join our friendly and passionate team; whose members continuously strive to improve our services.
The Mandatory and Statutory Training Lead will support the Head of Learning and Development in strategically operationalising the Trust's agreed classroom and eLearning mandatory and statutory training (MAST), in order for our staff to be equipped with the right skills and knowledge to deliver safe and effective patient care.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will support the setting and maintaining high standards for training delivery and build capability within the Directorates across all areas of MAST. The role is based in SWLSTG Mental Health Trust, where responsibility for mandatory and statutory training compliance lies with the Learning and Development (L&D) department.
In collaboration with clinical and non-clinical leads, the post holder will lead systems to collect and monitor education data in line with internal and external guidance. They will be the Trust's expert for MAST and will regularly review ways of working and implement innovation, where and when required. They will be the senior lead for all training that is managed via Compass, ensuring compliance with statutory and mandatory topics is maintained, and education and training for these topics are delivered effectively and data is recorded and kept accurately.
The post holder will be responsible for working in collaboration with Subject Matter Experts (SMEs), Trainers, L&D Manager, L&D Business Manager and Digital Learning Systems Manager to ensure that MAST compliance targets are met across the organisation and the Core Skills Training Framework and other relevant National legislations and frameworks are adhered to at all times.
About us
We are Proud to Belong at South West London and St George's Mental Health NHS Trust.
We have expert services, a rich history and a clear commitment to providing the best quality care for those with mental ill-health. The Care Quality Commission already rates our services as 'good' - we aspire to be 'outstanding'.
This is a great time to join us. We are transforming the way we care for our communities to support our mission of Making Life Better Together. We have built two brand new mental health facilities at Springfield University Hospital, which are amongst the best in the world. More developments are planned across our sites and services.
We are inclusive and diverse and strive to be actively anti racist. We want to attract people from all backgrounds and experiences to enrich the work we do together. We are proud to co-produce and involve our local communities in all that we do.
We offer flexible working, career development and a variety ofbenefits to enable a positive, welcoming environment in which our people and their careers can thrive.
Come and join our inclusive teams and help our patients on their recovery journey.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Implement and evaluate the education and training strategy and annual training plan for mandatory and statutory training, and ensure that they meet the Trust core education requirements and national and government requirements for service delivery in a responsive, appropriate and cost-effective manner.
- To lead and provide line management support and appraisal to Digital Learning Systems Manager and to provide support, supervision and guidance to Subject Matter Experts and Trainers in the delivery of cost effective, high quality and evidence based/good practice education and training programmes, using a range of effective teaching and learning methods, meeting learner needs, in a range of settings (classroom based, work based, team training).
- In collaboration with Subject Matter Experts, Trainers and eLearning Developers, design training and learning activities that meet quality assurance and performance management requirements both internally and externally.
- To lead the operational management of the face-to-face and eLearning internal education provision service in the Trust.
- With the strategic support from the Head of Learning and Development, lead the coordination of the timetabling and scheduling of MAST provision to support the education and training plans, whilst maximising the use of available resources and ensuring that internal education meets the Trust core education requirements, in a responsive, appropriate and cost-effective manner.
- Responsible for the overall performance of the MAST service provision and the annual business planning to meet the required demands of the organisation.
- Provide guidance, expertise and support to the Subject Matter Experts and Trainers to deliver a range of theoretical and practical clinical skills training, using a range of effective teaching and learning methods, meeting learner needs, in a range of settings (classroom-based, work-based, team training).
- With the strategic support from the Head of Learning and Development, lead on the quality assurance processes for the education and training service provision, ensuring that data reporting and analysis is provided in an accurate and timely manner, and action/development plans are initiated as required.
- Provide written update reports and assurance to relevant committees such as, People Committee, ELT, People Matters, Quality Matters, HR SLT, JCC, Resuscitation Committee, Reducing Restrictive Practice Committee, PSTS etc. on the educational programmes, DNAs and compliance levels of MAST.
- Deputise for the Head of Learning and Development as requested, including to undertake investigations and advise on complaint matters in relation to MAST and associated initiatives and projects.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Implement and evaluate the education and training strategy and annual training plan for mandatory and statutory training, and ensure that they meet the Trust core education requirements and national and government requirements for service delivery in a responsive, appropriate and cost-effective manner.
- To lead and provide line management support and appraisal to Digital Learning Systems Manager and to provide support, supervision and guidance to Subject Matter Experts and Trainers in the delivery of cost effective, high quality and evidence based/good practice education and training programmes, using a range of effective teaching and learning methods, meeting learner needs, in a range of settings (classroom based, work based, team training).
- In collaboration with Subject Matter Experts, Trainers and eLearning Developers, design training and learning activities that meet quality assurance and performance management requirements both internally and externally.
- To lead the operational management of the face-to-face and eLearning internal education provision service in the Trust.
- With the strategic support from the Head of Learning and Development, lead the coordination of the timetabling and scheduling of MAST provision to support the education and training plans, whilst maximising the use of available resources and ensuring that internal education meets the Trust core education requirements, in a responsive, appropriate and cost-effective manner.
- Responsible for the overall performance of the MAST service provision and the annual business planning to meet the required demands of the organisation.
- Provide guidance, expertise and support to the Subject Matter Experts and Trainers to deliver a range of theoretical and practical clinical skills training, using a range of effective teaching and learning methods, meeting learner needs, in a range of settings (classroom-based, work-based, team training).
- With the strategic support from the Head of Learning and Development, lead on the quality assurance processes for the education and training service provision, ensuring that data reporting and analysis is provided in an accurate and timely manner, and action/development plans are initiated as required.
- Provide written update reports and assurance to relevant committees such as, People Committee, ELT, People Matters, Quality Matters, HR SLT, JCC, Resuscitation Committee, Reducing Restrictive Practice Committee, PSTS etc. on the educational programmes, DNAs and compliance levels of MAST.
- Deputise for the Head of Learning and Development as requested, including to undertake investigations and advise on complaint matters in relation to MAST and associated initiatives and projects.
Person Specification
Training & Qualification
Essential
- Educated to degree level in relevant subject or equivalent level qualification or significant experience of working at a similar level in specialist area.
- Significant experience of successfully operating in a politically sensitive environment.
- Evidence of continued professional development.
- Project Management qualification or relevant experience.
Desirable
- Relevant MSc degree, working towards or equivalent.
- Recognised teaching/training qualification
- Education/ Leadership development/ OD/change management qualification.
Experience
Essential
- Experience of delivering, developing and evaluating education, training or workforce interventions.
- Experience of Learning and Development, including leading and developing teams of staff.
- Experience of identifying, developing and commissioning/delivering education and learning initiatives that meet clinical needs.
- Partnership working with statutory and voluntary organisations.
- Experience in developing and delivering education and training programmes, tools and techniques on an organisation-wide basis.
- Experience of working in a culturally-diverse environment and knowledge of methods to develop cultural competency.
Desirable
- Creating learning programmes for external validation/QA experience.
- Working with Service users and Carers in developing Educational Developments (co-production).
- Experience of working in mental health settings.
- Experience in education and training relating to mental health services.
Knowledge & Skills
Essential
- Ability to prepare and produce concise yet insightful communications for dissemination to senior stakeholders and a broad range of external stakeholders as required.
- Experience of creating and giving presentations to a varied group of internal and external stakeholders.
- Ability to analyse very complex issues where material is conflicting and drawn from multiple sources
- Demonstrated capability to act upon incomplete information, using experience to make inferences and decision making.
- Ability to present formally and prepare and write reports for senior Trust staff.
- Demonstrable commitment to staff development.
- Demonstrated capability to plan over short, medium, and long-term timeframes and adjust plans and resource requirements accordingly.
Desirable
- Understanding of audit and evaluation processes.
- Understanding of quality monitoring processes
- Knowledge and understanding of Quality Improvement processes.
- Comprehensive knowledge of project principles, techniques, and tools, such as Prince 2 Foundation and Microsoft Project
Person Specification
Training & Qualification
Essential
- Educated to degree level in relevant subject or equivalent level qualification or significant experience of working at a similar level in specialist area.
- Significant experience of successfully operating in a politically sensitive environment.
- Evidence of continued professional development.
- Project Management qualification or relevant experience.
Desirable
- Relevant MSc degree, working towards or equivalent.
- Recognised teaching/training qualification
- Education/ Leadership development/ OD/change management qualification.
Experience
Essential
- Experience of delivering, developing and evaluating education, training or workforce interventions.
- Experience of Learning and Development, including leading and developing teams of staff.
- Experience of identifying, developing and commissioning/delivering education and learning initiatives that meet clinical needs.
- Partnership working with statutory and voluntary organisations.
- Experience in developing and delivering education and training programmes, tools and techniques on an organisation-wide basis.
- Experience of working in a culturally-diverse environment and knowledge of methods to develop cultural competency.
Desirable
- Creating learning programmes for external validation/QA experience.
- Working with Service users and Carers in developing Educational Developments (co-production).
- Experience of working in mental health settings.
- Experience in education and training relating to mental health services.
Knowledge & Skills
Essential
- Ability to prepare and produce concise yet insightful communications for dissemination to senior stakeholders and a broad range of external stakeholders as required.
- Experience of creating and giving presentations to a varied group of internal and external stakeholders.
- Ability to analyse very complex issues where material is conflicting and drawn from multiple sources
- Demonstrated capability to act upon incomplete information, using experience to make inferences and decision making.
- Ability to present formally and prepare and write reports for senior Trust staff.
- Demonstrable commitment to staff development.
- Demonstrated capability to plan over short, medium, and long-term timeframes and adjust plans and resource requirements accordingly.
Desirable
- Understanding of audit and evaluation processes.
- Understanding of quality monitoring processes
- Knowledge and understanding of Quality Improvement processes.
- Comprehensive knowledge of project principles, techniques, and tools, such as Prince 2 Foundation and Microsoft Project
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).
