Job summary
North Bristol NHS Trust (NBT) is pleased to advertise the opportunity for two Deputy Heads of Education within the department of Clinical Education and Workforce Development.
The department offers a broad range of clinical education and workforce development programmes and the postholders will be responsible for managing and leading on a dedicated portfolio of education programmes and projects
The Deputy Heads of Education are senior and pivotal roles within the department and will require people who can effectively lead, develop, empower and support a team of Clinical Education Leads and Practice Facilitators.
NBT strive to be outstanding in both patient care and through educational standards and experience. You will need to have a diverse and sound educational experience at a senior level. Within the Trust we are continually developing our offer and increasingly using technology to deliver blended learning opportunities.
You must be confident to direct educational development and approaches and have a sound understanding of clinical education through your own clinical experience.
We welcome informal visits and encourage you to contact us for further information.
Main duties of the job
The Deputy Heads of Education will work closely to lead and develop a diverse range of educational programmes, providing support, vision and leadership to clinical education leads. They will also support the Head of Clinical Education to ensure an effective education and training infrastructure is in place for Nursing, Midwifery and APH's to meet the organisational needs and objectives of the Trust, particularly in relation to patient safety and high-quality care.
About us
North Bristol NHS Trust employs over 12,000 staff providing healthcare to the residents of Bristol, South Gloucestershire and North Somerset from our award-winning hospital building at Southmead. We are the regional Renal & Transplant Service, and an internationally recognised center of excellence in a range of services and major specialties. Our vision is that by enabling our teams to be the best that they can be, we will provide exceptional healthcare, personally delivered.
We commit to treating each patient as an individual with respect and dignity, aiming to deliver excellent clinical outcomes and a first-class experience for everyone who uses our services.
North Bristol NHS Trust values all people as individuals. We aim to be an anti-discriminatory organisation and are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We welcome applicants from all underrepresented groups.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Qualifications & Training
Active registration with the NMC or the Health Care Professions Council (HCPC).
United Kingdom recognised Degree in relevant subject.
Masters Level study or evidence of working towards this.
Evidence of CPD that demonstrates professional, leadership and managerial capabilities.
Experience
Experience of working in an acute clinical environment
Previous experience in leading, preparing and managing health care education and development programmes/teams.
. Significant experience of identifying learning and development needs for different staff groups and professions.
Experience of leading a wide ranging and complex portfolio of education activities.
Knowledge
Detailed and up to date knowledge of policies, statutory regulations and guidance relating to nurse education.
Knowledge of national and local policies, education frameworks and guidance in relation to health and social care professional education.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Qualifications & Training
Active registration with the NMC or the Health Care Professions Council (HCPC).
United Kingdom recognised Degree in relevant subject.
Masters Level study or evidence of working towards this.
Evidence of CPD that demonstrates professional, leadership and managerial capabilities.
Experience
Experience of working in an acute clinical environment
Previous experience in leading, preparing and managing health care education and development programmes/teams.
. Significant experience of identifying learning and development needs for different staff groups and professions.
Experience of leading a wide ranging and complex portfolio of education activities.
Knowledge
Detailed and up to date knowledge of policies, statutory regulations and guidance relating to nurse education.
Knowledge of national and local policies, education frameworks and guidance in relation to health and social care professional education.
Person Specification
Education
Essential
- Nursing Qualification with Active NMC registration
- Evidence of Master's level study or working towards this
Desirable
- Post-graduate qualification in a relevant field, preferably in education, training and development
Experience
Essential
- Significant experience in leading and management in healthcare education
- Recent experience of working in an acute clinical environment or education provide of healthcare education
Knowledge
Essential
- Ability to lead on the development, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of policies/protocols/ guidelines relevant to area of practice.
Desirable
- Demonstrates ability to keep up to date with professional issues that influence Healthcare education for clinical practice, management, education, and research
Person Specification
Education
Essential
- Nursing Qualification with Active NMC registration
- Evidence of Master's level study or working towards this
Desirable
- Post-graduate qualification in a relevant field, preferably in education, training and development
Experience
Essential
- Significant experience in leading and management in healthcare education
- Recent experience of working in an acute clinical environment or education provide of healthcare education
Knowledge
Essential
- Ability to lead on the development, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of policies/protocols/ guidelines relevant to area of practice.
Desirable
- Demonstrates ability to keep up to date with professional issues that influence Healthcare education for clinical practice, management, education, and research
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).
