Job summary
The Director of Workforce and Education will lead and support the strategic delivery of the Workforce and Education Trust portfolio which includes planning, development and effective utilisation of the nursing and midwifery workforce, Domestic and InternationalRecruitment and programmes to improve nursing and midwifery retention. The postholder will be responsible for providing leadership and coordination and management of the NMAHP temporary staffing contract/portfolio.
Main duties of the job
Function as a member of the Senior Corporate Nursing Team and deputise for the Chief Nursing Officer as required across the full range oftheir professional duties, taking delegated corporate responsibility, attending meetings and functions as required and leading clinical and HR investigations as required.
Play a key role in the development of the Trust Strategy for non-medical professionals and the reconfiguration of Trust services, ensuring that agreed models are implemented in line with governance processes and provide assurance.
Work closely with Clinical GroupDirectors of Nursing and Corporate Nursing Team to maintain open and positive communication and to engage all stakeholders when making decisions relating to the portfolio.
Develop partnership working with the HEIs and build effective networks across the NHS, Social Care, the Trust and wider community.
Act as an Ambassador for the Trust and an effective and innovative role model and advocate for the profession, contribute to a culture of positive performance management, challenge outdated practices, seek opportunities to develop new roles and develop own credibility through the demonstration of high standards of compassionate nursing care.
About us
MFT is one of the largest NHS Trust In England with a turnover of over £3bn & is on a different scale than most other NHS Trusts. We're creating an exceptional integrated health & social care system for the 1 million patients who rely on our services every year.
Bringing together 10 hospitals & community services from across Manchester, Trafford & beyond, we champion collaborative working & transformation, encouraging our 30,000 workforce to pursue their most ambitious goals. We set standards that other Trusts seek to emulate so you'll benefit from a scale of opportunity that is nothing short of extraordinary.
We've also created a digitally enabled organisation to improve clinical quality, patient & staff experience, operational effectiveness & driving research, and innovation through the introduction of Hive; our Electronic Patient Record system which launched in September 2022.
We're proud to be a major academic Research Centre & Education provider, providing you with a robust infrastructure to encourage and facilitate high-quality research programmes. What's more, we're excited to be embarking on our Green Plan which sets out how MFT continues to play its part in making healthcare more sustainable.
At MFT, we create and foster a culture of inclusion and belonging, provide equal opportunities for career development that are fair, open, and transparent, protecting your health and wellbeing and shaping the future of our organisation together.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience youll need, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the Supporting Documents heading. So that youre even more equipped to make an informed decision to apply to us, youll need to take time to read the Candidate Essentials Guide that sits with the Job Description and Person Specification. This document provides you with details about the Trust, our benefits and outlines how we care for you as you care for others. Most importantly, it also contains critical information youll need to be aware of before you submit an application form.
Diversity Matters
MFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating, and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post. As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you. If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, email our team at resourcing@mft.nhs.uk.
Were looking forward to hearing from you!
Job description
Job responsibilities
To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience youll need, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the Supporting Documents heading. So that youre even more equipped to make an informed decision to apply to us, youll need to take time to read the Candidate Essentials Guide that sits with the Job Description and Person Specification. This document provides you with details about the Trust, our benefits and outlines how we care for you as you care for others. Most importantly, it also contains critical information youll need to be aware of before you submit an application form.
Diversity Matters
MFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating, and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post. As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you. If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, email our team at resourcing@mft.nhs.uk.
Were looking forward to hearing from you!
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse/Midwife
- Post registration management qualification
- MSc in Health-Related Subject
Desirable
- Doctorate in health related subject
Knowledge
Essential
- Comprehensive understanding of integrated health social care models
- Demonstrates breadth and depth of understanding of current NHS policy and ability to interpret and implement practice
- Extensive senior nursing and managerial experience within a large acute Trust
Training and Experience
Essential
- Extensive experience in workforce planning and modelling
- Experience of transformational change management
- Experience in managing large scale change
- Experienced in securing funding to support organisational initiatives
- Experience in developing clinical teams
- Experience of working with national programmes and initiatives
- Evidence of managing conflict and deploying successful conflict resolution strategies
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse/Midwife
- Post registration management qualification
- MSc in Health-Related Subject
Desirable
- Doctorate in health related subject
Knowledge
Essential
- Comprehensive understanding of integrated health social care models
- Demonstrates breadth and depth of understanding of current NHS policy and ability to interpret and implement practice
- Extensive senior nursing and managerial experience within a large acute Trust
Training and Experience
Essential
- Extensive experience in workforce planning and modelling
- Experience of transformational change management
- Experience in managing large scale change
- Experienced in securing funding to support organisational initiatives
- Experience in developing clinical teams
- Experience of working with national programmes and initiatives
- Evidence of managing conflict and deploying successful conflict resolution strategies
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).
