Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen to work across the Bradford district and Craven Health and Care partnership to lead a project focussed on increasing the quantity and improving quality of clinical placements. The role offers the opportunity to work closely with a diverse team including the Assistant Director of Workforce and Chief Nurses from across the health economy, the role is key to improving patient care by supporting delivery of the NHS Long Term Workforce Plan.
Advertised as either a secondment or fixed term contract for 12 months at 0.8 WTE (30 hours per week), the role is suitable for a registered clinician with an demonstrable interest in practice education and system working.
We are an ambitious partnership that recognises workforce is a top priority. Partners across health and care have developed our Act as One People Plan to deliver on our ambition of people that are happy, healthy and at home. We are one of the most diverse and exciting places in the UK and are proud to be part of the West Yorkshire Health and Care Partnership.
Main duties of the job
The BdC Placements project is focused on supporting the delivery and expansion of practice-based learning placements across the Nursing, Midwifery and the Allied Health Professions across the Bradford, district and Craven health and care system. The project forms a key component of the wider BdC workforce priority programme which looks to create a workforce that provides excellent health and care services to the population of the district.
Working closely with colleagues including the Assistant Director of Workforce, the BdC Workforce Programme Manager and workforce, education, and clinical leads from across the system, the post holder is responsible for supporting placement providers to develop the quality and quantity of all healthcare placements. This will include leading projects to increase placement capacity and quality in specific sectors of the partnership (such as social care and primary care) and utilizing data to identify areas of focus.
About us
In West Yorkshire we are passionate about creating an inclusive workplace that promotes and values diversity we see this as a strength and part of our founding mission, values and behaviours. We know through experience that different ideas, perspectives and backgrounds create a stronger and more creative work environment that delivers patient outcomes. We welcome applications irrespective of people's age, disability, sex, gender identity and gender expression, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, sexual orientation, or other personal circumstances. We have policies and procedures in place that all applicants are treated fairly and consistently at every stage of the recruitment process, including consideration of reasonable adjustments for people who have a disability
We are jointly committed to creating and maintaining a fair and supportive working environment and culture, where contributions are fully recognised and valued by all, and staff feel empowered to carry out their duties to the best of their abilities. As employers we are committed to promoting and protecting the physical and mental health and well-being of all our staff.
We are an equal opportunities employer. We are a Disability Confident employer and will interview any disabled candidate who meet the essential criteria for a job vacancy and consider them on their abilities.
Come and join us working across Bradford District and Craven Health and Care Partnership to deliver and develop our Act as One People Plan.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The BdC People Priority
The BdC People Priority is focused upon working across the health and care system to create a workforce able to support our population in being happy, healthy and at home.
The programmes included within the People Priority are evolving and are based upon both the workforce requirements of integrated care systems, and the specific requirements of the BdC system. In broad terms, programmes focus on:
- Recruitment
- Retention
- Reform
This is delivered through the approach of Acting As One, in which partners have mutual accountability and a collective approach to decision-making. Embedded within this is a shared responsibility for managing collective performance, resources, and the totality of population health.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The BdC People Priority
The BdC People Priority is focused upon working across the health and care system to create a workforce able to support our population in being happy, healthy and at home.
The programmes included within the People Priority are evolving and are based upon both the workforce requirements of integrated care systems, and the specific requirements of the BdC system. In broad terms, programmes focus on:
- Recruitment
- Retention
- Reform
This is delivered through the approach of Acting As One, in which partners have mutual accountability and a collective approach to decision-making. Embedded within this is a shared responsibility for managing collective performance, resources, and the totality of population health.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to degree level or equivalent level of experience of working at a senior level in a specialist area relevant to the role
- Recognised healthcare professional qualification
- Registration with NMC/HCPC
Desirable
- Formal Project Management Qualification
Knowledge & Understanding
Essential
- Specialist knowledge of practice education
- Understanding of healthcare placements
- Evidence of planning, contributing to and delivering programmes and projects on time and to a high standard
Desirable
- Applied knowledge of change management approaches
Experience
Essential
- Experience of ongoing CPD
- Evidence of managing change/contributing to service development
Desirable
- Experience of partnership working
- Experience of managing complex projects
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to degree level or equivalent level of experience of working at a senior level in a specialist area relevant to the role
- Recognised healthcare professional qualification
- Registration with NMC/HCPC
Desirable
- Formal Project Management Qualification
Knowledge & Understanding
Essential
- Specialist knowledge of practice education
- Understanding of healthcare placements
- Evidence of planning, contributing to and delivering programmes and projects on time and to a high standard
Desirable
- Applied knowledge of change management approaches
Experience
Essential
- Experience of ongoing CPD
- Evidence of managing change/contributing to service development
Desirable
- Experience of partnership working
- Experience of managing complex projects
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).
