Workforce Pathway Lead (Nurse)

Job description

Job responsibilities

Strategic Workforce Development

• Deliver the NWL Training Hub strategy and key objectives in line with the NHS Workforce Plan and NHS England Workforce Development priorities.
• Support local Training Hubs to provide tailored training programmes for primary care staff.
• Apply training needs analyses to identify skill gaps and workforce development opportunities across NWL.
• Engage neighbourhood health teams to align workforce development with local priorities.
• Support communications on training opportunities via newsletters, website updates and social media.

Coordinate Pre-registration Placements and Training

• Plan, organise, and oversee pre-registration placements for multi-professionals ensuring all arrangements (including reciprocal placements) meet regulatory and educational standards.
• Liaise with local training hubs, PCNs / Practices, universities, and placement providers to maximise placement opportunities and ensure high-quality learning experiences for trainees.

Support Learners Across Clinical and Non-Clinical Roles

• Provide professional guidance, mentorship, and support to GP trainees, medical students, and other learners, fostering a positive learning environment and promoting professional development.
• Contribute to the development and implementation of initiatives that build a robust pipeline for non-clinical staff, supporting career progression and workforce sustainability.

Apprenticeships and Recruitment

• Lead the recruitment and onboarding process for Student Nursing Associates (SNA) apprenticeships, ensuring a smooth transition into training and practice environments.
• Manage the onboarding of Registered Nurse Degree Apprentices (RNDA), coordinating placements and supporting their progression.
• Develop, implement and maintain apprenticeship opportunities for new staff, working to expand access and support career development across the organisation.

Facilitate Education and Training Programmes

• Lead the enrolment process for Qualified Nursing Associate (QNA) foundation courses, ensuring candidates are supported throughout their training journey.
• Support General Practice Nurse (GPN) academic and foundation trainees by coordinating induction, training, and ongoing professional development activities, while prioritising retention as a key objective throughout the process.
• Deliver, and evaluate Health Care Support Worker (HCSW) training programmes to enhance clinical competencies and patient care standards.
• Develop and implement competency frameworks and training for reception and administrative staff, ensuring they are equipped to deliver high-quality support services.

Engagement with Workforce Development Initiatives

• Represent the organisation at careers fairs, professional forums and workforce development networks to promote opportunities and attract high-calibre candidates to the sector.
• Build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders, including GP practices, local training hubs, universities and professional bodies, to support workforce development and transformation.

Project Management

• Apply a project management approach to all programmes within the Training Hub.
• Contribute to strategic planning of Training Hub projects, identifying interdependencies and risks.
• Monitor resource allocation and ensure value for money in commissioning and delivery.
• Horizon scan for new opportunities and support bid-writing processes.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Understanding of NHS regulatory frameworks and compliance requirements
• Experience of working in primary care at scale
• Significant experience of successfully operating in a politically sensitive environment
• Evidence of continued professional development
• Demonstrated experience of co- ordinating projects in complex and challenging environments
• Experience of managing risks and reporting
• Comprehensive knowledge of the workforce issues within primary care and the initiatives to address them
• Knowledge of current national and London-wide agendas and responsibilities
• Experience in mentoring, supporting learners and facilitating professional development
• Understanding of confidentiality, GDPR, and record-keeping standards
• Ability to plan, co-ordinate and deliver programmes of work on time, to budget and to a high standard
• Excellent organisational skills with an attention to detail and an ability to personally and through teams, finish tasks completely and to a high standard
• Excellent communication skills, written, verbal and listening
• Experience of creating and giving presentations to a varied group of internal and external stakeholders
• Experience in building relationships and collaborating with stakeholders, including GP practices, training hubs, universities, and professional bodies
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex information, identify workforce development needs, and produce clear reports.
• Experience in applying training needs analyses and evaluating programme outcomes.
• Ability to use data to inform decision-making and strategic planning.
• Collaborative and inclusive approach, able to influence and motivate others to achieve shared goals
• Experience in leading recruitment, onboarding, and supporting the professional growth of staff and trainees
• Demonstrated leadership in clinical education, workforce development or service transformation
• Self-motivated, proactive, and adaptable to change
• Commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion in the workplace
• Demonstrated capabilities to manage own workload and make informed decisions in the absence of required information, working to tight and often changing timescales
• Experience of managing a team without direct line management

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered nurse with current NMC registration

Desirable

• Postgraduate qualification in leadership, project management, or workforce planning

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.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

The Confederation, Hillingdon CIC

Address

Pembroke Centre

90 Pembroke Road

Ruislip

HA4 8NX

Employer's website

https://www.theconfederationhillingdon.org.uk (Opens in a new tab)