Job summary
NHS England Workforce, Training and Education (WT&E) supports the delivery of excellent healthcare and health improvement to the patients and public of England by ensuring that the workforce of today and tomorrow has the right numbers, skills, values and behaviours, at the right time and in the right place.
About the role
We are looking for a highly motivated senior clinician and HCPC or General Osteopathic Council registrant to support the planning, monitoring and delivery of NHSE WT&Es Allied Health Professions (AHP) preceptorship and foundation support workforce programme. This role would suit someone with knowledge of preceptorship and early careers support for AHPs and a background of implementing preceptorship or early careers support within an organisation.
The role is predominantly remote working for the national programme of work with some travel as required so applicants are welcome from across England.
Working closely with the Workforce Lead and the Regional Head of AHPs, this is an important opportunity to contribute to the development and delivery of national and regional workforce priorities and gain experience of strategic working within NHSE WT&E.
The post-holder will be working across a range of projects that support the ongoing delivery of Preceptorship and early careers support for AHPs as well as gaining experience of engagement with regulatory and professional bodies.
Main duties of the job
To be successful in this post we are looking for an applicant who has:
- Knowledge, understanding and application of current NHS policies across healthcare systems and experience of implementation including Preceptorship
- Experience of co-ordinating projects in complex and challenging environments.
- Experience of establishing and maintaining collaborative working relationships with a wide range of stakeholders from a range or organisations (health, social care, voluntary sector, patient groups) and from a range of professional backgrounds.
The postholder will report to the NHSE WT&E Regional Head of AHP, Midlands.
The post will be based in an HEE Midlands regional office; Leicester or Birmingham and under normal circumstances will require frequent travel throughout the region and sometimes nationally.
This is a fixed term or secondment fellowship until 31 March 2024and is being offered at Band 8a. Part time applications are welcome. Applicants will start at the bottom of the salary scale although previous experience on this pay scale may be taken into consideration. Salaries are offered in accordance with NHS Terms and Conditions of Service and the HEE Pay Progression Policy and are subject to the annual cost of living review.
For those wishing to apply for a secondment. Please discuss and gain support from your line manager for the secondment before submitting your application for this role.
About us
This is a unique opportunity to contribute to the development and delivery of AHP policy, and gain experience in HEE. Postholders will also benefit from mentoring and development from existing AHP Heads/Leads in the regional and national teams.
This is a varied and challenging role with a wide reach across HEE's business areas (and across all levels of the organisation to board level), the national team and delivery partners across the NHS landscape.
Job description
Job responsibilities
You can find further details about the job, organisational structure, recruitment profile, expected outcomes and benefits information in the attached Job Description and other supporting documents.
Secondments
Applicants from within the NHS will be offered the role on a secondment basis only, agreement should be obtained from their employer prior to submitting the application.
Salary Progression
Applicants will commence at the bottom of Band 8a with a full-time starting salary of £47,126, with a pay step increase after 5 years service. These salaries are offered in accordance with NHS Terms and Conditions and the HEE Pay Progression Policy and are subject to annual cost of living review.
If you like what you have read and think you have the skills and experience, we need then don't delay, apply today! We get lots of applications for our roles and so we sometimes have to close our posts early. Don't miss out!
Person specification
Skills & Abilities Essential criteria - Establish and maintain collaborative working relationships with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders from a range or organisations (health, social care, voluntary sector, patient groups) and from a range of professional backgrounds
- Ability to analyse, interpret and compare complex facts, opinions and situations
- Experience of creating and giving presentations to a varied group of internal and external stakeholders
- Demonstrated capability to plan over short, medium and long-term timeframes and adjust plans and resource requirements accordingly
- Experience of setting up and implementing internal processes and procedures
Desirable criteria - knowledge of Financial Systems e.g. monitoring budget management, processing invoices and procurement
Experience & Knowledge Essential criteria - Knowledge, understanding and application of current NHS policies across healthcare systems and experience of implementation in relevant areas
- High level understanding of the NHS and current issues facing the AHP workforce with a focus on at least one of the following priority areas of work: Early careers & preceptorship. Regional AHP supply gaps eg ODP, OT, Rads, Paramedics. Return to practice and international recruitment. Placement recovery & expansion. AHP support workforce & apprenticeships. Widening participation and EDI
- Experience of negotiating with and influencing senior managers, project leads and staff at all levels of seniority
- Demonstrated experience of co-ordinating projects in complex and challenging environments
Desirable criteria - Considerable experience of working in a management role at senior level within the NHS
- Experience of managing risks and reporting
- Experience of drafting briefing papers and correspondence at SMT level
Qualifications & Training Essential criteria - Allied Health Professional with current registration with HCPC or General Osteopathic Council
- Educated to masters degree level in relevant subject or equivalent level qualification or significant experience of working at a similar level in specialist area
- Competent with Microsoft products with the ability to present effectively for a range of audiences using Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint
- Evidence of continued professional development
- Comprehensive knowledge of project principles, techniques and tools, such as Prince 2 Foundation and Microsoft Project or equivalent experience would be desirable
Job description
Job responsibilities
You can find further details about the job, organisational structure, recruitment profile, expected outcomes and benefits information in the attached Job Description and other supporting documents.
Secondments
Applicants from within the NHS will be offered the role on a secondment basis only, agreement should be obtained from their employer prior to submitting the application.
Salary Progression
Applicants will commence at the bottom of Band 8a with a full-time starting salary of £47,126, with a pay step increase after 5 years service. These salaries are offered in accordance with NHS Terms and Conditions and the HEE Pay Progression Policy and are subject to annual cost of living review.
If you like what you have read and think you have the skills and experience, we need then don't delay, apply today! We get lots of applications for our roles and so we sometimes have to close our posts early. Don't miss out!
Person specification
Skills & Abilities Essential criteria - Establish and maintain collaborative working relationships with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders from a range or organisations (health, social care, voluntary sector, patient groups) and from a range of professional backgrounds
- Ability to analyse, interpret and compare complex facts, opinions and situations
- Experience of creating and giving presentations to a varied group of internal and external stakeholders
- Demonstrated capability to plan over short, medium and long-term timeframes and adjust plans and resource requirements accordingly
- Experience of setting up and implementing internal processes and procedures
Desirable criteria - knowledge of Financial Systems e.g. monitoring budget management, processing invoices and procurement
Experience & Knowledge Essential criteria - Knowledge, understanding and application of current NHS policies across healthcare systems and experience of implementation in relevant areas
- High level understanding of the NHS and current issues facing the AHP workforce with a focus on at least one of the following priority areas of work: Early careers & preceptorship. Regional AHP supply gaps eg ODP, OT, Rads, Paramedics. Return to practice and international recruitment. Placement recovery & expansion. AHP support workforce & apprenticeships. Widening participation and EDI
- Experience of negotiating with and influencing senior managers, project leads and staff at all levels of seniority
- Demonstrated experience of co-ordinating projects in complex and challenging environments
Desirable criteria - Considerable experience of working in a management role at senior level within the NHS
- Experience of managing risks and reporting
- Experience of drafting briefing papers and correspondence at SMT level
Qualifications & Training Essential criteria - Allied Health Professional with current registration with HCPC or General Osteopathic Council
- Educated to masters degree level in relevant subject or equivalent level qualification or significant experience of working at a similar level in specialist area
- Competent with Microsoft products with the ability to present effectively for a range of audiences using Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint
- Evidence of continued professional development
- Comprehensive knowledge of project principles, techniques and tools, such as Prince 2 Foundation and Microsoft Project or equivalent experience would be desirable
Person Specification
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Establish and maintain collaborative working relationships with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders from a range or organisations (health, social care, voluntary sector, patient groups) and from a range of professional backgrounds
- Ability to analyse, interpret and compare complex facts, opinions and situations
- Experience of creating and giving presentations to a varied group of internal and external stakeholders
- Demonstrated capability to plan over short, medium and long-term timeframes and adjust plans and resource requirements accordingly
- Demonstrable ability to deliver at pace in complex environment.
Experience & Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge, understanding and application of current NHS policies across healthcare systems and experience of implementation in relevant areas
- Experience of negotiating with and influencing senior managers, project leads and staff at all levels of seniority
- Demonstrated experience of co-ordinating projects in complex and challenging environments
- High level understanding of the NHS and current issues facing the AHP workforce with a focus on AHP Preceptorship, early careers support and retention.
Desirable
- Considerable experience of working in a management role at senior level within the NHS
- Experience of managing risks and reporting
- Experience of drafting briefing papers and correspondence at SMT level
Qualifications & Training
Essential
- Allied Health Professional with current registration with HCPC or General Osteopathic Council
- Educated to master's degree level in relevant subject or equivalent level qualification or significant experience of working at a similar level in specialist area
- Competent with Microsoft products with the ability to present effectively for a range of audiences using Outlook, Word, Excel PowerPoint and MSTeams
- Evidence of continued professional development
- Comprehensive knowledge of project principles, techniques and tools, such as Prince 2 Foundation and Microsoft Project or equivalent experience would be desirable
Person Specification
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Establish and maintain collaborative working relationships with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders from a range or organisations (health, social care, voluntary sector, patient groups) and from a range of professional backgrounds
- Ability to analyse, interpret and compare complex facts, opinions and situations
- Experience of creating and giving presentations to a varied group of internal and external stakeholders
- Demonstrated capability to plan over short, medium and long-term timeframes and adjust plans and resource requirements accordingly
- Demonstrable ability to deliver at pace in complex environment.
Experience & Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge, understanding and application of current NHS policies across healthcare systems and experience of implementation in relevant areas
- Experience of negotiating with and influencing senior managers, project leads and staff at all levels of seniority
- Demonstrated experience of co-ordinating projects in complex and challenging environments
- High level understanding of the NHS and current issues facing the AHP workforce with a focus on AHP Preceptorship, early careers support and retention.
Desirable
- Considerable experience of working in a management role at senior level within the NHS
- Experience of managing risks and reporting
- Experience of drafting briefing papers and correspondence at SMT level
Qualifications & Training
Essential
- Allied Health Professional with current registration with HCPC or General Osteopathic Council
- Educated to master's degree level in relevant subject or equivalent level qualification or significant experience of working at a similar level in specialist area
- Competent with Microsoft products with the ability to present effectively for a range of audiences using Outlook, Word, Excel PowerPoint and MSTeams
- Evidence of continued professional development
- Comprehensive knowledge of project principles, techniques and tools, such as Prince 2 Foundation and Microsoft Project or equivalent experience would be desirable
Additional information
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).
