Job summary
Are you passionate about playing a key role in shaping Learning and Development within Hywel Dda University Health Board? Join us as the Learning and Development Operational Manager and lead the charge in developing and nurturing talent within our Health Board.
In this dynamic role, you will:
Lead the Learning and Development team driving innovative Learning and Development initiatives including inspirational management programmes.
Leading a team of subject matter experts including programme design, digital and data specialists to inspire best practice in Learning and Development across the Health Board. Working with internal and external stakeholders to raise awareness of learning and development opportunities.
Collaborate with a wide range of teams across Hywel Dda University Health Board in the development of bespoke, high quality training programmes, taking the opportunity to identify, gather and analyse benchmarking data to inform future planning.
If you are a visionary leader with a passion for workforce Learning and Development, we invite you to apply and help us build a brighter future for our Health Board and the communities we serve.
Main duties of the job
The Learning and Development Operational Manager will:
Be responsible for the operational functioning of the Learning and Development Team, including key lead for data intelligence andreporting.
Lead on the identification, commissioning, delivery, recording, reporting and evaluating of training and development opportunities withinthe Health Board.
Work with the Learning and Development Manager to respond to organisational priorities and objectives.
Be a source of expert advice to support colleagues operationally across the Health Board in relation to training, education and development.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.
About us
Hywel Dda University Health Board is the planner and provider of NHS healthcare services for people in Carmarthenshire, Ceredigion, Pembrokeshire and its bordering counties. Our 12,000 members of staff provide primary, community, in-hospital, mental health and learning disabilities services to almost 400,000 people across a quarter of the landmass of Wales. We do this in partnership with our three local authorities and public, private and third sector colleagues, including our volunteers, through:
Four main hospitals: Bronglais General in Aberystwyth, Glangwili General in Carmarthen, Prince Philip in Llanelli and Withybush General in Haverfordwest.
Five community hospitals: Amman Valley Hospital and Llandovery Hospital in Carmarthenshire, Tregaron Hospital in Ceredigion and Tenby and South Pembrokeshire Hospital Health and Social Care Resource Centre in Pembrokeshire.
Two integrated care centres (Aberaeron and Cardigan, Ceredigion).
Community facilities, including:
48 General Practices (GP surgeries), 49 Dental Practices, 98 Community Pharmacies (chemists), 44 General Ophthalmic Practices (including eye health and low vision services), 38 sites providing mental health and learning disability services, care within your own homes
Highly specialised and tertiary services commissioned by the Welsh Health Specialised Services Committee, a joint committee representing seven health boards across Wales.
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will be able to find a full job description and person specification attached within the supporting documents.
The Health Board is committed to supporting its staff to fully embrace the need for bilingualism thereby enhancing patient and service user experiences. In our commitment to increase the number of staff who are able to communicate in Welsh with patients and professionals, we welcome applications from Welsh speakers.
The ability to communicate in Welsh is desirable for this post. If you do not meet the Welsh Language requirements specified, the Health Board offers a variety of learning options and staff support to help you meet these minimal desirable requirements during the course of your employment with us.
Interviews will be held on 18/02/2025
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will be able to find a full job description and person specification attached within the supporting documents.
The Health Board is committed to supporting its staff to fully embrace the need for bilingualism thereby enhancing patient and service user experiences. In our commitment to increase the number of staff who are able to communicate in Welsh with patients and professionals, we welcome applications from Welsh speakers.
The ability to communicate in Welsh is desirable for this post. If you do not meet the Welsh Language requirements specified, the Health Board offers a variety of learning options and staff support to help you meet these minimal desirable requirements during the course of your employment with us.
Interviews will be held on 18/02/2025
Person Specification
Qualifications & Knowledge
Essential
- Degree or equivalent experience
- Master's Degree or evidence of CPD at Master's Level or equivalent experience
- Knowledge of the needs of staff within the NHS
- An understanding of the locality served by the Health Board and its social and economic character
Desirable
- PGCE/Cert Ed
- An understanding of Organisational Behaviour and Organisational Development
Experience
Essential
- Experience of managerial role within HR or Education environment
- Experienced in the delivery of training
- Experience of undertaking training needs analysis and identifying, sourcing, evaluating and implementing training solutions
Desirable
- Experience within NHS
- Experience in large Government organisations
Other
Essential
- Ability to travel between sites in a timely manner
Desirable
Person Specification
Qualifications & Knowledge
Essential
- Degree or equivalent experience
- Master's Degree or evidence of CPD at Master's Level or equivalent experience
- Knowledge of the needs of staff within the NHS
- An understanding of the locality served by the Health Board and its social and economic character
Desirable
- PGCE/Cert Ed
- An understanding of Organisational Behaviour and Organisational Development
Experience
Essential
- Experience of managerial role within HR or Education environment
- Experienced in the delivery of training
- Experience of undertaking training needs analysis and identifying, sourcing, evaluating and implementing training solutions
Desirable
- Experience within NHS
- Experience in large Government organisations
Other
Essential
- Ability to travel between sites in a timely manner
Desirable
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).
