Job summary
The Northern & Yorkshire NHS Assessment Centre is a Regional Outpost hosted by the LLP of North Tees & Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust and is responsible for meeting identified training and development needs of the Estates Apprentices within the boundaries of NHS Employers using the Assessment Centre.
The postholder will be responsible for assisting in the day to day running of the Centre, organising and carrying out apprentice reviews, monitoring progress and achievement. Contribute and deliver training to meet the needs of the Apprenticeship Standards and Centre. Work with a variety of organisations to deliver high quality work and will be required to interpret national, regional and local policies in relation to the training and development environment.
This post has a wide range of duties and skills from management duties to admin work and the ability to work flexibly and have good organisational skills is crucial.
Main duties of the job
Managing and training Estates apprentices to ensure completion of all aspects of the level 3 apprenticeship including setting and monitoring targets and progress.
About us
At North Tees & Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust our main priority is, and always will be, to provide safe and high quality care to our patients every day; the kind of care we would want for ourselves and our loved ones. We want our organisation to be the best place to work with the right staff, in the right roles, at the right time, to ensure we deliver exceptional patient care and experience.
North Tees & Hartlepool Solutions is an NHS owned company of North Tees and Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust. The successful applicant will be an employee of the subsidiary and not the NHS.
We will support staff through providing an inclusive and supportive workplace with health & well-being initiatives and opportunities for development. Staff recognition is very important to us; as well as performance reviews and appraisals, we recognise staff through Star and Team of the month, colleague recognition, Managers Awards and Shining Stars.
We support the Making Every Contact Count approach to behaviour change in the promotion of health and wellbeing of individuals and communities.
We recruit for values and "Together we are North Tees & Hartlepool"
Job description
Job responsibilities
Carry out regular review of progress with apprentices, pastoral care and dealing with any problems of competency or production.
Review training and development of apprentices and support them in achieving their full potential
Work with the various employers to carry out recruitment for the apprenticeships and attend interviews
Monitor and update a funding contract with the Education Skills Funding Council (ESFA) and NHSE.
Conduct review meetings with clients, including Senior Managers in NHS Trusts / Organisations, College staff, to monitor contractual agreements with the Assessment Centre.
Monitor Training Agreements with sub-contractors, including Training Centres, Further Education Centres and Universities, and carry out monitoring visits to ensure compliance with their contractual obligations meeting training requirements and health and safety.
Monitor contractually obligated Health & Safety audits of all training providers and sub-contractors associated with the Assessment Centre, with particular regard to legislature relating to under 18s, complete the necessary records and provide reports, including addressing any identified concerns and negotiating solutions, to relevant parties as necessary.
Implement the purchase of goods and services to the Assessment Centre; ensure that all purchases are within the Centres financial remit.
Assist in the preparation and monitor of the Assessment Centres Reports and Self-Assessment Plan / Quality Plans and implement / introduce changes and improvements where necessary, as agreed with the Regional Training & Development Manager.
Participate in Ofsted inspections or audits associated with apprenticeship funding
Delivery of induction courses and other relevant training.
To undertake managerial / clerical / admin duties in support of the RT&DM and to undertake managerial responsibilities in their absence as directed.
The nature of the above duties and the geographical area covered by the Assessment Centre necessitate that the vast majority of the work is carried out in locations other than the main office.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Carry out regular review of progress with apprentices, pastoral care and dealing with any problems of competency or production.
Review training and development of apprentices and support them in achieving their full potential
Work with the various employers to carry out recruitment for the apprenticeships and attend interviews
Monitor and update a funding contract with the Education Skills Funding Council (ESFA) and NHSE.
Conduct review meetings with clients, including Senior Managers in NHS Trusts / Organisations, College staff, to monitor contractual agreements with the Assessment Centre.
Monitor Training Agreements with sub-contractors, including Training Centres, Further Education Centres and Universities, and carry out monitoring visits to ensure compliance with their contractual obligations meeting training requirements and health and safety.
Monitor contractually obligated Health & Safety audits of all training providers and sub-contractors associated with the Assessment Centre, with particular regard to legislature relating to under 18s, complete the necessary records and provide reports, including addressing any identified concerns and negotiating solutions, to relevant parties as necessary.
Implement the purchase of goods and services to the Assessment Centre; ensure that all purchases are within the Centres financial remit.
Assist in the preparation and monitor of the Assessment Centres Reports and Self-Assessment Plan / Quality Plans and implement / introduce changes and improvements where necessary, as agreed with the Regional Training & Development Manager.
Participate in Ofsted inspections or audits associated with apprenticeship funding
Delivery of induction courses and other relevant training.
To undertake managerial / clerical / admin duties in support of the RT&DM and to undertake managerial responsibilities in their absence as directed.
The nature of the above duties and the geographical area covered by the Assessment Centre necessitate that the vast majority of the work is carried out in locations other than the main office.
Person Specification
Knowledge of NHS Engineering/construction
Essential
- Detailed information of experience in NHS engineering or construction departments
Qualifications
Essential
- Experience and actual qualification
Desirable
- Teacher / trainer qualification / experience
IT skills and knowledge
Essential
- Experience and use of IT packages / systems
Commmunication skills
Essential
- Examples of the use of different communication skills
Knowledge of Apprenticeships
Desirable
- Knowledge of apprenticeship funding and apprenticeships
Person Specification
Knowledge of NHS Engineering/construction
Essential
- Detailed information of experience in NHS engineering or construction departments
Qualifications
Essential
- Experience and actual qualification
Desirable
- Teacher / trainer qualification / experience
IT skills and knowledge
Essential
- Experience and use of IT packages / systems
Commmunication skills
Essential
- Examples of the use of different communication skills
Knowledge of Apprenticeships
Desirable
- Knowledge of apprenticeship funding and apprenticeships
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).
