NHS England

Quality Assurance Coordinator

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Job summary

Choices College is a national Specialist Post-16 College providing a person-centred, individually-tailored Supported Internship to young adults with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities. Through the Internship, 16-24 year olds gain work experience, develop independence skills and increase their employability.

The College and Internship Programme are funded by the Education and Skills Funding Agency (ESFA) and the commissioning Local Authorities through individual Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCP).

As part of the Education Team, this post will play a key role in the implementation and management of the college's internal quality assurance and improvement processes. The quality of education we deliver and the experience and outcomes for our interns is at the cornerstone of Choices College vison and values.

The Quality Improvement Coordinator will operate nationally across the college, supporting quality targets and interventions including the EIF, ESFA funding rules and internal policy and processes.

This role will play a key role in the production, implementation, and review of systems and processes intended to deliver effective, efficient, high-quality education to support our interns during their Supported Internship.

Main duties of the job

The Quality Improvement Coordinator will therefore be a key role within the College with responsibility for:

Coordinating quality improvement work streams.
Provide specialist advice and guidance on quality improvement systems to support the front-line teams to improve and develop their areas. Utilising digital platforms to reduce team's workload and volume of paperwork.
Facilitate the deep dive and audit programme, supporting managers to maintain records and monitor action plans from audit outcomes.
Facilitate communication and sharing of good practice and ideas throughout the college.
Facilitate external reviews and reports ensuring action plans are updated and completed.
Ensure alignment of quality improvement systems and processes within NHSE and internal college procedures.
Develop and maintain local data reporting systems.
Provide real time data and reports nationally and convey complex issues to groups and individuals of different professional backgrounds, using appropriate equipment and technology.
Promote a culture of educational excellence and continuous improvement by participating in the Observation of Teaching Learning and Assessment process. (OTLA)
Act as Internal Quality Assurer for a specific caseload of assessors utilising the internal system One File.
Develop and maintain links with external partners and internal NHSE departments where necessary.

About us

The NHS England board have set out the top-level purpose for the new organisation to lead the NHS in England to deliver high-quality services for all, which will inform the detailed design work and we will achieve this purpose by:

Enabling local systems and providers to improve the health of their people and patients and reduce health inequalities.
Making the NHS a great place to work, where our people can make a difference and achieve their potential.
Working collaboratively to ensure our healthcare workforce has the right knowledge, skills, values and behaviours to deliver accessible, compassionate care
Optimising the use of digital technology, research, and innovation
Delivering value for money.

If you would like to know more or require further information, please visithttps://www.england.nhs.uk/.

Colleagues with a contractual office base are expected to spend, on average, at least 40% of their time working in-person.

Staff recruited from outside the NHS will usually be appointed at the bottom of the pay band.

Date posted

11 September 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£37,338 to £44,962 a year pro rata

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

11 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

990-WTE-6564646-E

Job locations

Stella House

Newcastle upon Tyne

NE15 8NY

Job description

Job responsibilities

You can find further details about the job, in the attached Job Description and other supporting documents.

Secondments

Applicants from within the NHS will be offered on a secondment basis only, agreement should be obtained from their employer prior to submitting the application.

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Job description

Job responsibilities

You can find further details about the job, in the attached Job Description and other supporting documents.

Secondments

Applicants from within the NHS will be offered on a secondment basis only, agreement should be obtained from their employer prior to submitting the application.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Educated to degree level.
Teaching qualification at level 4 or above.
IQA and Assessor qualification.
Qualifications and experience in Microsoft Office.
Project management qualification or equivalent experience.
Evidence of continued professional development.

Desirable

Microsoft Innovative Educator

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

Substantial teaching and assessment experience in the FE sector.
Knowledge and understanding of the EIF and ESFA policy.
Excellent working knowledge and awareness of digital systems to inform, present and communicate information across the organisation.
Knowledge and experience of Microsoft Office Suite including Power BI, and Pivot tables.
Proficient completing input analysis and report generation.
Significant people and team management experience.

Skills and Abilities

Essential

Analytical skills with good problem-solving skills using known facts or situations or previous experience to determine best course of action
Able to manage own workload with conflicting demands on time and resources.
Manage people's expectations and adapts communication to take account of the intended audience.
Able to analyse complex facts and situations and to develop a range of options, taking decisions on the most appropriate course of action.

Values and Behaviours

Essential

Driven by the needs of interns and stakeholders
Act within the limits of own competence and authority at all times, and honestly represents own expertise and abilities to others.
Maintain the highest standards of integrity in all interactions

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Educated to degree level.
Teaching qualification at level 4 or above.
IQA and Assessor qualification.
Qualifications and experience in Microsoft Office.
Project management qualification or equivalent experience.
Evidence of continued professional development.

Desirable

Microsoft Innovative Educator

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

Substantial teaching and assessment experience in the FE sector.
Knowledge and understanding of the EIF and ESFA policy.
Excellent working knowledge and awareness of digital systems to inform, present and communicate information across the organisation.
Knowledge and experience of Microsoft Office Suite including Power BI, and Pivot tables.
Proficient completing input analysis and report generation.
Significant people and team management experience.

Skills and Abilities

Essential

Analytical skills with good problem-solving skills using known facts or situations or previous experience to determine best course of action
Able to manage own workload with conflicting demands on time and resources.
Manage people's expectations and adapts communication to take account of the intended audience.
Able to analyse complex facts and situations and to develop a range of options, taking decisions on the most appropriate course of action.

Values and Behaviours

Essential

Driven by the needs of interns and stakeholders
Act within the limits of own competence and authority at all times, and honestly represents own expertise and abilities to others.
Maintain the highest standards of integrity in all interactions

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.

Employer details

Employer name

NHS England

Address

Stella House

Newcastle upon Tyne

NE15 8NY

Employer's website

https://www.england.nhs.uk/about/working-for/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

NHS England

Address

Stella House

Newcastle upon Tyne

NE15 8NY

Employer's website

https://www.england.nhs.uk/about/working-for/ (Opens in a new tab)