Clinical Education Lead

Search here to find a new job, a new career, an opportunity to up skill or to simply change your career direction. Become part of our team. We care for you as much as you care for others. There’s a place for you at CNWL. We’re passionate about delivering first-class patient-centred, safe and effective care, whether it is in a hospital setting, in a community clinic or in the patient’s own home. Patients are at the heart of everything we do. Providing top quality care depends on our ability to employ the best people. We’re always looking to recruit outstanding people who will go the extra mile to support our patients, colleagues, teams and the Trust. With every new employee we’re hoping to find our future leaders and we’ll support our staff by providing opportunities to develop your career. With a diverse culture and equally diverse range of opportunities across mental health, community services, addictions, eating disorders, learning disabilities and more – whatever stage of your career you\’re at, there\’s always a place for you at CNWL. Main area Nursing and AHP registered professionals Grade NHS AfC: Band 8a Contract Permanent Hours Full time – 37.5 hours per week Job ref 333-C–HQ-0791 Site Argo House Town London Salary £59,490 – £66,239 per annum inc HCAS Salary period Yearly Closing 12/01/2025 23:59 Interview date 24/01/2025 Job overview Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust recognises that excellent education and training for all our staff is essential to provide safe, effective services and to ensure the highest possible standards of patient care. The post holder will work Trust wide and contribute to the building of a learning culture throughout the Trust and work closely with other members of the clinical education team and the wider organisation to ensure the provision of an excellent and equitable education service. The post holder will lead and deliver a range of projects to meet the requirements set out in the NHS Long Term Workforce Plan including overseeing clinical apprenticeships in CNWL and contributing to our work with students and placements. Main duties of the job To monitor and measure success against agreed performance indicators To ensure that service users and carers are actively invited and involved in the development, delivery and evaluation of education To share learning and development both internally and externally with our partners including presentations at events and conferences To support the Heads of Clinical Education in leading and delivering against workforce development projects including clinical apprenticeships targets To support nursing and AHP colleagues to challenge practice and identify competency issues To maintain a professional portfolio demonstrating clinical practice and skills Working for our organisation There’s a place for you at CNWL We’re passionate about delivering first-class patient-centred, safe and effective care, whether it is in a hospital setting, in a community clinic or in the patient’s own home. Patients are at the heart of everything we do. Providing top quality care depends on our ability to employ the best people. We’re always looking to recruit outstanding people who will go the extra mile to support our patients, colleagues, teams and the Trust. With every new employee we’re hoping to find our future leaders and we’ll support our staff by providing opportunities to develop your career. Detailed job description and main responsibilities Leadership Develop strong internal and external partnerships to meet the requirements set out in the NHS Long-Term Plan To lead and motivate staff to ensure a high standard of professionalism, efficiency and effectiveness, fostering a culture of continuous quality improvement. To be responsible for the ongoing development and sustainability of high quality and innovative practice and educational development within the Trust To support nursing and AHP colleagues to challenge practice and identify competency issues To establish and maintain an effective communication network both within the service and with key stakeholders across the Trust To work closely with the Associate Director of Clinical Education and the Heads of Clinical Education in the identification of services’ learning and educational needs, that reflect workforce development and strategic priorities To ensure all education aligns with other activities within the Trust to promote efficient ways of working and an inter-professional approach to education Managerial To participate in supervision in accordance with Trust policy To line manage a team of Clinical Educators and ensure that the broader education team is kept abreast of and involved in training developments To manage projects within agreed timescales utilising project management skills to ensure projects are delivered and acceptable to key stakeholders To be responsible for the staff development and training budgets relevant to this work stream. To support in the financial forecasting of current and future training & development programmes To support the Trust\’s commitment to patient, carer and public involvement in the way services are planned, developed and provided and to incorporate this approach in a way which respects issues of equality and diversity in all aspects of work To maintain external links with national bodies to ensure our practice is in line with national guidance This is a Trust wide post and the post-holder will be required to travel to all CNWL sites. Person specification Qualifications and Knowledge Professional registration – HCPC or NMC registered Evidence of continuous professional development Teaching Qualification Experience Significant knowledge and understanding of the educational needs of teams working in the NHS Significant experience of managing, training and supporting staff Significant knowledge and experience of clinical apprenticeships Experience of having worked across professional and organisational boundaries. Strong leadership and presentational skills with the ability to command respect from and deal diplomatically with all stakeholders Knowledge and understanding on Quality Improvement Experience of developing and implementing new systems and procedures Previously responsible for a budget, involved in budget setting and working knowledge of financial processes Skills Excellent communication skills, both written, verbal and other multi-media means Ability to establish and maintain good working relationships with people from a wide range of personal and professional backgrounds Ability to work without supervision and use own initiative Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office with intermediate keyboard skills. CNWL (Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust) has almost 8,000 staff providing integrated healthcare to a third of London\’s population, Milton Keynes and areas beyond. We involve service users, carers, the public, staff and partner organisations in the way that we are run. We are recognised locally, nationally and internationally for providing high quality, innovative healthcare. We aim to employ only the best people, and our experts are frequently called upon to contribute to national health strategy and policy, and many models of our care have been adapted for use in other countries. We offer a generous relocation package (subject to eligibility assessment) and flexible working options, including bank assignments for most roles. For more information on these and other benefits of working for us, see our Benefits, Reward and Wellbeing page Become part of our team. We care for you as much as you care for others. CNWL NHS Foundation Trust are committed to safeguarding all children and vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We follow safe recruitment practices to protect children and vulnerable adults. Due to the high response levels we receive for some vacancies, we may expire any of them prior to the advertised closing date and advise you to submit your application as soon as possible. Our Agenda for Change employment contracts are subject to a contractual 13 week probationary period. If you are offered a job, information will be transferred into the national NHS Electronic Staff Records system. Employer certification / accreditation badges You must have appropriate UK professional registration. The postholder will have access to vulnerable people in the course of their normal duties and as such this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions. Name Kerrie Myall Job title Head of Clinical Education Email address kerrie.myall@nhs.net Telephone number 07720165495 If you have problems applying, contact Address Argo House 180 Kilburn Park Road London London NW6 5FA Telephone 02075045500 #J-18808-Ljbffr