Assistant Director for the Clinical Learning Academy in Abercynon

Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board is seeking a highly experienced and forward-thinking leader to take on the role of Assistant Director for the Clinical Learning Academy. This senior post is critical in shaping and transforming the delivery of clinical education across the organisation. By leading strategically and operationally, you will oversee the development, delivery and evaluation of high-quality education and training for nursing, midwifery, allied health professionals and the wider workforce. You will ensure educational provision aligns with Health Board priorities, national policy and regulatory requirements, driving excellence, innovation and value for money.

Working collaboratively with executive colleagues, care groups, universities and external partners, you will develop modern, multi-professional learning approaches, embedding digital innovation and supporting new and evolving workforce roles. You will also provide expert advice to senior leaders on workforce development, professional practice and education commissioning. The post requires a credible and visible leader with substantial senior-level experience in healthcare education. You will bring strong influencing skills and a proven ability to lead large-scale change within complex environments, driving improvements in workforce capability and delivering better outcomes for patients and communities.

Main duties of the job

• The role is key in leading the transformation of the way clinical education is delivered in CTMUHB and working in collaboration with our university partners, to integrate inter-professional learning, clinical leadership and digital skills for healthcare professionals and Welsh language into our education offer throughout the whole career pathway.
• Develop and deliver the Clinical Learning Academy's strategic vision, ensuring alignment with Health Board, NHS Wales and national workforce priorities.
• Lead the work in partnership with Professional and Care Group Directors to ensure healthcare professional education planning implementation and evaluation of education delivery activity is effective.
• Lead on strategic direction, governance and delivery of Clinical Education for all registered healthcare professionals and healthcare support workers across CTMUHB.
• Lead the development and implementation of multi-year business plans, annual operational plans and performance frameworks for the Academy.
• Work closely with the Executive Director of Nursing, Midwifery & Patient Care, Executive Director of Therapies & Healthcare Science and the Medical Director and their teams on planned changes to healthcare.

About us

Cwm Taf Morgannwg (CTM) University Health Board, part of NHS Wales, serves a large population across a diverse and beautiful region, steeped in history and heritage. With nearly 13,500 staff, our health board is one of Wales's largest employers. Together, we are Team CTM; a workforce dedicated to offering excellent patient care and support to the 450,000 people across our three regions, Bridgend, Merthyr Tydfil, and Rhondda Cynon Taf. We operate three District General hospitals, several community hospitals, primary and community care facilities. CTM's location offers the best of South Wales, just 20 minutes from Cardiff's vibrant city life, the natural beauty of the Brecon Beacons, and the serene coastline at Ogmore. Whether you enjoy lively urban amenities, peaceful countryside, or seaside escapes, our location makes an ideal setting for both work and personal life.

Our CTM 2030 Strategy—Our Health, Our Future—focuses on uniting our region around shared health and wellbeing goals. Our values guide us daily:

• We listen, learn, and improve
• We treat everyone with respect
• We work together as one team

CTM employees enjoy benefits including; a leading pension, generous leave, flexible work, career growth, and access to ongoing learning and development. At CTM, you'll find a welcoming, team-oriented workplace that values diversity and compassion, where you can take pride in your work and the difference it makes.

Job responsibilities

You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac.

Welsh Skills Desirable: This post is advertised as Welsh Desirable. This doesn't mean essential; whilst the candidate doesn't need to have skills in Welsh, we'll consider it an advantage when short-listing and selecting candidates. This isn't fluency, just Speaking & Listening skills at Level 3 (equivalent to CEFR B2) or above. Level 3 means basic conversations with patients about their everyday health.

Person Specification

Qualifications and Knowledge

• Current registration with a relevant professional body (e.g. NMC, HCPC).
• Educated to Master’s Degree level or equivalent experience in healthcare or healthcare education.
• Awareness and experience of NHS service strategy, modernisation, planning, and delivery processes as these relate to commissioning and delivery of education.
• Knowledge of educational governance, quality assurance, and regulatory frameworks.
• Understanding of financial management, income generation, and commercial partnerships in an educational context.
• Knowledge of research, audit, and evaluation methodologies.

Experience

• Significant track record of senior level management experience ideally gained in a complex healthcare setting.
• Experience in leading on education and training at a senior level.
• Experience in liaison and negotiation at organisation level internally and externally, with a range of stakeholders.
• Experience in leading and managing a multi-disciplinary team, including objective setting and performance management.
• Proven ability in leadership to achieve goals, manage change, and deal with constraints.
• Experience in income generation and commercial partnerships in an educational context.
• Experience of developing and implementing quality assurance frameworks for education and training.
• Experience of managing budgets, procurement, and contract management.
• Experience of partnership working with higher education institutions, professional bodies, regulators, and commissioners.

Skills and Attributes

• Highly developed communication and interpersonal skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to adapt style to diverse audiences.
• Excellent influencing and negotiation skills.
• Ability to analyse complex information and determine appropriate courses of action.
• Ability to multi-task and reassess priorities to ensure projects are managed and completed to timescales.
• Ability to promote and develop multi-professional education and work with stakeholders, both internal and external to the organisation.
• Strong financial management and commercial awareness.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet objectives with conflicting deadlines.
• Ability to lead and manage change in a complex, dynamic environment.
• Ability to develop and implement innovative solutions to complex problems.
• Ability to build and maintain effective working relationships with a wide range of stakeholders.

Other Role Requirements

• Determined and enthusiastic disposition.
• High degree of personal integrity.
• Resilient and able to sustain performance in a demanding, rapidly evolving environment.
• Visible leader who listens, learns, and takes appropriate action.
• Welsh language skills in Speaking/Listening at Level 3 or above.

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.