Job summary
**1 x Fixed Term contract/secondment opportunity for up to 12 months**
Remote working considered
*Internal applicants who wish to be considered for a secondment opportunity should discuss with their line manager the suitability of a possible secondment*
We are looking for an enthusiastic & motivated professional to join the team, based within the Trust's wider Learning & Development Team.
This is a varied role where the successful candidate will be working to ensure staff have the skills & competence needed to deliver the best possible standards of care. You will be involved in the design, delivery & evaluation of a range of online & face-to-face programmes. The training topics covered are varied, but include clinical induction, safeguarding, clinical risk & Mental Capacity Act training.
This role is ideal for anyone looking to move from a hands-on clinical role but wanting to utilise the skills & experience gained within mental health and/or learning disability services. You need to have a relevant professional qualification in Health and/or Social Care & some teaching experience. A passion for education & a willingness to embrace new technology is key as we seek to use technology to enhance the learners experience both online & face-to-face. Support will be given to the successful candidate to develop their skills & confidence in all aspects of the role.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be expected to:
- Design, develop and deliver innovative education programmes including written course materials and guides to meet the needs of services provided by the Trust. These will be based on identified service needs and up-to-date evidence bases
- Develop and regularly review programmes and pathways for learning based on law, national policy and guidance, and the Trust's Training Plan(s)
- Seek ways of improving performance by reflecting on teaching design and delivery and obtaining and analysing feedback
- Ensure effective use of educational resources to ensure training compliance targets are met
- Promote social inclusion and reduce inequalities in health opportunities through training and education of the Trust's workforce
- L3 Award Education & Training Course (or equivalent), Practice Assessor module, Practice Educator, Practice Assessor or Practice Supervisor experience may be considered if willing to achieve further qualification to teach at an accredited standard.
The qualification, training & experience requirements for the role are underlined in the Job Description/Person Specification.
About us
We have in excess of 5000 staff working over 50 sites, providing a diverse range of services. We strive to support an organisational culture that is welcoming, builds and celebrates inclusivity and diversity and provides a sense of belonging and trust.
The annual NHS Staff Surveygives our people the opportunity to tell us about their experience working at the Trust. For the 2023 survey just over 2800 colleagues gave us their views (58.5%). It was great to see from the results that colleagues are saying that:
- 89.7% believe they are making a positive difference to patients/service users;
- 73.3% would recommend the organisation as a place to work;
- 82.4% agree that care of patients and service users is the organisations priority;
- 76.7% would be happy with the standard of care for a friend or relative
Our results put us as 5th nationally as a Community, Mental Health and Learning Disabilities NHS Employer of Choice and 1st equal amongst all NHS Provider Trusts in the South West. However, we know we have more to do and will continue to drive forward our commitment to making GHC a Great Place to Work.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Gloucestershire Health and Care is committed to embedding and providing personalised care through all of its services as part of our high-quality care strategy. The purpose of personalised care is to empower people to lead the lives they want to live. Personalised care starts with a conversation with people about what matters to them. It builds on what people can do, as well as addressing their health needs. Including new ways of working and delivering care, emphasising that we need to make effective use of the full range of our peoples skills and experience to deliver the best possible patient care. So we want to know What Matters to You and that you will share our values and join us on this very important journey.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Relevant professional qualification in Health and /or Social Care
- Qualification to demonstrate Post Graduate Academic study in Education, Coaching and or Supervision or willingness to undertake
Length and/or nature of experience
Essential
- Demonstrate consistently over a significant period confidence and professional credibility in the full range of competences required by a professional qualification relating to Mental Health and/or Learning Disability
- Evidence of Continual Professional Development in the field of Mental Health
- Experience of working with and training /presenting to people from a variety of professional backgrounds
Professional/managerial/specialist knowledge
Essential
- Demonstrates methods for keeping up-to-date with current best-practice in topical, mental health, policy and practice issues
- Able to competently use Microsoft packages: Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, Excel, Teams
Personal skills, abilities and attributes
Essential
- Able to work on own initiative as well as part of a team
- Able to work independently to achieve outcomes in line with set timescales
- Evidence of ability to work across professional boundaries within unfamiliar professional cultures
Other Requirements
Essential
- Able to travel to all parts of the Trust, the South West Region and the Midlands
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 .
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 .
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website .
Employer details
Employer name
Gloucestershire Health and Care NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Learning & Development Team, The NHS Training Hub, Invista,
Ermin Street,
Brockworth, Gloucester
GL3 4HP