Training Programme Director - Blended Learning and PGVLE
Job Description
Job summary
The role of the Blended Learning and PGVLE Training Programme Director is to work with and support and lead educators across the East of England to deliver Virtual learning aligned to the NHS England mandate and curricular requirements of training programs.
This post has been created specifically to support:
- The transition of East of England educational materials from the current VLE (Bridge/Panopto) to the PGVLE
- Continue the running of the Blended Learning Fellows educational training program in the East of England
- Develop and deliver educational packages and content relating to the PGVLE, Blended learning and TEL to learners across the East of England
Main duties of the job
The role is focused firmly upon improving patient and learner safety and experience and ensuring effective educational outcomes.
To support the PGD, the ADs will work across the spectrum of healthcare and, where relevant, social care, within the context of a team, so that the provision of education reflects changing service models. This will deliver an integrated workforce comprising individuals from a spectrum of professional and other backgrounds.
The ADs are professionally and managerially accountable to the NHSE EoE PGD.
This particular role is designed to provide support to the educators in the EoE at local, regional and national levels.
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.
NHS England hold a Sponsor Licence; this means that we may be able to sponsor you providing the Home Office requirements are met. To be eligible for sponsorship through the Skilled Worker route you'll usually need to be paid the 'standard' salary rate of at least £38,700 per year, or the 'going rate' for your job, whichever is higher. You can find more information on the Government website.
Job responsibilities
Education and Training Quality Improvement and Performance
To emphasise the importance and promote the development of a quality learning environment for all learners.
To support Postgraduate Deans in meeting NHSE statutory requirements.
Patient Safety and Healthcare Quality Improvement
Assist in the development of quality processes which are complementary across the healthcare workforce, particularly in relation to TEL.
To support the use of clinical skills training and simulation (where appropriate/applicable), stressing the importance of teamwork and human factors.
Programme Management
- To oversee the Blended Learning Regional Training Programme and advise Postgraduate Deans and other senior Educators on the following matters:
o VLE-specific matters and trainee/trainer concerns
o Postgraduate programme management including delivery and development of VLE
- To provide reports to the Specialty Training Committee and School Board
- To complete the annual school development plan
Educational and Workforce Development
- To advise and support the Postgraduate Dean in educational and workforce development elements, including professional development of the educational faculty
- To support compliance with requirements particularly with regard to the supervision and support for trainees and learners.
- To identify learning needs and support provision of educational appraisal, educator development and resource for faculty, trainees and learners.
- To create and promote shared learning opportunities to increase effective inter-professional working across East of England educators and learners
Intelligence Support/ provision
- To engage with information systems (trainee database, post establishments).
Strategic Workforce Development and Commissioning
- To contribute to the implementation of the PGVLE in the EoE
- To support the development of educational programmes where needed to support achievement of curriculum competencies, engaging with commissioning processes as required.
- To identify and support the implementation of alternative workforce solutions across the EoE.
- To advise the Postgraduate Dean on commissioning and decommissioning activities in relation to the PGVLE.
Finance
- To engage with financial business planning processes and associated TEL budgets as needed.
- To ensure compliance with procurement requirements.
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
- Membership/Fellowship of a College, Faculty, professional association and/or regulatory body
- Attendance at courses aimed to support educational development
- Primary clinical healthcare qualification
Desirable
- Educational qualification such as postgraduate certificate diploma or masters in medical education
Experience
Essential
- Considerable experience of working with learners or doctors in training in an educational context
- Experience of clinical and educational leadership and innovation, including managing a multi-professional team
- Understanding of developments involving the relevant Colleges/Faculties, professional bodies related NHS organisations and regulatory bodies
Desirable
- Previous or current appointment as a leader in healthcare education
- Awareness of funding streams for healthcare education
- Understanding of current health, social care and education policy
Skills
Essential
- Demonstrable leadership skills and an ability to influence and motivate others
- Ability to quickly establish personal and professional credibility with colleagues and other key Stakeholders
- Committed to own personal development and an ability to support others to develop and progress
Desirable
- Ability to rapidly establish academic credibility
Behaviours and Values
Essential
- To contribute to the vision of the local NHS and to enhance patient care by providing leadership and direction with respect to the quality of education and training
Certificate of Sponsorship
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).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
NHS England
Address
Victoria House
Camlife
Fulbourn
CB21 5XB
Employer's website
https://www.england.nhs.uk/about/working-for/ (Opens in a new tab)
