Reporting directly to the Associate Director of Education, the Education Lead for Allied Health Professions (AHP) will be a senior member of the GOSH Learning Academy (GLA) team and will lead the effective development, implementation, and delivery of education for AHPs (including pharmacy, social work, psychology and play).

You will work closely with the Chief of AHPs and the wider GLA team in delivering the GLA Strategy, to underpin the delivery and implementation of the AHP Strategy.

Main duties of the job

We are looking for someone to provide strategic leadership for AHPs pan-Trust and will act as a key link between the Chief of AHPs, the GLA Education Teams, other multi-professional teams within the Trust, and our external partners.

You will take a key role in the development and implementation of Education for AHPs within the GOSH Learning Academy which aims to provide first choice, multi-professional paediatric education and training, including non-clinical and non-professional education and training, utilising state of the art technologies within contemporary evidence-based, designed learning environments.

The role will require you to work autonomously and to have a continued focus on high quality learning for the workforce providing education, training, and development that supports the Trust's strategic objectives.

About us

GOSH is committed to recruiting the best person for the job, based solely on their ability and individual merit as measured against the criteria for the role through a process that is fair, open, consistent and free from bias and discrimination.

We are committed to being a diverse and inclusive employer and foster a culture where all staff are valued, respected and acknowledged. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, age, disability status or length of time spent unemployed.

We particularly welcome applications from BAME communities, people with disabilities and/or long-term health conditions and LGBT+ community members.

We have policies and procedures in place to ensure that all applicants and employees are treated fairly and consistently. We are proud to be accredited as a Disability Confident Employer, a member of Business Disability Forum and a Stonewall Diversity Champion.

We have active and Executive supported BAME, LGBT+ and Allies, Disability and Long-Term Health Conditions and Women's staff networks. Staff networks are employee-led groups formed around interests, issues and a common bond or background. Staff network members create a positive and inclusive work environment at Great Ormond Street Hospital by actively contributing to the Trust's mission, values and efforts specific to inclusion. All of our staff networks are open to any employee.

Job description

Job responsibilities

The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents please view the attachment/s below.

Person Specification

GOSH Culture and Values

Essential

• Our Always values
• Knowledge and Understanding of diverse backgrounds and perspectives.
• Understanding of Diversity and Inclusion challenges in the workplace.
• Demonstrable contribution to advancing Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion in the Workplace

Academic/Professional qualification/Training

Essential

• Registered Allied Healthcare Profession, including pharmacy, social work, psychology and play
• Educated to Master's Degree Level or working towards
• Relevant specialist education and training
• Relevant Education Qualification (PG Cert Clinical Education or equivalent)
• Significant and relevant education experience

Desirable

• Fellow or Senior Fellow of Higher Education Academy

Experience/Knowledge

Essential

• Significant experience in developing and implementing AHP and multi-disciplinary education
• Significant experience of leading and managing teams
• Awareness of the workforce development agenda and current changes to healthcare education funding
• Significant experience of designing, developing, delivering and evaluating bespoke AHP education programmes
• Experience of education commissioning and franchising education
• Knowledge of the NHS and AHP Education agenda

Skills/Abilities

Essential

• Demonstrable educational operational and strategic leadership skills
• Ability to network and communicate effectively with and motivate, negotiate, inspire, and influence others
• Ability to build and develop teams and maintain constructive working relationships
• Able to contribute to the development of and implementation of the Learning Academy and Trust Strategic Vision
• Ability to engage with stakeholders regionally and nationally to raise awareness of GOSH's profile
• Excellent communication, presentation, and teaching skills
• Maintain and work inline with standards required by HCPC

Employer details

Employer name

Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Great Ormond Street Hospital

Great Ormond Street

London

WC1N 3JH

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