We are looking for an experienced clinician who is passionate about the development of others, as well as curious about use of technology in training and development, to join our Learning and Organisational Development team. This role does not require a background in digital education and technologies as you will be working with an established team who would benefit from your experiences and understanding of learning in the clinical workplace.

A good candidate will have a strong clinical background that includes experience assessing competence in clinical settings as well as development of clinical training programmes and learning materials. They will demonstrate the ability to engage, support, motivate and lead others to give high quality care.

An excellent candidate will be able to demonstrate their professionalism and innovative attitude to challenges in the workplace, and a commitment to empowering others.

Not sure if this is the right next step for you? Please do contact us if you would like to discuss before submitting your application.

Main duties of the job

• To provide managerial and clinical leadership and to ensure that there are effective arrangements in place to co-ordinate the team to meet service demand
• To ensure review of implementation and effectiveness of development programmes in addressing specific identified learning or clinical needs
• To promote meaningful staff engagement in work based learning opportunities including fit for purpose technological tools
• To support analysis of training needs and quality assurance measures for competency based blended learning programmes
• In collaboration with Learning and Development Consultant - Technology Enhanced Learning to manage the overall CPFT technologies in learning strategy.

About us

Cambridgeshire & Peterborough NHS Foundation Trust is a health & social care organisation dedicated to providing high quality care with compassion to improve the health & wellbeing of the people we care for, as well as supporting & empowering them to lead a fulfilling life.

Our clinical teams deliver many NHS services not only via inpatient and primary care setting but also with the community. These services include Children, Adult & Older Peoples mental & physical health, Forensic & Specialist mental health, Learning Disabilities, Primary Care & Liaison psychiatry, Substance misuse, Social care, Research & Development.

To achieve our goal, we look to recruit high calibre candidates that share our vision & values. As an equal opportunities employer, we encourage applications from all sectors of the community, particularly from under-represented groups including disabled people & members of our ethnic minorities & LGBTQ+ communities.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for full details of responsibilities

• In collaboration with Learning and Development Consultant - Technology Enhanced Learning (TEL) to manage the overall CPFT technologies in learning strategy.
• Lead on implementation of national and organisational clinical competencies to ensure that both modern design and delivery models are used, and that impact on practice post-delivery can be evidenced
• Support review and update of existing training programmes to ensure that they continue to meet service delivery needs and offer proactive support where integration of technology may better meet identified training needs.
• To effectively and efficiently manage resources within the team in liaison with the Learning and Development Manager
• To ensure close effective working relationships with Learning and Development Team Leader - Essential Skills, Compliance Manager and Training Administration Manager for logistics that support effective training design, delivery, reporting and evaluation
• To ensure the team maintain strong links and working relationships with key stakeholders within the organisation such as clinical, practice development and Directorate leads to ensure that development provision is consistent with operational needs.
• Provide consultation, advice and implementation guidance to trainers and Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) regarding the training needs analysis, design, delivery and review of training programmes including development and maintenance of course online and digital content in an NHS/healthcare context.
• Provide consultation and guidance to managers, clinical leads and other stakeholders in relation to the meeting the training needs of staff in the context of evolving service delivery.
• Develop close links between Learning and Development, clinical services and Research and Development.
• Working with Learning and Development Consultant - Technology Enhanced Learning (TEL )support the development, maintenance and update of digital content.
• Monitor and support evaluation and follow up of technology enhanced training and development activities.
• Maintain an overview of the use of technology enhanced learning tools in development programmes.
• Maintain appropriate records to enable monitoring and evaluation of professional development activity.
• Maintain an overview of national and regional developments in TEL policy, practice and professional development through formal and informal activity.
• Identify the specific requirements and resources needed for the delivery of TEL training programmes.
• Undertake ad hoc TEL project work as required, including research, scoping and evaluation and reporting to support the project.
• Prepare reports and presentations for strategic management groups and other stakeholders as required.

Person Specification

Education / Qualifications

Essential

• Educated to degree level with a recognised professional qualification in healthcare or social work
• Current registration with relevant professional body
• Evidence of continuing professional development

Desirable

• A Relevant educational qualification
• Evidence of further professional development in Technology Enhanced Learning
• Post graduate qualification in relevant field
• Evidence of personal management/leadership development

Experience

Essential

• Significant post-qualification experience in healthcare services
• Experience in a range of clinical contexts that includes management experience
• Demonstrable experience as a Practice Assessor or Practice Educator
• Demonstrable experience assessing competence in clinical/simulated settings
• Delivery and/or facilitation of training and/or staff development in a public service context
• Development of clinical training programmes and learning materials
• Experience of maintaining effective and valued partnerships with relevant stakeholders, including learners, trainers, and senior managers (both internal and external to organisation)

Desirable

• Demonstrable experience of design and delivery of blended training courses
• Experience of using elearning authoring software
• Developing training and learning materials in a virtual learning environment
• Project management

Skills & Abilities

Essential

• Evidence of user focus and/or co production in the organisation, design, delivery and evaluation of services
• Able to identify ways of developing people through training, coaching and other opportunities
• Excellent communication skills both written and verbal
• Able to maintain effective partnerships in the Trust and with other organisations
• Proficient in report writing and presentation skills
• Proficient in use of Microsoft Office applications such as Outlook, Word, Excel, etc
• Well developed skills for managing people and leading a team

Desirable

• Ability to trouble shoot basic IT issues
• Basic skills in multi-media resources
• Competent in use of e-learning authoring software

Knowledge & Understanding

Essential

• Knowledge of training and development theory and methods
• Knowledge of relevant legislation, statutory frameworks and initiatives
• An understanding of the NHS and how it operates, including the commissioning of learning and development activity
• Knowledge of clinical governance practice and risk management
• Understanding of current developments within the NHS and impact on management style to ensure quality service delivery

Desirable

• Understanding of Moodle based virtual learning environments
• Knowledge of training and development theory and methods
• Evidence of knowledge and skills in the use of clinical audit and research to facilitate change

Other

Essential

• Willingness to embrace new ways of working and be flexible in approach and attitude
• Willingness to work at multiple locations and to adjust schedule when given reasonable notice
• Commitment to the value of interagency and systemwide working

Physical Requirements

Essential

• Able to travel across sites and across Trust boundaries
• Able to work at/use a PC for extended periods of time

Desirable

• Current driving license, access to vehicle for work

Employer details

Employer name

Cambridgeshire and Peterborough NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Elizabeth House

Fulbourn Hospital, Fulbourn, Cambridge

Cambridge

CB21 5EF

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