Head of Education & Training

<p><strong>Job purpose</strong></p>
<p>Collaborate with departmental heads and managers, in order to identify training and development needs and to develop programme requirements unique to each department. To work closely with key stakeholders in addressing gaps in the overall training mission ensuring a cohesive and effective approach to addressing development needs. To provide strategic leadership, direction and implementation of an Education, Learning and Training Strategy, which aligns with the charity’s strategic priorities.</p>
<p><strong>Key role responsibilities</strong></p>
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<li>Working with department heads and the wider HR department, support a robust selection and resourcing process for clinical training programmes to include talent management and succession planning initiatives.</li>
<li>To develop and implement a coherent business plan, to ensure the growth of income from education activity through working with the department heads and clinicians in order to build a portfolio of courses and educational events for external delegates.</li>
<li>To work in partnership with stakeholders including academic institutions to develop and support undergraduate and postgraduate education for clinical staff.</li>
<li>To support the delivery and development of research working in conjunction with the research team.</li>
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<p><strong>Qualifications and Skills</strong></p>
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<li>Postgraduate qualification in training and development or equivalent experience</li>
<li>Demonstrable experience of working in a clinical/medical setting and with an understanding of the associated mandatory training requirements</li>
<li>Experience in working with a wide range of stakeholders with competing agendas</li>
<li>Proven management development experience, including in the areas of workforce development, performance and talent management</li>
<li>High level of professionalism and technical standards of work compliant with relevant Codes of Practice and Governance for example CQC and ISO</li>
<li>Experience with identifying, developing and implementing effective training and education initiatives to a wide range of employees operating in both clinical and non-clinical roles</li>
<li>An awareness and understanding of supporting research projects</li>
<li>Flexible approach to working</li>
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