ACCTS Education and Training Lead

Swansea Bay University Health Board; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare group in Cardiff is seeking a dynamic Training & Education Lead to enhance professional development in critical care. This role leads the strategic direction of education, coordinates training programmes, and manages the education budget. Ideal candidates will have clinical leadership experience and a passion for innovation in training. Join us for excellent career opportunities and a vibrant city experience.

Benefits

Professional training and development opportunities

Supportive work environment

Qualifications

• Experience in education and professional development within critical care settings.
• Ability to influence national standards in training and education.
• Experience managing education programmes and training compliance.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic direction of training and professional development for ACCTS clinical staff.
• Develop and implement education and training strategy.
• Coordinate mandatory training programmes.

Skills

Clinical leadership

Education and professional development

Multi-professional team coordination

Budget management

Job description

Overview

Swansea Bay University Health Board reserve the right to close this vacancy after 24 hours if a large number of suitable applications are received. Therefore we encourage early applications to ensure consideration for this post. Prior consideration for this vacancy will be given to staff currently awaiting redeployment and we therefore reserve the right to withdraw this advert at any stage.

Are you a dynamic and experienced clinical leader with a passion for education and professional development? We are seeking an exceptional individual to join the Adult Critical Care Transfer Service (ACCTS) Cymru as the Training & Education Lead.

ACCTS Cymru is a nationally commissioned, consultant-led service that provides high-quality inter-hospital transfer and retrieval of critically ill adult patients across Wales. Operating 24/7, ACCTS plays a vital role in ensuring patients receive timely, expert care during transfers between healthcare facilities. The service is delivered by a highly skilled multi-professional team, including Retrieval and Transfer Practitioners (RTPs) and Critical Care Transfer Assistants (CCTAs), and works in close collaboration with NHS Wales organisations and the Emergency Medical Retrieval and Transfer Service (EMRTS).

Responsibilities

• Lead the strategic direction of training, education, and professional development for all ACCTS clinical staff, ensuring the workforce is equipped with the skills, knowledge, and confidence to deliver exceptional care.
• Lead the development and implementation of a robust education and training strategy across ACCTS.
• Provide expert clinical leadership and professional advice to a multi-disciplinary team.
• Coordinate and deliver mandatory, statutory, and specialist training programmes.
• Develop and maintain systems to monitor training compliance, effectiveness, and impact.
• Represent ACCTS Cymru at national and regional forums, promoting best practice and innovation.
• Chair the ACCTS/EMRTS Education and Engagement Group.
• Collaborate with universities, professional bodies, and external agencies to enhance learning opportunities.
• Manage the training budget and ensure financial governance.
• Support workforce planning, role redesign and career development pathways.

Qualifications & Experience

• Ambition as a dynamic clinical leader with experience in education and professional development within critical care settings.
• Ability to influence national standards and foster innovation in training and education.
• Experience in managing education programmes, monitoring training compliance, and evaluating impact.
• Experience working with multi-professional teams and external partners (universities, professional bodies, and agencies).
• Experience in budget management and governance related to training activities.
• The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.

Equality, Diversity & Inclusion

Equality remains at the centre of the Health Boards policy-making, service delivery and employment practices. We value the diversity of our staff and welcome applications from people from protected groups under the Equality Act 2010, which includes age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/reassignment, race, religion, disability, pregnancy and maternity, and marriage and civil partnership. We are a Disability Confident Employer and applications are welcomed from persons with disabilities. A disability will not prejudice your application. If you are unable to submit your application in the requested format because of a disability please contact the Recruitment Team, who will agree a more suitable way for you to apply. All disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria listed in the Person Specification will be invited to interview.

Additional Information

Please see the attached job description and person specification for a detailed outline of the job requirements. This is available for you bilingually, in English and Welsh.

Applications may be submitted in Welsh. Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English. We believe staff are our best asset and we want you to be happy and confident about starting your career here in Swansea Bay University Health Board. As one of the biggest healthcare groups in the UK we can offer a wealth of professional training and development opportunities in an innovative, forward-thinking organisation. We are an inclusive employer and welcome applications from everyone whatever their sex; religion or belief; race; age; sexual orientation; gender identity or, whether they are pregnant or have recently been on maternity leave, married or are in a civil partnership; or, whether they are disabled. Our values - Caring For Each Other, Working Together and Always Improving, show that our commitment to equality is at the heart of everything we do.

If you want excellent career and training opportunities while living on the doorstep of some of Europe\'s most spectacular scenery, with all the benefits of a thriving and cosmopolitan city - look no further. Swansea Bay University Health Board is committed to supporting its staff and processes to fully embrace the need for bilingualism thereby enhancing service users experience. In our commitment to increase the number of staff able to communicate in Welsh with patients and professionals, we would particularly welcome applications from Welsh speakers.