Education Lead

Doncaster and Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; Doncaster; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional healthcare provider in Doncaster seeks a Division Education Lead to enhance training and education quality across the Division of Clinical Specialty Services. The role involves leading educational initiatives, supporting staff development, and operational leadership. Candidates will contribute to workforce planning and policies, ensuring that all training aligns with the educational needs of the community. The Trust values diversity and encourages applications from underrepresented groups.

Benefits

NHS Pension Scheme

Generous holiday entitlement

Comprehensive health and wellbeing support

NHS Car Lease schemes

Discounts on various services

Responsibilities

• Provide advice, guidance, and support to all staff on training and education.
• Lead training and education for staff on various educational areas.
• Contribute to the Education & Research Directorate function.
• Participate in networking events to disseminate information.
• Support the Head of Education in implementing action plans.

Job description

Position Overview

Working with the Head of Education to ensure the provision of high-quality training and education throughout the Division of Clinical Specialty Services (CSS). The Division Education Lead will contribute towards ensuring that the educational policies and strategies support workforce planning and development.

Responsibilities

• Provide advice, guidance and support to all staff within the designated Division on training and education issues.
• Lead on the training and education for a range of staff on specific areas of education including SET (aligned to the core skills framework), professional and practice development, vocational development and healthcare skills and safety.
• Contribute collectively to the Education & Research Directorate function.
• Participate in regular networking events to disseminate information and lessons across the organisation, and consult regularly with Division senior management.
• Support the Head of Education in implementing action plans while measuring and monitoring outcomes.
• Provide operational leadership and deputise for the Head of Education.

Equality and Diversity

The Trust is committed to its obligations in accordance with the Equality Act 2010, and we positively encourage applications from all sectors of the community, particularly from under‑represented groups including those with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities and LGBTQ+ communities.

Employment Checks

All employment with the Trust is subject to a number of NHS Employment Checks, including verification of identity, eligibility to work in the UK, references, qualifications, professional registration, a disclosure and barring records check and an occupational health check if required. The Trust will pass the cost of a DBS check to candidates if successfully appointed, and the check will be charged in two instalments when you commence employment.

Benefits

• NHS Pension Scheme
• Generous holiday entitlement in line with Terms & Conditions
• Comprehensive health and wellbeing support
• NHS Car Lease schemes and a range of salary sacrifice scheme
• Discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping and finance through external providers.