Head of Learning and Development / Lead Advanced Clinical Practitioner

NHS; Wickford; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent regional healthcare provider is seeking a Head of Learning and Development / Lead Advanced Clinical Practitioner (ACP) to enhance educational strategies and professional development within the Trust. The role involves collaboration on national education initiatives and providing expert advice on advanced clinical practices. Key responsibilities include planning professional development activities and engaging with educational institutions to align workforce development needs with the Trust's strategic goals. This is an ensure pivotal opportunity for those passionate about clinical education and professional advancement.

Benefits

27 days holiday plus bank holidays

Excellent pension of up to 14.5% of pensionable pay

Staff discounts including NHS offers

£8K relocation package

Interest-free season ticket loans

Qualifications

• Current UK professional registration is required.
• Experience in advanced clinical practice is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Co-ordinate communications regarding advanced practice with NHSE.
• Develop and deliver the Trust's education strategy.

Job description

Job summary

The Head of Learning and Development / Lead Advanced Clinical Practitioner (ACP) will work as a senior member of the Education, Learning and Development Department. They will be responsible for the organisation's analysis of learning and development educational needs, and planning delivery effectively and efficiently through a strategic training needs analysis and evaluation process, including the review of needs identified as part of the appraisal process.

The post holder will provide expert advice and leadership in relation to advanced practice, advanced practitioner roles, enhanced practitioner roles and associated education and training.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will support the Director of Education, Learning and Development to develop and deliver the Trust's education strategy taking account of national, regional and local policies and direction.

They will be responsible for planning activities that inform continued professional development priorities to ensure that the Trust's workforce development needs are met with a multi-professional approach.

The post holder will actively work with other members of the Department to implement effective engagement with schools, colleges, job centres and other potential apprentice, T Level, and work experience pathways.

They will provide expert knowledge in relation to advanced clinical practice to the senior team and co‑ordinate development programmes, training events and a supervisory framework to support trainees.

About us

Valuing you. Recognising your dedication. At EPUT, we look after you.

• Receive supervision and support to help you fulfil your potential.
• Join an inclusive EPUT community and connect with others through engagement events and equality or champion networks.
• If you need help, we provide mental health and wellbeing services, occupational health advice and counselling.
• We run recognition awards to recognise staff's hard work and dedication.

Benefits

• 27 days holiday, plus bank holidays, rising to 33 days after 10 years' service.
• Excellent pension of up to 14.5% of your pensionable pay.
• Staff discounts include Blue Light Card, NHS discount offers, and staff benefits.
• £8K relocation package if you move to Essex to join us.
• Season ticket loans are interest‑free to cover the cost of travelling to and from work via tram, rail, or bus.

Work that wraps around your needs

• Flexible working: available from day one for most roles.
• Job share: Applications for job shares are welcomed.

Job responsibilities

The post holder will co‑ordinate and actively participate in all communications regarding advancing practice with NHSE, National Centre for Advancing Practice and HEIs, ensuring that the advanced practice domains, pillars and strategies are aligned to improve both quantity and quality of advanced practice workforce within EPUT to deliver on the health outcomes for the population we serve.

The job description provides full details of the responsibilities associated with the role of Head of Learning and Development / Lead ACP.

Person Specification

• Education/Qualifications

Knowledge

• Knowledge

Skills/Experience

• Skills/Experience

Personal Qualities

• Personal Qualities

Additional Requirements

• Additional Requirements

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.

Employer details

Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust

The Lodge

Lodge Approach

Wickford

SS11 7XX

Employer's website

https://eput.nhs.uk/