Healthcare Science Clinical Lead for Education & Training

Transformationunitgm; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 54,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading organization in NHS Wales seeks a Healthcare Science Clinical Lead for Education & Training. This part-time role involves strategic planning and management, focusing on workforce transformation initiatives. The ideal candidate will possess a Master’s degree and relevant experience in healthcare science education. Join a supportive team dedicated to improving health services in Wales.

Qualifications

• Experience in healthcare science education at all levels.
• HCPC registration or relevant professional registration.

Responsibilities

• Leadership and strategic planning within HEIW’s Directorate.
• Support workforce transformation across NHS Wales.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Problem-solving

Effective communication

Analytical decision-making

Education

Master’s degree or equivalent experience

Job description

Main area: Healthcare Sciences
Grade Band: 8a
Contract: Secondment, 22 months (until 31 March 2027 in line with workplan)
Hours: 18.75 hours per week (Flexible working model for home and office-based work)
Job ref: 082-AC029-0525

Employer: Health Education and Improvement Wales
Employer type: NHS
Site: Ty Dysgu, Cardiff
Salary: £54,550 - £61,412 per annum pro-rata
Salary period: Yearly
Closing date: 26/05/2025 23:59
Interview date: 04/06/2025

Healthcare Science Clinical Lead for Education & Training

Band 8a

Job overview

This role offers an exciting opportunity to support Workforce and Education development within Healthcare Science in NHS Wales, on a part-time, flexible basis. The ideal candidate will have experience across Healthcare Science education at all levels and will work closely with the Programme Manager and Associate Director for Workforce Transformation, supporting workforce transformation initiatives and aligning with the 'A Healthier Wales' framework.

Main duties of the job

The post involves leadership, strategic planning, and management within HEIW’s Nursing and Health Professions Transformation and Quality Directorate. The role supports workforce transformation efforts across NHS Wales, working in a matrix management structure with various stakeholders. This is a fixed-term/secondment position until 31/03/2027. Applicants must obtain their current line manager's permission to apply. Welsh language skills are desirable but not essential.

Working for our organisation

HEIW is the strategic workforce body for NHS Wales, focusing on education, workforce planning, development, and leadership. Our values include Respect, Innovation, and Teamwork. We offer a supportive environment with induction, leadership development, and opportunities to impact health services. Join our dynamic team!

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Full details are available in the attached Job description and Person Specification or via the 'Apply now' link in Trac.

Person specification

Qualifications and Knowledge

• Master’s degree or equivalent experience in relevant field
• HCPC registration or relevant professional registration
• In-depth knowledge of healthcare science education and training
• Understanding of NHS Wales strategic direction

Other

• Willingness to travel across Wales
• Welsh language skills (desirable)

Experience

• Developing healthcare science education programs
• Supervising healthcare science education
• Negotiating across organizations
• Networking with stakeholders

Aptitude and Abilities

• Strategic thinking
• Problem-solving
• Risk management
• Effective communication and influencing skills
• Analytical decision-making
• Policy interpretation and advocacy
• Concentration and adaptability under pressure
• Informatics skills
• Monitoring and reporting on education outcomes

Note: There is a temporary top-up for Bands 2 and 3 to reflect the living wage of £12.60/hour (£24,638/year), valid until the 2025/26 pay uplift is confirmed. Applicants must demonstrate how they meet the criteria outlined in the job description and person specification.

HEIW promotes inclusion and welcomes applications from diverse candidates. UK or ROI nationals require sponsorship via a Skilled Worker Visa; HEIW currently does not sponsor overseas applicants.

Employer certification / accreditation badges

Applicants must hold appropriate UK professional registration.