Programme Lead/Manager

The Christie International; Manchester; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Christie Institute for Cancer Education in Manchester seeks a Programme Lead/Manager to lead a portfolio of academic and CPD programmes, overseeing curriculum design, quality assurance and educational innovation.

You will work with subject matter experts and partners to deliver MSc in Future Cancer Care, manage delivery across pathways, and support student success and governance within The Christie NHS Foundation Trust.

Job description

The Christie Institute for Cancer Education is seeking a motivated and ambitious Programme Lead/Manager to lead a portfolio of education programmes. This role will be central to the design, delivery and continual improvement of high-quality academic programmes that support the cancer workforce and contribute to excellent patient care. You will lead the development and delivery of academic and CPD programmes, working closely with subject matter experts, academic partners and professional bodies. You will oversee curriculum design, quality assurance, assessment and educational innovation.

We are looking for experience of teaching in higher education, curriculum development, assessment, academic quality processes and student support. You will bring strong leadership, communication and organisational skills to build effective relationships and lead change.

The successful candidate will hold a Master’s degree or equivalent qualification, have a recognised teaching qualification or substantial experience in higher education teaching, and able to demonstrate ongoing professional development. Experience of healthcare/oncology education, programme validation, educational innovation or postgraduate supervision would be particularly valuable. This role would suit someone who is passionate about academic excellence and the development of innovative learning. We are a supportive, collaborative and forward-thinking team with a commitment to improving cancer education.

Main duties of the job

The Programme Lead/Manager will provide academic and operational leadership for a new Masters programme MSc inFuture Cancer Care delivered through The Christie Institute for Cancer Education. The post holder will lead a team of subject matter experts and manage programme delivery, ensuring compliance with university partner requirements, Quality Assurance Agency (QAA) expectations and Institute/Trust objectives. This will include direct teaching and facilitation of sessions.

They will contribute to the development of a high-quality learning environment for Masters level learners that promotes excellence in teaching, clinical practice, research, inclusion, digital innovation and student achievement whilst supporting the strategic educational ambitions of The Christie NHS Foundation Trust.

This is a complex programme with three separate pathways, including primary care, surgery and complex treatment interventions. The postholder will be comfortable liaising with higher specialist, and nationally and internationally recognised, subject matter experts.

CICE operates as a Division within The Christie NHS Foundation Trust. The postholder will have impact across the HEI programme but also Division wide in relation to the delivery of education but also policy development and delivery which may impact Trustwide.

Working for our organisation

The Christie Institute for Cancer Education is a dynamic, supportive and ambitious education team, based at one of the UK’s leading cancer centres. Our work supports the development of cancer education for healthcare professionals, students and partners, improving knowledge, practice and outcomes across cancer care.

We are a collaborative and values-driven environment where colleagues are encouraged to contribute ideas, improve services and support one another. The wider Christie culture is shaped by the Trust’s values: Make a Difference, Act with Kindness and Connect with People, which guide how we work, support patients, families, learners and each other.

The successful candidate will be joining a welcoming team that values innovation, team work, partnership working and excellent service delivery. You will be encouraged to take ownership of your work, develop skills and contribute to the growth and enhancement of learning within the Institute.

The Christie offers a rewarding working environment, with a reputation for world-class treatment, care, research and education. Staff benefit from a supportive culture, access to high-quality facilities and a range of staff benefits and wellbeing opportunities. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who wants to be part of a forward-thinking organisation. We are looking for someone who shares our commitment to working with kindness, building positive relationships and making a difference through high-quality education.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Programme Leadership and Management

• Provide academic and operational leadership at Programme and Modular
• Lead curriculum design, development, review and enhancement activities to ensure programmes remain contemporary, evidence-based and aligned to audience needs and clinical practice at a specialist level
• Liaise with subject matter experts across a range of modules providingguidance and leadership to support module development and delivery
• Ensure programmes are delivered in accordance with validated programme specifications and university regulations Of the credentialing partner organisation.
• Act as the principal point Of contact for students throughout the programme lifecycle.
• Develop and maintain effective relationships with relevant academic partners, dinical services, professional bodies and external stakeholders.
• Lead, in conjunction with the academic programme team, recruitment, induction and support Of teaching staff and clinical supervisors.
• Provide leadership and supervision to programme faculty, module leaders and administrative colleagues as required.
• Contribute to strategic planning and business development initiatives induding new programme development.
• Manage workload allocation and coordinate programme resources effectively.
• Lead, in conjunction with marketing and other colleagues, recruitment and admissions activities, induding open days, interviews, applicant selection and marketing events

Learning, Teaching and Assessment

• Lead the planning, organisation and teaching of high—quality teaching across a compehensive Masters programme whose attendees will include specialist practitioners from both UK and overseas.This will include the need to adapt learning in recognition of the experience of students on the programme
• Deliver and facilitate seminars, workshops and online learning activities using a range of educational approaches. This will include smaller facilitated seminars, plus direct involvement in larger conferences/workshops (up to 200+ attendees)
• Ensure the application of theory led practice in the development of innovative teaching methodologies, assessment, leamer support and feedback, for specialist practitioners
• Act as personal tutor and provide academic guidance and pastoral support to relevant students
• Ensure teaching, learning and assessment activities promote equality, diversity, inclusion and anti-discriminatory practice
• Develop and implement assessment strategies that enable students to demonstrate achievement of programme leaming outcomes.
• Undertake marking across a range Of modules at Masters level (level 7) and above
• Oversee coordination and delivery of SME marking, moderation and feedback processes to ensure consistency and quality
• Participate in assessment boards, progression panels and examination boards.
• Monitor student performance, progression, attainment and achievement
• Support students experiencing academic, professional or wellbeing concerns and refer appropriately when required

Curriculurn Development and Educational Innovation

• Lead programme development, view and curriculum enhancement activities, working alongside specialist subject matter experts
• Ensure leaming materials, reading lists and programme documentation remain current and inclusive, working alongside specialist knowledge resource staff promote the integration Of evidence-based practice throughout programmes, within a research focussed and rapidly changing clinical environment.
• Support development of online, hybrid and blended learning provision responding to the latest developments in leaming
• Develop educational resources within virtual leaming environments and other digital platform
• Ensure programme content reflects contemporary cancer care, professional practice requirements and national healthcare priorities
• Responsible for policy development in relation to implementation of a new way of working with HEI partners. This will include the creation of new policies in relation to CICE's direct management and administration of the programme, creating new policies to meet the governance requirements of the Trust.

Budget management and risk

• Responsible for the management of the identified HEI budget, following Trust
• Standing Financial Instructions
• Reporting regularly on financial performance and working closely withfinancial management colleagues
• Lead for risk identification and reporting in respect Of the HEI programme

Quality Assurance and Academic Governance

• Lead annual programme evaluation and quality monitoring processes.
• Prepare and present programme reports for university partners, validationevents, programme committees and Trust govemance groups
• Ensure compliance with university regulations, PSRB requirements and quality standards.
• Attend and contribute to programme boards, examination boards, governance meetings and quality review activities.
• Lead and coordinate responses to student feedback, external examiner reports and quality improvement recommendations.
• Develop and implement action arising from programme evaluations and audits.
• Support programme validation, revalidation and accreditation activities.
• Monitor programme quality indicators and student outcomes to drive continuous improvement.
• Ensure accurate maintenance Of programme records and documentation.

Student Experience and Support

• Lead student induction activities.
• Promote a positive and inclusive learning environment.
• Ensure effective student representation within programme governance structures.
• Facilitate student engagement and participation in programme development.
• Address complex student concems, complaints, appeals and professional conduct issues in accordance with Trust and university partner policies.
• Work collaboratively with student services and professional support teams to optimise student success.
• Monitor student feedback and implement improvements to enhance the overall student experience

Partnership and Stakeholder Engagement

• Develop effective partnerships with Higher Education Institutions, healthcare organisations and professional bodies Liaise with clinical areas to support practice learning and placement opportunities.
• Collaborate with workforce, professional development and service teams to align education with organisational priorities.
• Contribute to marketing, recruitment and promotional activities.
• Represent The Christie internally and externally as required.
• Contribute to regional and national educational networks

Research, Scholarship and Service Evaluation

• Maintain an active engagement in research, scholarship and evidence-based practice
• Contribute to educational research, service evaluation and quality improvement projects.
• Support dissemination of research findings through publication and presentation.
• Utilise current evidence and educational research to enhance teaching and curriculum development.
• Participate in research governance processes where appropriate
• Support students undertaking research, quality improvement and service evaluation projects
• Contribute to the development of a research-informed educational culture

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

• Champion equality, diversity, inclusion and belonging throughout all educational activities.
• Ensure programme recruitment, teaching, assessment and student support activities reflect Inclusive practlces.
• Promote anti-racist, anti—discriminatory and culturally responsive approaches to education.
• Monitor EDI-related programme data and contribute to action plans that improve access, participation and attainment.
• Foster an environment where diversity is valued and respe

Professional Development

• Maintain professional registration and academic credibility appropriate to the role.
• Participate in appraisal, mandatory training and continuing professional development activities.
• Engage in peer review and educational quality enhancement activities
• Keep up to date with developments in oncology, higher education, educational practice and healthcare policy.
• Support the professional development of colleagues and faculty members

OTHER

• Comply with all Trust policies, procedures and statutory requirements
• Maintain confidentiality in accordance with data protection legislation.
• Comply with Health and Safety, Infection Prevention and Control, Information Governance and Safeguarding pollcies

Person specification

Qualifications

• Professional registration with relevant professional body where applicable
• Recognised teaching qualification or substantial experience in higher education teaching
• Evidence of continuing rofessional development
• Doctoral qualification (PhD, Professional Doctorate or equivalent)
• Fellowship of the Higher Education Academy (FHEA), Advance HE or equivalent

Experience

• Significant experience of teaching in higher education
• Experience of programme, course or module leadership
• Experience of curriculum design and development
• Experience of assessment, moderation and academic quality processes
• Experience of academic marking and marking systems
• Experience of supporting and supervising students
• Experience of academic governance and quality assurance activities
• Experience of working collaboratively with multiple stakeholders
• Experience of programme validation or revalidation
• Experience of leading educational innovation projects
• Experience of supervising postgraduate research
• Publication and scholarly activity record
• Experience of educational leadership within healthcare
• Experience of contributing to MSc and PhD level supervision and marking

Skills

• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• Strong leadership and organisational abilities
• Ability to manage complex programmes and competing priorities
• Ability to analyse complex information and develop practical solutions
• Strong interpersonal and relationship management skills
• Excellent IT and digital literacy skills
• Ability to lead change and quality improvement initiatives
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively
• Advanced project management skills
• Experience of digital learning design and technology enhanced learning development
• Grant, tender or business case writing experience

Knowledge

• Knowledge of higher education quality standards and academic governance
• Understanding of curriculum design and contemporary assessment practices
• Understanding of equality, diversity and inclusion within education
• Knowledge of digital learning technologies and virtual learning environments
• Knowledge of healthcare education and workforce development.
• Knowledge of oncology education and cancer workforce priorities
• Understanding of PSRB accreditation and regulatory requirements

VALUES

• Ability to demonstrate the organisational values and behaviours

No Smoking Policy - You should be aware the Trust operates a No Smoking Policy and therefore employees are not permitted to smoke at work.

Additional Information - We want to ensure that everyone who works at the Christie or uses our services is welcomed, valued and treated with dignity and respect. The Christie values diversity and is committed to ensuring equal opportunities for all and fair representation across the organisation at all levels. In support of these commitments, we particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and other ethnic minority people and people with disabilities for this post. Appointment will be only on merit.

We are committed to creating a balanced and diverse workforce. As such we welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. Together we will foster inclusion and tackle inequity and health inequalities in cancer care.

As users of the disability confident scheme, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the vacancy.

The Christie NHS Foundation Trust is committed to the highest standards of ethical conduct and integrity in all our activities. We have a zero-tolerance approach to modern slavery in any of its forms, including slavery, servitude, forced or compulsory labour, and human trafficking. We are fully committed to acting ethically and with transparency in all our business dealings and relationships, and to implementing and enforcing effective systems and controls to ensure modern slavery is not taking place anywhere in our organisation or supply chains.

Employer certification / accreditation badges

The postholder will have access to vulnerable people in the course of their normal duties and as such this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.

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