Senior Educator – Management and Leadership

Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust

Yesterday

Job
Full-time
Senior & Expert Level
Healthcare
Education & Teaching

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You must have a BSc, PGCE, relevant healthcare registration, coaching qualification, EDI training experience, strong leadership skills, and proficiency in digital tools and e-learning design.
You will design and deliver management training, collaborate with teams, evaluate effectiveness, and support leadership development initiatives.

Requirements

BSc (Hons) Degree as a minimum
PGCE (Lv7) in higher education or equivalent training or education
Registered Health Care Practitioner NMC / HCPC or qualified OD / CMI / CIPD practitioner
Advanced Communication Skills Trainer or equivalent relevant experience or working towards trainer status.
Coaching course / qualification or equivalent.
MSc in Education or equivalent CIPD relevant level qualification
CMI ( >Level 6) Qualification
Coaching ILM certification (>level 5)
Restorative clinical supervision training / qualification
Experience of delivering compassionate management and leadership education and training
Experience of delivering inclusive leadership training, specifically with awareness of the EDI agenda
Education / training design and delivery experience
Experience of delivery education / training to both patient facing and non patient facing ( non clinical / corporate / operation / support services)
Recent working in an acute NHS Trust / large healthcare organisation
Significant experience in a Management and Leadership Role with real life practice experience ( HCPC / NMC / OD)
Recent experience of mapping and embedding national education guidance and polices and evaluating impact
Experience of working with HR teams / People Promise teams / OD teams
Knowledge, awareness and or experience of operational management within NHS and be able to teach education the subject and share learning re complex healthcare systems
Experience in designing advanced leadership and communication courses
Experience of interpreting / analysing staff surveys / data in relation to leadership and management approaches and organizational culture
Experience of virtual education design and delivery (teaching)
Experience of supporting staff / training and developing Managers knowledge and skills in supporting staff with Well Being
Experience of delivering EDI education and training to support compassionate and inclusive leadership approaches
Experience of facilitating action learning sets
Knowledge of relevant local and national management related to the policies and procedures regarding managing staff / teams (HR, recruitment / sickness etc ) to support delivery of management / leadership education
Knowledge of the new national NHS England Management and Leadership Coe and Framework
Knowledge of Managing performance issues and effective performance and capability conversations
Knowledge of appraisals, and how to develop skills based Appraisal Training
Understands clinical, operational and strategic management
Ability to establish strong working collaborative relationships
Ability to design, prepare, deliver / facilitate and evaluate innovative teaching resources, education materials and activities.
Proficient teaching and facilitation skills
Influencing, negotiation and conflict resolution skills
Ability to prioritise work with excellent time management with ability to work to deadlines - completer / finisher
Report writing and ability to prepare presentations for senior meetings.
Digitally Literate Well-developed IT skills (e.g. Microsoft office package, email systems) and competent in use of One Drive / SharePoint and Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, MS Teams
TEL knowledge / skills re designing e-learning
Knowledge of Online Learning Platforms (OLPs)

Responsibilities

Work autonomously to lead, design, develop, and deliver high-quality education and training that supports both patient-facing and non-patient-facing staff.
Work effectively both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team to deliver key individual, team and directorate objectives.
Apply expertise, and innovation to aid the design and delivery of impactful and meaningful training that adds value for staff, teams and managers.
Use research based knowledge to support the development of managers, align education to national guidance, reflecting strategic objectives.
Teach evidence based management and leadership theories and support managers in developing associated skills to support them in their roles, their teams.
Embed current and emerging national guidance on healthcare management and leadership including the new and emerging national Management and Leadership Capability Framework, and associated leadership competencies.
Work collaboratively, engaging with managers and stake-holders, building effective relationships, utilising advanced communication, coaching and influencing skills.
Evaluate and critically analyse the effectiveness of management and leadership education.
Support the Matron for Education, Deputy Director of Education in the delivery of the Trust’s management and leadership training portfolio, and will support on clinical leadership programmes, communication skills training, appraisal training.

FAQs

What is the main focus of the Senior Educator for Management and Leadership role?

The main focus of the role is to support the design and delivery of management and leadership education and training for both patient-facing and non-patient-facing staff across Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust.

What qualifications are required for this position?

Essential qualifications include a BSc (Hons) Degree, a PGCE (Level 7) in higher education or equivalent, registration as a Health Care Practitioner, advanced communication skills training or equivalent experience, and a coaching qualification.

Is prior experience in NHS or healthcare settings necessary?

Yes, recent experience working in an acute NHS Trust or large healthcare organization is essential.

What kind of training programs will the Senior Educator be developing?

The educator will be responsible for programs related to management and leadership education, communication skills training, appraisal training, and other development initiatives aligned with national frameworks.

Will the Senior Educator be working independently or as part of a team?

The Senior Educator will work both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team to deliver key objectives.

Are there opportunities for flexible working hours?

Yes, the Trust encourages applications from individuals wishing to work on a flexible basis to accommodate both staff and service needs.

What skills are essential for this role?

Essential skills include knowledge of management policies, proficiency in teaching and facilitation, strong communication, influencing and conflict resolution skills, and digital literacy.

Is there an emphasis on compassionate leadership in this role?

Yes, the role emphasizes delivering compassionate management and leadership education, with a focus on inclusive leadership and awareness of the Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) agenda.

What is the Trust's commitment regarding diversity and inclusion?

Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust is committed to being an inclusive and disability-confident employer, with a focus on ensuring that all staff have the opportunity to thrive in their roles.

What are the Trust’s strategic ambitions?

The Trust’s strategic ambitions include developing compassionate, inclusive, and effective leaders and aiming to be the best place to receive care and work in the NHS as part of the FHFT 2030 strategy.

Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust

Our vision is to be a leader in health and wellbeing, delivering exceptional services for our communities.

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Mission & Purpose

Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust (FHFT) has an outstanding reputation and a proud record of achievement. As well as a performing, well led and ambitious Foundation Trust, we have exciting times ahead of us. The Trust’s vision is to lead in delivering exceptional health and well being services to our communities. Turning our vision into reality, we are continuing to make significant invest in our infrastructure and facilities, striving for excellence and empowering our people to deliver excellence. Providing a supportive, dynamic MDT working environment, allowing our teams to deliver high quality patient care and achieving work life balance, whilst encouraging continuous professional development. We are proud of the ambitions laid out in our strategy, Our Future FHFT, including our vision to be a leader in Health & Wellbeing, Innovation and Education, Diversity, Equality and Inclusion at the heart of everything we do. Services are delivered from three main hospital sites: Frimley Park Hospital (Camberley) Heatherwood Hospital (Ascot) Wexham Park Hospital (Slough) Additionally, the Trust delivers outpatient and diagnostic services from Aldershot, Farnham, Fleet, Windsor, Maidenhead and Bracknell bringing a range of services closer to these communities. We are also proud to host the Defence Medical Group South East at Frimley Park with military surgical, medical and nursing personnel working alongside the hospital's NHS staff providing care to patients in all specialties. We have also made significant investment in our quality improvement and digital programmes to support our vision and we will ensure that we achieve our aim of providing the highest quality healthcare to our patients. Our new EPR – Epic – went live in June 2022 and we are already beginning to reap the benefits of this ambitious investment. Our three core values, and the behaviours that support them, guide everything we do and set out what we expect of our staff in the way they treat patients.