Job summary
Are you passionate about development and supporting people to reach their full potential?
Are you looking to join a friendly, supportive and innovative team where your voice will be heard, your contributions valued and your skills and experience celebrated?We are looking for a positive and enthusiastic individual who has experience working as a registered professional within a clinical environment, to support the development of our clinical apprenticeships across the trust.
Main duties of the job
The main purpose of this role will be:
- To oversee all professional clinical apprenticeship programmes (pre and postgraduate) across the organisation, working collaboratively with a large range of internally and externally stakeholders.
- To work closely with the apprenticeship lead to implement new apprenticeship programmes within clinical remit.
- To work closely with practice educators across the organisation and have an oversight on all professional clinical apprentices.
- To oversee the advertising, recruitment, allocation and enrolment process for apprenticeships within clinical remit. Including working with relevant stakeholders to identify suitable home bases for apprentices.
For full details please refer to the attached job description and person specification.
About us
At Dorset HealthCare we’re on a mission to empower people to make the most of their lives through our outstanding, joined-up healthcare services. We’re a dynamic, forward looking Trust, running 12 community hospitals, specialist inpatient facilities and a wide range of integrated community and mental health services for a population of almost 800,000 people.
We do things differently here – it’s one of the reasons the CQC rated us ‘outstanding’ in 2019. It’s also why 95% of patients across our services say they have a good or very good experience of our services and 89% of staff feel they can really make a difference. Whether you’re looking to work with us in one of our bustling market towns, vibrant urban locations, thriving seaside spots, or among the rolling hills of Dorset, there are lots ofways you can make a difference in our communities.
Our 7,000-strong workforce is at the heart of what we do and our success is a testament to our brilliant people. We’re all about building a workplace for the future, we believe in equal opportunities and we celebrate diversity. We’re an inclusive workplace, where everyone is welcome, everyone can be authentic, and we are all encouraged to be the best version of ourselves.
Working with us you’ll be part of a strong team, challenge yourself, build a career, and teach us what we don’t know. And you’ll be working towards our vision to be better every day through excellence, compassion and expertise in all we do.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For the main duties and responsibilities for this role please read the attached job description and person specification. When completing your application please ensure your supporting statement reflects the criteria set out in these documents by showing how your experience and skills apply to this post.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For the main duties and responsibilities for this role please read the attached job description and person specification. When completing your application please ensure your supporting statement reflects the criteria set out in these documents by showing how your experience and skills apply to this post.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to degree level or equivalent
Experience
Essential
- Experience working as a clinical professional within a registered role
- Good knowledge of clinical apprenticeships
Desirable
- Understanding of apprenticeships and how they fit with workforce planning and recruitment
- Experience in an education related role
Personal qualities
Essential
- Positive and enthusiastic approach to work
- Ability to work under pressure
Experience
Essential
- Experience with dealing with learners
Desirable
- Ability to manage projects
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to degree level or equivalent
Experience
Essential
- Experience working as a clinical professional within a registered role
- Good knowledge of clinical apprenticeships
Desirable
- Understanding of apprenticeships and how they fit with workforce planning and recruitment
- Experience in an education related role
Personal qualities
Essential
- Positive and enthusiastic approach to work
- Ability to work under pressure
Experience
Essential
- Experience with dealing with learners
Desirable
- Ability to manage projects
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.
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 (Opens in a new tab) .
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 (Opens in a new tab) .
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
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.
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 (Opens in a new tab) .
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 (Opens in a new tab) .
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
