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Job summary

Main area
Training, assessor, Internal Quality Assurance
Grade
Band 5
Contract
Fixed term: 18 months
Hours
  • Part time
  • Flexible working
22.5 hours per week (Monday - Friday)
Job ref
818-COR159
Employer
Lincolnshire Community Health Services NHS Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
Beech House
Town
Lincoln
Salary
£28,407 - £30, 639
Closing
28/04/2024 23:59

Employer heading

Lincolnshire Community Health Services NHS Trust logo

Lincolnshire Health & Care Apprentice Centre Internal Quality Assurer

Band 5

LCHS Way

We Listen, We Care, We Act, We Improve

We listen: we engage with everyone we work with, we are united, we are always positive

We care: everyone is valued, respected and developed, knowledge and skills are nurtured, success is celebrated

We act: clear goals and right resources, freedom coupled with accountabilty, emphasis on simplicity

We improve: we are creative, resourceful and innovative, integrated and collaboration is the way forward, we're always striving to do better

....Fit for now, fit for the future.

REMEMBER - Please ensure you read all information prior to applying for any job roles. Note any applications via agency will not be accepted.

Job overview

LCHS NHS Trust is offering an exciting opportunity to an individual who meets the job specification within our Learning and Organisational Development Team Apprentice Centre. The successful applicant will be joining our team to internally quality assure our vocational programmes.  A typical day will include contact with a wide variety of individuals to support their vocational journeys. 

The role is designed to enrich the quality of the learning delivered to health and social care staff across Lincolnshire. We aim to prepare staff for their next step in their vocational development as part of our organisational approach to ‘growing for the future’. You will have a qualification in Quality Assurance such as V1 or D34, you should also have experience or occupational competence in clinical and care expertise. 

 

 

 

 

Main duties of the job

The post holder will Internally Quality assure the delivery of apprenticeship education, , training, and development of Clinical Apprenticeship Programmes and will be responsible for progressing the delivery of apprenticeship programmes ensuring that the delivery is compliant with the academic and apprenticeship standards prescribed by the awarding bodies.
The post holder will principally support the delivery of Clinical Apprenticeship training to support evidenced based care across the workforce teams.
As contribution within the Learning & Organisational Development Team, the post holder will ensure that the workforce is fit for purpose in terms of their roles and that individual role competencies are reviewed to provide a safe, high quality and efficient service.
The post holder will contribute to the Trust’s education and development strategies, supporting projects as designated by the Apprenticeship Lead.

Working for our organisation

Lincolnshire Community Health Services NHS Trust is in the top 25 per cent of all community trusts for overall staff engagement in the 2021 NHS National Staff Survey.

At LCHS, we know diversity fosters creativity and innovation. We are committed to equality of opportunity, to being fair and inclusive, and to being a place where all belong. We therefore particularly encourage applications from candidates who are likely to be underrepresented in LCHS’ workforce. 

LCHS recognises the increasing demand for more flexibility in working practices in order to accommodate the personal goals and commitments that employees experience at different stages during their working lives.  Flexible working opportunities such as part-time working, compressed hours, job shares, and hybrid working models can help staff to balance their personal and work commitments.  Arrangements can be put in place if it can be shown that the needs of the individual can be balanced with those of the service and the impact on other team members, enabling the Trust to recruit and retain skilled staff, raise staff morale, reduce absenteeism and respond to changing service needs more effectively.

We are an ambassador of a learning culture that will support the right individual to progress in their chosen career through an ‘earn while you learn’ apprenticeship programme.  Visit our Learning and Development page to find out more https://www.lincolnshirecommunityhealthservices.nhs.uk/join-us/learning-and-dev 

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

LCHS policies, procedures, and guideline - It is a condition of your employment that as an employee you are expected to adhere to our policies, procedures, and guidelines. These can all be found on the Trust’s website.


Act as expert in the Quality Assurance of the relevant Clinical apprenticeship standards and possesses the relevant knowledge, theory and understanding to support learners throughout the programme of study


Provide regular support to learners and Assessors ensuring 12 weekly reviews are accurately recorded and documented in the correct format that satisfies both Ofsted and ESFA requirements


To be responsible for carrying out work-based visits, observations, and reviews in a timely manner to ensure Assessors are meeting deadlines and progressing as targeted.


Support initial skills assessment and is actively involved in the Induction of new starters


Ensures and contributes to the successful and timely completions of learners


Provide independent support to all learners and Assessors regarding their welfare safeguarding and advice reasonable adjustments liaising if required with awarding bodies


Proactively manages Assessors/learners that are non-compliant and follows up all on all non-attendances in a timely manner

Contributes to the development of the Clinical Apprenticeship delivery.


Provide a visible profile, having an advisory and practical input into the development of staff as directed by the Apprenticeship Manager

Prepare accurate and concise reports, both written and verbal using Ecordia electronic portfolio


Deploy effective communication strategies to ensure that information and knowledge is imparted sensitively according to needs of patients, staff, Assessors and learners in training


Keep relevant records and submit reports in a professionally acceptable manner.


To maintain professional registration, competence, and continual professional development by appropriate means e.g., attendance at professional forums, conferences and learning events


To create and maintain collaborative and constructive working relationships with internal and external stakeholders through attendance at appropriate groups, forums and other meetings/ events as required


To prioritise own work commitments to meet the needs of the service and to manage work time effectively

To maintain own health and safety and that of others by own work activity, to ensure that all relevant policies and practices are observed, to cooperate with management in meeting health and safety requirements, and to attend mandatory training. To identify work related risks and ensure that they are reported in accordance with Trust’s Risk Management Policy and associated procedures


Provision of information, advice, and guidance to all Assessors/learners whilst on programme


To liaise with colleagues to ensure consistency and clarity in communicating programme requirements to apprentices and their employers.


To effectively manage a caseload of learners and Assessors as directed by the Apprentice Manager through keeping records and preparing reports for regular work-based learning/assessor meetings to review progress of apprentices.


Design and deliver Clinical apprenticeship training sessions to learners of varied needs

Person specification

Qualification

Essential criteria
  • Vocational Verifier (D34, IQA or V1)
  • Level 3 Healthcare related qualification or equivalent (2 A Levels)
  • English and Maths qualification at Level 2 or equivalent
  • Teaching qualification, PTTLS/ ideally DTTL’s
Desirable criteria
  • IT Qualification
  • Vocational Assessor (D32/33, CAVA or A1)
  • Information Advice and Guidance Qualification

Experience

Essential criteria
  • Portfolio of evidence demonstrating achievements in practice/education and delivery of training programmes
  • Recent evidence of continuing professional and personal development
  • Experience of change management
Desirable criteria
  • Evidence of project management
  • Experience in teaching English and Maths within a recognised qualification
  • Awareness of ESFA/ Ofsted rules and regulations

Skills

Essential criteria
  • Designing and developing curriculums to meet the needs of Assessors/learners
  • Critical analysis skills
  • Evidence of skills in diplomacy and negotiation.
Desirable criteria
  • Management and leadership theory
  • Understand, interpret, and critically analyse data and information
  • Facilitating at multi-professional workshops

Knowledge

Essential criteria
  • In depth knowledge of apprenticeship qualifications

Special Attributes

Essential criteria
  • Ability to Travel

Personal Qualities

Essential criteria
  • Enthusiastic and supportive with the ability to motivate people
  • Confident Decision maker

Employer certification / accreditation badges

Timewise-Flex Positive EmployerApprenticeships logoNo smoking policyAge positiveInvestors in People: GoldImproving working livesArmed Forces Covenant (Silver Award)Stonewall Health ChampionsMindful employer.  Being positive about mental health.Disability confident employerNational Preceptorship for Nursing Quality Mark

Applicant requirements

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Kathryn Castleden
Job title
Apprentice Manager
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
07818403219
Additional information

Kathryn Castleden 07818403219

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