Job summary
- Main area
- HR
- Grade
- NHS AfC: Band 8d
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time
- Part time
- Flexible working
- Job ref
- 289-CR-56
- Employer
- Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- harbour yard
- Town
- London
- Salary
- £99,808 - £113,803 per annum
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 27/10/2025 23:59
Employer heading
Associate Director of Education and Learning
NHS AfC: Band 8d
Job overview
This is a senior management role, and its key purpose is to:
• Lead medical education, learning and development, including apprenticeship, vocational training and lifelong learning, core skills training, digital training across the three Trusts, Chelsea & Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, The Hillingdon Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust and Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust (ie: “Tri-Trust”).
• Bring together a coherent and comprehensive offer for Learning and Development issues across the Tri-Trust, developing and implementing strategy and policy and ensuring that all staff develop the knowledge, skills and competence to achieve the Trust’s strategic and operational objectives.
Main duties of the job
The responsibilities in section 1 to 6 are shared across the Tri-Trust (Chelsea & Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, The Hillingdon Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust and Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust).
1. Learning & Development
Lead and coordinate a comprehensive learning offer across all levels of the Tri-Trust.
2. Apprenticeships
Maximise use of the apprenticeship levy to provide diverse development opportunities for staff.
3. Widening Participation
Support initiatives that encourage young people to pursue NHS careers.
4. Core Skills/Mandatory Training
Ensure full compliance in mandatory training across the Tri-Trust through efficient, high-quality delivery.
5. Digital Infrastructure
Design and implement digital systems, including a learning management system, to support learning.
6. Team Leadership & Resources
Lead the learning, apprenticeship, medical education*, and core skills teams to deliver a high-performing, customer-focused service.
Please refer to the job description for further details.
The selection process will consist of two rounds of interviews:
- First Round: 07 November 2025
- Second Round: Between 12 November and 18 November 2025
Further details will be shared with the successful candidates.
Working for our organisation
Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of England's top-performing and safest trusts. We operate two main acute hospital sites—Chelsea and Westminster Hospital and West Middlesex University Hospital—along with award-winning clinics across North West London.
Our nearly 7,500 staff care for a diverse population of 1.5 million, providing full clinical services, including maternity, A&E, and children’s services, plus specialist HIV and sexual health clinics. The Care Quality Commission rates us 'Good' in safety, effectiveness, care, and responsiveness, and 'Outstanding' in leadership and resource use.
We continually invest in our facilities, including a £30m expansion of critical care at Chelsea and Westminster and an £80m Ambulatory Diagnostic Centre at West Middlesex.
We are committed to equal opportunities and believe that diversity drives innovation and excellence. As part of our dedication to equity, we actively welcome applications from individuals from the global majority, veterans and underrepresented communities. We value the unique perspectives and experiences that diverse teams bring and are committed to creating an environment where all voices are heard, respected, and empowered to succeed."
If you haven’t heard from us within three weeks of the closing date, your application was likely unsuccessful. Employment is subject to a six-month probationary period.
Some roles may require weekend shifts at multiple sites.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
• Work closely with the Directors of Clinical Studies and Directors of Medical Education across all sites responsible for undergraduate and postgraduate medical education, the Chief Nurse, and the Medical Director to ensure safe, effective training and education for all health professionals.
• Manage the medical education and library administration staff across both sites.
• Provide financial management support for education income and expenditure.
• Ensure high-quality support for the onboarding and educational experience of resident and undergraduate doctors, in collaboration with the Directors of Medical Education across the Trusts.
• Collaborate with key stakeholders to ensure the design and build of new education facilities at Hillingdon Hospital (as part of the hospital rebuild) and West Middlesex Hospital (as part of the extension to main buildings) are fit for purpose and support future staff development.
Please refer to the job description for further details about the role, responsibilities, and person specification.
Person specification
EDUCATION
Essential criteria
- Masters level in Learning/Education HR Management or Business or equivalent experience
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Sue Grange
- Job title
- Director of OD
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 07970426924
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