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Job requirements
Essential
37 listedRequirements the employer expects applicants to meet.
- HR SKILLS
Responsible for the delivery of specialist training across the Trust.
- HR SKILLS
Able to deliver pre employment clinical and non clinical assessments and manage this process in line with the Trust workforce plan
- HR SKILLS
Experience of recruitment and workforce management
- EXPERIENCE
Evidence of a proactive approach to own CPD and development of professional practice
- EXPERIENCE
Significant experience of leading, developing and managing education programmes
- EXPERIENCE
Significant experience of working within apprenticeships/EFSA and OFSTED
- EXPERIENCE
Experience of leading and managing projects and actively contributing to the achievement of strategic objectives
- EXPERIENCE
Analysing workforce information to drive business changes
- KEY SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE
Up-to-date significant experience in clinical practice as a HCPC registered paramedic / NMC registered nurse
- KEY SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE
Significant understanding and experience of working within national qualification frameworks and standards
- KEY SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE
Significant experience of the development of clinical simulation delivery.
- KEY SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE
Significant proven experience and ability in the management of design, development and delivery of innovative education and training development
- KEY SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE
Demonstrable track record of achievement
- KEY SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE
Demonstrable planning and organisational skills
- KEY SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE
Ability to clearly impart information and knowledge of complex theory and practical application to meet the learning outcomes expected.
- KEY SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE
Understanding and experience of current education and development practices and statutory and regulatory requirements to seek and gain external accreditation.
- KEY SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE
Budgetary management, Excellent strategic leadership / interpersonal skills to lead, manage and inspire others
- KEY SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE
Experience of writing complex business cases and policies and also tenders for commercial business
- ANALYTICAL AND JUDGEMENTAL SKILLS
Significant experience in analysing a range of complex facts or situations in relation to education needs, delivery and assessment.
- PLANNING AND ORGANISATIONAL SKILLS
Experience of planning education which impact across the organisation managing conflicting needs of different services or individuals.
- COMMUNICATION AND RELATIONSHIP SKILLS
Experience of contract/commercial management and event design/delivery
- COMMUNICATION AND RELATIONSHIP SKILLS
Strong research skills with the ability to convert/complex information into succinct messages
- COMMUNICATION AND RELATIONSHIP SKILLS
Experience of relationship management with external partners and generating income opportunities.
- COMMUNICATION AND RELATIONSHIP SKILLS
Able to demonstrate a sound understanding of diversity issues and a commitment to promote equality within the organisation and externally to the public and patients
- EDUCATION, QUALIFICATIONS AND TRAINING
HCPC registered Paramedic or NMC registered nurse
- EDUCATION, QUALIFICATIONS AND TRAINING
Educated to masters level (level 7) in relevant subject or equivalent relevant experience
- EDUCATION, QUALIFICATIONS AND TRAINING
Senior leadership qualification or significant senior manager experience
- EDUCATION, QUALIFICATIONS AND TRAINING
PGCE/Cert Ed/relevant teaching qualification (level 7)
- EDUCATION, QUALIFICATIONS AND TRAINING
Enhanced CARe module / clinical skills or equivalent (level 6 minimum)
- EDUCATION, QUALIFICATIONS AND TRAINING
Associate Lecturer status with relevant HEI’s
- EDUCATION, QUALIFICATIONS AND TRAINING
CAVA assessing qualification (or working towards)
- EDUCATION, QUALIFICATIONS AND TRAINING
Accredited mentor qualification
- EDUCATION, QUALIFICATIONS AND TRAINING
Safeguarding adults and children level 3
- FINANCIAL AND PHYSICAL RESOURCES SKILLS
Significant experience of collating and compiling information for audit and governance structures. (Such as OFSTED/awarding bodies)
- FINANCIAL AND PHYSICAL RESOURCES SKILLS
Experience of using computer software such as Microsoft to regularly create reports and display data
- POLICY, RESEARCH AND SERVICE DEVELOPMENT SKILLS
Experience of implementing and adhering to the policy and procedures for own work area.
- POLICY, RESEARCH AND SERVICE DEVELOPMENT SKILLS
Experience of continual review of clinical practice and education delivery development to develop better ways of working and proposing changes which impact on the whole education
Desirable
5 listedAdditional qualities the employer would prefer.
- KEY SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE
An understanding of the key issues facing the NHS and ambulance services
- KEY SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE
Knowledge and understanding of developments in the regulation of non-medical staff Knowledge of HEI frameworks and national apprenticeship standards
- EDUCATION, QUALIFICATIONS AND TRAINING
Knowledge and understanding of the urgent care clinical education agenda
- EDUCATION, QUALIFICATIONS AND TRAINING
Knowledge and understanding of equality and diversity issues in relation to learning and development
- EDUCATION, QUALIFICATIONS AND TRAINING
Experience of managing education processes and Apprenticeship delivery
Job overview
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join North East Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust as our Strategic Head of Education Development, providing senior strategic and professional leadership for education, learning and workforce development across the organisation. Accountable to the Assistant Director of People Development, you will lead a diverse portfolio encompassing clinical and non-clinical education, apprenticeships, work-based learning, driver training, continuing professional development and commercial education.
Working across the Trust and with universities, NHS partners, professional bodies and external organisations, you will develop strong strategic partnerships, influence workforce development and represent NEAS at regional and national level.
We are looking for an experienced senior leader who combines significant education and management expertise with a strong clinical background. Current HCPC, NMC or other appropriate clinical professional registration is essential, alongside Master's-level education or equivalent relevant experience and an appropriate teaching qualification.
You will be able to demonstrate a proven record of leading education services, developing people and delivering improvement within a complex organisation, together with excellent strategic, communication and influencing skills.
Main duties of the job
To be accountable to the Deputy Director of People Development and deputise where appropriate.
lead on all aspects of the planning and development of learning and development activity across the whole organisation, including core training, Continuing Professional and Personal Development (CPPD), apprenticeship and commercial education as well as educational requirements as requested by the Deputy Director of People Development.
To manage, as the head of the department (of a clinical non-technical service) all of the day-to-day activities across all education streams including commercial, driver training, core and apprenticeships. This will require the leadership and management of a range of workforce services for the Trust including the Education, Learning and Development Team, comprising of Clinical and Non-Clinical Training, Driver Training, Work based learning, apprenticeship and Commercial Training. This requires a professional registration, up-to-date clinical practice and knowledge of legislative and regulatory event management requirements to interpret highly complex information to safeguard the organisation, the public and colleagues.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please see the attached job description for full duties and responsibilities for the role of Strategic Head of Education Development.
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
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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This advert is for Strategic Head of Education with North East Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust in Newcastle upon Tyne, England. It is listed as a Band 8 Head of service role. The advertised salary is £66,582 - £77,368 per annum. The contract type is Permanent: Must be HCPC registered Paramedic. The application deadline is 23 Sep 2026.
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