Pathology Practice Educator Coordinator

Job description

Job overview

The Pathology Practice Education Coordinator is a key role in the development and implementation of integrated workforce strategies for the non-medical Pathology workforce. The post holder will apply initiative, innovation and drive to scope the workforce needs of the Black Country Pathology Network and as part of the Midlands Region. This bespoke role will focus on leading and coordinating complex change to support pathology workforce expansion and upskilling to sustain and improve future services.

Main duties of the job

Scoping of workforce education and training needs across the Pathology Network

Implementation of the workforce strategy (as developed by the Network, inclusive of those in Practice Educator roles) for the pathology workforce across the Network

Implementation and management of governance structures with key stakeholders to support this work, e.g. a Pathology Network Workforce Group

Development of training and education plans for upskilling and CPD for existing pathology workforce

Development of support to pathology learners to improve placement quality and increase placement capacity

Work with regional Apprenticeship Leads and the Healthcare Science Deanery/School to develop and increase uptake of apprenticeship pathways

Work with other Pathology Practice Educators across the region to identify common challenges and solutions and to share good practice

Support the delivery of the Pathology Academy approach following completion of the proof of concept.

Reporting progress and risks to relevant boards/steering groups.

Working for our organisation

The Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust is one of the largest NHS trusts in the West Midlands providing primary, acute and community services and we are incredibly proud of the diversity of both our staff and the communities we serve. We are building a workforce that can help us to fulfil our values, improve the quality of care for patients, and solve the health care problems of tomorrow. We're passionate about the value that diversity of thinking and lived experience brings in enabling us to become a learning organisation and leader in delivering compassionate care for our patients.

We are delighted that we have been rated as "Good" by CQC. We have achieved numerous awards; The Nursing Times Best Diversity and Inclusion Practice and Best UK Employer of the Year for Nursing Staff in 2020.

The Trust is a supportive working environment committed to creating flexible working arrangements that suit your needs and as such will consider all requests from applicants who wish to work flexibly.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

To expand work based learning to improve skill mix and support retention through implementation and signposting of advanced clinical practice routes, ensuring we can support the workforce and learners' needs at a network and regional level.

The post holder will communicate complex information by use of presentations in formal environments.

The post holder will by means of policy development significantly impact on specified areas of service improvement. Work closely with the Pathology Network Senior Responsible Officer (SRO), local Pathology Workforce Groups and existing laboratory training officers to lead on undertaking a pathology wide workforce planning exercise and training needs analysis for the non-medical workforce of the ME1 network.

Review and share job descriptions and roles across the Network Trusts to ensure consistency in the proposed future workforce models. Work with regional Apprenticeship Leads to ensure continued provision of apprentice pathways, using existing or developing a good knowledge of the local apprenticeship landscape and creating an environment capable of supporting HCS Apprenticeships at all levels.

Communicate information to individuals, meetings, committees and other groups of staff both locally and nationally. Using negotiating and persuasive skills in the best interests of the service

Ensure and facilitate effective communication across the services and ensure cross discipline communication with other lab areas.

Ensure effective liaison from the BCPS with other hospital services across the Black Country as appropriate to improve networking and effective service delivery that benefits patient care.

Establishes and maintains professional working relationships and gains co-operation of others at all levels.

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential criteria

• Holds a Masters level or equivalent in Biomedical Science or an equivalent filed
• Fellow or Member of Institute of Biomedical Science

Desirable criteria

• PRINCE2 or equivalent Project Management Qualification

Experience/skills

Essential criteria

• Experience of managing and delivering training packages for Biomedical Scientists and support gradesries to plan and within budget.
• Extensive experience in stakeholder engagement and relationship management.

Knowledge

Essential criteria

• Extensive knowledge of Pathology training and education needs.
• Expert knowledge of workforce development in healthcare to include workforce development approaches education development and commissioning.
• Strong understanding of the apprenticeship agenda • Proven understanding of the background to and aims of current healthcare policy/ system and consequent implications

Flexible Working - As a major employer in the Black Country and West Birmingham region we are committed to supporting all employees to achieve a healthy work life balance. We want the Black Country and West Birmingham region to be the best place to work and as such will consider all requests to work flexibly taking into account personal and individual circumstances alongside the needs of the service. We encourage all prospective applicants to discuss their individual circumstances with the Recruiting Manager as part of the on-boarding process.

Qualifications - Please be advised that if the post that you are applying for requires any level of qualification (e.g. A-Levels, Degree etc) or Professional Registration (e.g. Nursing and Midwifery Council, General Medical Council etc) you will be required to provide proof as part of the pre-employment process. By submitting your application you are giving the Trust permission to check the qualification certificates provided back to the source provider. Please note that a sample of all applicant's qualifications will be checked with the educational institution or provider. Furthermore, a sample of all applicants' qualifications will be checked back to the educational institution or provider to interview letters to further deter fraud.

Visa/Sponsorship Information

In line with UKVI requirements, the Trust is unable to sponsor any applicants for Skilled Woker Visas who do not meet the minimum eligibility requirements including applicable salary thresholds and concessions. Before applying, please ensure that you have the right to work in the UK, or that the role is eligible for sponsorship. For more information, please visit: