Job summary This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced apprenticeship business manager/ project lead to oversee a 12-month project within our Research & Development department at Oxford Health NHS FT.The project aims to scope and build capacity within the South East for long term Podiatry/ AHP apprenticeships delivery.Alongside learning and development colleagues and HEIs; the role will involve liaison with key stakeholders to build a peer network of podiatry apprentices across the South East with a localised training offer to support recruitment and retention.You'll be working closely with the Learning and Development quality assurance team to ensure this and future programmes align with the ESFA and OFSTED requirements.If you have strong project management skills, experience in education or workforce development, and the ability to engage diverse stakeholders, this role is for you.
You'll work closely with colleagues; including senior management, clinical leads and support services to deliver this key strategic project for the Trust.Whilst this is not a clinical role, the emphasis will be on leading projects which contain clinical pathway transformation and which require communication and interaction with all levels of clinical and non-clinical staff to support the successful delivery of the project.
Main duties of the job Map educational initiatives for the podiatry workforce, alongside the HEI providers, to create a localised peer network of learners and increased support for the workforce- this could include the development of eLearning modules, videos, webinars, and infographics, aligned with the podiatry apprenticeship competencies Identify key capabilities and capacity within podiatry and AHP services, ensuring all educational content aligns with national standards.
Engage with Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) to establish a project steering group, incorporating input from podiatry staff, patient representatives, and the wider AHP workforce.
Manage project timelines and deliverables, ensuring adherence to agreed schedules.
Lead liaison with key stakeholders across the system Please refer to the job description attached for a comprehensive list of duties About us Oxford Health is a great place to work and to be able to showcase the best of yourself when making an application you are encouraged to read the "candidate guide to making an application" which is attached to all roles.
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As a Trust we provide physical, mental health and social care for people of all ages across Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Swindon, Wiltshire, Bath and North East Somerset.
Our services are delivered at community bases, hospitals, clinics and people's homes, delivering care as close to home as vision is that no matter who you are or where you are, you will tell us that you receive: "Outstanding care delivered by an outstanding team" Our values are:"Caring, safe and excellent" At Oxford Health we offer a wide range of benefits designed to support your career and wellbeing.
These include: Excellent opportunities for career progression Individual and Trust wide learning and development 27 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, rising to 33 days with continuous service NHS Discount Pension scheme Lease car scheme Employee Assistance Programme Mental Health First Aiders Staff accommodation (waiting lists may apply) Staff networking and support groups Job description Job responsibilities Please refer to the job description and guidance notes attached for further information on this role Person Specification Experience Essential Previous project management experience in the NHS Apprenticeship management experience Experience in using Microsoft Office Programmes such as Excel/ project software Knowledge Essential Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office Programmes such as Excel/ project software