Workforce Education and Development Manager

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Workforce Learning and Development Manager to join the new Workforce Education and Learning Team within a large national screening programme. Diabetic Eye Screening Wales (DESW) is part of Public Health Wales and is currently working to improve its service and patient care. The program is undergoing changes through a transformation programme to provide a high-quality screening service and has a large workforce with various training needs, including regular competency assessments and refresher training. The person in this role will help enhance performance, quality, and overall service delivery.
We are seeking an enthusiastic and creative individual with a background in healthcare, developing various learning programs, and a strong understanding of different learning theories to create and deliver training for the DESW workforce. Flexibility for location base will be considered for the right candidate, however, it will be expected that the successful candidate will support staff in our regional offices in South Wales (Pontypridd), on a frequent basis.
The post holder will work closely with the Workforce Education and Learning Lead, the Program Lead Nurse, and senior managers to support staff through their national diplomas in health screening. You will also design and deliver training programs aligned with newly developed standard operating procedures., The post will involve occasional evening and weekend working.
DESW is a national programme, with bases in North, West and South Wales. The post holder will be expected to attend regular team meetings in person.
To lead and manage projects in the delivery of the internal training programme, annual competencies and induction for new starters providing mentoring and coaching support where required.
Designing and implementation of new training packages as new standard operating procedures arise, ranging from consent training to Fundus imaging camera use and how to design the training in a way that will maximise learner engagement, learning transfer and impact.
The post holder must possess advanced knowledge across a broad range of workforce learning and development activities and initiatives, underpinned by a relevant professional qualification/in-depth and recent experience. Negotiation skills for developing learning contracts and tailoring resources to assist learners with specific needs.
The post holder should be able to demonstrate a commitment to life-long learning through personal and continuous professional development The post holder will research and evaluate best clinical practices., Public Health Wales is the National Public Health Institute in Wales. Our vision is 'Working to achieve a healthier future for Wales' where we play a pivotal role in driving improvements in population health and well-being, reducing health inequalities, improving healthcare outcomes, protecting the public and supporting the development of health in all policies across Wales.
Our organisation is guided by our Values, 'Working together, with trust and respect, to make a difference'. We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace that values equality, diversity and inclusion. We welcome applications which represent the rich diversity of the communities we serve and from those wishing to work part time or on a job share basis.
To find out more about working for us, the benefits we offer and guidance on the application process, please visit https://phw.nhs.wales/working-for-us/applicant-information-and-guidance

Applicants are invited to apply in Welsh, any application submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application made in English. To support our all Wales service, we particularly welcome applications from Welsh speakers., The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.

To work in the UK, all candidates who are not UK or Republic of Ireland (RoI) nationals require sponsorship to obtain either a Health and Care visa or Skilled Worker visa, unless you have permission to work via another route. Non UK / RoI candidates wishing to apply should self-assess the likelihood of obtaining a Certificate of Sponsorship by visiting Work in the UK. If you are eligible for the Health and Care visa, application costs are lower and you do not need to pay the annual Immigration Health Surcharge.
The salary scale shown is for a full-time member of staff, with the amount being adjusted pro rata for those working less than 37.5 hours per week.
In general, anyone joining our Trust who has not previously worked in the NHS will, by default, start on the first point of the advertised pay band. Pay progression will then be determined by annual Performance and Development Reviews in accordance with the NHS Wales Pay Progression Policy. An application for Incremental Credit may be considered, but can only be awarded based on evidenced, reckonable service and/or equivalent, relevant experience.