Main area Pathology Practice Education Facilitator Grade Band 6 Contract 12 months (Fixed Term/Secondment - Funding for 12 months only, regardless of when the appointee starts. If you are applying on a secondment basis, you will need to have gained your line managers approval for the secondment prior tosubmitting your application.) Hours
* Full time
* Flexible working
37.5 hours per week (Flexible working arrangements available subject to prior agreement with host Health Board) Job ref 028-HS081-1025
Employer Public Health Wales NHS Trust Employer type NHS Site Base: Aneurin Bevan University Health Board (across all sites) - The Grange University Hospital/Royal Gwent Hospital Town Cwmbran/Newport Salary £39,263 - £47,280 per annum Salary period Yearly Closing 02/11/2025 23:59
Band 6
Welcome to NHS Wales Performance and Improvement, a new national support function, operational from 1 April 2023
Our key purpose is to…
Drive improvements in the quality and safety of care - resulting in better and more equitable outcomes, access and patient experience, reduced variation, and improvements in population health.
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.
Job overview
Pathology Practice Education Facilitator (Band 6) 1 year fixed-term contract/secondment due to funding.
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and motivated PPEFto play a key role within a ‘pilot’ being carried out by the National Pathology Programme, hosted by NHS Wales Performance and Improvement. This position will be based in Aneurin Bevan UHB,and you will work with existing local training staff. Main responsibilities will include contributing to training and education for HCPC Registration Portfolios, undergraduate placement programmes, apprenticeships, CPD initiatives and outreach events. This is aligned with the wider implementation of an academy model across Diagnostics services, as outlined in the Pathology Statement of Intent (2019), and theDiagnostic Recovery Transformation Plan for Wales (2023–2025).
The post holder will be based at The Grange University Hospital, however, they will be expected to travel to other locations within the Health Board to deliver training and support as required. The role may also involve collaborating with colleagues and stakeholders across Wales both via MS Teams and in person, which will involve travelling to meet the requirements of the post.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be employed by the National Pathology Programme to pilot the Pathology Practice Education Facilitator role. Working with training teams in the hosting Health Board, they will support high-quality education and training for staff and students across Wales, building strong relationships with training leads, training officers, professional bodies, higher education institutions, and the wider pathology education network.
They will play a key role in supporting HCPC registration, competency-based learning, CPD, apprenticeships, student placements, while also promoting career pathways to staff, students, and schools through outreach activities. The role will provide expert advice on training standards and workforce development, embedding priorities from the IBMS, HEIW and UKAS ISO standards into practice, and promoting a culture of improvement, lifelong learning, and professional excellence.
The post holder will support data collection of agreed metrics for the project, while advancing innovation in learning delivery through digital tools and collaborative approaches.
Working for our organisation
NHS Wales Performance and Improvement works in partnership for and on behalf of Welsh Government, in and with the NHS in Wales and is hosted by Public Health Wales.
Our key purpose is to drive improvements in the quality and safety of care - resulting in better and more equitable outcomes, access and patient experience, reduced variation, and improvements in population health.
We do this by providing strong leadership and strategic direction – enabling, supporting, and directing NHS Wales to transform clinical services in line with national priorities and standards.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
You will be able to find a full Job Description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click “Apply now” to view in Trac.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post.
All applicants are invited to apply in Welsh, any application submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application made in English.
If you are applying on a secondment basis, you will need to have gained your line managers approval for the secondment prior tosubmitting your application.
Person specification
Qualifications and Knowledge
* • Knowledge of laboratory science and techniques commensurate with a HCPC Registered Biomedical Scientist.
* • Knowledge of UKAS accreditation and quality management requirements.
* • Documented evidence of on-going participation in CPD.
* • Knowledge of apprenticeship and pre-registration training frameworks.
* • Knowledge with IBMS Registration Portfolio assessment and verification.
* • A recognised teaching or training qualification, e.g. IBMS Certificate of Expert Practice in Training OR experience of training
Experience
* • Clinical laboratory experience, commensurate with an experienced, HCPC Registered Biomedical Scientist. Experience working within a clin-ical laboratory setting.
* • Demonstrated ability to deliver training and support staff development.
* • Evidence of Continuing Professional Development (CPD).
* • Experience in student placement coordination or mentorship programs.
* • Familiarity with training management systems and digital learning tools.
Skills and Attributes
* • Strong organisational and planning abilities to manage multiple tasks effectively.
* • Excellent communication skills to engage with diverse audiences.
* • Analytical skills to assess training needs and evaluate program effectiveness.
* • Adaptability and resilience to respond to changing priorities.
* • Proficient in the use of standard Microsoft software, such as Outlook, Teams, Word, Excel, PowerPoint.
* Commitment to fostering a supportive learning environment
* Ability to demonstrate understanding and application of our workplace values, together with the underpinning behaviours identified for success in this role
Other
* • Ability to travel between sites in a timely manner to meet the needs of the service.
* • Ability to deliver on-site training to staff as required.
NHS Wales Performance and Improvement, reserves the right to close this vacancy early. We therefore encourage early applications.
Priority is given to staff awaiting redeployment. We therefore reserve the right to withdraw this advert at any stage.
If you have a disability and have any particular requirements to enable you to participate in the application process, please contactpeoplesupport.PHW@wales.nhs.uk
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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 organisation 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 theNHS 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.
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