Job Overview
PLEASE NOTE THIS AN INTERNAL ROLE OPEN TO EMPLOYEES OF THE ROYAL UNITED HOSPITAL, GREAT WESTERN HOSPITAL AND SALISBURY HOSPITAL ONLY.
We’re looking for an inspiring and forward‑thinking leader to shape the future of education and training across the BSW Hospitals Group bringing together Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (GWH), Royal United Hospitals Bath (RUH), and Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust (SFT).
As Head of Education & Training, you will set the strategic direction for how we develop, train and empower our people across all three organisations. This is a unique opportunity to influence education at scale, ensuring our workforce has the skills, capability and confidence to deliver exceptional care now and for years to come.
You’ll champion alignment with national priorities, local workforce needs and the ambitions of the NHS Long Term Plan, ensuring both clinical and non‑clinical staff have access to high‑quality learning, development and career progression.
Detailed Job Description And Main Responsibilities
he Head of Education will provide strategic leadership and operational oversight for all Education and Training across BSW Hospitals Group, encompassing Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (GWH), Royal United Hospitals Bath (RUH), and Salisbury (SFT) NHS Foundation Trust.
Person Specification
Knowledge, Training and Experience
Essential criteria
* Educated to master's level or equivalent level of experience of working at a senior level in specialist area.
* Professional Accreditation: Chartered membership of CIPD, CMI or another relevant professional body (or equivalent).
* Evidence of post qualifying and continuing professional development within a clinical or specialist field
* Good level of understanding of current healthcare policy and its implications on workforce development and training
* Experience of working across teams and local organisations with stakeholders to develop collaborative programmes for current and future staff as a part of the anchor organisation
Please note - Due to recent changes in UK immigration and visa rules applicants who do not currently have the right to work in the UK may not be considered unless an alternative right to work solution can be provided. Candidates requiring sponsorship (or will need sponsorship at the end of a current visa e.g. those with graduate visa's) should review the eligibility criteria on the gov.uk website before applying: Prove your right to work to an employer: Overview - GOV.UK
Applicant requirements
This post will require a submission for Disclosure to be made to check for any unspent criminal convictions.
Documents to download
* Head of Education & Training job description (PDF, 448.4KB)
* Join the RUH (PDF, 1.3MB)
Further details / informal visits contact
Name: Helen Back
Job title: Associate Director of Learning and Culture
Email address: helenback@nhs.net
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