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Associate Director of Education, Workforce and Quality

  • Job
    Full-time
    Senior & Expert Level
  • Healthcare
    Education & Teaching
  • Liverpool

AI generated summary

  • You need managerial support, leadership skills, expertise in quality improvement, strategy development, and accountability in nursing and AHP workforce and education.
  • You will lead quality improvement, develop education strategies, manage workforce initiatives, provide professional guidance, and ensure high-quality care across nursing and AHPs.

Requirements

  • As this is an initial 12 month secondment applicants must have the support of their manager to apply.
  • The post holder will undertake a full portfolio of responsibilities as agreed and delegated by the Chief Nursing officer and will be responsible and accountable for providing comprehensive and strong professional leadership, guidance advice, support and direction in relation to Trust wide quality to all health care professionals and workforce and Education across nursing and AHP professions.
  • The post holder will be responsible for developing and implementing Quality Improvement Strategies across the organisation, promoting a culture of compassionate health care.
  • Develop and implement an outcome-focused strategic annual quality assurance, workforce and education strategy across the Trust with high visibility at Executive level to ensure improvement is achieved in line with the strategic objectives.
  • Provide direct management and professional accountability for nursing and AHP workforce and education leads, workforce redesign, recruitment, training and development, performance, grievance and discipline. Directing and leading their work to provide quality monitoring and quality outcomes, working closely with Divisional Medical, Nursing and AHP leads to ensure high quality care across the Trust.

Responsibilities

  • The Associate Director of Workforce, Education and Quality has strategic and management responsibility for the ongoing development and sustainability of the Trust’s quality programme and the workforce and education strategy for Nursing and AHPs.
  • The post holder working with the Chief Nurse and Directors of Nursing and AHPs will have significant Trust wide responsibility and will be accountable for the strategic, operational and budgetary management of the quality programme and education and workforce agendas.
  • The post holder will undertake a full portfolio of responsibilities as agreed and delegated by the Chief Nursing officer and will be responsible and accountable for providing comprehensive and strong professional leadership, guidance advice, support and direction in relation to Trust wide quality to all health care professionals and workforce and Education across nursing and AHP professions.
  • The post holder will be responsible for developing and implementing Quality Improvement Strategies across the organisation, promoting a culture of compassionate health care.
  • Develop and implement an outcome-focused strategic annual quality assurance, workforce and education strategy across the Trust with high visibility at Executive level to ensure improvement is achieved in line with the strategic objectives.
  • Provide direct management and professional accountability for nursing and AHP workforce and education leads, workforce redesign, recruitment, training and development, performance, grievance and discipline.
  • Directing and leading their work to provide quality monitoring and quality outcomes, working closely with Divisional Medical, Nursing and AHP leads to ensure high quality care across the Trust.

FAQs

What type of role is this position?

This is a corporate role overseeing Nursing and AHP Education, workforce, and the quality programme across the Trust.

How long is the position for?

The position is a 12-month secondment.

Who will the Associate Director report to?

The Associate Director will report directly to the Chief Nursing, AHP and Experience Officer.

What are the main responsibilities of the Associate Director?

The main responsibilities include strategic and management oversight of the quality programme, workforce, and education strategy for Nursing and AHPs, as well as leading the development and implementation of Quality Improvement Strategies across the organization.

What qualities are being sought in applicants for this role?

Applicants should be calm under pressure, engaging, analytical, and able to be creative in their problem-solving approach.

Is managerial support required to apply for this position?

Yes, applicants must have the support of their manager to apply.

Will the post holder have team management responsibilities?

Yes, the post holder will have direct management and professional accountability for nursing and AHP workforce and education leads.

What impact can this role have in the organization?

This role presents an opportunity for a senior healthcare leader to make a positive impact in developing the workforce and assuring the quality of services provided to children and young people.

What kind of services does Alder Hey provide?

Alder Hey provides a range of services for everything from common illnesses to complex and specialist conditions, including paediatric services at community sites and inpatient care for children with complex mental health needs.

How can I get further details about the position?

For further details or to arrange informal visits, you can contact Veronica Greenwood, Acting Director of Allied Health Professionals, or Pauline Brown, Director of Nursing, via their provided email addresses.

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Mission & Purpose

Alder Hey Children's Hospital provides specialized healthcare services for children and young people, including emergency care, surgeries, and various treatments. Their mission is to deliver outstanding, patient-centered care that enhances the health and well-being of children. They focus on offering high-quality, compassionate, and innovative services to meet the unique needs of their young patients and their families.