NHS England have awarded funding to Hampshire and Isle of Wight (HIOW) to advance the development of Practice Education in Physiological Science across South East England. These roles will involve collaboration with Kent & Medway (K&M) ICB and existing Practice Educators across the South East region.
As part of this exciting initiative, we are looking to second 2 Senior Practice Educators to NHS HIOW. These secondment positions are fully funded for 6 months and will play a critical role in enhancing and expanding the training provision for Physiological Science professionals.
We are seeking individuals who are:
Passionate about healthcare education and workforce development
Experienced in Physiological Science or related fields
Skilled in designing and delivering educational programs
Strong communicators with the ability to engage and collaborate with a variety of stakeholders
Innovative thinkers who can contribute to the development of new approaches and solutions
Main duties of the job
This is an exceptional opportunity for individuals looking to broaden their skills beyond their speciality and make a meaningful impact on the healthcare science landscape across South East England. You will play a key role in shaping the future of Physiological Science training, ensuring high-quality development opportunities for healthcare professionals in the region. In this regional role, the Practice Educators will work under an Improvement Programme to address training provision shortages and develop innovative educational strategies across professional groups, including: STP and Route 2 for Clinical Scientists PTP and AHCS / RCT training schemes for Clinical Technologists HCS apprenticeship schemes at levels 2, 4, and 6 You will also focus on skill mix, upskilling opportunities, and creative approaches to delivering services in the Physiological Science sector. A key part of your role will be to support the establishment of a collaborative Practice Educator Network across South East England. Job responsibilities
You will be expected to deliver on the NHS England funding objectives, with initial focus on: Train:
Developing a physiological science supervisor/educator collaborative or network across the South East region. Retain:
Leading initiatives to improve the quality of practice training by advocating for and promoting educator development opportunities within the physiological science workforce. Reform:
Coordinating the delivery of training across providers to leverage best practices and maximise training efficiency to boost training capacity and activity. Reform:
Collaborating with peers from other South East ICSs and regional Practice Educators to share best practices and innovative training resources. Person Specification
Knowledge, Training and Experience
Educated to Masters level or equivalent level of experience of working at a senior level in specialist area. Registered as a Clinical Scientist with HCPC, or be registered with a suitable equivalent level national body. Experience of managing people and teams. Extensive knowledge of specialist area(s). Evidence of post qualifying and continuing professional development. Must have an understanding of the background to and aims of current healthcare policy in the South East and appreciate the implications of this on engagement. Should have an appreciation of the relationship between the Department of Health, NHS England/Improvements and individual provider and commissioning organisations. Experience of identifying and interpreting National policy. Experience of researching best practice (globally, private, and public sector), interpreting its relevance and processes/ practices which could be implemented successfully to achieve system reform (advising on policy implementation). Communication and Relationship Skills
Able to communicate highly complex information and influence other professionals. Good interpersonal skills for interacting with a range of health and care professionals and trainees across the region. Outstanding communication skills, oral, written, and presentational. Professional calm and efficient manner. Willing to engage with and learn from peers, other professionals, and colleagues in the desire to provide or support the most appropriate interventions. Good understanding and proven experience of programme / project management, people management at a senior level. Analytical and Judgement Skills
Ability to analyse complex facts and situations and develop a range of options. Takes decisions on difficult and contentious issues where there may be a number of courses of action. Clear thinking and articulate with ability to deal with problems in a calm manner. Good strategic thinking, development and innovation skills and the ability to co create strategies and plans with stakeholders. Planning and Organisational Skills
Effective organiser, influencer, and networker. Strategic thinking - ability to anticipate and resolve problems before they arise. Excellent time management skills and ability to prioritise, plan and manage own time and that of others to meet deadlines. Demonstrated capability to plan over varying timeframes and the ability to be flexible and responsive to changing needs and adjust plans and resource requirements as necessary. Demonstrates a strong desire to improve performance and make a difference by focusing on goals. Ability to prioritise own work and able to motivate and mobilise the activities of others. Completer/Finisher. Responsibility for Patient/Client care
Ability to deliver results through a wide range of individuals and teams, many of whom will be outside the managerial control of the post-holder. Acts with integrity, objectivity, and sensitivity to a wide range of influences and situations. Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Associate Director of Healthcare Scientists £53,755 to £60,504 a year, pro rata
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This is an exceptional opportunity for individuals looking to broaden their skills beyond their speciality and make a meaningful impact on the healthcare science landscape across South East England. You will play a key role in shaping the future of Physiological Science training, ensuring high-quality development opportunities for healthcare professionals in the region. In this regional role, the Practice Educators will work under an Improvement Programme to address training provision shortages and develop innovative educational strategies across professional groups, including: STP and Route 2 for Clinical Scientists PTP and AHCS / RCT training schemes for Clinical Technologists HCS apprenticeship schemes at levels 2, 4, and 6 You will also focus on skill mix, upskilling opportunities, and creative approaches to delivering services in the Physiological Science sector. A key part of your role will be to support the establishment of a collaborative Practice Educator Network across South East England. Job responsibilities
You will be expected to deliver on the NHS England funding objectives, with initial focus on: Train:
Developing a physiological science supervisor/educator collaborative or network across the South East region. Retain:
Leading initiatives to improve the quality of practice training by advocating for and promoting educator development opportunities within the physiological science workforce. Reform:
Coordinating the delivery of training across providers to leverage best practices and maximise training efficiency to boost training capacity and activity. Reform:
Collaborating with peers from other South East ICSs and regional Practice Educators to share best practices and innovative training resources. Person Specification
Knowledge, Training and Experience
Educated to Masters level or equivalent level of experience of working at a senior level in specialist area. Registered as a Clinical Scientist with HCPC, or be registered with a suitable equivalent level national body. Experience of managing people and teams. Extensive knowledge of specialist area(s). Evidence of post qualifying and continuing professional development. Must have an understanding of the background to and aims of current healthcare policy in the South East and appreciate the implications of this on engagement. Should have an appreciation of the relationship between the Department of Health, NHS England/Improvements and individual provider and commissioning organisations. Experience of identifying and interpreting National policy. Experience of researching best practice (globally, private, and public sector), interpreting its relevance and processes/ practices which could be implemented successfully to achieve system reform (advising on policy implementation). Communication and Relationship Skills
Able to communicate highly complex information and influence other professionals. Good interpersonal skills for interacting with a range of health and care professionals and trainees across the region. Outstanding communication skills, oral, written, and presentational. Professional calm and efficient manner. Willing to engage with and learn from peers, other professionals, and colleagues in the desire to provide or support the most appropriate interventions. Good understanding and proven experience of programme / project management, people management at a senior level. Analytical and Judgement Skills
Ability to analyse complex facts and situations and develop a range of options. Takes decisions on difficult and contentious issues where there may be a number of courses of action. Clear thinking and articulate with ability to deal with problems in a calm manner. Good strategic thinking, development and innovation skills and the ability to co create strategies and plans with stakeholders. Planning and Organisational Skills
Effective organiser, influencer, and networker. Strategic thinking - ability to anticipate and resolve problems before they arise. Excellent time management skills and ability to prioritise, plan and manage own time and that of others to meet deadlines. Demonstrated capability to plan over varying timeframes and the ability to be flexible and responsive to changing needs and adjust plans and resource requirements as necessary. Demonstrates a strong desire to improve performance and make a difference by focusing on goals. Ability to prioritise own work and able to motivate and mobilise the activities of others. Completer/Finisher. Responsibility for Patient/Client care
Ability to deliver results through a wide range of individuals and teams, many of whom will be outside the managerial control of the post-holder. Acts with integrity, objectivity, and sensitivity to a wide range of influences and situations. Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Associate Director of Healthcare Scientists £53,755 to £60,504 a year, pro rata
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