Managing Director, Education Academy

Please note this recruitment episode will be handled by a third party

Barts Health is one of the largest and most respected provider organisations in the NHS, with over 21,000 staff delivering care to over two million people in London and beyond. Renowned nationally and internationally for our diverse specialist and clinical services, we offer a dynamic, inclusive, and rewarding environment for all staff.

An exceptional opportunity has now arisen for the position of Managing Director, Education Academy. This role is pivotal to ensuring Barts Health remains at the forefront of healthcare education and training. Reporting to the Group Chief Medical Officer and working closely with other senior leaders, you will be responsible for developing and overseeing our education and training portfolio to ensure that all staff, from entry level to senior leaders, are equipped with the skills, knowledge, and competencies needed to provide outstanding care.

In this highly strategic role, you will manage a broad portfolio that includes induction, skills-based training, clinical skills, simulation, leadership development programs, apprenticeships, and continuing professional development. With responsibility for over 5,600 learners across multiple disciplines, your leadership will be key in expanding and enhancing our education provision in line with the NHS Long Term Workforce Plan.

The interviews will be held on the 18th December 2024

Main duties of the job

You will be tasked with fostering close partnerships with a wide range of stakeholders, including regulatory bodies such as NHSE, GMC, NMC, and key academic partners such as Queen Mary University of London. Your role will be crucial in ensuring we meet all regulatory standards and effectively manage the £78m annual NHSE Education Funding Agreement.

As Managing Director, you will lead the expansion of clinical placements, develop innovative education strategies, and drive the Trust's apprenticeship program to maximise its potential. You will also oversee the effective delivery of library services, the management of education facilities across our sites, and the implementation of robust reporting and analytics systems to support continuous improvement.

About us

Barts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country, and one of Britain's leading healthcare providers.

The Barts Health group of NHS hospitals is entering an exciting new era on our improvement journey to becoming an outstanding organisation with a world-class clinical reputation. Having lifted ourselves out of special measures, we now have the impetus and breathing space to chart a fresh course in which we are continually striving to improve all our services for patients.

Our vision is to be a high-performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation, and providing safe and compassionate care to our patients in east London and beyond. That means being a provider of excellent patient safety, known for delivering consistently high standards of harm-free care and always caring for patients in the right place at the right time. It also means being an outstanding place to work, in which our WeCare values and behaviours are visible to all and guide us in how we work together.

We strive to live by our WeCare values and are committed to promoting inclusion, where every staff member has a sense of belonging. We value our differences and fully advocate, cultivate and support an inclusive working environment.

Job responsibilities

We are looking for an exceptional leader with substantial experience in a senior management role within a large, complex organisation. You will have a track record of managing multidisciplinary teams, implementing large-scale change, and driving strategic initiatives. With a strong focus on collaboration, you will bring excellent communication and negotiation skills, along with the ability to engage effectively with stakeholders at all levels.

To be successful in this role, you will be a strategic thinker with a passion for education and training. You will be able to demonstrate a deep understanding of the healthcare education landscape, coupled with an ability to manage complex budgets and contracts effectively. Your leadership style will be inclusive, dynamic, and transformational, with a commitment to continuous quality improvement.

This is an exceptional opportunity for an innovative leader to make a significant impact on the future of healthcare education at one of the largest Trusts in the country. If you are passionate about education, excited by the opportunity to drive change, and committed to developing a culture of learning and excellence, we would love to hear from you.

Person Specification Experience

• Significant track record of senior level management experience, within a large complex organisation
• Proven ability as a senior leader, to achieve goals, manage change and deal with constraints
• Experienced in leading and managing a multidisciplinary team, including objective setting and performance management
• Experience of managing complex change projects

Skills

• Proficient in developing and implementing strategic and business plans for a large organization with a diverse portfolios
• Ability to plan both in the short and longer term to ensure plans are communicated and delivered and take remedial action as required
• Strong qualitative and quantitative analytical skills
• Experienced in chairing meetings and writing and presenting Board papers to senior management, both internal and external to the organisation
• Experience of developing business cases for strategic workforce investment

Knowledge

• Experience of managing multi million £ budgets
• Skilled in promoting and developing multi-professional education and working with stakeholders both internal and external to the organisation
• Experience of key NHS planning and delivery processes as these relate to commissioning and delivery of education

Qualifications

• Masters Level Qualification or equivalent level of experience
• CIPD Qualified or PGCert in Education

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.