Specialist Educator – Quality Improvement

Job title:

Specialist Educator – Quality Improvement

Company

NHS Scotland

Job description

Flexible Location: Based throughout Scotland, NES is a remote friendly employer supporting office and hybrid working. We’re happy to talk about how you want to work.Work Pattern: Permanent, Full Time, 37 hours per weekYou must have eligibility and entitlement to work in the UK which is required to be maintained throughout your period of employment.Who We AreNHS Education for Scotland (NES) is the national health board with statutory responsibilities to effect sustainable change through workforce development, education and training across the health and social care system in Scotland, while working at UK level with partner organisations.The Workforce Directorate works at a national level to support the delivery of NES’s strategic plan and is a key partner to the delivery of Scottish Government priorities for the health and social care workforce. It also provides a comprehensive People and Organisational Development strategy and service for the people who work for NES and externally to NHSScotland in the recruitment of medical and dental trainees and other vocational trainee groups. This role sits in the Quality Improvement team within the Workforce Directorate.The OpportunityWe are looking for a Specialist Educator to join our team to work collaboratively across disciplines on strategic programmes of work to support the implementation of the NES strategic plan and to contribute to the facilitation of learning and mentorship as part of the development of quality improvement capability across Scottish health and social care services.Do you enjoy working with others, and using your skills to drive improvement?Do you want to support others in their development of knowledge, skills and use of quality improvement methods?Do you enjoy working flexibly and being adaptive to an ever-changing environment?Do you enjoy problem solving and working collaboratively with others?Working within the Quality Improvement team you will have the opportunity to take on a key role in driving improvements within NES and work as part of a team in the delivery of quality improvement education and training health and social care staff across Scotland.Does this sound like you?What We Love to SeeSpecialist Educators offer a broad range of skills and experience, if you can offer some or all of these, we’d love you to apply:Experience of providing effective improvement advice and supportExperience of teaching and mentoring others as part of quality improvement education and trainingProven track record in the application of a broad range quality improvement toolsAre curious and creative, and able to motive othersAbility to build highly effective work relationships internally and externallyDemonstrate honesty, integrity, care and compassion when dealing with others, utilising tact and persuasion skills when necessaryAbility to work on own initiative, to organise and prioritise own workloads, to meet strict deadlinesBenefits Which MatterAs a valued employee of NHS Scotland, you can enjoy an extensive range of benefits including:Life-work balance – with opportunities for flexible working and hybrid workingGenerous NHS pension schemeAnnual incremental salary progression (up to the maximum of the salary band) plus annual NHS salary scale reviewAnnual Leave – 27 Days increasing in line with service plus 8 days public holidayNHS discounts and moreDiversity and InclusionDeveloping a successful national service for Scotland is impossible without ensuring we consider the diverse needs, perspectives and backgrounds of everyone in Scotland in our work.We are focused on hiring the very best talent available for NES, and actively encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds and aim to ensure everyone is treated fairly, with respect and has a positive recruitment experience – regardless of the outcome.It’s not essential to be in Specialist Educator role right now. You may be returning from a career break (e.g. maternity, paternity, caring for others) or returning after working in another field. Your experiences elsewhere can bring a fresh perspective to our work.If you are considering applying and feel it would be helpful to discuss this initially, please contact David Maxwell ( (Principal Lead, Quality Improvement Team)Next StepsOur recruitment process is currently 100% remote and if successful you would initially work remotely, working from our offices as operationally required.All applicants who are shortlisted for interview will be contacted by e-mail.Online interviews including a short presentation will take place on Friday 29th November 2024. The presentation topic will be sent to candidates selected for interview.For further information please refer to the Job Information Pack below.Unless otherwise stated the deadline for applications is 23:59 hours on the closing date. Please note, CVs will not be accepted.If you have any queries regarding the NHS Scotland National Recruitment Portal or the recruitment process, please don’t hesitate to contact our recruitment partners, the East Region Recruitment Service, at: EoS.ERRS@nhs.scot

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United Kingdom

Job date

Sun, 03 Nov 2024 02:58:25 GMT

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