Widening Access Professional

THIS POST IS FIXED TERM/SECONDMENT FOR 9 MONTHS END OF DECEMBER 2024 DUE TO PROJECT FUNDING.

If you are looking for a new role with the chance to make a real difference, we have a fantastic opportunity for an engaging and inspiring individual to join the Powys Health and Care Academy, hosted by Powys Teaching Health Board, as a Widening Access Professional & Clinical Educator.

The post holder will lead the operational organisation and delivery of the regional Joint Induction Framework across Health and Social Care and a suite of Health and Social Care qualifications and associated clinical skills as part of the Health & Care Academy local schools and colleges initiative.

Potential applicants are welcome to have an informal discussion about the post or visit the Academy facilities in Bronllys Hospital. Additional locations in mid and north Powys will be operational in due course.

Support the delivery of skills education as part of the Health & Care Academy, in particular leading the operational organisation and delivery of the regional Joint Induction Framework across Health & Social Care and a suite of Health & Social Care qualifications and associated clinical skills as part of the Health & Care Academy local schools/colleges initiatives.
This will ensure that the Academy is widening education pathways into the
sector and supporting foundations skills to be gained through supervised
Work collaboratively with the Health Board’s Clinical Skills Team and Powys County Council’s Social Care Workforce Development department to create an effective learning environment within the Health and Care Academy. The post holder will train and develop new entries into the systems, including those studying as part of the local schools/colleges initiatives.

Being the smallest Heath Board in Wales means that you won’t get lost in the crowd. Everybody at Powys Teaching Health Board is valued for the contribution they make to our varied and diverse portfolio of community-based services. Together, we can continue to make a real difference to our patients and build on our unrivalled reputation.

As a supportive and progressive employer, we actively encourage you to carve out a career with us, through a range of development pathways. We’re also lucky enough to be situated in one of the most beautiful rural counties in Britain, let alone Wales Achieving a healthy ’life work’ balance is essential, and something we recognise by prioritising your well-being.