Apprenticeship & Widening Access & Participation Manager

4 weeks ago

Birmingham, United Kingdom NHS England Full time

Job summary

The Apprenticeship and Widening Access and Participation Manager manages relationships with a portfolio of NHS organisations across the Midlands region. They will have responsibility for influencing a strategic approach for apprenticeships, widening access and participation, within this portfolio and will influence ICS Systems and NHS organisations and Primary Care to deliver against their objectives, collate data and produce reports to further the apprenticeship and widening participation agenda.

Main duties of the job

Supporting NHS employers in the Midlands to grow their apprenticeship programmes across all professions via a consistent and quality approach that ensures apprenticeships are providing a return on the NHS investment.

Work with a portfolio of NHS Trusts, ICSs and key external stakeholders in the Midlands to influence system and regional workforce and apprenticeship plans - advising employers on strategies, existing best practice and offering expertise on the appropriate apprenticeship standards.

Maximise the use of the levy for NHS Trusts by considering all career paths and roles that NHS Trusts could benefit from and influence the process for new and existing staff by engaging decision makers appropriately, in partnership with NHS Trusts, ICS's and NHSE Professional & Regional Leads

Support implementation of widening access and participation activity at scale across systems and the wider Midlands region by facilitating collaborative working between employers and education providers.

About us

The NHS England board have set out the top-level purpose for the new organisation to lead the NHS in England to deliver high-quality services for all, which will inform the detailed design work and we will achieve this purpose by:

Enabling local systems and providers to improve the health of their people and patients and reduce health inequalities. Making the NHS a great place to work, where our people can make a difference and achieve their potential. Working collaboratively to ensure our healthcare workforce has the right knowledge, skills, values and behaviours to deliver accessible, compassionate care Optimising the use of digital technology, research, and innovation Delivering value for money.

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Colleagues with a contractual office base are expected to spend, on average, at least 40% of their time working in-person.

Staff recruited from outside the NHS will usually be appointed at the bottom of the pay band.

NHS England hold a Sponsor Licence; this means that we may be able to sponsor you providing the Home Office requirements are met. To be eligible for sponsorship through the Skilled Worker route you'll usually need to be paid the 'standard' salary rate of at least £38,700 per year, or the 'going rate' for your job, whichever is higher. You can find more information on the Government website.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached Job Description for further details on the role, responsibilities and person specification.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Educated to masters level or equivalent level of experience working at a senior level in a relevant field

Values and Behaviours

Essential

Evidence of championing, equality, diversity and inclusion embedding action in working culture, values and practice

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

Extensive experience in stakeholder engagement and relationship management Evidence of strong understanding of the apprenticeships and widening participation agenda

Skills Capabilities and Aptitudes

Essential

Ability to work with people at all levels and effectively engage with a broad range of stakeholders.

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