Detailed job description and main responsibilities

The post holder will work as part of the EPUT Apprenticeship Team within the Education, Learning and Development Department supporting on the delivery of Internal Healthcare Apprenticeship programmes and supporting apprenticeship delivery across the organisation. The role includes delivery of the Internal Healthcare apprenticeship curriculum from: initial assessment, induction, planning, assessment and partnership working with all stakeholders. 

The post holder will also be responsible for their own allocated case load of learners, completing their individual learning plans and meeting the quality requirements of the organisation, awarding/validating body,  Department for Education (DfE)and partnership educational bodies involved in the process.

·                Monitor and update curriculum, and centre documentation in line with sector requirements

·                Work alongside Human Resources Business Partners (HRBPs), to develop apprenticeship pathways

·                Carry out learner inductions; this includes comprehensive completion of skills scans, individual learning plans, initial assessments to establish the correct level and programme of study

·                Timely completion of registration, assessment and  DfE documentation to meet Awarding Body, DfE and organisational requirements

·                Manage an allocated caseload of learners

·                Undertake planned learner observations in practice (where relevant)

·                Plan, deliver and assessment of apprenticeship curriculum

·                Assessment of learners in accordance with awarding body/validation and industry specific guidelines.

·                Work with programme team in reviewing programme content

·                Timely completion of learner progress reviews and feedback processes

·                Maintain and update electronic portfolios in a timely manner to ensure the quality of the award is maintained

·                Liaise proactively with managers and staff, to actively promote apprenticeships within the Trust

·                Undertake appropriate learning and development activities as required for to ensure occupational competence and maintain an up to date record of all CPD activity

·                Accurate maintenance of learner records ensuring confidentiality of sensitive information is maintained

·                Attend all meetings as relevant to the role

·                Ensure compliance with all relevant policies, procedures and legislation

·                Implement feedback received from the internal quality assurers

·                Ensure compliance and implementation in relation to the Education Team Safeguarding of Vulnerable Children and Adults policies and report all safeguarding concerns to line manager and Trust Safeguarding lead as per policy

·                Embed and develop numeracy and literacy skills as part of all taught learning sessions.

·                Ensure risk assessments of students are undertaken in relation to Trust policies

·         Represent the department and Trust at key events, educational establishments and when working with partner organisations to promote, deliver and expand opportunities in line with the promotion of Apprenticeships

·         Engage with the Integrated Care Boards as required

·         Demonstrate issue management skills through the ownership and resolution of any problems that arise.

·         Work with colleagues to align workforce, service and training plans

·         Analyse ways to improve colleagues’ understanding of apprenticeships and assist in the delivery of identified gaps at Care Unit level

·         Work with team leads and managers to gain an understanding of their future workforce requirements and to assist them in consideration of apprenticeship programmes

·                    Work within and advise on policy changes that may be required within the suite of Education Policies.

·                    Provide feedback on suggested changes in line with national standards to the Apprenticeship Manager to ensure compliance with validation and awarding body requirements and changes in the sector

·                    Ensure all events and training opportunity are delivered according to the Trust quality assurance processes and they comply with any relevant external quality assurance or risk management guidelines

·                    Support the design, development and delivery of new programmes as required

·                    Ensure that all programmes are designed to use effective learning strategies

·                    Ensure that assessment methods employed will provide formative and summative feedback

·                    To make full use of blended learning methods to ensure that efficient and effective training is implemented.

·                    To evaluate teaching programmes, delivery methods and teaching strategies according to the Trust education standards

·                    To support identification and implementation of Artificial Intelligence within the curriculum

·                     To maintain accurate training records

·                     To maintain any additional records as required by the Education, Learning and Development (e.g. diversity monitoring records)

·                     Monitor and manage all information requests ensuring that all responses are received, recorded and analysed

·                     Develop, maintain and monitor plans for projects, tailoring the plans in accordance with the complexity of the project

·                     To promote a health and safety culture and undertake risk assessments as required

·                     Visit staff in their practice areas to provide on-site support, observations of practice and guidance as required.

·                     Attend meetings and events as required. Giving presentations, providing cover to exhibition stands etc. May require driving for approximately 2 hours to reach locations.

·                     Deliver training programmes requiring physical effort (e.g. accessing training venues that may be some distance from available parking)

·                     Delivery of curriculum face to face in training venues

·                       Be responsible for organising courses effectively to meet deadlines and programme requirements and timetable

·                       Be responsible for the delivery of training, promotional activities, record keeping and administration tasks associated with the role

·                       Be a point of contact for all external provider queries regarding apprenticeship programmes and student concerns, coordinating responses in order for matters to be resolved swiftly

·                     Assist with identifying innovative ways to promote opportunities to staff and those looking to work within the NHS

·                     Assist with related audits and training needs analyses as required

·                    Work on projects within the Education, Learning and Development Department

·                    Assist colleagues in developing training and apprenticeships and to share knowledge and skills

·                    Develop skills and knowledge to deliver and assess training as required