VCHA National Training Team Leader and Regional Lead inStanmore inStanmore PUBLISHED WED 13 NOV 2024

Band 8a: £59,490 to £66,239 a year Dependent on both leadership/previous employment experience FIXEDTERM
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Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Trust rQ95jDvF

Impactful Contribution, The role allows for making a significant difference in the lives of the Armed Forces community by addressing health inequalities and ensuring their specific needs are met.

Leadership Opportunity, As a leader of the National Training Team, there’s a chance to guide and influence the development of a skilled healthcare workforce.

Diverse Engagement, The position involves collaborating with various stakeholders, including Integrated Care Systems (ICS), NHS Trusts, and community groups, providing a rich and varied work experience.

Comprehensive Training Development, The role offers the opportunity to create and implement innovative training programs, ensuring they are tailored to meet the unique needs of healthcare staff across different organizations.

National Reach, The position has a national impact, as the training and strategies developed will be shared across NHS organizations in England, benefiting the entire healthcare system.

Focus on Equality and Inclusion, This role champions equality, diversity, and inclusion, allowing for the development of training that aligns with best practices and enhances the understanding of diverse patient needs.

The role of "VCHA National Training Team Leader and Regional Lead" at the Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Trust in Stanmore involves leading a project aimed at enhancing NHS support for the Armed Forces community. The leader will develop and deliver comprehensive training programs for NHS staff across various healthcare sectors, focusing on reducing health disparities affecting veterans and their families. Key responsibilities include:

- Leading the training team and implementing training materials within the region.
- Creating tailored Armed Forces awareness training modules for Integrated Care Systems (ICS), Integrated Care Partnerships (ICP), and NHS Trusts.
- Producing a "Train the Trainer" package for ongoing education.
- Aligning training programs with equality, diversity, and inclusion best practices.
- Engaging with patient advocacy groups to ensure training meets community needs.
- Collaborating with NHS services to facilitate appropriate support for the Armed Forces community.
- Supporting health needs assessments and improving access to healthcare for service members, veterans, and their families.

The overall mission is to enhance the understanding of Armed Forces members’ needs within the NHS, promoting equitable healthcare and employment opportunities.

NHS Veteran Aware Training Project

The Veteran Aware trainers will drive the development of a skilled, educated, and inclusive NHS workforce to support providers in meeting the evolving needs of the Armed Forces community. Working across primary, secondary, tertiary and specialist healthcare, the training team will educate and support staff in reducing health inequalities and disadvantages for the Armed Forces community. Strategically, they will deliver education and training for ICBs and ICSs, to ensure the Armed Forces community are an identified population for consideration and assessment.

Job Purpose

This is an exciting new project within the VCHA programme and an opportunity to research, develop, and deliver a comprehensive training package for the NHS in England. Using your knowledge and skills to deliver high quality training will help to ensure that every member of the Armed Forces community who enters the NHS, as either a patient or member of staff, are understood.

Working with the VCHA team, you will be responsible for the delivery and implementation of all training materials within the programme. Y

You will lead the training team and be responsible for a region.

Create training and education for Integrated Care Systems (ICS), Integrated Care Partnerships and Boards (ICP/B), and NHS Trusts' so they are better able to understand, support and advise the Armed Forces community.

Deliver training within an allocated region.

Create a standardised Armed Forces awareness training product portfolio. This will include modules to support at executive and operational levels including for Armed Forces champions and healthcare staff. Products will be created to meet the unique needs of each organisation.

Support ICB/Ss to develop and implement training strategies in order to improve awareness of the specific needs of the Armed Forces community and to improve outcomes and experience. The mission is to remove disadvantage and unwarranted variation in delivering healthcare and employment in the NHS for the Armed Forces community.

Produce and deliver a "Train the Trainer" package including a refresher training cycle for all organisations operating within the NHS in England.

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Ensure all training products in the portfolio are aligned with equality, diversity and inclusion guidance and best practice. Training developed will include the whole of the Armed Forces community.

Engage with public and patient voice groups to listen to their views and ensure training and associated products are delivered to meet the current needs of the Armed Forces community. It may be appropriate to update these groups on training developments - linking back to ICP/B/Ss to improve service provision and delivery.

Work with, and champion, NHS services to assist in appropriate referrals to secure support including Op RESTORE, Op COURAGE and Op NOVA.

Support ICP/B/Ss to develop health needs assessments which include the Armed Forces community so they can evidence they are delivering due regard within the context of the Armed Forces Covenant.

Develop training to support in the implementation of ICS based frameworks to support Armed Forces families serving (including mobile), reservist, veterans, and the bereaved to better access health services and employment within the NHS where they live.

Working with the Communications and Engagement Lead and NHS England, to develop and share communications and awareness products to compliment accreditation, education schemes and assurance and monitoring for professionals. Highlight the benefits of staff completing training to organisations to maximise uptake.

Support the capture of Armed Forces community data within organisations through robust training on identification of the Armed Forces community.

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1. Can you provide an overview of your professional background and how it relates to this role?

2. What motivated you to apply for the position with the NHS Veteran Aware Training Project?

3. Describe your experience in developing training programmes. What strategies do you employ to ensure they are engaging and effective?

4. How would you go about creating a training package tailored to the unique needs of the Armed Forces community?

5. Can you share an example of a time you led a training team? What challenges did you face, and how did you overcome them?

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1. Can you provide an overview of your professional background and how it relates to this role?

2. What motivated you to apply for the position with the NHS Veteran Aware Training Project?

3. Describe your experience in developing training programmes. What strategies do you employ to ensure they are engaging and effective?

4. How would you go about creating a training package tailored to the unique needs of the Armed Forces community?

5. Can you share an example of a time you led a training team? What challenges did you face, and how did you overcome them?

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Useful skills for a VCHA National Training Team Leader and Regional Lead: Click to view

To work as a VCHA (Virtual Care Health Alliance) National Training Team Leader and Regional Lead in the UK, you would typically need a combination of skills and qualifications that align with both healthcare and training management. Here are some key skills and competencies you might consider:

Leadership and Management Skills

1. Team Leadership: Ability to lead and motivate a team, facilitating a positive and productive work environment.

2. Project Management: Skills in managing multiple projects, including planning, execution, and monitoring progress.

3. Strategic Thinking: Capability to develop and implement strategic initiatives for virtual care training.

Training and Development Skills

1. Training and Facilitation: Expertise in designing, delivering, and assessing training programs tailored for diverse audiences.

2. Curriculum Development: Experience in developing educational materials and training curricula that meet the needs of healthcare professionals.

3. eLearning Technologies: Familiarity with eLearning platforms and tools to enhance online training delivery.

Technical Skills

1. Clinical Understanding: Knowledge of healthcare systems, practices, and relevant regulations, particularly in virtual care.

2. Data Analysis: Ability to analyze training outcomes and utilize metrics to improve training programs.

Communication Skills

1. Interpersonal Skills: Strong ability to build relationships with stakeholders, including healthcare providers, trainees, and external partners.

2. Written Communication: Proficient in creating clear and impactful communication materials, reports, and training documents.

Problem-Solving Skills

1. Critical Thinking: Ability to evaluate situations and develop effective solutions to challenges in training and implementation.

2. Adaptability: Flexibility to adjust training approaches based on feedback and changing needs in the healthcare environment.

Knowledge of Regulations and Standards

1. Healthcare Compliance: Understanding of relevant healthcare regulations, policies, and best practices in the UK.

2. Quality Assurance: Skills in implementing quality assurance processes to ensure high standards of training and service delivery.

Personal Attributes

1. Empathy and Compassion: Ability to connect with healthcare professionals and understand their needs and challenges.

2. Continuous Learning: Commitment to staying informed about advances in virtual care and training methodologies.

Qualifications

- Relevant educational background in healthcare, training, educational development, or management.

- Professional certifications in training and development or project management may be advantageous.

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