Job Information

I am currently recruiting for a Training and Development Manager within the Health and Social Care Sector in the South East. The role will be to provide a compliant, proactive training and development function that will continue to meet the needs of the business

The successful candidate will be office based for 2 days a week and national for the remainder of the week. You can be located in either Kent, Surrey, Bedfordshire or Buckinghamshire but must be happy to travel.

The candidate must have a nursing background with a NMC registration and previous experience of working in a training role in either a Healthcare or Social Care environment.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

� To hold regular meetings with and keep under review the effectiveness of any third party training suppliers and provide recommendations to the HR Director for future development and direction
� Ensure that the Company�s training and development needs are identified, planned and delivered within the context of the training strategy and the training budget
� To ensure that the Company�s training and development needs are resourced appropriately and delivered in a cost effective and timely manner
� To ensure that planned training accommodates the recommendations of the Care Quality Commission (and equivalent bodies), local and national Government strategies, legislation and sector best practice standards
� To develop and maintain good relationships with external agencies and internal customers and provide professional support to operational colleagues
� To act as prime contact for Qualifications Credit Framework activity for the company and ensure the achievement of assessment, qualification and funding targets
� To provide an environment conducive with the learning and the principles of best practice
� To keep under review and evaluate the effectiveness of all training programmes delivered both internally and externally
� To develop, introduce and manage effective monitoring systems and procedures to support a coordinated and cost-effective approach to training across the Company
� To maintain a high level of awareness of any new training methods including e- learning
� To work effectively with colleagues in the Quality and Compliance team on matters where there is mutual interest
� To actively promote good care practice, diversity and equality in accordance with the company policies and procedures
� To lead in the research, design and delivery of training programmes in association with partner organisations as necessary. This will include management develop initiatives for operational management
� To provide weekly and other periodic management information in a timely manner and to required deadlines

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

� Experience of working in the sector in a training role
� Sound knowledge of training and regulatory standards in the sector. Ability to influence to steer continuous development and growth for the training function
� Appropriate clinical qualifications (current and active registration with NMC)
� Strong oral and written communication skills
� Good analytical skills
� Capable of working with autonomy and independence.
� Comprehensive knowledge of internal and external compliance practice
� Must be able to drive and be prepared to undertake extensive travel and lodge when required
� Car owner with a clean driving licence
� IT skills : A good working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel & Outlook
� In depth knowledge of training and development. Legislation and regulations in relation to the sector, and an appreciation of the practical implications of managing the same within the services.