Do you have deep knowledge of UK apprenticeship schemes and a passion for driving change within the healthcare sector NHS Professionals (NHSP) is expanding its offering by developing an apprenticeship programme that will help address critical skills shortages within the NHS. We're looking for an experienced, innovative, and entrepreneurial Apprenticeship Director to join our senior team and take the lead in shaping this new apprenticeship model.
Location: UK, Hybrid
Salary: c£80,000 per annum, plus package
Job Type/Hours: Full-Time, Permanent
About The Company:
Since 2001 NHSP has been the leading provider of flexible staffing solutions to the NHS. We have over 190,000 registered healthcare professionals and support NHS Trusts across the country with short, medium, and long-term staffing needs. As a company owned by the Department of Health and Social Care, we are deeply embedded within the NHS while operating independently to reinvest surpluses directly back into healthcare.
NHSP is committed to Putting People in Places to Care. As the largest provider of flexible staffing solutions to the NHS, we have a unique position in the market—deeply embedded within the NHS infrastructure while also operating independently as a limited company. With numerous awards for our service as both a supplier and employer, NHSP provides a solid foundation for success and supports innovative leaders in making a tangible difference.
Apprenticeship Director – The Role:
Recognising the workforce challenges facing the NHS, we are now launching a new apprenticeship programme to build and develop the skills of the future healthcare workforce. The next step for the NHSP Academy is to implement this apprenticeship programme, and we need an Apprenticeship Director to take charge.
Apprenticeship Director - Key Responsibilities:
- Shape the Vision: Develop and implement a strategic vision for the NHSP Academy's apprenticeship programme, contributing directly to the NHS's future workforce needs.
- Lead the Team: Build and lead a high-performing team dedicated to creating and delivering innovative apprenticeship opportunities across healthcare roles.
- Develop Partnerships: Cultivate relationships with NHS Trusts and major international businesses to ensure the apprenticeship programme meets the diverse needs of the healthcare sector.
- Strategic Growth: Create a comprehensive workforce strategy and business model to support the Academy's growth, ensuring the programme becomes an integral part of healthcare staffing solutions.
- Drive Innovation: Oversee the ongoing development of the programme to ensure it remains responsive to the evolving healthcare landscape, while continually improving service delivery through new technology and practices.
Apprenticeship Director - You:
- Commercial Expertise in Apprenticeships: Extensive knowledge and experience with UK apprenticeship schemes, particularly within healthcare or NHS environments.
- Proven Business Developer: Demonstrated ability to build programmes from the ground up, with a track record of successful implementation and scale-up.
- NHS/Healthcare Understanding: A deep understanding of NHS operations, values, and the challenges they face, along with a passion for supporting healthcare improvement.
- Strategic Leader: Strong leadership and analytical skills, with the ability to create long-term visions and turn them into actionable plans.
- Relationship Builder: Proven ability to work in partnership with key stakeholders and build strong, lasting relationships within the healthcare and business sectors.
Apprenticeship Director - Benefits:
- Strategic Impact: Be part of an established executive team with the chance to shape the future direction of NHS workforce development and the NHSP Academy.
- Creative Autonomy: Enjoy significant creative freedom and autonomy to innovate, with the support of a leading healthcare staffing organisation.
- Career Growth Opportunities: As NHSP is undergoing an exciting period of transformation, this role offers the chance to grow within the organisation and potentially advance into senior leadership.
- Meaningful Work: Contribute directly to solving the NHS's critical workforce challenges, helping to improve patient care across the country.
NHS Professionals is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity. We welcome applications from any candidate but are particularly keen to receive applications from Black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates, who are currently underrepresented at NHS Professionals.
If you are interested in hearing more about this exciting Apprenticeship Director opportunity, please click ‘Apply' today!
Deadline: Wednesday 9th October 2024