Skills for Health Ltd Job Vacancies

Skills for Health are the Sector Skills Council for the UK health sector. We are a registered charity with the purpose to help the whole health sector which employs approximately 2 million people across the UK develop solutions that deliver a skilled and flexible workforce.

An exciting opportunity has arisen within Skills for Health Academy NW for the right person who has a passion to work with learners who are entering the NHS. They will be responsible

• To further develop, coordinate and monitor the Academy Cadet programme on behalf of the Academy, the partners and the sector. 
• To manage, support and develop a team of Cadet Support Practitioners (CSP) when requiredTo line manage, develop and support Cadets
• To scope placement opportunities to meet the needs of both the employers and cadets on programme
• To work closely with the Cadet Development Lead on all aspects of the Cadet programme
• To build and maintain professional relationships with key partners
• To negotiate the sectors involvement in the programme including the provision of work placements.
• To be responsible, along with placement providers, for all health safety legislation as required for young people in the workplace is met.
• To act as an advocate and positive role model ensuring the sector is represented as an employer of choice

For an informal discussion about this opportunity, please contact Judith Jones, Cadet Development Lead on 0151 482 5678.

Applications for this post should made by completing the attached application form (please note we do not accept CVs as an application). Please include details of how in your view you meet the criteria set out in the job description and person specification

Alternatively the job description, supporting information and application form can be obtained from the Recruitment Department at Skills for Health Ltd, 1st Floor Goldsmiths House, Broad Plain, Bristol BS2 0JP.  Email recruitment@skillsforhealth.org.uk. Telephone 0117 9221155.

The closing date is 19 May 2013

Interviews to be held on:  3 June 2013

Unfortunately we are only able to contact short listed candidates due to the large number of applications we receive. If you have not heard from us within 10 days of the post closing it means that unfortunately, you have not been successful on this occasion. Please reapply for any other suitable roles in the future.

The National Skills Academy for Health has been approved by the Department of Business, Innovation and Skills and will formally launch later this year. The National Skills Academy for Health is an employer designed and membership led organisation. Through an Apprenticeship Training Agency, on-line services and practical support it will work with healthcare employers and training providers to improve the quality and grow the availability of high calibre training for the support workforce in the healthcare system.

The Head of Member Services will play a key role in the set up and operation of the National Skills Academy and will be a member of its senior management structure.  The successful applicant will lead a team of people responsible for ensuring that the NSA provides a relevant, up to date and value added suite of resources and services to its health employer and learning provider members, and that members’ interests and requirements are fully reflected in the NSA’s action plans and strategy.

This is an exciting opportunity for someone with the vision and experience to make a significant contribution to skills development across the health sector.

For an informal discussion about this opportunity, please contact Ian Lewis on 0207 391 7186 who will arrange a telephone appointment with NSA Development Director Candace Miller.

Applications for this post should made by completing the application form only which can be found on our website (please note we do not accept CVs as an application). Please include details of how in your view you meet the criteria set out in the job description and person specification

To download the application for please click here.

Alternatively the job description, supporting information and application form can be obtained from the Recruitment Department at Skills for Health Ltd, 1st Floor Goldsmiths House, Broad Plain, Bristol BS2 0JP.  Email recruitment@skillsforhealth.org.uk. Telephone 0117 9221155.

The closing date is 28 May 2013

Interviews to be held on:  5/6 June 2013

Unfortunately we are only able to contact short listed candidates due to the large number of applications we receive. If you have not heard from us within 10 days of the post closing it means that unfortunately, you have not been successful on this occasion. Please reapply for any other suitable roles in the future.

The National Skills Academy for Health has recently been approved by the Department of Business, Innovation and Skills and will formally launch later this year. The National Skills Academy for Health will be a membership led organisation focussed on improving the quality and availability of training for the support workforce in all parts of the healthcare system.

The Head of Engagement and Brokerage will play a key role in the set up and operation of the National Skills Academy and will be a member of its senior management structure.  The successful applicant will lead a team of people responsible for encouraging health employers and learning providers to enjoy the benefits of membership of the NSA as well as providing practical support at a local and regional level to raise the quality and accessibility of skills development across England.

This is an exciting opportunity for someone with the vision and experience to make a significant contribution to skills development across the health sector.

For an informal discussion about this opportunity, please contact Ian Lewis on 0207 391 7186 who will arrange a telephone appointment with Candace Miller.

Applications for this post should made by completing the application form only which can be found on our website (please note we do not accept CVs as an application). Please include details of how in your view you meet the criteria set out in the job description and person specification.

To download the application form please click here.

Alternatively the job description, supporting information and application form can be obtained from the Recruitment Department at Skills for Health Ltd, 1st Floor Goldsmiths House, Broad Plain, Bristol BS2 0JP.  Email recruitment@skillsforhealth.org.uk. Telephone 0117 9221155.

The closing date is 28 May 2013

Interviews to be held on:  5/6 June 2013

Unfortunately we are only able to contact short listed candidates due to the large number of applications we receive. If you have not heard from us within 10 days of the post closing it means that unfortunately, you have not been successful on this occasion. Please reapply for any other suitable roles in the future.