Head of Ageing Education and Practice Development

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an inspirational and experienced education leader to join the pioneering Academic Centre for Healthy Ageing (ACHA).

Hosted at Whipps Cross Hospital, ACHA is a unique collaboration between Barts Health NHS Trust and Queen Mary University of London, funded by Barts Charity. Our ambition is to transform the way older people experience health and care by embedding world-leading research, education and innovation directly into frontline clinical services.

As part of this ambitious programme, we are seeking an exceptional Head of Ageing Education and Practice Development to lead the development of a transformational education programme that will equip today's workforce with the knowledge, skills and confidence to deliver outstanding care for older people.

This is a rare opportunity to shape education at system level. Working closely with ACHA's Professorial Chairs, senior clinical leaders and academic partners, you will lead the design, delivery and accreditation of innovative education and training programmes focused on frailty prevention, rehabilitation, recovery following acute illness and trauma, and healthy ageing.

The role requires an individual who is creative, organised and motivated, with outstanding communication skills and the ability to translate research evidence into meaningful learning opportunities that improve patient care.

In return, we offer the opportunity to work alongside internationally recognised academics and clinicians within an ambitious and collaborative environment where education, research and clinical practice are genuinely integrated. You will have the chance to influence the future workforce, develop innovative educational programmes with national reach and make a lasting difference to the lives of older people across north east London and beyond.

The role will be primarily based at Whipps Cross Hospital with regular travel across north east London, including Queen Mary University of London, together with opportunities for some home working.

Responsibilities:

• Lead the development of a transformational education programme
• Design, deliver and accredit innovative education and training programmes
• Work closely with ACHA's Professorial Chairs, senior clinical leaders and academic partners
• Embed evidence-based practice across Whipps Cross Hospital
• Develop educational programmes that can be delivered more widely across the NHS and health and care sector

Requirements:

• Excellent people management skills with understanding of HR practice/policy
• Ability to work effectively across boundaries and harness an effective professional network
• Excellent emotional intelligence
• Strong project management skills
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Advanced analytical skills
• Financial acumen
• Ability to develop relationships and influence a range of stakeholders

We particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates as they are underrepresented within Barts Health at this band.