Job Overview
Apply now Interim Training Manager We have an exciting opportunity to work with a specialist Charity who work on a national level, as an Interim Training Manager until October 2018. This is a high-profile and exciting role which has responsibility for managing bereavement care training for health professionals, developing and managing projects and events, and, maintaining relationships with key stakeholders. The ideal candidate You will have an excellent knowledge of the structure and organisation of the National Health Service. An experienced senior manager, you will be able to operate at a strategic level and have the ability to develop and inspire others.. A detailed understanding of different education and training methods is required, as well as a basic knowledge of the physiology of normal and complicated labour and birth. What will my key responsibilities be? Strategy & Reporting Develop, monitor and maintain the annual budget for the Improving Bereavement Care TeamReport to the Director of Research, Education and Policy on your Team's strategies and plans, achievement of targets and objectives, concerns and issues.Be a member of the senior line management team, contributing to key decisions relating to strategic direction as well as delivery of objectives.ManagementProvide leadership and support for Improving Bereavement Care Team and their key areas of responsibilityDirect and manage the performance of staff in the Improving Bereavement Care team to maintain an effective team capable of providing a professional service. The role directly manages the following roles: Senior IBC Co-ordinatorBereavement Care Training Co-ordinatorBereavement Care Training AdministratorA team of 11 Bereavement Care Trainers spread throughout the UK Resources To provide overall management of the bereavement care training programme for professionals, including regular evaluation and subsequent development of the training.To engage with key stakeholders on the development of training and education resources for health professionals.To manage the delivery of externa conferences, awards and eventsTo feed in to the development of policy and position papers and publications on bereavement care issues.To respond to internal and external enquiries related to improving bereavement care and whenrequired, to assist in the production of press releases.To oversee the development of the Improving Bereavement Care section of the website.GeneralUndertake any other duties commensurate with the role as required by the Director of Research,Education and Policy, Chief Executive and Board of Trustees What experience do I need to be successful in this post? Experience of undertaking a senior management role with soundstrategic and operational abilities.Experience of developing, implementing and monitoring budgetsExperience of management of training programmes with knowledge ofdifferent training and education methodsExcellent people and performance management skills at a senior level,with the ability to develop and inspire others, and model effectiveDemonstrate a good knowledge of the NHS structure and organisationin general, and of maternity services in particular.Demonstrate an understanding of, and empathy with, bereavedparents' needs and perspectives. Huntress Search Ltd does not discriminate on the grounds of 'protected characteristics' as defined under the Equality Act and other relevant UK legislation. Huntress Search Ltd acts as a Recruitment Agency in relation to all Permanent roles and as a Recruitment Business in relation to all Temporary roles. PLEASE NOTE: We can only consider applications from candidates who have the right to work in the UK.