Job overview
Development and operational oversight of the Education Department Apprenticeship Centre within BCHC NHS Trust, which will support the Trust in the accreditation and assessment of a wide range of programmes and apprenticeships, including delivering Level 3 Dental Nursing, Level 2 Customer Service Practitioner, Care Certificate, Business Administration and implementation of Leadership programmes up to Level 6.
Provide operational support to the Widening Participation Agenda, managing in the areas of apprenticeship programmes across the Trust with independent training providers, colleges and HEIs for skills assessment, eligibility of apprenticeships and access of Levy. The role requires management of programme funding from the Department for Education for distribution to training providers in the support of off/on the job learning to apprentices and learners.
Work closely with the Widening Participation and Training Lead, in order to maximise opportunities for income generation and will work alongside the Clinical Education Managers to ensure that all programmes meet regulatory standards required.
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1. Manage the development of the Education Apprenticeship Training Centre within BCHC and ensure that all programmes accredited via this Centre meet Awarding Body standards, DfE and Ofsted as Regulatory Bodies for requirements of funding rules.
2. Ensure that satellite centres are fully supported in the ongoing accreditation of their schemes delivered primarily at Birmingham Dental Hospital and Moseley Hall Hospital and work in partnership with external providers to deliver functional skills to Trust employees where internal delivery is not possible, and report quarterly on these learners. This will be through developing processes to implement that feed into Centre compliance processes and wider Trust policies.
3. Will maintain Apprenticeship Handbook for the Trust as new policies and updates emerge from DfE, Ofsted and Awarding Bodies that forms a strategy for apprenticeship engagement.
4. Manage all programmes delivered through Centre are consistently high standard and consistently meet compliance as lead to co-ordinate and prepare for External Verifier visits and that all information is readily available for assessment.
Working for our organisation
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1. Co-ordinate the provision of regular reports on learner progress to the Widening Participation and Training Lead to identify any concerns regarding resource to maintain standards required by the Awarding Body or activities that may impact Ofsted inspection readiness.
- Lead the recording of apprentices details onto external DfE Digital Apprenticeship Service (DAS) and monitor progression for timely completion. Manage the employer portal via the DfE DAS, including uploading apprenticeship vacancies on Find an Apprentice.
- Manage regular the DAS portal for provider activities through scheduled meetings with stakeholders delivering provision to ensure use of Levy payment is accurate to proceed.
- Lead on Trust apprenticeship programme for implementation of learning and final assessments; including negotiation of price with external providers, colleges and Higher Education Institutes, checking of procured apprentice contracts with Salisbury Managed Procurement Services (SMPS) for accuracy and timely senior budget holder signature.
- Clearly communicate to Divisional Leads, Managers and individuals enquiring about the apprenticeship programme for confirmed eligibility of applicants’ for funding in compliance with DfE Apprenticeship Funding rules and supporting all mentors/line managers who have apprentices, through conducting apprentice evaluations and ensuring managers complete end of contract process.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
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- Lead the recording of apprentices details onto external DfE Digital Apprenticeship Service (DAS) and monitor progression for timely completion. Manage the employer portal via the DfE DAS, including uploading apprenticeship vacancies on Find an Apprentice.
- Manage regular the DAS portal for provider activities through scheduled meetings with stakeholders delivering provision to ensure use of Levy payment is accurate to proceed.
- Lead on Trust apprenticeship programme for implementation of learning and final assessments; including negotiation of price with external providers, colleges and Higher Education Institutes, checking of procured apprentice contracts with Salisbury Managed Procurement Services (SMPS) for accuracy and timely senior budget holder signature.
- Clearly communicate to Divisional Leads, Managers and individuals enquiring about the apprenticeship programme for confirmed eligibility of applicants’ for funding in compliance with DfE Apprenticeship Funding rules and supporting all mentors/line managers who have apprentices, through conducting apprentice evaluations and ensuring managers complete end of contract process.
- Manage and maintain comprehensive information and data on all apprentices who access BCHC Levy in accordance with DfE Employer Funding rules/regulations and make readily available for the purpose of internal / external audit.
UK Home Office Visa Sponsorship requirements
In accordance with UK Home Office requirements, Band 2 clinical and non-clinical roles and Band 3 Non-Clinical roles are not eligible for sponsorship.
Please note that the majority of non-clinical roles (Agenda for Change Band 3 - 6) with the exception of those which appear on this list - link, will not meet the minimum requirements set by UK Visas and Immigration to sponsor candidates to work in the UK.
All non-clinical roles (Agenda for Change Bands 7 - 9) that meet the prescribed skill level (RQF 6) and salary threshold will be eligible for sponsorship.
The Trust will accept applications from candidates who can evidence their right to work in the UK or via alternative visa routes.
Disability Confident Employer and Guaranteed Interview Scheme
BCHC offers a guaranteed interview to any candidate who is Disabled, Neurodiverse, has a hidden or long term health condition as recognised under the Equality Act 2010, providing they meet the essential criteria of the job role, as set out in the person specification. We encourage applicants to submit their applications and to request any reasonable adjustments where required.
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
As part of our ongoing commitment to being a Great Place to Work, we actively foster and support a workplace culture that is inclusive and equitable for all staff, patients and service users.
We are dedicated to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels welcomed and valued. We encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, including those with diverse abilities, experiences, and perspectives.
We are also dedicated to supporting the career progression of colleagues from underrepresented backgrounds into this role and more senior roles within the Division and the wider organisation.
Promoting Workforce Equality
In response to data held by BCHC which demonstrates that individuals from particular protected characteristics are under-represented, BCHC are striving to redress these imbalances. In order to do this, the Trust is committed to the employment and career development of individuals with these protected characteristics. As part of this commitment and given this under-representation, the Trust guarantees an interview to any applicants from under-represented groups for positions at Band 8a and above whose application meets the essential criteria for the post as detailed on the Person Specification.
The Trust is currently under-represented in terms of people who identify as Black, Minority Ethnic (BME) and welcomes applicants from these communities. Selection will be on the basis of merit. In order to ensure the diversity of our workforce and understand the differing needs of our communities, the Trust is committed to the principles of Positive Action.
DBS Costs
Please be aware that all new employees starting work with the Trust will be charged for the cost of their DBS check if it is required for the role. The cost will be deducted from your salary in 3 payments over a 3-month period once you start employment. By applying for this role, you are agreeing to these deductions being made. The charges for the DBS include the administration fee. The total costs are £26.40 for a standard check and £54.40 for an enhanced check. The level of check will be determined by the post you are applying for. For bank Workers the full cost of the DBS check (as detailed above) will be deducted from your pay following completion of your online mandatory training. No payment will be made for your online training until it is all complete and verified by the Temporary Staffing Team. Please note: You will not be able to work any bank shifts until you have completed your mandatory training, and your DBS is in place.
Flexible Working
Birmingham Community Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust (BCHC) supports a variety of flexible working practices and, where possible (given our range of services and community settings) dependent upon the requirements associated with the role, will actively consider requests made and support these where practically possible. This may include hybrid patterns of working to enable colleagues to request the flexibility of a mixture of home/base working.
In accordance with the NHS People Promise, the Trust is committed to facilitating a healthy work/life balance that is essential to health and wellbeing and to making BCHC a ‘Great Place to Work’. We will be happy to discuss and consider all requests relating to working patterns and hours at your interview so please do ask!
Using Artificial Intelligence
Birmingham Community Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust acknowledges Artificial Intelligence (AI) or Generative AI (GenAI) tools such as ChatGPT, Claude, Copilot, Gemini etc; are powerful tools that can help you in various stages of your job application and how they can be used in certain circumstances during your application process with BCHC. You can read more about acceptable use on our internet pages here
Benefits of working for us:
- Full NHS terms and conditions including extensive holidays, Agenda for Change pay with enhancements
- Attractive relocation payment if you relocate to the local area.
- Discounts for local and national retailers
- Dedicated well-being services for all employees
- Flexible working where possible
