Head of Strategic Education and Skills

To shape the development of Education, Training, and Skills Development to deliver the aims of our ICS in the provision of high-quality Education and employment opportunities for the population of Coventry and Warwickshire. To utilise workforce planning information to develop a workforce Education and training strategy across the system and develop career pathways across professional boundaries with NHS/Social Care/Primary Care. Work with NHSE to ensure the system takes full advantage of commissioning opportunities and be responsible for embedding the METIP returns into annual planning. Together with Education and Skills partners deliver new pathways into health and care careers. Work in collaboration with HEIs and other education providers to ensure education pipelines for new roles, particularly Medical Associate Professional (MAPs) roles, Nurse Associates Peer Support Workers, General Practice Assistant Responsible for the planning and implementation of the CWICB People Plan and agreed priorities, ensuring that key milestones are achieved and that the required outcomes are met for: - Transforming Education Pathways Training Innovation Skills Development for local people Facilitate partners across the health and social care system in recognising the importance of workforce in driving ICS service transformation, using analysis, judgement, knowledge and experience to support the system in developing actionable solutions. Working through the CWICB People Board to ensure that the design of new models of care have workforce considerations central to their development. Following detailed analysis of relevant strategies and guidance, work with the CWICB Chief People Officer to develop the workforce education, training, and Skills development needs arising from the NHS Long Term Workforce Plan and other national priorities and developing local plans. Work with the system to best utilise the apprenticeship levy across partner organisations and the Trust by ensuring apprenticeships are integral to all career pathways. To actively promote diversity and inclusion in all education, learning and talent development activities. To develop and advise on innovative solutions to workforce shortages within CWICB and use influencing skills to encourage organisations to work across organisational boundaries, on occasion relating to matters where professional opinions may differ. Responsible for managing, maintaining and monitoring appropriate budgets, e.g., NHSE. Line management and development of staff within the ICB People function. Using evidence based research to promote new ways of Education and career development. Represent the Chief People Officer at relevant regional/national events/networks.