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Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust
About
Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust (EPUT) was formed on 1 April 2017 following the merger of North Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust (NEP) and South Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust (SEPT).
Since then, EPUT has grown from strength to strength, providing many community health, mental health and learning disability services to support more than 3.2 million people living across Luton and Bedfordshire, Essex and Suffolk.
We are a large employer in the East of England with more than 5,500 staff working across more than 200 sites. We also provide services in people’s home and community settings.
Our Vision
“To be the leading health and wellbeing service in the provision of mental health and community care”.
Our Purpose
“We care for people every day. What we do together, matters”.
Our Values
- We Care
- We Learn
- We Empower
Our strategic objectives
- We will deliver safe, high quality integrated care services.
- We will enable each other to be the best that we can.
- We will work together with our partners to make our services better.
- We will help our communities to thrive.
Find out more about the services we offer in our service directory
Contact
- Address
- Trust Head Office
- The Lodge
- The Chase
- Wickford
- Essex
- SS11 7XX
- Contact Number
- 01375 364513
Apprenticeship Tutor
Accepting applications until: 16-Jul-2026 23:59
Vacancy status: Open
Accepting applications until: 16-Jul-2026 23:59
Key details
Location
- Gwefan
- Brockfield House
- Cyfeiriad
- The Lodge Approach
- Tref
- Runwell, Wickford
- Cod post
- SS11 7XX
- Major / Minor Region
- Essex
Contract type & working pattern
- Contract
- 12 months (12 months fixed term contract)
- Oriau
- Part time - 22.5 hours per week (Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday 9am - 5pm)
Salary
- Cyflog
- £32,073 - £39,043 per annum pro rata
- Cyfnod cyflog
- Yearly
- Gradd
- (Band 5)
Specialty
- Prif leoliad
- Administration
Please be aware that, due to current allocation constraints, Certificates of Sponsorship (CoS) are being prioritised for registered roles at this time.
Our Trust cares for more than 100,000 patients at any one time across our community health, mental health and learning disability services across Essex and parts of Bedfordshire and Suffolk.
We want you to be part of our journey of transformation, where our patients and their families are at the heart of everything we do and to achieve our vision to be the leading health and wellbeing service in the provision of mental health and community care.
You’ll be part of a Trust where you will be supported to be your authentic self and be the best you can be, where we will help you to grow, develop and thrive.
The Trust is recognised by the University of Essex and is a top provider of apprenticeships for people looking to be an assistant practitioner, senior health care support worker (CAP). Our trailblazing CAP apprenticeship won a national HSJ Award.
We are also recognised as a Veteran Aware Trust and holder of gold accreditation from the Ministry of Defence Employment Recognition Scheme. Our services are highlighted as an exemplar of good practice, producing the best care for more than 3.500 armed forces veterans in the past seven years.
We have been shortlisted and won national awards. We are an inclusive organisation and Level 3 Disability Confident Leader Trust.
We are constantly innovating and looking for new ways to deliver care, such as using technology to enhance patient care and working with partners to launch new services such as the Basildon Mental Health Urgent Care Department, virtual hospitals and falls response cars.
Join us and you’ll do the best work of your life – and make a difference to other people’s lives. What we do together, matters.
Trosolwg o'r swydd
The post holder will work as part of the EPUT Apprenticeship Team within the Education, Learning and Development Department supporting on the delivery of Internal Healthcare Apprenticeship programmes and supporting apprenticeship delivery across the organisation. The role includes delivery of the Internal Healthcare apprenticeship curriculum from: initial assessment, induction, planning, assessment and partnership working with all stakeholders.
The post holder will also be responsible for their own allocated case load of learners, completing their individual learning plans and meeting the quality requirements of the organisation, awarding/validating body, Department for Education (DfE)and partnership educational bodies involved in the process.
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Monitor and update curriculum, and centre documentation in line with sector requirements
Carry out learner inductions; this includes comprehensive completion of skills scans, individual learning plans, initial assessments to establish the correct level and programme of study
Timely completion of registration, assessment and DfE documentation to meet Awarding Body, DfE and organisational requirements
Manage an allocated caseload of learners
Undertake planned learner observations in practice (where relevant)
Plan, deliver and assessment of apprenticeship curriculum
Assessment of learners in accordance with awarding body/validation and industry specific guidelines
Work with programme team in reviewing programme content
Timely completion of learner progress reviews and feedback processes
Liaise proactively with managers and staff, to actively promote apprenticeships within the Trust Accurate maintenance of learner records ensuring confidentiality of sensitive information is maintained
Ensure compliance with all relevant policies, procedures and legislation
Implement feedback received from the internal quality assurers
Ensure compliance and implementation in relation to the Education Team Safeguarding of Vulnerable Children and Adults policies and report all safeguarding concerns to line manager and Trust Safeguarding lead as per policy
Gweithio i'n sefydliad
Valuing you. Recognising your dedication. At EPUT, we look after you.
- Receive supervision and support to help you fulfil your potential.
- Join an inclusive EPUT community and connect with others through engagement events and equality or champion networks.
- If you need help, we provide mental health and wellbeing services, occupational health advice and counselling.
Benefits
- 27 days holiday, plus bank holidays, rising to 33 days after 10 years’ service.
- Excellent pension of up to 14.5% of your pensionable pay.
- Staff discounts include Blue Light Card, NHS discount offers, and staff benefits.
- £8K relocation package if you move to Essex to join us
- Season ticket loans are interest-free to cover the cost of travelling to and from work via tram, rail, or bus.
Work that wraps around your needs
- Job share: Applications for job shares are welcomed.
Swydd-ddisgrifiad a phrif gyfrifoldebau manwl
The post holder will work as part of the EPUT Apprenticeship Team within the Education, Learning and Development Department supporting on the delivery of Internal Healthcare Apprenticeship programmes and supporting apprenticeship delivery across the organisation. The role includes delivery of the Internal Healthcare apprenticeship curriculum from: initial assessment, induction, planning, assessment and partnership working with all stakeholders.
The post holder will also be responsible for their own allocated case load of learners, completing their individual learning plans and meeting the quality requirements of the organisation, awarding/validating body, Department for Education (DfE)and partnership educational bodies involved in the process.
· Monitor and update curriculum, and centre documentation in line with sector requirements
· Work alongside Human Resources Business Partners (HRBPs), to develop apprenticeship pathways
· Carry out learner inductions; this includes comprehensive completion of skills scans, individual learning plans, initial assessments to establish the correct level and programme of study
· Timely completion of registration, assessment and DfE documentation to meet Awarding Body, DfE and organisational requirements
· Manage an allocated caseload of learners
· Undertake planned learner observations in practice (where relevant)
· Plan, deliver and assessment of apprenticeship curriculum
· Assessment of learners in accordance with awarding body/validation and industry specific guidelines.
· Work with programme team in reviewing programme content
· Timely completion of learner progress reviews and feedback processes
· Maintain and update electronic portfolios in a timely manner to ensure the quality of the award is maintained
· Liaise proactively with managers and staff, to actively promote apprenticeships within the Trust
· Undertake appropriate learning and development activities as required for to ensure occupational competence and maintain an up to date record of all CPD activity
· Accurate maintenance of learner records ensuring confidentiality of sensitive information is maintained
· Attend all meetings as relevant to the role
· Ensure compliance with all relevant policies, procedures and legislation
· Implement feedback received from the internal quality assurers
· Ensure compliance and implementation in relation to the Education Team Safeguarding of Vulnerable Children and Adults policies and report all safeguarding concerns to line manager and Trust Safeguarding lead as per policy
· Embed and develop numeracy and literacy skills as part of all taught learning sessions.
· Ensure risk assessments of students are undertaken in relation to Trust policies
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· To report on audits when requested
· Present reports on metrics to the apprenticeship meetings · Competent in use of learner management system.
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· Represent the department and Trust at key events, educational establishments and when working with partner organisations to promote, deliver and expand opportunities in line with the promotion of Apprenticeships
· Engage with the Integrated Care Boards as required
· Demonstrate issue management skills through the ownership and resolution of any problems that arise.
· Work with colleagues to align workforce, service and training plans
· Analyse ways to improve colleagues’ understanding of apprenticeships and assist in the delivery of identified gaps at Care Unit level
· Work with team leads and managers to gain an understanding of their future workforce requirements and to assist them in consideration of apprenticeship programmes
· Work within and advise on policy changes that may be required within the suite of Education Policies.
· Provide feedback on suggested changes in line with national standards to the Apprenticeship Manager to ensure compliance with validation and awarding body requirements and changes in the sector
· Ensure all events and training opportunity are delivered according to the Trust quality assurance processes and they comply with any relevant external quality assurance or risk management guidelines
· Support the design, development and delivery of new programmes as required
· Ensure that all programmes are designed to use effective learning strategies
· Ensure that assessment methods employed will provide formative and summative feedback
· To make full use of blended learning methods to ensure that efficient and effective training is implemented.
· To evaluate teaching programmes, delivery methods and teaching strategies according to the Trust education standards
· To support identification and implementation of Artificial Intelligence within the curriculum
· To maintain accurate training records
· To maintain any additional records as required by the Education, Learning and Development (e.g. diversity monitoring records)
· Monitor and manage all information requests ensuring that all responses are received, recorded and analysed
· Develop, maintain and monitor plans for projects, tailoring the plans in accordance with the complexity of the project
· To promote a health and safety culture and undertake risk assessments as required
· Visit staff in their practice areas to provide on-site support, observations of practice and guidance as required.
· Attend meetings and events as required. Giving presentations, providing cover to exhibition stands etc. May require driving for approximately 2 hours to reach locations.
· Deliver training programmes requiring physical effort (e.g. accessing training venues that may be some distance from available parking)
· Delivery of curriculum face to face in training venues
· Be responsible for organising courses effectively to meet deadlines and programme requirements and timetable
· Be responsible for the delivery of training, promotional activities, record keeping and administration tasks associated with the role
· Be a point of contact for all external provider queries regarding apprenticeship programmes and student concerns, coordinating responses in order for matters to be resolved swiftly
· Assist with identifying innovative ways to promote opportunities to staff and those looking to work within the NHS
· Assist with related audits and training needs analyses as required
· Work on projects within the Education, Learning and Development Department
· Assist colleagues in developing training and apprenticeships and to share knowledge and skills
· Develop skills and knowledge to deliver and assess training as required
Please be aware that, due to current allocation constraints, Certificates of Sponsorship (CoS) are being prioritised for registered roles at this time.
Important note: please ensure that as part of your application, you include professional references with business contact information covering your last three years of employment history. We are unable to accept personal or character references.
As a newly appointed employee, you are responsible for incurring the cost of your initial DBS check relevant to your post; the amount will be deducted from your first salary with the Trust.
Our Trust is an Equal Opportunities Employer. We particularly welcome applications from people with experience of using mental health services. We also hold the Disability two tick symbol and have made the pledge to commit to employing more people with learning disabilities, we encourage people with a disability to apply. If you require this application form in another format i.e. Braille or audio tape etc, please contact the Recruitment Department on 01375 364513 or email [email protected] and we can arrange for this to be dispatched to you.
The Trust has the right to expire vacancies prior to the closing date if they so wish. The Trust makes every attempt to contact all applicants and we strongly advise that you check the email account which is registered with NHS Jobs regularly, we would advise however due to the high number of applications we receive that if you have not heard from us within three weeks of the closing date your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults, and expect all staff to undertake this commitment. Applicants will be subject to robust safer recruitment processes.
Important Notice: Recently the Health and Social Care Act 2008 (Regulated Activities) (Amendment) (Coronavirus) Regulations 2021 (the Regulations) which amended on 22 July 2021 and come into force on 11 November 2021 that anyone directly employed to work in a Care Home or who are required as part of their role to be deployed to a CQC registered care home are required to have had both their COVID vaccinations, unless they are exempt. This is therefore a requirement of this role and will form part of our pre-employment checks.
Please note - staff who are formally at risk within the organisation will be given priority in securing alternative employment. Should it come to light that a post being advertised by the Trust is considered ‘suitable alternative employment’ to an individual who is at risk, the recruiting manager will be advised and the post will be withdrawn from NHS Jobs.
Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Applications for this role should be written by the applicant. If artificial intelligence (AI) programmes are used then the application may be rejected due to this document being an important part of the assessment process. This does not prevent applicants seeking appropriate support with applications should they need to for the purposes of any declared disability.
Applicant requirements
Person specification
Education
Meini prawf hanfodol
- Educated to degree level or relevant experience
- Assessors award (D33, V1 or CAVA qualification
- Post graduate teaching qualification (PGcert/CertED)
- Healthcare Science at level 5 or above
Meini prawf dymunol
- Internal Verifier Award
Knowledge
Meini prawf hanfodol
- Knowledge and experience of the healthcare sector and requirements of the listed apprenticeship standards
- Highly developed knowledge in the use of all Microsoft applications.
- Knowledge of NHS or similar organisation education pathways and the local NHS organisational structure.
- Knowledge of information governance guidance relating to information sharing and confidentiality under GDPR
Skills
Meini prawf hanfodol
- Good oral and written communication skills based on fluency on the English language. Highly skilled in producing reports and data in an appropriate format.
- Significant experience of data manipulation and analysis.
- Experience of training delivery and presenting to audiences at all levels, including external.
- Skilled/experienced in coordinating a complex process and/or group of people
- Experience of ensuring standards and values required for learning, development and assessment are embedded and sustained into clinical practice.
Meini prawf dymunol
- Experience completing time limited projects.
Personal Qualities
Meini prawf hanfodol
- Shares the Trust’s values and models them in their attitude and behaviour
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team where priorities may change or conflict.
- Well organised, self-motivated and disciplined with ability to manage workload priorities which may vary or conflict.
- Willing to learn new systems and processes
Additional Requirements
Meini prawf hanfodol
- Full UK Driving Licence and ability to travel independently and effectively across sites and across Trust boundaries to attend meetings and support training production or presentation.
Documents
Further details / informal visits contact
- Enw
- James Rushbrook
- Teitl y swydd
- Apprenticeship Manager
- Cyfeiriad ebost
- [email protected]
- Rhif ffôn
- 07368567810
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