Service: People & Culture

Job Title

HR and Education Assistant

Location

Cross site. Based at Heald Green, with one day a week at Little Hulton

Salary

Hospice Band 4, £27,485 (1) – £30,162 (3) per annum, Competency Based Framework. Starting at point 1

Hours

37.5 hours over 5 days per week, Monday – Friday.

Contract

Permanent

Introduction

At Moya Cole Hospice, there’s one thing that motivates us and that’s providing excellent care and support to those living with or affected by life-limiting Illnesses.

We’re continuously developing our plans for delivering outstanding person-centered care that is innovative and evidence- based and to ensure Moya Cole is in the best shape possible for future generations.

You’ll be challenged, inspired and empowered to help us achieve our purpose and to play your part in making a difference.

Job Summary

The Role

The People and Education Assistant will:

In this varied and rewarding role, you’ll be at the heart of our People and Education functions, ensuring smooth and compliant processes that enhance the experience of our employees and volunteers. You’ll work closely with internal stakeholders, respond to queries, and coordinate key activities such as:

• Respond to People and Education-related queries via phone, face to face, Teams and email, providing accurate information with reference to policies and agreed processes and procedures, signposting to relevant team members as needed
• Posting job adverts and supporting recruitment processes
• Issuing contracts and coordinating pre-employment checks
• Support the People Business Partners with case management activities, including preparing documentation, arranging meetings and tracking of actions where appropriate
• Administering changes and maintaining accurate records
• Coordinating and administrating education events and learning activities
• Generating reports and contributing to continuous improvement

Requirements

The People and Education Assistant will have:

• A good standard of general education to a minimum of GCSE grade C / 4 – A* / 9
• CIPD Level 3 (or working towards) or evidence equivalent practical experience

The People and Education Assistant will be able to demonstrate:

• Experience handling confidential information with discretion.
• Working knowledge of HR processes including recruitment, onboarding and leaver administration
• Working knowledge of compliance checking processes including DBS, Right to work and safeguarding
• Experience of using HR systems and databases – including data entry, maintaining records and generation reports
• Work confidently and efficiently with systems and data, maintaining accuracy and integrity
• The ability to travel independently to our two hospice sites

Key Benefits

• 35 days annual leave rising to 37 after 5 years and 41 after 10 years (inc. bank holidays, pro rata for part-time employees)
• Buy an additional week annual leave (pro rata for part-time)
• Heath cash plan
• Contributory pension scheme up to 7% matched contribution (or the ability to continue with a previously held NHS pension (subject to making contribution’s into the scheme in the previous 12 months)
• Life cover
• Free parking
• Discounted meals on site
• Meaningful work, making a difference in the lives of others
• Opportunity to develop your leadership skills within a structured development framework
• IIP Platinum employer creating the right environment for everyone to thrive and reach their potential

How to Apply

If you would like to contribute to making a difference for a much-loved charity, we’d love to hear from you.

Click HERE to apply. 

Please contact Michelle Bradbury on 0161 498 3632 or email michelle.bradbury@moyacole.org.uk for more information.

Applicants must be authorised to work in the UK. We are not able to offer sponsorship at this time.

The successful candidate will be subject to a DBS Check at the level appropriate to the role, the cost of which is covered by the hospice. Any post holder within the organisation will be expected to undertake safeguarding training appropriate to their role and adhere to safeguarding policies and procedures. All staff must work in accordance with their statutory roles and responsibilities in relation to safeguarding in accordance with the Working Together to Safeguarding Children 2023, The Care Act 2014, and Prevent Duty 2015.

Timescales

We reserve the right to close and interview prior to the dates outlined below.

Closing date: 4th January 2026

Interview date: 8th January 2026

Job Title

Clinical Educator

Job Details

• Location: Primary office located at our Heald Green site, with cross-site working between both sites.
• Department: Education and Development Team
• Date posted: 31^st July 2024
• Closing date: Friday 13th September 2024
• Package: Band 6 £38,241 per annum.
• Interview date: Wednesday 18th September 2024

Location

This role is primarily located at our Heald Green site (Cheadle) however there is a requirement for cross site travel to deliver training at our site in Little Hulton.

Salary

Band 6, £38,241, Competency Based Framework

Hours

Monday to Friday, 9am – 5pm, 37.5 hours

Contract

Permanent

Contact

Caitlin Furniss

Email: cfurniss@sah.org.uk 

Tel: 0161 498 3606

Job summary

St Ann’s Hospice is growing! We’re currently in the process of building a brand-new hospice in Heald Green, and we’re looking for someone to join the Education and Development Team as a Clinical Educator, to support and nurture our staff to deliver the best possible care for our patients.

The Role

You will be a role model for excellence in palliative care, working with staff in clinical practice to promote the acquisition of new and essential skills and knowledge, to enable their personal and professional development and organisational objectives.

• Maintain professional registration and practice within the NMC Code of Professional Conduct.
• Plan, organise, deliver and evaluate training and education programmes for multi-professional and multi-disciplinary staff.
• Deliver clinical education and work-based programmes that relate to quality patient care, e.g. 3-day Palliative Care Course. Teaching and supporting professionals in clinical settings and formal assessment of supervised practice.
• Prepare and deliver training to clinical staff and proactively identify ongoing educational needs
• Manage the LMS system, and maintain clinical training registers
• Work collaboratively to develop staff clinical competencies
• Keep up to date with any local, regional or national policies/priorities.
• Support Students who attend St Ann’s Hospice for clinical placements.
• Develop and maintain highly effective communication networks in the GM to better represent the Education and Development team at a range of appropriate multi-professional meetings internally and externally.

The Person

• First level Registered Nurse qualification with current registration with NMC or an Allied Health professional qualification with current professional registration.
• Relevant professional degree (or equivalent) and evidence of continuing professional development in palliative care.
• Experience of teaching or mentoring practice and/ or theory in a variety of settings.
• Ability to travel independently as some cross-site and local travel will be necessary.
• Manage their time effectively to ensure balance between clinical education and administrative responsibilities.

Key Benefits

• 35 days annual leave rising to 37 after 5 years and 41 after 10 years (inc. bank holidays, pro rata for part-time employees)
• Buy an additional week annual leave (pro rate for part-time)
• Heath cash plan
• Contributory pension scheme up to 7% matched contribution
• Life cover
• Free parking
• Discounted lunches on site
• Flexibility to fit your work around your home life / hybrid working

Application

If this role sounds like you and you want to make a real difference for a much loved charity, please click here.

Applicants must be authorised to work in the UK. We are not able to offer sponsorship at this time.

The successful candidate will be subject to a Standard DBS Check, the cost of which is covered by the hospice. Any post holder within the organisation will be expected to undertake safeguarding training appropriate to their role and adhere to safeguarding policies and procedures. All staff must work in accordance with their statutory roles and responsibilities in relation to safeguarding in accordance with the Working Together to Safeguarding Children 2023, The Care Act 2014, and Prevent Duty 2015.

Timescales

Closing date: 13th Sept 2024

Interview date: 18th Sept 2024