Director Of Education

Description:

Integrated Care 24 (IC24), a leading not-for-profit social enterprise delivering innovative primary and urgent care services to over six million patients, is seeking a Director of Education to lead the organisation’s educational and research initiatives. This senior role will play a crucial part in implementing the organisation’s education strategy to ensure a sustainable workforce, continuous professional development, and improved organisational performance.

The Director of Education will be responsible for developing leadership at all levels, ensuring compliance with essential learning requirements, and fostering strong collaboration with internal and external stakeholders. The position requires visible leadership to inspire teams, integrate research with education, and drive organisational improvement in partnership with senior leadership, including the Director of Clinical Governance and the Head of Improvement.

This role offers a unique opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the future of integrated care services, shaping education and research to benefit both staff and patients.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the delivery of the organisation’s educational strategy for workforce sustainability.

• Ensure compliance with mandatory learning and CPD requirements.

• Provide strong, visible leadership to communicate organisational vision and objectives.

• Develop leadership capabilities across all levels to improve care delivery.

• Foster collaborative working relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

• Align research, evaluation, and education activities across the organisation.

• Partner with the Director of Clinical Governance and Head of Improvement to drive organisational learning.

Essential Qualifications and Experience:

• Registered clinical professional with a degree-level education.

• Teaching and mentoring qualification or substantial experience.

• Leadership qualification, course, or equivalent experience.

• Evidence of continuing postgraduate education and professional development.

• Significant post-registration managerial experience.

• Proven expertise in leading quality improvement and/or education programmes.

• Experience in system leadership and broad stakeholder engagement.

Desirable Qualifications and Experience:

• Clinical Consultation and Minor Illness qualification.

• Independent Prescribing qualification.

• Project management qualification or equivalent experience.

• Lean or Six Sigma qualification.

• Experience in urgent care or acute secondary care.

• Knowledge of research/educational funding processes.

• Understanding of apprenticeships and related programmes.

What We Offer:

• Competitive annual salary of up to £73,000 depending on experience.

• Additional annual leave entitlement above statutory minimum (based on service).

• NHS Pension Scheme membership.

• Free 24/7 independent counselling service.

• Learning and development opportunities.

• Free membership to reward and discount platforms.

• Access to Blue Light Card and NHS Discount Schemes.

Additional Information:

• Location: Any IC24 site (to be confirmed).

• Employment is subject to proof of UK work eligibility, a satisfactory basic DBS disclosure, and two references.

• IC24 is committed to equal opportunities and actively encourages applications from under-represented groups.