DHSC: National Workforce Develop. Framework & Training: Nonclinical Work & Health

The Authority is seeking to appoint a supplier to develop a national workforce development framework and training curriculum for the non-clinical work and health workforce. The requirement is intended to support greater consistency in skills, competencies, training and professional development across a diverse workforce operating across health, employment and local delivery settings.
The contract will be delivered in two core phases:
Phase 1 – Workforce development framework
The supplier will develop a nationally applicable workforce development framework for the non-clinical work and health workforce. This will include:
a) a core competency framework and skills profile;
b) high-level guidance on supervision models;
c) advisory articulation of career progression routes and pathways;
d) principles and expectations for continuing professional development (CPD);
e) evidence and landscape review;
f) structured stakeholder engagement with employers, workforce representatives, clinical colleagues, programme leads and other relevant stakeholders;
g) synthesis of findings into a report setting out agreed baseline competencies and advisory recommendations.
Phase 2 – Training design and development
The supplier will design and develop a baseline national training curriculum aligned to the Phase 1 competency framework. This will include:
a) curriculum design covering core knowledge, skills and behaviours;
b) development of specialist learning content where required;
c) preparation of learning materials suitable for digital and blended delivery, including scripts, assessments, case studies and guidance;
d) collaboration with NHS England’s Technology and Enhanced Learning team to support digitisation, testing and refinement;
e) securing independent accreditation or quality review of the learning content before transfer for digitisation.
The training curriculum is expected to cover areas such as work and health, employment and employability, reasonable adjustments, fit notes,...