Band 6 Learning & Development eLearning Specialist

Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional mental health trust is seeking a Band 6 Learning & Development eLearning Specialist to design, develop, and deliver engaging eLearning solutions. This role requires expertise in instructional design and experience in developing digital learning materials. The ideal candidate should have a relevant degree, experience with authoring tools, and strong project management skills. Join a supportive team dedicated to enhancing staff capabilities and improving community health.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in eLearning or digital learning development.
• Knowledge of instructional design principles and adult learning theory.
• Experience with project coordination and supervision.

Responsibilities

• Support design and delivery of high-quality eLearning solutions.
• Contribute to staff capability development through digital resources.
• Engage with stakeholders and project manage learning initiatives.

Skills

eLearning development

Instructional design

Project management

Stakeholder engagement

Graphic design

Education

Degree in education or related field

Tools

Articulate

Adobe Suite

Moodle

Learning Management System

Job description

Overview

Go back Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust

Band 6 Learning & Development eLearning Specialist

The closing date is 01 October 2025

This Band 6 Learning & Development eLearning Specialist role is to support the design, development, implementation, and evaluation of high-quality eLearning and blended learning solutions across the Trust. The postholder will contribute to enhancing staff capability through the delivery of engaging, accessible digital learning resources, eLearning courses, and educational videos aligned to organisational priorities, statutory/mandatory requirements, and local service needs.

The role will work closely with the Blended Learning Lead, Subject Matter Experts (SMEs), and the wider L&D team and will act as a subject matter expert in digital learning, supporting the Trust's ambition to embed technology-enhanced learning in workforce development.

Main duties of the job

eLearning Design & Delivery

• Learning Management System (LMS) Support
• Blended Learning Development
• Project Management
• Stakeholder Engagement

About us

Welcome to Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust. Our 4000 clinical and support staff help us to improve mental health and well-being and meet the needs of the 70,000 people we serve each year. We provide a range of mental healthcare services across Birmingham and Solihull, as well as specialised services nationally. We also offer medical, nursing and psychology training and are proud of our international reputation for both research and innovation.

Our population is culturally diverse, characterised in places by high levels of deprivation which create an increasing demand for our services and a necessity for us to make sure everyone can access the help they need. We are a team of compassionate, inclusive and committed people working together to provide excellent care to support our community. If you are looking for a place to belong, where you can make a real difference in people's lives, join our team where our warm welcome is waiting for you.

Job responsibilities

For further information about the main responsibilities please view the attached job description and person specification.

Person Specification

Required evidence show reel

• Degree or equivalent experience in education, digital media, instructional design, or related field
• Proven experience in developing eLearning or digital learning materials in a complex organisation
• Up-to-date knowledge of learning infrastructure (both current and emerging) and the creation of approach to maximise utilisation and user experience
• Knowledge of instructional design principles, adult learning theory, and eLearning standards (SCORM/xAPI)
• proficient in authoring tools (e.g., Articulate, Captivate), Adobe Suit, Learning Management System - Moodle administration, project coordination
• ESR Knowledge
• Articulate Authoring Tool
• NHS Experience
• Graphic Design or video editing
• Experience of being a supervisor

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust

£38,682 to £46,580 a year, pro rata