Healthcare Trainer - Dysphagia

IQVIA; Carlisle; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global provider of clinical research services is seeking a Dysphagia Product Trainer to improve patient safety and quality of life through hands-on training. Responsibilities include delivering training sessions, influencing prescribing processes, and building relationships with healthcare professionals. Ideal candidates should have strong presentation skills and knowledge of dysphagia products. The role offers excellent salary, career growth opportunities, and flexible working arrangements.

Benefits

Excellent salary and bonus

Access to learning and career path development tools

Opportunity to buy an extra 5 days annual leave

Private healthcare (BUPA)

Flexible benefits including dental and wellbeing schemes

Competitive pension scheme

Life Assurance and Group Income Protection

Online wellbeing support available 24/7

Corporate rates for gym memberships

Qualifications

• Experience in healthcare, clinical education, or sales is desirable.
• Ability to engage and influence a range of stakeholders.
• Knowledge of the NHS environment in acute and community settings.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver engaging dysphagia training sessions.
• Build strong relationships with healthcare professionals.
• Provide accurate reporting and feedback to stakeholders.

Skills

Strong presentation and communication skills

Excellent organisational and time management abilities

Knowledge of dysphagia products

Understanding of compliance requirements

Analytical mindset

Job description

Location: Manchester

We are looking for a Dysphagia Product Trainer to join our team delivering hands‑on training on delivering support products and equipment.

About the Role

In this role, you will:

• Plan and deliver engaging dysphagia training sessions across care homes and healthcare institutions within your territory.
• Gain agreement for prescription conversion to our dysphagia products and address any barriers in the prescribing process.
• Build strong relationships with healthcare professionals and influence positive change.
• Provide accurate reporting and feedback to internal and external stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance with company policies and industry regulations.

You will be accountable for achieving key performance indicators, including delivering a minimum of two care home training sessions per day and meeting sales and conversion targets.

What We’re Looking For

• Strong presentation and communication skills with the ability to engage and influence.
• Excellent organisational and time management abilities.
• Knowledge of dysphagia products and the NHS environment (acute and community settings).
• Understanding of compliance requirements including Competition Law and the Bribery Act.
• Analytical mindset with the ability to interpret sales data and track performance.

Experience in healthcare, clinical education, or sales is desirable, but we value adaptability, learning agility, and a proactive approach just as much.

Why Join Us?

• Make an impact: Your work will directly improve patient safety and quality of life.
• Career growth: Access to professional development, specialist training, and clear progression pathways.
• Inclusive culture: We welcome diversity and encourage you to bring your authentic self to work.
• Flexibility and autonomy: Manage your own schedule and territory.
• Digital-first approach: Use innovative tools and technology to deliver training and track performance.
• Sustainability commitment: Be part of a company that values environmental responsibility and ethical practices.

Our IQVIA Benefits Include

• Excellent salary and bonus
• Access to learning and career path development tools
• Opportunity to buy an extra 5 days annual leave
• Private healthcare (BUPA)
• Flexible benefits including dental and wellbeing schemes, competitive pension scheme
• Life Assurance, Group Income Protection, Personal Accident Insurance and more
• Online wellbeing support available 24/7, 365 days a year
• Corporate rates for gym memberships and access to 100s of restaurant and store discounts

If you are passionate about healthcare, confident in delivering training, and motivated by results, we would love to hear from you.

Apply today and help us transform dysphagia care.

Please note this role is not eligible for employer sponsored work authorisation. Applicants must be legally authorised to work in the UK as per Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006, section 15.

IQVIA is a leading global provider of clinical research services, commercial insights and healthcare intelligence to the life sciences and healthcare industries. We create intelligent connections to accelerate the development and commercialization of innovative medical treatments to help improve patient outcomes and population health worldwide. Learn more at https://jobs.iqvia.com