Learning and Development Facilitator

University Hospital Southampton NHS FT; Oxford; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading NHS trust is seeking a Learning and Development Facilitator to design and deliver training programs as part of the Workforce Development Team. The role offers a hybrid working model between home and offices in Southampton or Oxford. Ideal candidates will have postgraduate qualifications, experience in research environments, and strong communication skills. Benefits include flexible working, generous holiday, and access to NHS discounts.

Benefits

35 days paid holiday (pro rata)

Generous pension scheme

NHS discounts

Qualifications

• Postgraduate qualification or equivalent relevant experience.
• Experience in a research environment (NHS, University, Industry).
• Evidence of ongoing, relevant Continuous Professional Development (CPD).

Responsibilities

• Design, develop and deliver training and workforce development programs.
• Implement national processes for commissioning and evaluating learning and work.
• Act as a source of advice and guidance on research-related training.

Skills

Presentation skills

IT competence

Communication skills

Relationship building

Education

Postgraduate qualification or relevant experience

Recognised teaching qualification (desirable)

Tools

Moodle

MS Teams

Google Meet

Job description

Job Overview

The NIHR South Central Regional Research Delivery Network has an exciting opportunity to join our Workforce Development Team. This 1.0 WTE role offers flexibility with a hybrid working model, allowing you to split your time between working from home and our offices in Southampton or Oxford. Travel within the South Central region will be required, so a full driving licence and/or access to transport is important.

Responsibilities

The Learning and Development Facilitator will design, develop and deliver training and workforce development programs as part of the NIHR Regional Research Delivery Network (RRDN) Workforce Development function. The role will implement shared national processes for commissioning, designing, delivering, and evaluating learning and work, working closely with the Workforce and People Senior Manager to understand regional workforce needs and deliver solutions. The postholder will act as a source of advice and guidance regarding research-related training and support regional facilitators to develop in their roles to ensure the sustained delivery of high-quality training. The postholder must demonstrate a thorough understanding of the complex research process, be an effective facilitator and have highly developed communication and interpersonal skills.

Education and Qualifications (Essential)

• Postgraduate qualification (e.g., Postgraduate Diploma) or equivalent relevant experience
• Evidence of ongoing, relevant Continuous Professional Development (CPD)

Education and Qualifications (Desirable)

• Recognised teaching qualification
• Specialist health and care research training

Knowledge and Experience (Essential)

• Experience of working in a research environment (NHS, University, Industry)
• Experience of designing, delivering and evaluating effective learning interventions
• Knowledge of research governance and related regulations
• Experience of using virtual meeting and learning platforms such as Moodle, Zoom, MS Teams and Google Meet
• Experience in developing and maintaining successful working relationships in a multidisciplinary environment

Aptitudes and Skills (Essential)

• Ability to present complex information in a way that is meaningful and understandable to a range of audiences
• High level of IT competence including word processing, Google Workspace applications, MS Office applications, Access and presentation packages
• Effective presentation skills

Values and Behaviours (Essential)

• Patients First
• Always Improving
• Working Together

Benefits

As one of the largest acute teaching trusts in England, we offer learning and development opportunities to help you achieve the career you aspire to. UHS is rated 'Good' by the CQC and appears in the top 10 acute trusts for staff engagement and for staff recommending the hospital as a place to work or receive care. We support flexible working, offer a minimum of 35 days paid holiday (pro rata), generous pension scheme, NHS discounts and access to a range of benefits. Southampton offers attractive living costs and proximity to the New Forest National Park and beaches of the Jurassic coast.