Learning Design and Development Specialist

NHS; Kingston upon Hull; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

The NHS seeks a Learning Design and Development Specialist to enhance learning experiences in clinical and non-clinical settings. This role involves collaborating with subject matter experts and developing modular programs, particularly in women's health. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in educational design and a commitment to improving healthcare training outcomes.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in designing engaging learning experiences across formats.
• Demonstrated ability to translate complex content into accessible materials.
• Strong understanding of adult learning principles and curriculum design.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop modular and standalone learning experiences.
• Deliver engaging training sessions, workshops, and webinars.
• Support consultancy and coaching projects.

Skills

Learning Design

Collaboration

Adult Learning Principles

Communication

Education

Relevant Degree or Equivalent Experience

Tools

Rise 360

Job description

Learning Design and Development Specialist

The Learning Design & Development Specialistwill play a pivotal role in designing, developing, and delivering high-qualitylearning experiences across both clinical and non-clinical domains. Thisincludes digital and blended learning, curriculum development, trainingfacilitation, and contributing to consultancy projects. You will work closelywith clinical and non-clinical subject matter experts (SMEs), internalstakeholders, and commercial partners to create engaging, modular, andCPD-aligned content that supports Academicares strategic goals. Your primaryfocus will be to design modular programmes in womens health in collaborationwith subject matter experts, transforming vision into impactful learningexperiences. Youll also develop a suite of leadership, management, andconsultancy programmes, both modular and standalone, while contributing tocoaching and consultancy delivery.

You must work at all times within your owncompetence and use your own judgement, knowledge and common sense in your day-to-dayactivities.

Main duties of the job

Design and develop modular and standalonelearning experiences across clinical (e.g. womens health) andnon-clinical (e.g. leadership, coaching, consultancy) domains.

Collaborate with subject matter expertsto translate complex content into engaging, learner-centred experiences.

Apply adult learning theory, behaviouralscience, and inclusive design principles to ensure high-impact learning.

Author content directly into learningplatforms (we use Rise 360), ensuring pedagogical quality and regulatorycompliance.

Scope and structure modular learningpathways aligned with CPD requirements and commercial strategy.

Contribute to the development ofscalable, flexible curricula that support lifelong learning andprofessional development.

Maintain consistency and quality acrossall learning products.

Deliver engaging virtual and in-persontraining sessions, workshops, and webinars.

Develop supporting materials for blendedlearning, including facilitator guides and learner resources.

Gather and respond to learner feedback tocontinuously improve delivery and outcomes.

Support consultancy and coaching projectsby applying learning expertise in client-facing contexts.

Collaborate with the commercial lead toalign learning products with market needs and strategic goals.

Contribute to the creation of passiveincome products, such as on-demand modules, digital libraries, andscalable learning resources.

About us

Academicare is a forward-thinking healthcareeducation and consultancy organisation, committed to transforming learningexperiences for the primary care workforce and beyond. We are developing bothmodular and single programme learning experiences and expanding into non-clinicalleadership training and consultancy. Our mission is to deliver impactful,scalable, and inclusive learning that supports both clinical excellence andleadership capability.

Job responsibilities

Key Responsibilities:

Learning Design & Development

• Design and develop modular and standalone learning experiences across clinical (e.g. womens health) and non-clinical (e.g. leadership, coaching, consultancy) domains.
• Collaborate with subject matter experts to translate complex content into engaging, learner-centred experiences.
• Apply adult learning theory, behavioural science, and inclusive design principles to ensure high-impact learning.
• Author content directly into learning platforms (we use Rise 360), ensuring pedagogical quality and regulatory compliance.
• Scope and structure modular learning pathways aligned with CPD requirements and commercial strategy.
• Contribute to the development of scalable, flexible curricula that support lifelong learning and professional development.
• Maintain consistency and quality across all learning products.

Training & Facilitation

• Deliver engaging virtual and in-person training sessions, workshops, and webinars.
• Develop supporting materials for blended learning, including facilitator guides and learner resources.
• Gather and respond to learner feedback to continuously improve delivery and outcomes.

Consultancy & Commercial Contribution

• Support consultancy and coaching projects by applying learning expertise in client-facing contexts.
• Collaborate with the commercial lead to align learning products with market needs and strategic goals.
• Contribute to the creation of passive income products, such as on-demand modules, digital libraries, and scalable learning resources.

Person Specification

Physical Requirements

• Able to undertake the requirements of the post.
• Reliable.
• Flexible.
• Excellent attendance record.

Experience and Capabilities

• Experience in designing and developing engaging learning experiences across digital, blended, and in-person formats.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate with subject matter experts to translate complex content into accessible, learner-centred materials.
• Strong understanding of adult learning principles, behavioural science, and inclusive design practices.
• Experience in curriculum planning and structuring modular or standalone learning pathways.
• Confident in using digital learning tools (e.g. Rise 360 or similar) to build and publish content.
• Skilled in facilitating training sessions, workshops, or webinars both virtually and face-to-face.
• Experience contributing to or supporting consultancy or coaching projects in a learning or development context.
• Ability to manage multiple projects, meet deadlines, and work independently in a fast-paced, evolving environment.
• Experience working in or with the healthcare, leadership, or consultancy sectors.
• Familiarity with CPD frameworks and regulatory standards in professional education.
• Creative and learner-focused, with a passion for designing impactful, real-world learning experiences.
• Commercial awareness and an interest in developing scalable, revenue-generating learning products.
• Comfortable working in a collaborative, cross-functional team and contributing to strategic conversations.

Other

• Ability to work independently
• Ability to work as team player
• Initiative and drive
• Pleasant and articulate
• Able to work under pressure
• Self-motivated and positive

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.