Mandatory Training and Learning Partner

NTH Solutions llp; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

North Tees and Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust is recruiting for a role leading the statutory and mandatory training programme and learning systems. You will manage ESR, deliver data-driven compliance reporting and supervise a small team to enhance learning outcomes across the Trust.

The post holder will work with clinical and non-clinical stakeholders to improve training standards, ensure regulatory compliance and support continuous improvement in workforce development.

Qualifications

• Educated to Degree level or equivalent in education, business, HR or data and digital.
• Experience in managing mandatory training programmes in healthcare.
• Knowledge of ESR functionality and e-learning tools.
• Strong data analysis and reporting skills.
• Experience leading and developing teams.
• Understanding of GDPR and data governance.
• Experience implementing policy and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Lead statutory and mandatory training requirements and CSTF.
• Manage ESR and related learning systems and data.
• Produce compliance reports and monitor data quality.
• Support GDPR compliance and audits.
• Lead a small team and collaborate with stakeholders.

Skills

ESR functionality

E-learning tools

Data analysis

Team leadership

GDPR compliance

Stakeholder engagement

Project management

Healthcare training

Education

Degree level or equivalent

Tools

ESR software

Learning management systems

Data reporting tools

Job description

Find out about the current vacancies available at the Trust and take the next step in your career with us.

Site North Tees Town Stockton on Tees Salary £39,959 - £48,117 £39,959 - £48,117 Pro rata Salary period Yearly Closing 22/08/2026 23:59

Job overview

Advert may close once sufficient number of applications is reached

The Mandatory Training and Learning Systems Partner is responsible for leading and developing the Trust’s statutory and mandatory training programme and learning systems. The role ensures compliance with NHS and regulatory requirements, manages digital learning platforms such as ESR and eLearning for Health (eLfH), and leads a small team delivering mandatory training, learning systems, data and digital support services. The post holder works closely with clinical and non-clinical stakeholders to improve training compliance, system effectiveness and workforce learning outcomes.

Main duties of the job

The post holder leads the management of statutory and mandatory training requirements, ensuring staff training needs are accurately assigned and monitored through ESR and other learning systems. Key duties include managing compliance data, producing reports, overseeing learning system functionality, developing guidance and processes, supporting digital learning solutions, and driving continuous improvement projects. The role also includes team leadership, stakeholder engagement, data quality assurance, policy implementation, audit support, and promoting a positive learning culture across the organisation.

Working for our organisation

South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust and North Tees and Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust have come together to form University Hospitals Tees. As a result, post holders may be required to work across sites within both organisations.

Across University Hospitals Tees, our ambition is to be the best place to work, ensuring we have the right staff in the right roles at the right time to deliver outstanding patient care and experience.

We are committed to supporting our staff through an inclusive and supportive working environment, offering health and wellbeing initiatives, staff benefits, and opportunities for personal and professional development.

We support the 'Making Every Contact Count' approach to behaviour change in the promotion of health and wellbeing of individuals and communities.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

The role combines leadership, systems management, compliance monitoring and service improvement. Responsibilities include acting as the subject matter expert for mandatory training and the Core Skills Training Framework (CSTF), managing and optimising ESR and related learning systems, analysing and reporting complex compliance data, ensuring GDPR compliance, and supporting organisational decision-making. The post holder leads a team responsible for mandatory training, learning systems and data management, implements national and local policy requirements, delivers system training and user support, oversees audits and quality improvement initiatives, and works collaboratively with stakeholders to enhance learning provision, compliance performance and workforce development across the Group.

Person specification

• Educated to Degree level or equivalent level of experience and skill within a relevant field such as education, business administration, HR or data and digital
• Project or system management training or equivalent demonstrable experience and skills.
• Knowledge and understanding of relevant aspects of ESR functionality.
• Knowledge and understanding of e-learning including national content and development tools.
• Data analysis skills
• Experience of managing or supporting mandatory training programme requirements in a healthcare setting.
• Experience of leading and managing individuals and teams
• In depth understanding of statutory and mandatory training requirements relevant to the NHS.
• Knowledge of governance processes relating to statutory and mandatory training.
• Full membership of CIPD (MCIPD) or a graduate member of CIPD (Grad CIPD) or evidence or working towards membership.
• Experience of developing robust action plans to address identified gaps or risks and support continuous improvement.

Important - Once sufficient applications have been received this vacancy may close early.

Disclosure and Barring Checks (DBS)

It is the policy of North Tees and Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust, that all successful candidates who are new to the Trust who require DBS clearance for the post they have been offered, are required to pay the cost for their DBS certificate. The method of payment for this is via salary deduction from your first month's pay on commencement with the Trust. The DBs check will be undertaken during the pre-employment check screening.

Qualifications
Please note the essential qualifications required for the post are outlined within the Person Specification. You are required to provide original evidence of the necessary qualifications for the post at interview should you be shortlisted. You will also be required to provide original copies as part of the pre-employment check screening.

New Starters – Probationary Period

For any new employees commencing employment with North Tees and Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust, you will be subject to satisfactory completion of a 6 month probationary period. Please note that internal applications and individuals that are appointed to fixed term appointments of less than 6 months duration are exempt from the probationary period (unless you are an internal applicant currently part way through a probationary period or a bank member of staff).
Employment References

As part of our pre-employment screening process, all applicants are required to provide references covering their last three years employment history including any gaps. Applicants are requested to ensure e-mail addresses for all referees are included on their application form. Personal references are not acceptable.

Working Hours

If the hours advertised for the post are up to full time (37.5 hours per week), applications are still welcomed from individuals who may be seeking to work less than full-time hours and all requests will be considered in line with the post being appointed to for the successful applicant.

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

Everything we do is shaped by our values: Respect, Support, and Collaborate.

At University Hospitals Tees we want our workspaces to be places where everyone feels welcome, valued and safe. We treat people with respect, and we celebrate the differences that make each of us unique.

We welcome applications from everyone, no matter your age, background, race, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, family circumstances or beliefs.

We are here to support you throughout your application and at every stage of your career with us. We believe we work best when we collaborate, learn from each other and build teams that reflect the communities we serve.

Disability

We are a Disability Confident Lead employer. This means we give fair and full consideration to applicants and will offer reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process. If you need help with your application, or need the information in a different format, please contact our recruitment team and we will support you.

Right to Work in the UK

The Trust welcomes applications from all candidates that meet the criteria for the role. Please note that from January 2021, to work in the UK all candidates who are not UK or Republic of Ireland (RoI) nationals require sponsorship unless they have permission to work via another route. Non UK/RoI candidates wishing to apply can self-assess the likelihood of obtaining a Certificate of Sponsorship here: Work in the UK - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk )

Please provide full and accurate details of your current immigration status on the application form. Your current immigration status will not be considered as part of the shortlisting or interview process.

Please note that not everyone needs a ‘Skilled Worker’ visa. If you are applying for health or social care, you may be eligible to apply for the Health and Care Worker visa instead.

As a supporter of the Armed Forces and an employer of Reservists, North Tees and Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust are proud to be a signatory of the Armed Forces Covenant, which is a promise by the nation to ensure that those who serve or who have served in the UK Armed Forces (and their families) are treated fairly.

We recognise that reservists and veterans bring a variety of transferable skills and qualities to our workplace, developed through their military careers. Our commitment to supporting the Armed Forces Community has been recognised through the Armed Forces Covenant as a Silver Employer.

Further Important Information

Please check your email on a regular basis for updates on your application. If you are shortlisted for interview, you will be invited to email via this method.

Please ensure you read the 'Guidance Notes for Applicants' document attached to this advert before completing and submitting your application.

Unfortunately, we are unable to respond to all applicants and those who are not contacted within six weeks of the closing date should assume that their application has been unsuccessful.

Employer certification / accreditation badges

The postholder will have access to vulnerable people in the course of their normal duties and as such this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Name Rachel De Silva Job title Head of Learning and Development Email address [e-mail] Telephone number 01642 624272 Additional information

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