Mandatory Training Lead

The Methodist Church in Britain; Bournemouth; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a senior education lead to oversee statutory and mandatory training, ensuring governance compliance and strategic delivery across the BEAT Education Team.

You will lead the Oracle Learning Management system, manage education staff, monitor completion, and produce reports for senior managers, while collaborating with external partners across Dorset health services.

Qualifications

• First degree or equivalent experience or training in HR, healthcare or project management.
• Senior-level CPD evidence or equivalent.
• Advanced knowledge of NHS statutory and mandatory training frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage statutory and mandatory training programmes to meet compliance and governance targets.
• Oversee Trust Induction and ensure high-quality onboarding for new staff.
• Lead the management and development of the Oracle Learning Management system and other education platforms.
• Line manage the Non-Clinical Educator, OLM Lead and Education and Training Coordinators.
• Monitor training completion, analyse data and produce compliance reports for senior managers.
• Design and evaluate training programmes against national standards.
• Develop, review and improve training policies, procedures and SOPs.
• Lead service improvement projects and support delivery of Education and Training Strategy.
• Collaborate with departments and external organisations to deliver training.
• Provide expert advice on mandatory training, governance and workforce development.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Data analysis

Communication

Education

First degree or equivalent

Tools

Oracle LMS

ESR

Job description

Leads mandatory and statutory training across University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust, as a senior member of the BEAT Education Team. The post covers Trust Induction, the Oracle Learning Management system, compliance reporting and line management of education staff. Distinct features include both strategic and operational leadership, and a remit that extends to external partners across the wider Dorset health system. Essential requirements include senior-level CPD evidence and advanced knowledge of NHS statutory and mandatory training frameworks.

What the job involves

• Lead and manage the Trust's statutory and mandatory training programmes, meeting compliance and governance targets
• Oversee Trust Induction and ensure a high-quality onboarding experience for new staff
• Lead the management and development of the Oracle Learning Management system and other education systems
• Line manage the Non-Clinical Educator, OLM Lead and Education and Training Coordinators, and support the wider team
• Monitor training completion, analyse data and produce compliance reports for senior managers
• Design, deliver, quality assure and evaluate training programmes against national standards
• Develop, review and improve training programmes, policies, procedures and standard operating processes
• Lead service improvement projects and support delivery of the Education and Training Strategy
• Work with departments, subject matter experts and external organisations to deliver training
• Provide expert advice on mandatory training, governance and workforce development
• Monitor changes to NHS legislation and guidance, and conduct audits and quality assurance
• Represent the department at meetings, forums and Trust events, and chair working groups and governance forums

What’s required

Qualifications

• First degree or relevant equivalent experience and training, such as HR, healthcare or project management
• Evidence of business management and leadership development
• Demonstrable senior-level CPD

Experience

• Working in an education and training setting
• Delivering mandatory training courses to varied audiences, including new staff and professional groups
• Working with multiple stakeholders to deliver a service
• Line management experience and familiarity with HR policies
• Data analysis and producing reports for diverse stakeholders

Skills & knowledge

• Advanced IT skills, including Excel, Word, Office 365, Outlook and use of AI
• Competent in ESR and OLM
• Leading a team, staff development and objective setting
• Explaining complex information verbally and in writing
• Presenting to large groups of staff and senior leaders
• Advanced knowledge of statutory and mandatory training and NHS governance frameworks, plus Data Protection legislation

Other

• Managing multiple tasks and meeting deadlines without supervision
• Working at strategic level of the organisation

Nice to have

• Certificate of Education or equivalent teaching or training qualification
• Postgraduate qualification at level 7 (Masters)
• Experience of working in the NHS
• Experience of setting up systems and processes to support education
• Experience of working with e-learning platforms
• Experience of complex line management, including poor performance or capability
• Knowledge of the Core Skills Training Framework
• Knowledge of NHS people strategy, people promise and people plan