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Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust; Ringwood; On-site; GBP 52,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Learning Needs Analysis Lead to join the Learning & Development Team on a 14-month fixed-term maternity cover contract. The role focuses on guiding the Learning Needs Analysis process, identifying training needs, and aligning education funding with service priorities to maximise impact for staff, services and patients.

The post involves working closely with senior leaders, NHS partners and higher education institutions to develop a

Job description

Learning Needs Analysis Lead | Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust

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Company: Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust

Areyoupassionateaboutworkforcedevelopmentandhelpingstaffaccessthelearningopportunitiestheyneedtothrive?

AnexcitingopportunityhasarisenforanexperiencedandmotivatedLearningNeedsAnalysisLeadtojoinourLearning&DevelopmentTeamona14-monthfixed-termmaternitycovercontract. This is a key role supporting the delivery of Dorset Healthcare's workforce development priorities by ensuring that learning and development investment is aligned to service needs and delivers maximum value for staff, services and patients.

Working closely with senior leaders, service managers, NHS partners and Higher Education Institutions, you will lead the Trust's Learning Needs Analysis process, helping to identify training requirements,manageeducationfundingopportunitiesandsupportthedevelopmentofaskilledandsustainableworkforce.

Please note visa sponsorship for this role is unfortunately not available. Ensure you hold valid right to work in the UK and will not require sponsorship if successful.

• Leadtheimplementation,reviewandcontinuousimprovementoftheTrust'sLearningNeedsAnalysisprocess.
• WorkwithDirectors,ServiceLeadsandstakeholderstoidentifyfutureworkforcedevelopmentandtrainingrequirements.
• ManagerelationshipswithNHSpartners,HigherEducationInstitutionsandworkforcetransformationteamstomaximiseeducationalopportunitiesandfunding.
• SupporttheeffectiveuseofCPDandworkforcedevelopmentfunding,ensuringresourcesareallocatedfairlyandstrategically.
• Actasatrustedsourceofadviceandsignpostingforstaffseekingdevelopmentandcareerprogressionopportunities

At Dorset HealthCare we’re on a mission to empower people to make the most of their lives through our outstanding, joined-up healthcare services. We’re a dynamic, forward-looking Trust, running 12 community hospitals, specialist inpatient facilities and a wide range of integrated community and mental health services for a population of almost800,000 people.

We do things differently here – it’s one of the reasons the CQC rated us ‘outstanding’ in 2019. It’s also why 95% of patients across our services say they have a good or very good experience of our services and 89% of staff feel they can really make a difference. Whether you’re looking to work with us in one of our bustling market towns, vibrant urban locations, thriving seaside spots, or among the rolling hills of Dorset, there are lots of ways you can make a difference in our communities.

Our 7,000-strong workforce is at the heart of what we do and our success is a testament to our brilliant people. We're all about building a workplace for the future, we believe in equal opportunities and we celebrate diversity. We’re an inclusive workplace, where everyone is welcome, everyone can be authentic, and we are all encouraged to be the best version of ourselves.

Working with us you’ll be part of a strong team, challenge yourself, build a career, and teach us what we don’t know. And you’ll be working towards our vision to create healthier lives, empowered citizens and thriving communities.

For the main duties and responsibilities for this role please read the attached job description and person specification. When completing your application please ensure your supporting statement reflects the criteria set out in these documents by showing how your experience and skills apply to this post.

We understand that AI can be a useful tool when completing your application. However, we are seeing an increasing over-reliance of AI tools, which can negatively affect your application as it reduces a candidate’s individuality, and makes it difficult for us to gain a clear and authentic understanding of your experience, skills, and in turn your suitability for the role.

All submissions must be truthful and if you do use AI, it should only be used to enhance your application and not create your supporting statement in its entirety. Your supporting statement should be in your own words and must accurately reflect your personal experience and achievements. Where we have concerns that AI has been used to generate content that misrepresents your experience and suitability for the role, we may withdraw your application.

As part of our vision to have a skilled, diverse and caring workforce, Dorset HealthCare offers support for people getting into work. We offer an employability service to support individuals with application writing, interview skills and other employment support. If you would like or know of anyone who would value this support, please do contact [e-mail]

This advert closes on Thursday 15 Oct 2026

Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust

Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust