Trainer / Project Advisor

Homerton University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in the United Kingdom is seeking a passionate Project Advisor and Lead Trainer. The role involves improving education for people with learning disabilities and/or autism, delivering the Oliver McGowan Mandatory Training Hub, and collaborating with various stakeholders. Ideal candidates should have experience in the NHS and a strong knowledge of the training programme. This is a developmental opportunity to enhance your project management and leadership skills in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Comprehensive hospital and community health services

Fair Recruitment Standards

Support for professional development

Range of benefits for staff

Qualifications

• Experience delivering education in the NHS.
• Proficiency working with people with learning disabilities and autism.
• Strong knowledge of the Oliver McGowan Mandatory Training programme.
• Experience in project delivery, system working and service improvement.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with internal and external stakeholders to ensure workstreams within the hub are set up for success.
• Collaborate with the Project Lead to support the team and experts with lived experience.
• Collaborate with system and local Trust partners to achieve project goals.
• Deliver education in the NHS and support service improvement.

Skills

Delivering education in the NHS

Working with people with learning disabilities

Knowledge of the Oliver McGowan Mandatory Training programme

Project delivery

Service improvement

Job description

Overview

This is a rare opportunity to play a leading role in improving the experience of people with a learning disability and autistic people across North East London, while also developing and applying project and system working skills. We are looking for an experienced learning disability and/or autism practitioner who is passionate about high-quality, values driven education and who wants to use and further develop their project and leadership skills alongside their clinical expertise. As a Project Advisor and Lead Trainer, you will work closely with the Project Lead to help establish and deliver the North East London Oliver McGowan Mandatory Training Hub. You will contribute to planning, coordinating and improving a complex training programme, while remaining closely connected to the real life experiences of people with learning disabilities and/or autistic people. This role is ideal for someone who already brings strong learning disability and autism knowledge and is looking for a developmental opportunity to build confidence in project delivery, system working and service improvement.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with internal and external stakeholders to ensure workstreams within the hub are set up for success.
• Collaborate with the Project Lead to support the team and experts with lived experience, operationally and pastorally, from recruitment through delivery and debrief.
• Collaborate with system and local Trust partners to achieve project goals.
• Deliver education in the NHS and support service improvement.

Qualifications

• Experience delivering education in the NHS.
• Proficiency working with people with learning disabilities and autism.
• Strong knowledge of the Oliver McGowan Mandatory Training programme.
• Experience in project delivery, system working and service improvement.

About Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a high performing and flourishing organisation serving the population of Hackney, East London, The City and beyond. We have recently attained the highest possible rating of "Outstanding" from the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Our integrated Trust provides comprehensive hospital and community health services for its local population and a range of specialist services for a wider group of patients. In addition, the Trust manages services out of St Leonard's Hospital and the Mary Seacole Nursing Home. Homerton aims to ensure equality and value diversity, and we are committed to inclusion for all of our staff. We are also committed, through our Fair Recruitment Standards, to ensuring all applicants are treated fairly. All of our staff are expected to embody our Trust values at all times. Homerton has a proud tradition of supporting and developing its staff, including its well-regarded and valued nursing community, and all staff are able to take advantage of a great range of benefits. Homerton is proud to have been included on the HSJ & Nursing Times Best Places to Work list.

Application Deadline

This advert closed on Sunday 18 Jan 2026.