Somerset NHS Foundation Trust

Outreach Officer - Technology Enhanced Learning (TEL)

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Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen in the Somerset Foundation Trust Technology Enhanced Learning Team. A chance to develop Technology Enhanced Learning to aid colleagues.

The post holder will be working with the Technology Enhanced Learning (TEL) team to deliver a Health Education England project which aims to support and develop those within the Mental Health Clinical Support Worker workforce, with the use of and access to cutting edge educational technologies. The post holder will be part of a team responsible for the production and support of a range of TEL interventions which support the core business of the Trust.

This role would suit a creative media graduate or college leaver looking to start their career in learning design.

Main duties of the job

This role will involve liaising with colleagues to promote and support technology enhanced learning across the Trust.

Creation of video assets utilising our TEL TV studio.

Involved in the design and creation of learning.

VR/360 development with college students.

The successful candidate will need to have a creative media (or equivalent) background/qualification with experience in film and VR. Knowledge of learning design would also be a plus.

About us

As an organisation, the NHS offers a wide range of benefits including flexible working, fantastic pension contributions, market leading annual leave allowance, career progression and regular conversations, not to mention our Blue Light Card and NHS exclusive discounts.

The benefits of working in Somerset include the idyllic countryside, with our areas of outstanding beauty and stunning coastlines. You will get to enjoy these perks whilst still only being a stone's throw away from bustling city centres like Bristol, Bath and Exeter and only two hours away from London.

There are excellent educational facilities in the area and, when compared to other regions, house prices are reasonable. You will to experience the best of both in Somerset, the countryside and the cosmopolitan - there is truly something for everyone!

Details

Date posted

18 May 2022

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£22,549 to £24,882 a year per annum, pro rata

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

184-1ZOGEN91-B

Job locations

Bridgwater and Taunton College

Wellington Road

Taunton

TA1 5AX


Job description

Job responsibilities

Main duties will be working closely with the Mental Health directorate and the wider Trust with the aim of working alongside Trust colleagues in supporting them to access, use and engage with technology enhanced learning tools (including virtual reality) with oversight from the TEL Lead.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Main duties will be working closely with the Mental Health directorate and the wider Trust with the aim of working alongside Trust colleagues in supporting them to access, use and engage with technology enhanced learning tools (including virtual reality) with oversight from the TEL Lead.

Person Specification

Application criteria

Essential

  • Creative Media (equivalent) qualification
  • Relevant experience
  • Working knowledge of technology enhanced learning modalities and the online learning landscape
  • Knowledge of VR platforms and content creation

Desirable

  • Working knowledge of teaching and learning principles and methodologies
  • Working knowledge of current video/VR trends including editing software and filming techniques
Person Specification

Application criteria

Essential

  • Creative Media (equivalent) qualification
  • Relevant experience
  • Working knowledge of technology enhanced learning modalities and the online learning landscape
  • Knowledge of VR platforms and content creation

Desirable

  • Working knowledge of teaching and learning principles and methodologies
  • Working knowledge of current video/VR trends including editing software and filming techniques

Employer details

Employer name

Somerset NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Bridgwater and Taunton College

Wellington Road

Taunton

TA1 5AX


Employer's website

https://www.somersetft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Somerset NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Bridgwater and Taunton College

Wellington Road

Taunton

TA1 5AX


Employer's website

https://www.somersetft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Technology Enhanced Learning Lead

Mark Palmer

Mark.Palmer@SomersetFT.nhs.uk

07825197922

Details

Date posted

18 May 2022

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£22,549 to £24,882 a year per annum, pro rata

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

184-1ZOGEN91-B

Job locations

Bridgwater and Taunton College

Wellington Road

Taunton

TA1 5AX


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