The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust

Education Support Unit Assistant

The closing date is 02 March 2026

Job summary

To provide an administrative service within our Education services to support organisational learning and development.

This post provides central co-ordination of education programmes across the two hospitals. The postholder has a responsibility to provide education support to staff across the organisation. The postholder is required to support the running of the training centres and is required to work using own initiative. The postholder is required to organise, record and provide reports from data relating to staff training across the Trust using the Trust's training system

Main duties of the job

To be responsible for providing Education support to staff
To be responsible for supporting Education training spaces
To provide administration for Education
To work with other Educational teams and support where required
To provide administrative and secretarial support to Education

About us

The Education Support Unit support colleagues to reach their potential, providing support and advice with education queries, training compliance, induction, and Learning Made Simple (LMS) support.

Our vision, 'To provide excellent care for the communities we serve,' is not just a statement; it's a promise we live by every day. Guided by our core Values - Partnering, Ambitious, Caring, and Trusted - we're determined to make a real difference in the lives of those who matter most: our patients and their families.

If you're ready to be part of a team that's dedicated to continuous improvement, come join us and let's make a difference together

Date posted

16 February 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£24,465 a year per annum/pro rata

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

4 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

223-ESU-108-A

Job locations

Royal Shrewsbury Hospital

Mytton Oak Road

Shrewsbury

SY38XQ

Job description

Job responsibilities

For full duties and responsibilities please refer to the attached document entitled Job Description.

Job description

Job responsibilities

For full duties and responsibilities please refer to the attached document entitled Job Description.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Literacy and Numeracy to GCSE Level (Grade A-C) or equivalent

Relevant Work Experience

Essential

Office experience

Desirable

Producing reports from simple data
Previous experience working within the NHS, public sector or a HR/ Training & Development environment

Skills & Knowledge

Essential

Word/ Text processing to basic level
Experience of using Microsoft Windows and Microsoft Excel
Good typing skills and written communication skills

Personal Qualities

Essential

methodical and accurate
able to prioritise workload and respond to varying demands appropriately
good organisational skills
ability to communicate verbally with a range of staff and managers
ability to take initiative

Additional Requirements

Essential

Fit to undertake duties of the post, including use of Display Screen Equipment, photocopying, lifting and moving of training materials and furniture

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Literacy and Numeracy to GCSE Level (Grade A-C) or equivalent

Relevant Work Experience

Essential

Office experience

Desirable

Producing reports from simple data
Previous experience working within the NHS, public sector or a HR/ Training & Development environment

Skills & Knowledge

Essential

Word/ Text processing to basic level
Experience of using Microsoft Windows and Microsoft Excel
Good typing skills and written communication skills

Personal Qualities

Essential

methodical and accurate
able to prioritise workload and respond to varying demands appropriately
good organisational skills
ability to communicate verbally with a range of staff and managers
ability to take initiative

Additional Requirements

Essential

Fit to undertake duties of the post, including use of Display Screen Equipment, photocopying, lifting and moving of training materials and furniture

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Employer details

Employer name

The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust

Address

Royal Shrewsbury Hospital

Mytton Oak Road

Shrewsbury

SY38XQ

Employer's website

http://www.sath.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust

Address

Royal Shrewsbury Hospital

Mytton Oak Road

Shrewsbury

SY38XQ

Employer's website

http://www.sath.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)