Job summary
We are pleased to be able to offer a unique opportunity to join our Technology Enhanced Learning team. We are looking for someone who is passionate about the development of others, with experience in the design and delivery of training and development including use of technology and simulation in learning.
A good candidate will have a learning and development or educational background that includes a particular interest in the innovative use of emerging learning technologies. They will be able to contribute to analysis of training needs and quality assurance measures for blended learning programmes including review of effectiveness in meeting clinical needs. It would suit someone with keen attention to detail and process, balanced with a flexible and naturally curious and creative approach to development that supports the delivery of safe and effective services. They will demonstrate the ability to engage, support, motivate and lead others to deliver high quality care.
An excellent candidate will be able to demonstrate their professionalism and innovative attitude to challenges in the workplace, and a commitment to empowering others.
Not sure if this is the right next step for you? Please do contact us if you would like to discuss before submitting your application
Main duties of the job
- To support CPFT People Strategy through Technology Enhanced Learning workstreams.
- To contribute to implementation of new modes of training delivery supporting trainers and Subject Matter Experts (SME) to appropriately integrate current and emerging learning technologies in a blended approach to learning.
- To develop and support maintenance of the Virtual learning Environment (VLE) and Learning Management System (LMS) functions.
- To promote meaningful staff engagement in technology enhanced learning opportunities.
- To contribute to analysis of training needs and quality assurance measures for blended learning programmes, and review implementation and effectiveness in addressing specific identified learning or clinical needs.
About us
Cambridgeshire & Peterborough NHS Foundation Trust is a health & social care organisation dedicated to providing high quality care with compassion to improve the health & wellbeing of the people we care for, as well as supporting & empowering them to lead a fulfilling life.
Our clinical teams deliver many NHS services not only via inpatient and primary care setting but also with the community. These services include Children, Adult & Older Peoples mental & physical health, Forensic & Specialist mental health, Learning Disabilities, Primary Care & Liaison psychiatry, Substance misuse, Social care, Research & Development.
To achieve our goal, we look to recruit high calibre candidates that share our vision & values. As an equal opportunities employer, we encourage applications from all sectors of the community, particularly from under-represented groups including disabled people & members of our ethnic minorities & LGBTQ+ communities.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for full details of responsibilities.
- To design and deliver high quality, evidence based, Technology Enhanced Learning (TEL) opportunities in collaboration with the Learning and Development Consultant.
- To work closely with Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) on developing accessible, engaging, and effective, training and development opportunities in their area of expertise, making best use of available and emerging learning technologies.
- To promote best practice in design and delivery for effective learning in a VLE and/or use of emerging technologies.
- To deliver developments in a timely manner and to deadline, whilst ensuring accuracy and attention to detail.
- Provide second line technical support, investigate the query, and determine and implement the most appropriate way of meeting the identified need, including where further escalation is required.
- To manage and prioritise workload, use own initiative and work without direct supervision under the guidance of senior team members.
- To maintain data quality and integrity of records, including training records held within LMS.
- To carry out LMS administration e.g. user management, reporting, etc.
- To support review and update of existing training programmes to ensure that they continue to meet service delivery needs and offer proactive support where integration of technology may better meet identified training needs.
- To develop and maintain appropriate virtual learning environments to support programmes and courses.
- Provide training for nominated Trust staff, including on a 1:1 or group basis.
- Produce, develop, and promote user guides and support material to enable learners to make best use of all the learning resources available.
- Ensure that all materials associated with CPFT Academy online presence are kept updated in line with changes to the software and/or business processes.
- Support development of technological skills of trainers via different media routes.
- To respond to changes in staff training needs analysis, considering solutions using available learning technologies.
- Ensure own knowledge of new learning technologies is kept up to date by accessing the relevant research and knowledge base and implementing learning into relevant work programmes.
- Contribute to strategy and implementation plans for the delivery of technology enhanced learning programmes.
- Contribute to reports and presentations for strategic management groups and other stakeholders as required.
- Identify and scope opportunities for quality improvements, as well as advise on realistic solutions that consider implementation in a public service context.
- Undertake ad hoc TEL project work as required, including research, scoping and evaluation and reporting to support the project.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for full details of responsibilities.
- To design and deliver high quality, evidence based, Technology Enhanced Learning (TEL) opportunities in collaboration with the Learning and Development Consultant.
- To work closely with Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) on developing accessible, engaging, and effective, training and development opportunities in their area of expertise, making best use of available and emerging learning technologies.
- To promote best practice in design and delivery for effective learning in a VLE and/or use of emerging technologies.
- To deliver developments in a timely manner and to deadline, whilst ensuring accuracy and attention to detail.
- Provide second line technical support, investigate the query, and determine and implement the most appropriate way of meeting the identified need, including where further escalation is required.
- To manage and prioritise workload, use own initiative and work without direct supervision under the guidance of senior team members.
- To maintain data quality and integrity of records, including training records held within LMS.
- To carry out LMS administration e.g. user management, reporting, etc.
- To support review and update of existing training programmes to ensure that they continue to meet service delivery needs and offer proactive support where integration of technology may better meet identified training needs.
- To develop and maintain appropriate virtual learning environments to support programmes and courses.
- Provide training for nominated Trust staff, including on a 1:1 or group basis.
- Produce, develop, and promote user guides and support material to enable learners to make best use of all the learning resources available.
- Ensure that all materials associated with CPFT Academy online presence are kept updated in line with changes to the software and/or business processes.
- Support development of technological skills of trainers via different media routes.
- To respond to changes in staff training needs analysis, considering solutions using available learning technologies.
- Ensure own knowledge of new learning technologies is kept up to date by accessing the relevant research and knowledge base and implementing learning into relevant work programmes.
- Contribute to strategy and implementation plans for the delivery of technology enhanced learning programmes.
- Contribute to reports and presentations for strategic management groups and other stakeholders as required.
- Identify and scope opportunities for quality improvements, as well as advise on realistic solutions that consider implementation in a public service context.
- Undertake ad hoc TEL project work as required, including research, scoping and evaluation and reporting to support the project.
Person Specification
Personal Qualities/Other
Essential
- Able to demonstrate high standards of integrity, confidentiality, and reliability
- Proactive and constructive approach to problem solving
- Able to work under pressure and autonomously with competing priorities
- Able to travel across Trusts geographic patch
- Requirement for prolonged periods of concentration, in the context of unpredictable demands
Knowledge & Skills
Essential
- Understanding of current learning and development principles including their application to Technology Enhanced Learning
- Excellent verbal and non-verbal communication skills
- Ability to communicate complex information to internal and external stakeholders
- Demonstrable organisational skills and resource planning
- Advanced skills in the use of Microsoft applications
- Ability to analyse information and formulate reports to support decision making
- Knowledge of learning management systems
- Current working knowledge of the use of computing and networks in the delivery of learning and teaching
- Knowledge of a range of learning styles and how to incorporate them into learning interventions
- Demonstrable ability to provide project management support
Desirable
- An understanding of the NHS and how it operates, including the relationship with partner organisations, and the commissioning of learning and development activity
- Knowledge of HTML
Experience
Essential
- Demonstrable experience of delivery of training and/or staff development
- Demonstrable experience of design, development and delivery of training and learning materials in a virtual learning environment
- Experience of learning management systems, and online delivery systems for digital products
- Experience of managing projects
Desirable
- Experience of working in the NHS
- Experience of Moodle based virtual learning environments
- Experience of workforce planning
- Managerial experience
Education / Qualifications
Essential
- Degree or equivalent professional qualification / experience
- Evidence of continuing professional development in relevant area
- A relevant education qualification
Desirable
- A recognised professional qualification in healthcare or social work
- Training in the use of Captivate and/or Articulate
- Project management qualification
- Management/ leadership qualification
Person Specification
Personal Qualities/Other
Essential
- Able to demonstrate high standards of integrity, confidentiality, and reliability
- Proactive and constructive approach to problem solving
- Able to work under pressure and autonomously with competing priorities
- Able to travel across Trusts geographic patch
- Requirement for prolonged periods of concentration, in the context of unpredictable demands
Knowledge & Skills
Essential
- Understanding of current learning and development principles including their application to Technology Enhanced Learning
- Excellent verbal and non-verbal communication skills
- Ability to communicate complex information to internal and external stakeholders
- Demonstrable organisational skills and resource planning
- Advanced skills in the use of Microsoft applications
- Ability to analyse information and formulate reports to support decision making
- Knowledge of learning management systems
- Current working knowledge of the use of computing and networks in the delivery of learning and teaching
- Knowledge of a range of learning styles and how to incorporate them into learning interventions
- Demonstrable ability to provide project management support
Desirable
- An understanding of the NHS and how it operates, including the relationship with partner organisations, and the commissioning of learning and development activity
- Knowledge of HTML
Experience
Essential
- Demonstrable experience of delivery of training and/or staff development
- Demonstrable experience of design, development and delivery of training and learning materials in a virtual learning environment
- Experience of learning management systems, and online delivery systems for digital products
- Experience of managing projects
Desirable
- Experience of working in the NHS
- Experience of Moodle based virtual learning environments
- Experience of workforce planning
- Managerial experience
Education / Qualifications
Essential
- Degree or equivalent professional qualification / experience
- Evidence of continuing professional development in relevant area
- A relevant education qualification
Desirable
- A recognised professional qualification in healthcare or social work
- Training in the use of Captivate and/or Articulate
- Project management qualification
- Management/ leadership qualification
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Additional information
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
