Job summary
The role of education and learning organisational development specialist (ELODDS) is to oversee and lead on the development, preparation and publishing of e-learning materials and other digital training packages at United Lincolnshire Hospitals NHS Trust.
The post-holder will influence the development of strategies and the adoption of technologies that leverage digital media to instruct and educate staff across the organisation.
As ELODDS, you will provide leadership and advice on the development of digital learning objects in particular tracked learning resources such as SCORM eLearning modules. You will promote good practice in eLearning builds across ULHT and provide advice for any externally commissioned modules.
The post-holder will design, construct, and implement the Core / Core Plus Programme intranet and internet, web content, e-learning applications and other courses / programmes that support the Trust's objectives. The post-holder will also provide the end-user support for e-Learning.
The ELODDS will be involved in the delivery of clinical and non-clinical electronic education to over 8,000 members of staff across the organisation.
Main duties of the job
To write educational content in conjunction with the subject matter experts within ULHT to include e-Learning packages, clinical or non-clinical, as the main job responsibility, producing packages to strict deadlines while ensuring accuracy and clarity.
To develop high quality e-learning and other digital products, taking responsibility for the delivery of the development life cycle through all the project stages, from requirements specification through to sign-off then evaluate them to identify further improvements.To build on our current evidence base and evaluate how technological approaches to learning can continuously improve patient care.
About us
Our Trust is situated in the beautiful county of Lincolnshire and is one of the biggest acute hospital trusts in England, serving a population of more than 700,000 people. We provide acute and specialist services to people in Lincolnshire and neighbouring counties. We have an annual income of £643 million (20/21) and we employ nearly 8,500 people.
Our Board have recently agreed a new vision statement - "Outstanding Care Personally Delivered" - stating their ambition for our Trust to be among the best.
We also have a five year Integrated Improvement Plan setting out how we will achieve our strategic objectives, for patients, services, people and partners, the last recognising that our future success depends on our ability to ensure the Lincolnshire healthcare system is successful in achieving its ambition to help people live healthier lives and provide care closer to where people live.
Our latest CQC report increased our ratings for being effective and well-led from 'Requires Improvement' to 'Good'. Our rating for caring remained as 'Good'.
This is in recognition of the huge amount of work that our amazing staff have done to improve the quality of care for our patients in recent years.
We are committed to helping our staff balance their work and home lives and ensure they feel supported, valued and appreciated.
Job description
Job responsibilities
What should you do next?
Have a look at the job description, and if you like what you see, then apply today. Dont miss this fantastic opportunity to work with a great team in a supportive environment within a great institution. Your NHS needs you!
Job description
Job responsibilities
What should you do next?
Have a look at the job description, and if you like what you see, then apply today. Dont miss this fantastic opportunity to work with a great team in a supportive environment within a great institution. Your NHS needs you!
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- GCSE Maths / English or Equivalent
- Evidence of CPD in relation to job role
- e-learning related qualification
Desirable
- Project Management qualification or equivalent experience
Experience
Essential
- Substantial experience in Learning Design, including an understanding of Adult Learning Principles.
- Knowledge of learning management systems, and online delivery systems for digital products.
- Experience of developing engaging e-learning modules using best practice design principles.
- Experience with e-learning authoring tools such as; Lectora, Captivate, Articulate 360
Desirable
- Consultancy experience including scoping out issues, putting together proposals and designing tailored solutions.
- Knowledge of blended learning principles and use of technology/media to support e-learning.
- Experience of LMS administration e.g. user management, reporting, publishing.
Knowledge & Skills
Essential
- Advanced IT Skills
- Ability to think creatively in order to problem solve or produce innovative ways of working.
- Ability to manage own workload, and work independently, to manage multiple deadlines
Specific Skills
Essential
- Able to work with staff across all levels and professions.
- Able to develop networks both internally and externally.
- Professional, credible and tactful
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- GCSE Maths / English or Equivalent
- Evidence of CPD in relation to job role
- e-learning related qualification
Desirable
- Project Management qualification or equivalent experience
Experience
Essential
- Substantial experience in Learning Design, including an understanding of Adult Learning Principles.
- Knowledge of learning management systems, and online delivery systems for digital products.
- Experience of developing engaging e-learning modules using best practice design principles.
- Experience with e-learning authoring tools such as; Lectora, Captivate, Articulate 360
Desirable
- Consultancy experience including scoping out issues, putting together proposals and designing tailored solutions.
- Knowledge of blended learning principles and use of technology/media to support e-learning.
- Experience of LMS administration e.g. user management, reporting, publishing.
Knowledge & Skills
Essential
- Advanced IT Skills
- Ability to think creatively in order to problem solve or produce innovative ways of working.
- Ability to manage own workload, and work independently, to manage multiple deadlines
Specific Skills
Essential
- Able to work with staff across all levels and professions.
- Able to develop networks both internally and externally.
- Professional, credible and tactful
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).
