Assistant Training and Learning Manager-Corporate Trust Induction Lead

Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

The closing date is 09 May 2025

Job summary

The Trust Induction Lead and Supervisor is responsible for overseeing and delivering a high-quality induction programme for all new staff joining the organisation. This role ensures that new employees are welcomed effectively, receive the necessary training, and integrate smoothly into the trust's culture and values. Additionally, the role involves supervising members of the Training and Learning Team to ensure an exceptional customer service is provided and that the team are managed effectively.

Main duties of the job

The primary objective of the Trust Induction Lead and Supervisor is to ensure that all new staff members across the organisation experience a consistent, high-quality onboarding process that reflects the Trust's values, culture, and expectations. The role is central to promoting a positive first impression, enhancing employee engagement, and ensuring that statutory, mandatory, and organisational requirements are met from the outset.

This position serves a dual purpose: firstly, to lead, develop, and manage the Trust's corporate induction programme, ensuring it remains relevant, engaging, and compliant with all internal and external regulations; and secondly, to provide supervisory support and direction to the Training and Learning Team. By maintaining high standards in induction and training delivery, the role contributes directly to staff retention, performance, and overall organisational effectiveness.

Key to this role is a proactive approach to continuous improvement, stakeholder engagement, and effective communication to ensure that new employees feel supported, well-informed, and empowered as they begin their careers within the Trust.

About us

Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides hospital services to a growing population of around 700,000 people living across Bedfordshire and the surrounding areas across two busy hospital sites in Bedford and Luton. Both hospital sites offer key services such as A&E, Obstetrics-led Maternity and Paediatrics. You will be joining a friendly, high performing Trust committed to ensuring the health and wellbeing of staff. As one of the largest NHS Trusts in our region you will have access to a programme of high quality training and development to help you grow your career. The Trust continues to be committed to delivering the best patient care using the best clinical knowledge and technology.

Our Values

We not only recruit based on qualifications and experience - we recruit individuals who demonstrate the behaviours which underpin our Trusts core values. We achieve this by using values based recruitment. We are dedicated to making our recruitment practices as inclusive as possible for everyone, we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and creating a culture that values differences.

Please note that vacancies may close prior to the advertised closing date when sufficient number of applications have been received. All new staff will be subject to a probationary period covering first 6 months in post. Travel between hospital sites may be required. Please review all documents attached to ensure you familiarize yourself with all requirements of the job.

Date posted

25 April 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£37,338 to £44,962 a year pa

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

418-HR6353-EH

Job locations

Luton & Dunstable Hospital

Lewsey Road

Luton

LU4 0DZ


Job description

Job responsibilities

Induction Programme Management

Design, implement, and continuously improve the trust-wide induction programme.

Ensure the programme aligns with trust values, policies, and statutory requirements.

Organise and facilitate corporate induction sessions.

Gather feedback from new employees and implement necessary improvements.

Lead and coordinate all aspects of the Corporate Trust Induction.

Review and manage content presented by subject matter experts at the induction marketplace.

Maintain up-to-date Trust Induction web pages.

Monitor compliance with induction requirements and generate reports.

Report non-attendance at induction sessions to line managers.

Training Delivery & Support

Deliver training on topics such as Trust Induction, ESR OLM (Electronic Staff Record Online Learning Management), probation, and appraisals.

Act as an expert on the probation, appraisal, and pay progression process to support Trust staff.

Support the Mandatory Training Officer with training events.

Assist Trust managers with training data requests.

Export and analyse Business Intelligence reports from ESR.

Ensure statutory and mandatory training initiatives are supported.

Lead on the bi-annual Trust Tent event to ensure Training Team representation.

Support the Training and Learning Team supervisor in creating the annual course catalogue.

Compliance & Reporting

Track and report induction compliance, new starter training completion, and probation period compliance.

Create quarterly reports on induction outcomes and present findings to senior management.

Establish a feedback system to check in with new starters during their probationary period.

Collate and analyse evaluation forms from induction sessions, providing recommendations for improvement.

Provide written reports to relevant trust groups as required.

Attend Trust meetings as a representative of the Training and Learning Team.

Team Management & Development

Supervise and provide guidance to the Training and Learning Team.

Allocate tasks and ensure team members meet key objectives and deadlines.

Support the professional development of team members.

Act as the main point of contact for induction-related queries.

Ensure new starters have a positive onboarding experience.

Keep up to date with best practices in onboarding and employee engagement.

Implement feedback-driven improvements to the induction process.

Provide cover for the Bedford site on an ad-hoc basis when required.

Deputise for the Training and Learning Manager when necessary.

Financial Management

Support the Training and Learning Manager in developing and securing cost-effective training resources.

Ensure a balance between costs incurred and benefits realised.

Maintain accurate records of departmental expenditure.

Ensure adherence to the Trusts financial policies and procedures.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Induction Programme Management

Design, implement, and continuously improve the trust-wide induction programme.

Ensure the programme aligns with trust values, policies, and statutory requirements.

Organise and facilitate corporate induction sessions.

Gather feedback from new employees and implement necessary improvements.

Lead and coordinate all aspects of the Corporate Trust Induction.

Review and manage content presented by subject matter experts at the induction marketplace.

Maintain up-to-date Trust Induction web pages.

Monitor compliance with induction requirements and generate reports.

Report non-attendance at induction sessions to line managers.

Training Delivery & Support

Deliver training on topics such as Trust Induction, ESR OLM (Electronic Staff Record Online Learning Management), probation, and appraisals.

Act as an expert on the probation, appraisal, and pay progression process to support Trust staff.

Support the Mandatory Training Officer with training events.

Assist Trust managers with training data requests.

Export and analyse Business Intelligence reports from ESR.

Ensure statutory and mandatory training initiatives are supported.

Lead on the bi-annual Trust Tent event to ensure Training Team representation.

Support the Training and Learning Team supervisor in creating the annual course catalogue.

Compliance & Reporting

Track and report induction compliance, new starter training completion, and probation period compliance.

Create quarterly reports on induction outcomes and present findings to senior management.

Establish a feedback system to check in with new starters during their probationary period.

Collate and analyse evaluation forms from induction sessions, providing recommendations for improvement.

Provide written reports to relevant trust groups as required.

Attend Trust meetings as a representative of the Training and Learning Team.

Team Management & Development

Supervise and provide guidance to the Training and Learning Team.

Allocate tasks and ensure team members meet key objectives and deadlines.

Support the professional development of team members.

Act as the main point of contact for induction-related queries.

Ensure new starters have a positive onboarding experience.

Keep up to date with best practices in onboarding and employee engagement.

Implement feedback-driven improvements to the induction process.

Provide cover for the Bedford site on an ad-hoc basis when required.

Deputise for the Training and Learning Manager when necessary.

Financial Management

Support the Training and Learning Manager in developing and securing cost-effective training resources.

Ensure a balance between costs incurred and benefits realised.

Maintain accurate records of departmental expenditure.

Ensure adherence to the Trusts financial policies and procedures.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Proven leadership or supervisory experience within a training or HR setting.
  • Degree level qualification in a relevant subject or equivalent experience

Desirable

  • Any Education or Teacher Training related qualification
  • Any event management qualification
  • Project management qualification

Experience

Essential

  • Experience in delivering induction programmes, training, or learning & development initiatives.
  • Evidence of problem solving
  • Leading on projects
  • Experience of planning and delivering events

Desirable

  • Classroom facilitation
  • Chairing a meeting
  • Managing multiple courses at one time

Knowledge and Skills

Essential

  • Understanding of the need for confidentiality at all times
  • Highly proficient in Excel
  • Data Analysis skills

Desirable

  • Understanding of NHS training strategies
  • Understanding of various levels of education

Personal Characteristics

Essential

  • Leadership ability, planning and decision-making skills
  • Excellent time management skills
  • Proven ability to take ownership of workloads and work on an independent and team basis
  • oProven ability to take ownership of workloads and work on an independent and team basis

Desirable

  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Report writing
  • Ability to liaise with all levels of staff
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Proven leadership or supervisory experience within a training or HR setting.
  • Degree level qualification in a relevant subject or equivalent experience

Desirable

  • Any Education or Teacher Training related qualification
  • Any event management qualification
  • Project management qualification

Experience

Essential

  • Experience in delivering induction programmes, training, or learning & development initiatives.
  • Evidence of problem solving
  • Leading on projects
  • Experience of planning and delivering events

Desirable

  • Classroom facilitation
  • Chairing a meeting
  • Managing multiple courses at one time

Knowledge and Skills

Essential

  • Understanding of the need for confidentiality at all times
  • Highly proficient in Excel
  • Data Analysis skills

Desirable

  • Understanding of NHS training strategies
  • Understanding of various levels of education

Personal Characteristics

Essential

  • Leadership ability, planning and decision-making skills
  • Excellent time management skills
  • Proven ability to take ownership of workloads and work on an independent and team basis
  • oProven ability to take ownership of workloads and work on an independent and team basis

Desirable

  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Report writing
  • Ability to liaise with all levels of staff

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).

Employer details

Employer name

Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Luton & Dunstable Hospital

Lewsey Road

Luton

LU4 0DZ


Employer's website

https://www.bedfordshirehospitals.nhs.uk/working-here/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer details

Employer name

Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Luton & Dunstable Hospital

Lewsey Road

Luton

LU4 0DZ


Employer's website

https://www.bedfordshirehospitals.nhs.uk/working-here/ (Opens in a new tab)


For questions about the job, contact:

Training and Learning Manager - (Projects)

Sofia-Anna Lepore

sofia.lepore@bedsft.nhs.uk

07468358627

Date posted

25 April 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£37,338 to £44,962 a year pa

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

418-HR6353-EH

Job locations

Luton & Dunstable Hospital

Lewsey Road

Luton

LU4 0DZ


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