Job summary
We are looking for a Learning Management System (LMS) Advisor to join the fast-paced and innovative Technology Enhanced Learning Team within the Directorate of Education, Research and Innovation (DERI). Our team is diverse and friendly and puts helping others at the heart of all we do.
CONTACT US TO FIND OUT MORE:-
We would be happy to arrange a visit or a phone call for you to meet the Team and find out more about this post prior to submission of your application.
The LMS Advisor role is a varied position responsible for the administration and development of the Trust Learning Management System (LMS).
Reporting to the LMS Developer and Digital Learning Lead, the LMS Advisors will work closely with each other, as well as across the whole TEL Service to ensure the LMS activity within the Trust is optimised and is fulfilling the needs of users and the Service.
Main duties of the job
- To manage and co-ordinate the administration and development of the LMS in collaboration with the LMS provider
- Provide 1:1 and group training, supporting members of staff within Divisions to ensure effective use of the LMS within the Trust.
- Produce LMS user guides for staff giving clear instructions on how to use the system, these can be written or electronic using a variety of on-line system to make these engaging.
- Provide compliance, bespoke and ad hoc reports as required for internal and external audits. Work with SMEs and training leads to develop and maintain audiences and Certifications within the LMS.
- Upload and maintain organisational hierarchies (Data Refresh), from the Electronic Staff Record (ESR) system and advise of any adverse effects on the LMS or when other assistance is required.
- Create new courses on the LMS and build competency assessments and self-declarations for courses where these can be used to demonstrate competence and compliance instead of a full course.
- Work with the Digital Learning Team to upload and test new e-learning courses and ensure they register completions in the LMS.
- Fully test new versions of the LMS prior to and following an upgrade.
- Ensure data is cleansed and quality assured regularly to give best results to the end user.
- To assist in the develop of protocols and procedures for the administration of LMS and duties of the team
- Any other duties deemed appropriate to role and responsibility.
About us
Established in 2003 East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust (ELHT) is a large integrated health care organisation providing high quality acute secondary healthcare for the people of East Lancashire and Blackburn with Darwen.
Our vision is to be widely recognised for providing safe, personal and effective care. We currently provide high quality services and treat over 700,000 patients a year from the most serious of emergencies to planned operations and procedures. We employ over 8,000 staff, many of whom are internationally renowned and have won awards for their work and achievements.
The Technology Enhanced Learning Team is a supportive and future-focussed team who thrive on finding innovative solutions to challenges. We want you to bring your whole self to work as our diversity helps us to see options that individually we might not consider.
This role will suit someone who's ready to lead by example and engage and empower others. As the role is PC-based, there may be opportunity for remote working some (but not all) of the time. Reduced rate car parking for staff is available on site as well as a subsidised staff restaurant at both our Blackburn and Burnley sites.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the Job Description and Job Specification
We are looking for a Learning Management System (LMS) Advisor to join the fast-paced and innovative Technology Enhanced Learning Team within the Directorate of Education, Research and Innovation (DERI). Our team is diverse and friendly and puts helping others at the heart of all we do.
CONTACT US TO FIND OUT MORE:-
We would be happy to arrange a visit or a phone call for you to meet the Team and find out more about this post prior to submission of your application.
The LMS Advisor role is a varied position responsible for the administration and development of the Trust Learning Management System (LMS).
Reporting to the LMS Developer and Digital Learning Lead, the LMS Advisors will work closely with each other, as well as across the whole TEL Service to ensure the LMS activity within the Trust is optimised and is fulfilling the needs of users and the Service.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the Job Description and Job Specification
We are looking for a Learning Management System (LMS) Advisor to join the fast-paced and innovative Technology Enhanced Learning Team within the Directorate of Education, Research and Innovation (DERI). Our team is diverse and friendly and puts helping others at the heart of all we do.
CONTACT US TO FIND OUT MORE:-
We would be happy to arrange a visit or a phone call for you to meet the Team and find out more about this post prior to submission of your application.
The LMS Advisor role is a varied position responsible for the administration and development of the Trust Learning Management System (LMS).
Reporting to the LMS Developer and Digital Learning Lead, the LMS Advisors will work closely with each other, as well as across the whole TEL Service to ensure the LMS activity within the Trust is optimised and is fulfilling the needs of users and the Service.
Person Specification
Qualifications & Education
Essential
- GCSE (or equivalent) in English Language and Maths - Grade C or 4 (or above)
- Evidence of Continuing Professional Development
- Digital Literacy qualification or equivalent
Desirable
- Teaching qualification at Certificate in Education level (or equivalent)
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in a learning/educational environment
- Experience of working with staff / customers verbally and in writing
- Experience of working with a Learning Management System
- Experience of handling sensitive material of a confidential nature
- Experience of reporting and data analysis from a LMS
- Experience of training / coaching / instructing staff in the use of a LMS
Desirable
- Experience in digital learning /multimedia/Blended Learning design
- Supervisory role experience
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Experience of effective partnership working with stakeholders
- Enthusiastic and self-motivated approach to work
- Experience of good communication skills
- Experience of working individually and as part of team
- Experience of problem solving within scope of role
- Experience of creating managing processes through critical thinking
- Experience of good time management and prioritisation skills
- Self-motivated
- Ability to work flexibly across any of the Trust's hospital and community locations as required
- Experience of planning projects and work schedules
- Experienced with Microsoft operating systems and applications
- Experience of obtaining user feedback
Desirable
- Experience of new innovations in blended learning and how they can integrate into the LMS
- Familiar with blended learning / content management systems
- Experience of using Moodle
- Supervisory experience
Person Specification
Qualifications & Education
Essential
- GCSE (or equivalent) in English Language and Maths - Grade C or 4 (or above)
- Evidence of Continuing Professional Development
- Digital Literacy qualification or equivalent
Desirable
- Teaching qualification at Certificate in Education level (or equivalent)
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in a learning/educational environment
- Experience of working with staff / customers verbally and in writing
- Experience of working with a Learning Management System
- Experience of handling sensitive material of a confidential nature
- Experience of reporting and data analysis from a LMS
- Experience of training / coaching / instructing staff in the use of a LMS
Desirable
- Experience in digital learning /multimedia/Blended Learning design
- Supervisory role experience
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Experience of effective partnership working with stakeholders
- Enthusiastic and self-motivated approach to work
- Experience of good communication skills
- Experience of working individually and as part of team
- Experience of problem solving within scope of role
- Experience of creating managing processes through critical thinking
- Experience of good time management and prioritisation skills
- Self-motivated
- Ability to work flexibly across any of the Trust's hospital and community locations as required
- Experience of planning projects and work schedules
- Experienced with Microsoft operating systems and applications
- Experience of obtaining user feedback
Desirable
- Experience of new innovations in blended learning and how they can integrate into the LMS
- Familiar with blended learning / content management systems
- Experience of using Moodle
- Supervisory experience
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).
