Barchester Healthcare

Peripatetic Operational Trainer

The closing date is 05 May 2026

Job summary

Barchester Healthcare has an exciting opportunity for an experienced regional trainer to join their Learning & Development Team. As a Peripatetic Operational Trainer, you will be responsible for planning, coordinating, and delivering training across the company's 240 care homes and hospitals. Your role will involve UK-wide travel to provide support and ensure that Barchester's exceptional quality care standards are met.

Main duties of the job

The Peripatetic Operational Trainer will work closely with the wider Learning & Development and Operational Teams to identify and deliver training support where needed. You will plan, coordinate, and deliver training against company objectives and training statistics, ensuring that all statutory, mandatory, and refresher training is completed. The role will involve a combination of face-to-face and virtual (Zoom) training delivery, and may require occasional overnight stays due to the travel requirements.

About us

Barchester Healthcare is a leading provider of high-quality care services in the UK. With over 240 care homes and hospitals, the company is committed to delivering exceptional care to its residents and patients. Barchester is accredited as a 2-star Best Company to work for, and offers a supportive and empowering work environment with opportunities for career development.

Details

Date posted

07 March 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£32,000 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

1470580343

Job locations

Barchester Healthcare

Maidstone

ME17 3ZB


Job description

Job responsibilities

Barchester Healthcare have a new opportunity for an experienced regional trainer to join our Learning & Development Team. Barchester's ethos is Quality First in terms of exceptional quality care to our residents and patients. You'll work with the wider L&D and Operational Teams to identify and deliver where training support is needed. The role will involve UK-wide travel to any of our existing 240 care homes and hospitals, as well as providing support to our ambitious new build programme.Provision of great training and development is a priority for Barchester and the role of a Peripatetic Operational Trainer is integral. You will plan, co-ordinate and deliver training against company objectives and training statistics. About YouA background in care is important, together with a Diploma Level 3 in Health & Social Care or equivalent, a C&G's 7300 or equivalent and experience training in statutory & mandatory induction and refresher training subjects. A good level of competence in IT and a full driving knowledge are essential. About The RoleYou will support homes and hospitals across UK to meet our exacting induction, refresher, statutory and mandatory training standards delivered either face to face or by Zoom. The role will be home based; due to the requirement to travel to sites to deliver training this may include overnight stays.You will work with Training & Compliance Managers to plan, schedule and deliver training where required in our homes and hospitals. Accurate and regular reporting to the Head of Quality & Continuous Improvement and L&D team together with monitoring of completion of all learning assessed against auditory requirements in England, Wales and Scotland. Rewards/Benefits Competitive salary Generous car allowance Career development opportunities within the L&D team Access to retail and leisure discountsWe are the only large healthcare accredited with a 2* Best Companies to work for in the UK and we are committed to ensuring that our team are respected and their contribution valued. If you are looking to develop a career with an employer that is supportive and offers progression opportunities, Barchester is an empowering and rewarding place to be.

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Job description

Job responsibilities

Barchester Healthcare have a new opportunity for an experienced regional trainer to join our Learning & Development Team. Barchester's ethos is Quality First in terms of exceptional quality care to our residents and patients. You'll work with the wider L&D and Operational Teams to identify and deliver where training support is needed. The role will involve UK-wide travel to any of our existing 240 care homes and hospitals, as well as providing support to our ambitious new build programme.Provision of great training and development is a priority for Barchester and the role of a Peripatetic Operational Trainer is integral. You will plan, co-ordinate and deliver training against company objectives and training statistics. About YouA background in care is important, together with a Diploma Level 3 in Health & Social Care or equivalent, a C&G's 7300 or equivalent and experience training in statutory & mandatory induction and refresher training subjects. A good level of competence in IT and a full driving knowledge are essential. About The RoleYou will support homes and hospitals across UK to meet our exacting induction, refresher, statutory and mandatory training standards delivered either face to face or by Zoom. The role will be home based; due to the requirement to travel to sites to deliver training this may include overnight stays.You will work with Training & Compliance Managers to plan, schedule and deliver training where required in our homes and hospitals. Accurate and regular reporting to the Head of Quality & Continuous Improvement and L&D team together with monitoring of completion of all learning assessed against auditory requirements in England, Wales and Scotland. Rewards/Benefits Competitive salary Generous car allowance Career development opportunities within the L&D team Access to retail and leisure discountsWe are the only large healthcare accredited with a 2* Best Companies to work for in the UK and we are committed to ensuring that our team are respected and their contribution valued. If you are looking to develop a career with an employer that is supportive and offers progression opportunities, Barchester is an empowering and rewarding place to be.

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Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • You will need a background in care, a Diploma Level 3 in Health & Social Care or equivalent, a C&G's 7300 or equivalent, and experience in delivering statutory, mandatory, and refresher training. A good level of competence in IT and a full driving license are also essential.
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • You will need a background in care, a Diploma Level 3 in Health & Social Care or equivalent, a C&G's 7300 or equivalent, and experience in delivering statutory, mandatory, and refresher training. A good level of competence in IT and a full driving license are also essential.

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.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

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.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Barchester Healthcare

Address

Barchester Healthcare

Maidstone

ME17 3ZB


Employer's website

https://www.barchester.com/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Barchester Healthcare

Address

Barchester Healthcare

Maidstone

ME17 3ZB


Employer's website

https://www.barchester.com/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Recruitment Team

Barchester Healthcare

Recruitment@barchester.com

Details

Date posted

07 March 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£32,000 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

1470580343

Job locations

Barchester Healthcare

Maidstone

ME17 3ZB


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