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Barchester Healthcare

Peripatetic Operational Trainer

The closing date is 05 May 2026

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Job summary

Barchester Healthcare is seeking an experienced regional trainer to join their Learning & Development Team. The Peripatetic Operational Trainer role involves delivering exceptional quality training and development to Barchester's 240 care homes and hospitals across the UK. The successful candidate will work closely with the wider L&D and Operational Teams to identify and deliver training where it is needed, ensuring Barchester's residents and patients receive the highest quality of care.

Main duties of the job

As a Peripatetic Operational Trainer, you will be responsible for planning, coordinating, and delivering training across Barchester's care homes and hospitals. This will include statutory, mandatory, and refresher training, as well as induction programs. You will work with the Training and Compliance Managers to schedule and deliver training, both in-person and via virtual platforms like Zoom. Accurate reporting and monitoring of training completion will be a key part of the role. The position is home-based, but travel to Barchester's sites across the UK will be required, potentially including occasional overnight stays.

About us

Barchester Healthcare is a leading provider of high-quality care and support services in the UK. With over 240 care homes and hospitals, Barchester is committed to delivering exceptional care to its residents and patients. The organisation is accredited as a 2* Best Company to work for in the UK, recognising its supportive and empowering work environment.

Details

Date posted

07 March 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£32,000 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

1470580344

Job locations

Barchester Healthcare

Wadhurst

TN5 6RY


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

  • The successful candidate will have a background in care, with a Diploma Level 3 in Health & Social Care or equivalent, as well as a C&G's 7300 or similar training qualification. Experience in delivering statutory, mandatory, and refresher training is essential, along with a good level of competence in IT and a full driving license.
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • The successful candidate will have a background in care, with a Diploma Level 3 in Health & Social Care or equivalent, as well as a C&G's 7300 or similar training qualification. Experience in delivering statutory, mandatory, and refresher training is essential, along with a good level of competence in IT and a full driving license.

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

Wadhurst

TN5 6RY


Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Barchester Healthcare

Address

Barchester Healthcare

Wadhurst

TN5 6RY


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

1470580344

Job locations

Barchester Healthcare

Wadhurst

TN5 6RY


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