Job summary
The Learning Design & Development Specialist
will play a pivotal role in designing, developing, and delivering high-quality
learning experiences across both clinical and non-clinical domains. This
includes digital and blended learning, curriculum development, training
facilitation, and contributing to consultancy projects. You will work closely
with clinical and non-clinical subject matter experts (SMEs), internal
stakeholders, and commercial partners to create engaging, modular, and
CPD-aligned content that supports Academicares strategic goals. Your primary
focus will be to design modular programmes in womens health in collaboration
with subject matter experts, transforming vision into impactful learning
experiences. Youll also develop a suite of leadership, management, and
consultancy programmes, both modular and standalone, while contributing to
coaching and consultancy delivery.
You must work at all times within your own
competence and use your own judgement, knowledge and common sense in your day-to-day
activities.
Main duties of the job
Design and develop modular and standalone
learning experiences across clinical (e.g. womens health) and
non-clinical (e.g. leadership, coaching, consultancy) domains.
Collaborate with subject matter experts
to translate complex content into engaging, learner-centred experiences.
Apply adult learning theory, behavioural
science, and inclusive design principles to ensure high-impact learning.
Author content directly into learning
platforms (we use Rise 360), ensuring pedagogical quality and regulatory
compliance.
Scope and structure modular learning
pathways aligned with CPD requirements and commercial strategy.
Contribute to the development of
scalable, flexible curricula that support lifelong learning and
professional development.
Maintain consistency and quality across
all learning products.
Deliver engaging virtual and in-person
training sessions, workshops, and webinars.
Develop supporting materials for blended
learning, including facilitator guides and learner resources.
Gather and respond to learner feedback to
continuously improve delivery and outcomes.
Support consultancy and coaching projects
by applying learning expertise in client-facing contexts.
Collaborate with the commercial lead to
align learning products with market needs and strategic goals.
Contribute to the creation of passive
income products, such as on-demand modules, digital libraries, and
scalable learning resources.
About us
Academicare is a forward-thinking healthcare
education and consultancy organisation, committed to transforming learning
experiences for the primary care workforce and beyond. We are developing both
modular and single programme learning experiences and expanding into non-clinical
leadership training and consultancy. Our mission is to deliver impactful,
scalable, and inclusive learning that supports both clinical excellence and
leadership capability.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Key Responsibilities:
Learning Design & Development
- Design and develop modular and standalone learning experiences across clinical (e.g. womens health) and non-clinical (e.g. leadership, coaching, consultancy) domains.
- Collaborate with subject matter experts to translate complex content into engaging, learner-centred experiences.
- Apply adult learning theory, behavioural science, and inclusive design principles to ensure high-impact learning.
- Author content directly into learning platforms (we use Rise 360), ensuring pedagogical quality and regulatory compliance.
Curriculum Planning
- Scope and structure modular learning pathways aligned with CPD requirements and commercial strategy.
- Contribute to the development of scalable, flexible curricula that support lifelong learning and professional development.
- Maintain consistency and quality across all learning products.
Training & Facilitation
- Deliver engaging virtual and in-person training sessions, workshops, and webinars.
- Develop supporting materials for blended learning, including facilitator guides and learner resources.
- Gather and respond to learner feedback to continuously improve delivery and outcomes.
Consultancy & Commercial Contribution
- Support consultancy and coaching projects by applying learning expertise in client-facing contexts.
- Collaborate with the commercial lead to align learning products with market needs and strategic goals.
- Contribute to the creation of passive income products, such as on-demand modules, digital libraries, and scalable learning resources.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Key Responsibilities:
Learning Design & Development
- Design and develop modular and standalone learning experiences across clinical (e.g. womens health) and non-clinical (e.g. leadership, coaching, consultancy) domains.
- Collaborate with subject matter experts to translate complex content into engaging, learner-centred experiences.
- Apply adult learning theory, behavioural science, and inclusive design principles to ensure high-impact learning.
- Author content directly into learning platforms (we use Rise 360), ensuring pedagogical quality and regulatory compliance.
Curriculum Planning
- Scope and structure modular learning pathways aligned with CPD requirements and commercial strategy.
- Contribute to the development of scalable, flexible curricula that support lifelong learning and professional development.
- Maintain consistency and quality across all learning products.
Training & Facilitation
- Deliver engaging virtual and in-person training sessions, workshops, and webinars.
- Develop supporting materials for blended learning, including facilitator guides and learner resources.
- Gather and respond to learner feedback to continuously improve delivery and outcomes.
Consultancy & Commercial Contribution
- Support consultancy and coaching projects by applying learning expertise in client-facing contexts.
- Collaborate with the commercial lead to align learning products with market needs and strategic goals.
- Contribute to the creation of passive income products, such as on-demand modules, digital libraries, and scalable learning resources.
Person Specification
Physical Requirements
Essential
- Able to undertake the requirements of the post.
Desirable
- Reliable.
- Flexible.
- Excellent attendance record.
Experience and Capabilities
Essential
- Experience in designing and developing engaging learning experiences across digital, blended, and in-person formats.
- Demonstrated ability to collaborate with subject matter experts to translate complex content into accessible, learner-centred materials.
- Strong understanding of adult learning principles, behavioural science, and inclusive design practices.
- Experience in curriculum planning and structuring modular or standalone learning pathways.
- Confident in using digital learning tools (e.g. Rise 360 or similar) to build and publish content.
- Skilled in facilitating training sessions, workshops, or webinars both virtually and face-to-face.
- Experience contributing to or supporting consultancy or coaching projects in a learning or development context.
- Ability to manage multiple projects, meet deadlines, and work independently in a fast-paced, evolving environment.
Desirable
- Experience working in or with the healthcare, leadership, or consultancy sectors.
- Familiarity with CPD frameworks and regulatory standards in professional education.
- Creative and learner-focused, with a passion for designing impactful, real-world learning experiences.
- Commercial awareness and an interest in developing scalable, revenue-generating learning products.
- Comfortable working in a collaborative, cross-functional team and contributing to strategic conversations.
Other
Essential
- Ability to work independently
- Ability to work as team player
- Initiative and drive
- Pleasant and articulate
- Able to work under pressure
- Self-motivated and positive
Person Specification
Physical Requirements
Essential
- Able to undertake the requirements of the post.
Desirable
- Reliable.
- Flexible.
- Excellent attendance record.
Experience and Capabilities
Essential
- Experience in designing and developing engaging learning experiences across digital, blended, and in-person formats.
- Demonstrated ability to collaborate with subject matter experts to translate complex content into accessible, learner-centred materials.
- Strong understanding of adult learning principles, behavioural science, and inclusive design practices.
- Experience in curriculum planning and structuring modular or standalone learning pathways.
- Confident in using digital learning tools (e.g. Rise 360 or similar) to build and publish content.
- Skilled in facilitating training sessions, workshops, or webinars both virtually and face-to-face.
- Experience contributing to or supporting consultancy or coaching projects in a learning or development context.
- Ability to manage multiple projects, meet deadlines, and work independently in a fast-paced, evolving environment.
Desirable
- Experience working in or with the healthcare, leadership, or consultancy sectors.
- Familiarity with CPD frameworks and regulatory standards in professional education.
- Creative and learner-focused, with a passion for designing impactful, real-world learning experiences.
- Commercial awareness and an interest in developing scalable, revenue-generating learning products.
- Comfortable working in a collaborative, cross-functional team and contributing to strategic conversations.
Other
Essential
- Ability to work independently
- Ability to work as team player
- Initiative and drive
- Pleasant and articulate
- Able to work under pressure
- Self-motivated and positive
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.
