Job summary
We are seeking a highly motivated and creative Digital Learning Officer to join our People Development Team, to cover a maternity leave of one of our team members. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who is passionate about using digital tools and resources to enhance teaching, learning and staff development.
About the Role
You will play a key role in supporting all our colleagues; to develop the skills they need to be able to do their roles fully through the development and delivery of learning through digital technologies into their learning teaching and professional practice. Your work will directly contribute to improving the colleagues learning experience, developing innovative resources, and building digital confidence across the organisation.
We are looking for someone who is:
Confident using a wide range of digital learning technologies.
Creative, with the ability to design engaging multimedia content.
Organised, adaptable and able to manage multiple priorities.
A strong communicator who can build positive relationships with staff at all levels.
Committed to supporting excellence in teaching, learning and staff development.
Main duties of the job
Operate as Digital Learning Officer within The Trust to provide advice and support to the wider organisation in terms of tools to support learning through digital tools.
To support with training within the Trust for staff & managers of Digital Learning
To develop the promotional and communications in the support of colleague learning
To play a key role in the delivering the People Plan at KGH and NGH Group People Plan through digital creations
Deliver Digital Learning content required for Statutory and Mandatory Training i.e. videos and eLearning
To prepare Learning and Education System Reports and other required reports at Trust, Regional or Trust level.
To support the Learning and Education Managers with the development of learning materials
About us
Please submit your application as soon as possible as we reserve the right to close adverts once we have received sufficient applications
Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is on an exciting journey with all of our divisions committed to doing things better, with more efficiency as we update, modernise, and advance. We have also entered a Group Model with neighbouring Northampton General Hospital NHS Trust and become University Hospitals of Northamptonshire (UHN). As part of this collaborative approach, there may be a requirement for you to work across both the Kettering and Northampton hospital sites, depending on the needs of the service.
Our Excellence Values
- Compassion
- Accountability
- Respect
- Integrity
- Courage
We want to recruit the best people to deliver our services across UHN and help to unleash everyone's full potential.
UHN encourages applications from people who identify from all protected groups. We understand that we need to work with colleagues from diverse backgrounds and make sure the environment they work in is inclusive and collaborative.
We recognise the valuable contribution that the Armed Forces community make to our organisation. We have signed the Armed Forces Covenant and achieved Silver Award under the Armed Forces Employer Recognition Scheme.
We have active Networks that promote and support colleagues from all backgrounds. This ensures everyone feels supported and has a sense of belonging working for UHN.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the role profile.
Why Join Us?
Be part of a dynamic and supportive team.
Play a central role in shaping digital learning for both staff and students.
Access professional development opportunities to grow your own digital and leadership skills.
Contribute to a forward-looking organisation committed to innovation and excellence
For further information on the advertised role, please refer to the job description and person specification located under the Supporting Documents heading.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the role profile.
Why Join Us?
Be part of a dynamic and supportive team.
Play a central role in shaping digital learning for both staff and students.
Access professional development opportunities to grow your own digital and leadership skills.
Contribute to a forward-looking organisation committed to innovation and excellence
For further information on the advertised role, please refer to the job description and person specification located under the Supporting Documents heading.
Person Specification
Educations, Training and Qualifications
Essential
- 4 GCSEs Grade C or above (including English and maths)
- Graphic design/marketing/media or equivalent
Desirable
- Degree or equivalent in a relatable subject
- CIPD HR Management Level 5 (or above) or Associate level or substantial equivalent experience/working knowledge as described above.
Experience
Essential
- Be able to provide Organisational Development and Digital Learning advice
- Evidence of continuous professional development
- To have a good knowledge and understanding of communication methods (including social media channels, intranet), engagement processes and methods and techniques to support thi
- Demonstrable experience of dealing with a range of administrative tasks
- Professional networking locally/regionally
- Analysis and presentation of data (to generate continuous improvement)
- Well-developed knowledge of current and anticipated issues in the healthcare environment
Desirable
- Well-developed knowledge of current and anticipated issues in the healthcare environment
- Knowledge of using internal communication tools.
- Experience of working on complex projects in a support or lead capacity.
- Demonstrable experience of working in a service function
- Experience in designing collateral such as booklets, posters, presentations.
- Designing and delivering training
Skills
Essential
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to influence and negotiate with staff and managers, present information and lead employee forums.
- Ability to manage and work to tight and challenging deadlines, managing agreed pieces of work
- IT skills to produce eye catching collateral for digital training, presentations, videos and toolkits.
- Energy and tenacity in overcoming barriers to progress
- Ability to evidence the values of Caring Learning and Growing
- Able to commute effectively across Trust premises
- Occasional exposure to distressing/emotional circumstances when dealing with staffing issues
- Ability to work alone and in a team
- Has a compassionate approach to work and personal interactions
Person Specification
Educations, Training and Qualifications
Essential
- 4 GCSEs Grade C or above (including English and maths)
- Graphic design/marketing/media or equivalent
Desirable
- Degree or equivalent in a relatable subject
- CIPD HR Management Level 5 (or above) or Associate level or substantial equivalent experience/working knowledge as described above.
Experience
Essential
- Be able to provide Organisational Development and Digital Learning advice
- Evidence of continuous professional development
- To have a good knowledge and understanding of communication methods (including social media channels, intranet), engagement processes and methods and techniques to support thi
- Demonstrable experience of dealing with a range of administrative tasks
- Professional networking locally/regionally
- Analysis and presentation of data (to generate continuous improvement)
- Well-developed knowledge of current and anticipated issues in the healthcare environment
Desirable
- Well-developed knowledge of current and anticipated issues in the healthcare environment
- Knowledge of using internal communication tools.
- Experience of working on complex projects in a support or lead capacity.
- Demonstrable experience of working in a service function
- Experience in designing collateral such as booklets, posters, presentations.
- Designing and delivering training
Skills
Essential
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to influence and negotiate with staff and managers, present information and lead employee forums.
- Ability to manage and work to tight and challenging deadlines, managing agreed pieces of work
- IT skills to produce eye catching collateral for digital training, presentations, videos and toolkits.
- Energy and tenacity in overcoming barriers to progress
- Ability to evidence the values of Caring Learning and Growing
- Able to commute effectively across Trust premises
- Occasional exposure to distressing/emotional circumstances when dealing with staffing issues
- Ability to work alone and in a team
- Has a compassionate approach to work and personal interactions
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).
