Mental Health & Learning Disability Education Facilitator
The closing date is 29 October 2025
Job summary
We are looking for an enthusiastic & motivated professional to join the team, based within the Trust's wider Learning & Development Team.
This is a varied role where the successful candidate will be working to ensure staff have the skills & competence needed to deliver the best possible standards of care. You will be involved in the design, delivery & evaluation of a range of online & face-to-face programmes. The training topics covered are varied, but include clinical induction, safeguarding, clinical risk & Mental Capacity Act training.
This role is ideal for anyone looking to move from a hands-on clinical role but wanting to utilise the skills & experience gained within mental health and/or learning disability services. You need to have a relevant professional qualification in Health and/or Social Care & some teaching experience. A passion for education & a willingness to embrace new technology is key as we seek to use technology to enhance the learners experience both online & face-to-face. Support will be given to the successful candidate to develop their skills & confidence in all aspects of the role.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be expected to:
- Design, develop and deliver innovative education programmes including written course materials and guides to meet the needs of services provided by the Trust. These will be based on identified service needs and up-to-date evidence bases
- Develop and regularly review programmes and pathways for learning based on law, national policy and guidance, and the Trust's Training Plan(s)
- Seek ways of improving performance by reflecting on teaching design and delivery and obtaining and analysing feedback
- Ensure effective use of educational resources to ensure training compliance targets are met
- Promote social inclusion and reduce inequalities in health opportunities through training and education of the Trust's workforce
- L3 Award Education & Training Course (or equivalent), Practice Assessor module, Practice Educator, Practice Assessor or Practice Supervisor experience may be considered if willing to achieve further qualification to teach at an accredited standard.
The qualification, training & experience requirements for the role are underlined in the Job Description/Person Specification.
About us
We have a skilled and dedicated workforce of over 5000 colleagues working in a diverse range of services over 55 sites and within people's homes. We strive to enable a welcoming workplace culture that builds and celebrates civility, inclusivity and diversity, while providing a sense of belonging and trust.
Annual staff surveys, regular Pulse surveys and other engagement opportunities provide our people with lots of opportunity to tell us about their experiences of working with us. In the latest staff survey, 61% of colleagues gave us their views. It was great to hear that:
- 72% of colleagues would recommend the Trust as a place to work, ranking us 1st for Provider Trusts in the South West region on this question.
- 76% would recommend the standard of care provided in our services if a friend or relative needed treatment, also ranking us 1st in the South West region.
- 81% said that care of patients and service users is the Trust's priority, compared with an average in comparable NHS Trusts in England of 64%.
This high-level overview shows we are in a healthy position, with higher scores than average for comparable organisations, alongside a great response rate, indicating good staff engagement. However, we also know we have plenty of room for improvement in many areas. To that end, we continue to prioritise and invest in our commitment to genuinely becoming a Great Place to Work with consistent top-quartile performance in the annual staff survey and Pulse surv
Details
Date posted
02 October 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 6
Salary
£38,682 to £46,580 a year per annum (pro rata)
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Part-time
Reference number
327-25-824
Job locations
Learning & Development Team, The NHS Training Hub, Invista,
Ermin Street,
Brockworth, Gloucester
GL3 4HP
Employer details
Employer name
Gloucestershire Health and Care NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Learning & Development Team, The NHS Training Hub, Invista,
Ermin Street,
Brockworth, Gloucester
GL3 4HP
Employer's website
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