Learning and Development Advisor
The closing date is 13 April 2026
Job summary
We are seeking a dynamic and motivated Learning and Development Advisor to join our Trust Learning & Development team. Working under the direction of the Mandatory and Statutory Training (MAST) Clinical Lead and the Seni Lewis Training Programme Leads, you will deliver, evaluate, and continually improve a wide portfolio of mandatory and statutory training programmes across the Trust.This role includes delivery of core subjects such as:The Seni Lewis Training ProgrammeMoving & HandlingImmediate Life SupportBasic Life SupportFirst AidFire WardenOliver McGowan TrainingYou will undertake competency-based assessments, support clinical services through in-reach activity, and contribute to reviewing and updating the MAST curriculum. The role includes physical and theoretical training delivery, which will reach 4-5 teaching days per week.The post holder will be based at the Croydon Training Centre, Bethlem Royal Hospital, with travel to all Trust sites as required.
Main duties of the job
- Lead delivery of mandatory and statutory training using a range of teaching methods across classroom, team-based, virtual, and in-practice environments.
- Assess learner competence through a range of competency-based assessment methods to ensure safe practice.
- Contribute to the design and review of training activities, lesson plans, and presentations, ensuring alignment with legislation, policy, and professional standards.
- Maintain and develop your own clinical skills through regular clinical practice.
- Support co-facilitation and co-production with people with lived experience.
- Support clinical teams through in-reach activity related to MAST learning.
- Participate in evaluation and quality assurance processes.
- Maintain continued professional development and uphold professional standards.
About us
South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust (SLaM) provides the widest range of NHS mental health services in the UK and is part of King's Health Partners Academic Health Sciences Centre. Our organisation supports more than 230 services and offers staff access to unique development and research opportunities. Some of our benefits are highlighted here:
- Generous pay, pensions and leave,we offer a comprehensive pay, pensions and leave package which is dependent on the role and length of service.
- Work life balance,flexible working and support a range of flexible options, such as: part-time working and job sharing.
- Career development,There are plenty of opportunities to progress your career and we support your development through a number of programmes such as mentoring, coaching, positive people management, collective leadership and other talent programmes
- Car lease,our staff benefits from competitive deals to lease cars
- Accommodation,our staff benefits from keyworker housing available which is available on selected sites
- NHS discounts,with discounts up to 10% from a variety of well-known retail brands though Health Service Discounts website.
Details
Date posted
07 April 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 6
Salary
£44,485 to £52,521 a year Per Annum inclusive of HCAS
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
334-NUR-7688780-FR-A
Job locations
Bishopsgate Training Centre
Monks Orchard Road
Beckenham
BR3 3BX
Employer details
Employer name
South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Bishopsgate Training Centre
Monks Orchard Road
Beckenham
BR3 3BX
Employer's website
https://www.slam.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
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