Learning Management System Administrator

Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust

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Job summary

The Learning and Development Department as part of the People and Organisational Development Directorate leads and facilitates the development of all personnel based in Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust.

The Trust uses a Learning Management System (LMS) to deliver, monitor and report on training activity within the organisation. The post holder will support the Learning and Development Manager and Learning Technologist in delivering an engaging range of development activities through the system and driving forward the Trust's objective to exceed its Statutory and Mandatory Training obligations for Acute Trusts.

15Hrs per week, Monday to Friday - Flexibility and hybrid available

Main duties of the job

You will have strong customer service skills, be able to manage a range of tasks with limited supervision, have sound organisational skills and be confident with the use of Microsoft products.

You will be liaising with a wide variety of staff in the role, such as dealing with ad-hoc system queries from staff, supporting facilitators to set up training activities and supporting managers in using the system to access the data they need to. You will also be responsible for carrying out essential data maintenance activities within the system to subsequently produce a schedule of reports throughout the month required for audit and assurance purposes.

The Trust is committed to developing its staff, and you will have the opportunity to develop new skills and knowledge to support career progression in a friendly and supportive environment.

About us

Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust is a large acute hospital Trust in the county of Kent.

The Trust provides a full range of general hospital services and some areas of specialist complex care to around 760,000 people living in the south part of West Kent and the north part of East Sussex.

The Trust's core catchment areas are Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells and their surrounding boroughs. We work from two main clinical sites: Maidstone Hospital and Tunbridge Wells Hospital at Pembury. Tunbridge Wells Hospital opened in 2011 and provides single rooms with en-suites for all in-patients - the first of its kind in the country.

We employ more than 7,000 full and part-time staff in a huge range of clinical and non-clinical roles across both of our hospital sites.

Would you like to work flexibly?In the NHS, we are reminded every day of how important life is. As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us, for our patients and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement.

Date posted

12 April 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£25,147 to £27,596 a year per annum pro rata

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

6 months

Working pattern

Part-time, Job share, Flexible working, Home or remote working

Reference number

359-6202227-T3

Job locations

Maidstone Hosptial and Tunbridge Wells Hospital (Cross Site)

Hermitage Lane

Maidstone

ME16 9QQ


Job description

Job responsibilities

Once your pre-employment checks have been completed you will be contacted by Recruitment to arrange your start date which will be in line with one of our Corporate Inductions.

At MTW, we seek to develop a culture where everyone can reach their full potential with opportunities to grow and develop their career. We recognise and value the unique contributions that each of our staff bring, delivering the best quality care and service to our patients. We are committed to being a diverse employer and strive to reflect everyone in our local communities. We welcome applications from people of diverse backgrounds, perspectives and experiences and celebrate the diversity of thought, viewpoints and ideas that will make our Trust the best place to work.

Interview Date: TBC

Job description

Job responsibilities

Once your pre-employment checks have been completed you will be contacted by Recruitment to arrange your start date which will be in line with one of our Corporate Inductions.

At MTW, we seek to develop a culture where everyone can reach their full potential with opportunities to grow and develop their career. We recognise and value the unique contributions that each of our staff bring, delivering the best quality care and service to our patients. We are committed to being a diverse employer and strive to reflect everyone in our local communities. We welcome applications from people of diverse backgrounds, perspectives and experiences and celebrate the diversity of thought, viewpoints and ideas that will make our Trust the best place to work.

Interview Date: TBC

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Advanced Excel qualification or ability to demonstrate advanced excel skills
  • Educated to HND level or equivalent level of knowledge and experience

Desirable

  • Management Qualification

Experience/ Knowledge

Essential

  • Minimum five years' experience of data administration and reporting

Skills

Essential

  • Computer literate with advanced skills in Microsoft Word and Excel
  • Ability to interpret complex data and translate into understandable formats such as tables and graphs
  • Ability to use and maintain Totara Learning Management System (LMS)
  • Excellent report writing skills including production of action plans
  • Ability to establish and manage effective working relationships with staff at all levels plus external organisations

Desirable

  • Ability to facilitate change influencing managers and staff
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Advanced Excel qualification or ability to demonstrate advanced excel skills
  • Educated to HND level or equivalent level of knowledge and experience

Desirable

  • Management Qualification

Experience/ Knowledge

Essential

  • Minimum five years' experience of data administration and reporting

Skills

Essential

  • Computer literate with advanced skills in Microsoft Word and Excel
  • Ability to interpret complex data and translate into understandable formats such as tables and graphs
  • Ability to use and maintain Totara Learning Management System (LMS)
  • Excellent report writing skills including production of action plans
  • Ability to establish and manage effective working relationships with staff at all levels plus external organisations

Desirable

  • Ability to facilitate change influencing managers and staff

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.

Employer details

Employer name

Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust

Address

Maidstone Hosptial and Tunbridge Wells Hospital (Cross Site)

Hermitage Lane

Maidstone

ME16 9QQ


Employer's website

https://www.mtw.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust

Address

Maidstone Hosptial and Tunbridge Wells Hospital (Cross Site)

Hermitage Lane

Maidstone

ME16 9QQ


Employer's website

https://www.mtw.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

For questions about the job, contact:

Learning Technologist

Erol Sonat

esonat@nhs.net

Date posted

12 April 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£25,147 to £27,596 a year per annum pro rata

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

6 months

Working pattern

Part-time, Job share, Flexible working, Home or remote working

Reference number

359-6202227-T3

Job locations

Maidstone Hosptial and Tunbridge Wells Hospital (Cross Site)

Hermitage Lane

Maidstone

ME16 9QQ


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