Job summary
The Learning and Development Facilitator will have responsibility for the design, development and delivery of training and workforce development programme delivery as part of the NIHR Regional Research Delivery Network (RRDN) Workforce Development function. This role will implement shared national processes for commissioning, designing, delivering and evaluating learning and work with the Workforce and People Senior Manager to understand regional workforce needs and design and deliver solutions. The post holder will act as a source of advice and guidance regarding research related training and support regional facilitators to develop in their roles to ensure the sustained delivery of high quality training. They will demonstrate a thorough understanding of the complex research process, be an effective facilitator and have highly developed communication and interpersonal skills.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be responsible for implementing shared national processes for commissioning, designing, delivering and evaluating learning. They will work with the Workforce and People Senior Manager to understand regional workforce needs and design and deliver solutions. The post holder will act as a source of advice and guidance regarding research related training. They will support regional facilitators to develop in their roles to ensure the sustained delivery of high quality training. The post-holder will demonstrate a thorough understanding of the complex research process, be an effective facilitator and have highly developed communication and interpersonal skills.
About us
Royal Surrey is a compassionate and collaborative acute and community Trust. Recognising that our 5000 colleagues are our greatest strength, we offer a comprehensive health and wellbeing program along with a commitment to developing and advancing your career. Our diverse and welcoming Royal Surrey family will ensure you that you feel valued from your initial interview through your entire tenure.
We are clinically led and provide joined up care by bridging the gap between hospital and community services alongside regional specialist cancer care. Our main acute hospital site is in Guildford with community hospital sites at Milford, Haslemere and Cranleigh. We provide adult community health services in homes across Guildford and Waverley.
The Care Quality Commission (CQC) have given us an overall rating of Outstanding.
Royal Surrey has a strong reputation and history to build on. We are proud of our achievements and we are investing in our colleagues through our commitment to supporting professional development as well as investing more than £45 million in our physical environment and new equipment in the next few years. There has never been a better time to join us.
Although it isn't the Trusts normal practice, adverts may close early, so you are encouraged to submit an application as soon as possible.
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Job description
Job responsibilities
Support regional training facilitators, demonstrating leadership in training delivery/facilitation skills and acting as a role model. This will involve mentoring newer facilitators, as well as evaluating performance and delivering constructive feedback Advise on the use of and implement Information and Learning Technology to support learning, teaching and assessment across the network and to align with the digital enablement strategy Facilitate the development and delivery of network wide programmes of high quality, innovative and impactful adult learning to meet the national standards required for research delivery Assist in the delivery of local induction programmes for all RRDN staff Actively contribute to the development and delivery of national projects and initiatives to drive national and regional impact Create a regional training facilitator community of practice to develop and maintain essential cross-boundary working relationships which are essential to the safe delivery of a high-quality portfolio of research training. Identify and coordinate appropriate service improvement projects in response to performance in quality assurance metrics, particularly feedback from attendees Act as the main point of contact for all queries regarding the regional workforce development learning programme
Job description
Job responsibilities
Support regional training facilitators, demonstrating leadership in training delivery/facilitation skills and acting as a role model. This will involve mentoring newer facilitators, as well as evaluating performance and delivering constructive feedback Advise on the use of and implement Information and Learning Technology to support learning, teaching and assessment across the network and to align with the digital enablement strategy Facilitate the development and delivery of network wide programmes of high quality, innovative and impactful adult learning to meet the national standards required for research delivery Assist in the delivery of local induction programmes for all RRDN staff Actively contribute to the development and delivery of national projects and initiatives to drive national and regional impact Create a regional training facilitator community of practice to develop and maintain essential cross-boundary working relationships which are essential to the safe delivery of a high-quality portfolio of research training. Identify and coordinate appropriate service improvement projects in response to performance in quality assurance metrics, particularly feedback from attendees Act as the main point of contact for all queries regarding the regional workforce development learning programme
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Postgraduate qualification (eg. Postgraduate Diploma) or equivalent relevant experience
- Evidence of ongoing, relevant Continuous Professional Development (CPD)
Desirable
- Recognised teaching qualification
- Specialist health and care research training
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in a research environment (NHS, University, Industry)
- Experience of designing, delivering and evaluating effective learning interventions
- Knowledge of research governance and related regulations
- Experience of using virtual meeting and learning platforms such as Moodle, Zoom, MS Teams and Google Meet
- Experience in developing and maintaining successful working relationships in a multidisciplinary environment
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Postgraduate qualification (eg. Postgraduate Diploma) or equivalent relevant experience
- Evidence of ongoing, relevant Continuous Professional Development (CPD)
Desirable
- Recognised teaching qualification
- Specialist health and care research training
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in a research environment (NHS, University, Industry)
- Experience of designing, delivering and evaluating effective learning interventions
- Knowledge of research governance and related regulations
- Experience of using virtual meeting and learning platforms such as Moodle, Zoom, MS Teams and Google Meet
- Experience in developing and maintaining successful working relationships in a multidisciplinary environment
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.
