Job summary
The Training & Development department has an exciting
opportunity for an enthusiastic, and dedicated Training and Development Advisor
to join the team.
The successful applicant will be responsible for line
managing a small team of trainers and overseeing apprenticeships within the
Trust. They will coordinate the delivery of internal and external training to
all staff members. Working with the widening participation ambassador they will
attend school, college and university careers events to promote NHS roles.
Successful candidates will need excellent
organisation and communication skills and the ability to engage and role model
the desired behaviours with energy and enthusiasm.
Main duties of the job
You
will support the Training and Development Co-ordinators and Business Partner to
deliver the workforce People Matter strategy priorities and training plan by
ensuring all staff are trained in line with Trust priorities as outlined in the
annual Training Needs Analysis, as well as the on-going development of managers
by supporting the delivery of management development programmes linked to
talent management and associated processes.
About us
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You must be able to produce ALL certificates stated essential in the person specification or you will not be able to complete pre-employment checks
We provide hospital services from two acute sites - Darlington Memorial Hospital and University Hospital of North Durham. We have a centre for planned care in Bishop Auckland and provide care from community hospitals in Chester-le-Street, Shotley Bridge, Barnard Castle, Sedgefield and Weardale as well as over 80 other community based settings and providing care in patients' homes.
We particularly welcome applications from disabled and Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) candidates as BAME and disabled people are currently under-represented
Full Job Descriptions can be found in the adverts supporting documents
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From April 9th 2025 - Healthcare assistants - You must have a minimum of two years
of experience working within the NHS as a HCA for the Trust to consider
sponsorship (we will only consider sponsorship if you meet this criteria and
have a current visa expiring within 3 months)
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will support effective delivery of the agreed Training
Needs Analysis process, working with managers within their allocated services
to gather information on training needs to enable production of a training plan
on an annual basis, to inform the Trusts annual training and CPD priorities.
In conjunction with the Workforce & Organisation
Development (W&OD) Business Partners, you will support delivery of the
agreed management development programmes relating to W&OD policies.
You will facilitate training delivery by being responsible
for the design, delivery and assessment of agreed training programmes.
You will ensure staff are aware of apprenticeships available
to them and promote apprenticeship and other employment opportunities to those
seeking a career in the NHS.
You will be responsible for own professional development and
maintaining up to date skills.
Actively participate in the maintenance of a safe
environment for students, patients, visitors and staff.
Promote and maintain positive working
relationships with all disciplines involved in education, training or learning
activities.
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will support effective delivery of the agreed Training
Needs Analysis process, working with managers within their allocated services
to gather information on training needs to enable production of a training plan
on an annual basis, to inform the Trusts annual training and CPD priorities.
In conjunction with the Workforce & Organisation
Development (W&OD) Business Partners, you will support delivery of the
agreed management development programmes relating to W&OD policies.
You will facilitate training delivery by being responsible
for the design, delivery and assessment of agreed training programmes.
You will ensure staff are aware of apprenticeships available
to them and promote apprenticeship and other employment opportunities to those
seeking a career in the NHS.
You will be responsible for own professional development and
maintaining up to date skills.
Actively participate in the maintenance of a safe
environment for students, patients, visitors and staff.
Promote and maintain positive working
relationships with all disciplines involved in education, training or learning
activities.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Experience of managing the delivery of training and development programmes within a large, ideally public sector organisation, with demonstrable experience of co-ordinating the delivery of large scale training initiatives
- Proven track record of designing and delivering learning and development initiatives, including the production of supporting learning materials
Desirable
- Previous experience of working within the NHS, or similar large, complex organisation/public sector or a variety of larger organisations
- Data collation & report creation experience.
- Experience of facilitating career promotion and raising awareness of careers in health and the NHS
- Experience of managing or supervising staff
Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to Degree level or with substantial workplace experience
- Teaching/training qualification e.g. PTTLS, Level 3 Award in Education and Training, Certificate of Education, PGCE
Desirable
- Coaching qualification or equivalent experience.
- Level 5 CMI/ILM qualification in leadership and mangement.
Special Requirements
Essential
- Ability to travel between Trust sites.
Special Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Excellent IT skills including good working knowledge of full Microsoft Office Suite
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills including verbal, written, MS Teams and telephone.
- Ability to present a positive and professional image at all times.
- Adaptable, determined, self-motivated and enthusiastic with competence in dealing with situations involving other people
- Excellent organisational skills to meet demanding delivery schedules and provide support to trust staff.
- Understand the administration processes of educational curricula and systems and their associated needs within the NHS
- A flair for innovation.
Desirable
- Knowledge of the national Core Skills Training Framework.
- Understanding of training needs analysis processes and training planning at departmental and organisational level.
- Familiarity with the use of e-Learning Programmes.
- Knowledge of Apprenticeships
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Experience of managing the delivery of training and development programmes within a large, ideally public sector organisation, with demonstrable experience of co-ordinating the delivery of large scale training initiatives
- Proven track record of designing and delivering learning and development initiatives, including the production of supporting learning materials
Desirable
- Previous experience of working within the NHS, or similar large, complex organisation/public sector or a variety of larger organisations
- Data collation & report creation experience.
- Experience of facilitating career promotion and raising awareness of careers in health and the NHS
- Experience of managing or supervising staff
Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to Degree level or with substantial workplace experience
- Teaching/training qualification e.g. PTTLS, Level 3 Award in Education and Training, Certificate of Education, PGCE
Desirable
- Coaching qualification or equivalent experience.
- Level 5 CMI/ILM qualification in leadership and mangement.
Special Requirements
Essential
- Ability to travel between Trust sites.
Special Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Excellent IT skills including good working knowledge of full Microsoft Office Suite
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills including verbal, written, MS Teams and telephone.
- Ability to present a positive and professional image at all times.
- Adaptable, determined, self-motivated and enthusiastic with competence in dealing with situations involving other people
- Excellent organisational skills to meet demanding delivery schedules and provide support to trust staff.
- Understand the administration processes of educational curricula and systems and their associated needs within the NHS
- A flair for innovation.
Desirable
- Knowledge of the national Core Skills Training Framework.
- Understanding of training needs analysis processes and training planning at departmental and organisational level.
- Familiarity with the use of e-Learning Programmes.
- Knowledge of Apprenticeships
