NHS England

eLearning Developer (Education and Development Manager)

The closing date is 19 February 2026

Job summary

The national Terminology and Classifications Service publishes mandated clinical coding systems (terminology and classifications) under section 250 of the Health and Social Care Act 2012. Healthcare professionals use terminologies to record the patient care and forms part of the patient record. Coding specialists use the classifications to categorise the data recorded for statistical analysis, research and the reimbursement of health and care providers.

The classifications (ICD and OPCS-4) are used in every NHS hospital system across the UK to support national reporting. This national service is responsible for the maintenance, distribution, and support including core training materials for these classifications in England. We provide the definitive source of coding standards for applying and interpreting these classifications for consistent, accurate and comparable data.

We are excited to be advertising for an eLearning Developer. We are looking for someone that is passionate about creating high-quality, engaging and effective eLearning courses.

Main duties of the job

Designing and developing e-learning courses and modules specifically tailored to meet the unique requirements of clinical classifications used in the NHS
Implementation and maintenance of electronic/online assessment platform, to meet multiple use cases
Collaborating closely with subject matter experts and key stakeholders to gather content design high quality, engaging and innovative blended learning programmes and ensure its accuracy and relevance to the target audience
Editing video content featuring subject matter experts and enriching it with compelling visuals and multimedia elements.
Applying instructional design principles and utilising various multimedia tools to craft captivating and interactive learning experiences.
Regularly updating and enhancing existing e-learning courses and modules to maintain high quality.
Effectively managing project timelines and coordinating internal resources.
Developing job aids, facilitator guides, slide decks, and other learning deliverables.
Leading formal classification user focus groups when necessary
Ability to develop clear and impactful communications suitable and appropriate to different audiences
Interviewing SMEs, write instructional content, create storyboards, and then develop the storyboards into interactive eLearning experiences

About us

Our staff bring expertise across clinical, operational, commissioning, technology, data science, cyber security, software engineering, education, and commercial specialisms -- enabling us to design and deliver high-quality NHS services.

We lead the NHS in England by:

Enabling local systems and providers to improve the health of their people and patients and reduce health inequalities
Making the NHS a great place to work, where people can develop and make a difference
Working collaboratively to ensure our healthcare workforce has the right knowledge, skills, values and behaviours to deliver accessible, compassionate care
Optimising the use of digital technology, research, and innovation
Delivering value for money

Earlier this year, the Government announced that NHS England will gradually merge with the Department of Health and Social Care, to create a smaller, more strategic centre that reduces duplication and waste.

If successful at interview, we will initiate an Inter Authority Transfer (IAT) via the Electronic Staff Record (ESR). This retrieves key data from your current or previous NHS employer to support onboarding, including competency status, Continuous Service Dates (CSD), and annual leave entitlement. You may opt out at any stage of the process.

Colleagues with a contractual office base are expected to spend, on average, at least 40% of their time working in-person.

Staff recruited from outside the NHS will usually be appointed at the bottom of the pay band.

Date posted

05 February 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 8a

Salary

£55,690 to £62,682 a year per annum (exclusive of London HCAS)

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

990-TDD-TA-EC560-E

Job locations

Any NHS England office (You will be expected to attend the office for 40% of your time)

Nationally

LS1 4AP

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached Job Description for further details on the role, responsibilities and person specification.

The job title advertised is a generic title for the purposes of advertising, the successful candidate(s) will be hired with the job title of 'Education and Development Manager'

You can find further details about the role,including key responsibilities and accountabilities, alongside theorganisational structureand person specificationin the attached Job Descriptionand other supporting documents.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached Job Description for further details on the role, responsibilities and person specification.

The job title advertised is a generic title for the purposes of advertising, the successful candidate(s) will be hired with the job title of 'Education and Development Manager'

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

A masters' degree or equivalent preferably in disciplines such as instructional design, educational technology, or computer science

Skills

Essential

Advanced and up-to-date proficiency in using e-learning authoring tools, such as Articulate 360 and Descript Articulate 360 and Articulate Rise, Camtasia and Adobe Captivate
Advanced proficiency in PowerPoint and various graphic design tools
Highly developed and up-to-date knowledge of adult learning theories, instructional design and supporting technologies including Learning Management Systems and their practical application.

Experience

Essential

Recent and proven experience of developing and implementing a training plan, design learning content, produce materials (e.g. Digital Learning, Online Classroom, Webinars)
Experience of implementing different assessment techniques and technology, preferably with preferably with proctoring capability

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

A masters' degree or equivalent preferably in disciplines such as instructional design, educational technology, or computer science

Skills

Essential

Advanced and up-to-date proficiency in using e-learning authoring tools, such as Articulate 360 and Descript Articulate 360 and Articulate Rise, Camtasia and Adobe Captivate
Advanced proficiency in PowerPoint and various graphic design tools
Highly developed and up-to-date knowledge of adult learning theories, instructional design and supporting technologies including Learning Management Systems and their practical application.

Experience

Essential

Recent and proven experience of developing and implementing a training plan, design learning content, produce materials (e.g. Digital Learning, Online Classroom, Webinars)
Experience of implementing different assessment techniques and technology, preferably with preferably with proctoring capability

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

NHS England

Address

Any NHS England office (You will be expected to attend the office for 40% of your time)

Nationally

LS1 4AP

Employer's website

https://www.england.nhs.uk/about/working-for/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

NHS England

Address

Any NHS England office (You will be expected to attend the office for 40% of your time)

Nationally

LS1 4AP

Employer's website

https://www.england.nhs.uk/about/working-for/ (Opens in a new tab)