Senior Training and Digital Learning Specialist

At the Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust we put our patients at the heart of every element of health and care that we provide. The Trust works together as a community to deliver its vision which is "Working together to provide outstanding care for our community." Royal Berkshire Hospital are pleased to announce that following our CQC inspection we have been rated 'Good' with inspectors reporting that we have made significant improvements.

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Working in closely with the Knowledge and Training Lead, the Senior Training and Digital Learning Specialist is responsible for the overall design, development, delivery, and evaluation of training programs related to digital applications. This key role ensures that all clinical and non-clinical staff are proficient in the use of critical healthcare systems, contributing directly to the safe, efficient, and effective delivery of patient care across the Trust.

The post holder will assist the Knowledge Training and Digital Learning Lead in managing the Digital Training and Learning Team, providing leadership, direction, and oversight.

• Managing training projects:
  Proven ability to lead and manage the entire training life-cycle for complex clinical applications (e.g., Cerner EPR and/or related digital systems), from initial scoping and Training Needs Analysis (TNA) through to delivery and completion. This management encompasses designing and producing high-quality, multi-format collateral, adhering to strict project timelines, and efficiently scheduling all training resources and activities to meet the needs of diverse clinical and operational audiences.
• Foundational Training Knowledge:
  Excellent subject matter knowledge of adult learning principles and instructional design. Able to demonstrate the practical application of core training methodologies and needs analysis to create effective, inclusive training for diverse audiences. Supported by professional qualifications or significant equivalent experience.
• Leading Training Teams:
  The ability to manage and lead training teams, with proven experience of providing strategic direction, oversight, support, and motivation. This includes effective performance management and the demonstrable ability to mentor, coach, and ensure the professional development and quality consistency of junior trainers.
• Training Collateral Creation:
  Uses advanced digital skills to personally create and manage high-quality training collateral (e-learning, guides, videos). Demonstrates attention to detail and an innate understanding of training quality to ensure all training assets effectively support learning outcomes and user adoption across the organization.
• Training Delivery Proficiency:
  Excellent written and verbal communication skills are required, utilizing active listening to clearly present and tailor complex information to all organizational levels. Possesses the proven ability to quickly assess needs and adapt engaging and effective multi-modal training delivery and support (in-person, virtual, coaching, floor walking, etc.) to effectively meet the specific needs of diverse clinical and operational staff within a healthcare context (e.g., NHS).

• Proficient in leveraging recognized Project Management (PM) software (e.g., MS Project/Planner, Jira) to actively support and oversee training projects and their deliverables. Demonstrates expertise in using these tools, alongside advanced Excel skills, to efficiently track progress, perform detailed analysis of training data, accurately report on project status, and measure overall training effectiveness.
• Holds a professional certification in adult training or education (e.g., TAP, CIPD, Cert Ed, Awards in Education and Training) or equivalent experience.
• Experience…