Job summary
- Main area
- Learning and Development - 202050
- Grade
- NHS AfC: Band 5
- Contract
- Fixed term: 12 months (To cover maternity leave)
- Hours
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week (Would consider part time)
- Job ref
- 262-A-26-7722331-A
- Employer
- North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Education Centre CIC or WCH
- Town
- Carlisle or Whitehaven
- Salary
- £31,049 - £37,796 per annum pro rata
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 09/04/2026 23:59
Employer heading
Learning Systems Lead * Internal Only*
NHS AfC: Band 5
Job overview
INTERNAL ONLY TO NORTH CUMBRIA INTEGRATED CARE NHS FOUNDATION TRUST (NCIC) EMPLOYEES ONLY
The Learning Systems Lead will lead on the use and development of learning management systems to ensure robust processes are developed, implemented and maintained in order to provide an efficient and effective service. This will include the provision of standard and complex learning information to both internal and external stakeholders.
The post holder will also lead on the implementation within OLM of new and adjustment of requirements in conjunction with the national review of statutory and mandatory learning.
Main duties of the job
· Lead on making full and effective use of Oracle Learning Management System (OLM) to maintain up to date and accurate records of training activity and identifyareas where OLM can be utilised to improve efficiency and maximise the benefit to the organisation
· Project manage and lead the Administrative team in the implementation of changes and new initiatives in line with the national review of statutory and mandatory learning
· Manage the process for accepting/transferring IATs relating to learning within ESR
· Liaise with relevant teams to ensure efficient and effective service provision, eg ESR/IT/People Services teams
· Lead on the design, implementation and review of Standard Operating Procedures in order to maximise productivity and ensure consistency of practice
· Produce standard and complex reports from OLM on both a regular basis and on request both internally and for external
· Provide and explain complex information in a variety of formats to staff at all levels
· Manage the support provided to users in the use of the eLearning platform/ESR functionality
· Provide advice, guidance and support to managers and staff with activities relating to the OLM system
· Lead on project work to support the ongoing development and design of OLM to support learning across all staff groups
· Lead processes associated with learning areas such as Study Support, development programmes etc.
Working for our organisation
At NCIC, we have an ambition to deliver outstanding healthcare services to the population of North Cumbria. The Trust is committed to creating a centre of excellence in providing rural and remote healthcare and provides a wide range of community and acute services throughout our county.
Our 5 key principles demonstrate our belief in the delivery of ‘safe, high quality care every time':
- Being a clinically led organisation
- Quality and safety at the heart of our Trust
- A positive patient experience every time
- A great place to work
- Managing our money well
As an organisation we are serious about supporting a diverse workforce that reflects our local community and are very much focused on being an inclusive and compassionate place to work.
Across the North East and North Cumbria we are working together to deliver our ambition to be the greenest region in England by 2030. All staff are expected to support sustainability.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please see attached job description and person specification for further information regarding the role and the essential and desirable criteria required to be met by applicants.
Please note, due to changes implemented by the Government to the UK immigration policy, individuals who require a Health and Care Visa or a Skilled Worker Visa may no longer be eligible for sponsorship where the UKVI salary threshold is not met or if the occupation is not included in the updated Immigration Salary List (ISL). Applicants must check their eligibility to be employed in any role they are interested in applying for, prior to completing an application for employment. Any applicants who do not meet the eligibility criteria will not be progressed. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
If you are applying under the Disability Confident Scheme or Armed Forces Covenant and you meet all the essential criteria for a post, you will be guaranteed an interview.
Relocation assistance may be available for successful applicants moving to the region for certain posts. Please see our Policy for eligible vacancies.
Disclosure and Barring Service:
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.
The cost of the DBS must be met by the successful candidate(s) through salary deduction. DBS charges are as follows if applicable to the post:
Standard Check: £21.50 + Administration cost of £6.50 = £28.00. Deducted from salary over following 4 months or one off payment.
Enhanced Check: £49.50 + administration cost of £6.50 = £56.00. Deducted from salary over following 4 months or one off payment.
NCIC can offer successful future employees the following benefits:
27-day holiday scheme rising to 33 after 10 years
Flexible working Scheme
NHS Discounts*
Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars and Cycle to Work*
Excellent opportunities for development*
Competitive NHS Pension scheme
Vivup is a free, confidential counselling and information service to assist with personal or work-related problems
*Subject to eligibility
Important Information
Please ensure that you document evidence of meeting all the essential criteria in the supporting information.
If sufficient response is received this post could be closed earlier than the specified closing date, please apply as soon as possible to ensure that your application is considered.
Candidates who have been successfully shortlisted for interview will be asked via an email notification to log on to their Trac account to select an interview time. This will usually be within 2 weeks of the closing date.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- Degree Level Qualification in a relevant subject or equivalent experience
- Evidence of CPD and a commitment to life long learning
- Qualification in IT – Advanced ECDL, CLAIT or an equivalent qualification or experience
- Evidence of management/supervision of staff
Desirable criteria
- Leadership/Management qualification
- Teaching/facilitation qualification
- Project Management qualification, eg PRINCE II
Knowledge and Experience
Essential criteria
- Experience of working with OLM/ESR and/or other Learning Management Systems
- Experience of leading/supervising staff
- Experience of developing, delivering and evaluating learning and development programmes
- Experience of providing support to staff across a range of levels/contexts
- Experience of collaborative working with internal and external stakeholders
- Experience of collating, analysing and presenting a range of information including complex data sets
- Experience of working competently unsupervised and organising/prioritising own workload
- Knowledge of ESR and learning management systems
- Knowledge of statutory and regulatory requirements for mandatory training ideally in the NHS
- Knowledge of administrative processes and procedures
- Knowledge of improvement methodologies
Desirable criteria
- Design and development of eLearning programmes
- Teaching/facilitation, coaching and presentation skills
- Knowledge of project management tools
- Knowledge of working with statistical information
Skills and Aptitudes
Essential criteria
- Able to work independently and manage own workload
- Ability to lead and supervise staff
- Ability to collate, analyse, present and explain complex information
- Verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to work flexibly to meet demands of the role
- Time management and organisational skills
- Problem solving skills
- Good attention to detail
- Strong analytical and numeracy skills
- Ability to communicate and engage with a wide range of people
Desirable criteria
- Coaching skills
- Project management skills
Other Requirements
Essential criteria
- Ability to work and travel to multiple sites and to meetings/events in other locations
- Promote equality and value diversity
Desirable criteria
- Full clean driving licence
Employer certification / accreditation badges
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Applicant requirements
The postholder will have access to vulnerable people in the course of their normal duties and as such this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Brenda Little
- Job title
- Learning and Development Manager
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 07866152573
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