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Job summary

Main area
Learning and Development
Grade
NHS AfC: Band 4
Contract
Permanent: Part Time
Hours
Part time - 15 hours per week
Job ref
273-DC-7907475
Employer
Moorfields Eye Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
Kemp House
Town
London
Salary
£13,674 - £14,955 per annum incl. HCAS
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
22/04/2026 23:59

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NHS

Learning and Development Officer

NHS AfC: Band 4

YOU MAKE US MORE

Join Moorfields Eye Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

At Moorfields, people’s sight matters—and so do the people who make it possible.

For over 200 years, Moorfields has been at the forefront of ophthalmic care, research, and education. With more than 2,300 dedicated team members and over 700,000 patients seen annually across our City Road site and 22 networked sites, we are proud to be a global centre of excellence.

We're also a vibrant community where kindness, equity and excellence shape every aspect of our work. Whether it’s pioneering research through our partnership with UCL Institute of Ophthalmology and Moorfields Biomedical Research Centre or training the next generation of global eye care leaders, we’re united by one mission—delivering world-class eye health, sustainably and at scale.

And we’re just getting started.

From 2027, we’ll move to our brand-new Oriel site in St Pancras, Camden—a state-of-the-art centre that will unite eye care, research, and education under one roof. This groundbreaking facility, developed in partnership with UCL Institute of Ophthalmology and Moorfields Eye Charity, will enable transformative innovation and collaboration like never before.

Could you be part of this future? Make us more.

Job overview

Please note, we are unable to provide sponsorship for this role. 

At Moorfields Eye Hospital we are passionate about developing our people.  Our Learning & Development (L&D) team plays a vital role in ensuring our workforce is skilled, knowledgeable, and empowered to deliver outstanding patient care. 

We are looking for a motivated and proactive Learning & Development Officer to join our team and help us deliver high-quality learning experiences across the organisation.

Main duties of the job

As a key member of the L&D team, you will be the first point of contact for staff and stakeholders, providing friendly, professional support across our learning and development services.  You will play an important role in coordinating training, onboarding, induction, study leave and the efficient use of our learning management system (LMS) Insight.

This is a great opportunity for someone with strong administrative skills, a passion for people development, and an interest in digital learning systems.  You will work closely with the L&D Advisors to ensure that high-quality learning opportunities are delivered seamlessly and efficiently.

Working for our organisation

What’s in it for You?

At Moorfields, we invest in you—your growth, your wellbeing, your future.
You’ll join a flexible, supportive organisation offering:

•    Competitive salary (including high-cost area supplement)
•    Membership of the NHS Pension Scheme
•    24/7 independent counselling support
•    Career-long learning and development opportunities
•    Excellent transport connections
•    Access to NHS and Blue Light discount schemes
•    Free Pilates classes
•    Full support and training to develop your skills

And so much more!  To see the full range of benefits we offer please view our Moorfields benefits leaflet.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Learning & Development Support

  • Coordination of course bookings and maintain learning records on our LMS (Insight)
  • Troubleshoot LMS issues and act as a system 'super user'
  • Provide administrative support for virtual and in-person training events including logistics, materials and equipment
  • Produce and distribute certificates and maintain accurate training records

Onboarding & Induction Coordination

  • Support delivery of trust-wide induction programmes for all new starters
  • Schedule induction dates, coordinate speakers and ensure all logistics are in place
  • Act as the main point of contact during induction sessions
  • Monitor attendance and follow-up non-attendees
  • Help review and develop induction content

Study Leave, Medical & Honorary Staff

  • Administer study leave applications, expenses and approval processes
  • Support the Study Leave Committee with meetings, agendas and minutes
  • Maintain appraisal and compliance records

General Administration & Customer Service

  • Provide day-to-day administrative support to the L&D team
  • Respond to queries via phone, email and the L&D helpdesk
  • Provide 'front of house' support during training events
  • Produce reports,  and support internal communications relating to learning activities

About You

We are looking for someone who is:

  • Committed to excellent customer service
  • Highly organised with strong attention to detail
  • Proactive, solution-focused and enthusiastic about improving processes
  • Comfortable using digital systems, especially learning management systems
  • Able to work both independently and collaboratively
  • Driven by Moorfields Values: Excellence, Equity and Kindness 

Person specification

Education/Qualifications

Essential criteria
  • GCSEs (or equivalent) including English and Maths

Experience

Essential criteria
  • Experience of working in an administrative role
  • Experience of using learning management systems e.g. OLM, Totara, Kallidus
  • Experience of coordinating training and events
  • Experience of producing training compliance reports
Desirable criteria
  • Experience of onboarding or induction processes
  • Experience of working in a healthcare or public sector environment

Skills and Knowledge

Essential criteria
  • Strong IT (digital) skills including Microsoft Office
  • Knowledge of data protection and confidentiality standards

Personal Qualities

Essential criteria
  • Strong attention to detail
  • Proactive and solution-focused

Employer certification / accreditation badges

Capital Nurse, LondonVeteran AwareApprenticeships logoNo smoking policyPositive about disabled peoplePathway to excellenceCare quality commission - GoodMindful employer.  Being positive about mental health.Disability confident committedRNIBArmed Forces Covenant

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Yvette Bryan
Job title
Interim Head of Learning and Development
Email address
[email protected]
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