Assistant Training and Learning Manager-Corporate Trust Induction Lead

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Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Induction Programme Management

Design, implement, and continuously improve the trust-wide induction programme.

Ensure the programme aligns with trust values, policies, and statutory requirements.

Organise and facilitate corporate induction sessions.

Gather feedback from new employees and implement necessary improvements.

Lead and coordinate all aspects of the Corporate Trust Induction.

Review and manage content presented by subject matter experts at the induction marketplace.

Maintain up-to-date Trust Induction web pages.

Monitor compliance with induction requirements and generate reports.

Report non-attendance at induction sessions to line managers.

Training Delivery & Support

Deliver training on topics such as Trust Induction, ESR OLM (Electronic Staff Record Online Learning Management), probation, and appraisals.

Act as an expert on the probation, appraisal, and pay progression process to support Trust staff.

Support the Mandatory Training Officer with training events.

Assist Trust managers with training data requests.

Export and analyse Business Intelligence reports from ESR.

Ensure statutory and mandatory training initiatives are supported.

Lead on the bi-annual Trust Tent event to ensure Training Team representation.

Support the Training and Learning Team supervisor in creating the annual course catalogue.

Compliance & Reporting

Track and report induction compliance, new starter training completion, and probation period compliance.

Create quarterly reports on induction outcomes and present findings to senior management.

Establish a feedback system to check in with new starters during their probationary period.

Collate and analyse evaluation forms from induction sessions, providing recommendations for improvement.

Provide written reports to relevant trust groups as required.

Attend Trust meetings as a representative of the Training and Learning Team.

Team Management & Development

Supervise and provide guidance to the Training and Learning Team.

Allocate tasks and ensure team members meet key objectives and deadlines.

Support the professional development of team members.

Act as the main point of contact for induction-related queries.

Ensure new starters have a positive onboarding experience.

Keep up to date with best practices in onboarding and employee engagement.

Implement feedback-driven improvements to the induction process.

Provide cover for the Bedford site on an ad-hoc basis when required.

Deputise for the Training and Learning Manager when necessary.

Financial Management

Support the Training and Learning Manager in developing and securing cost-effective training resources.

Ensure a balance between costs incurred and benefits realised.

Maintain accurate records of departmental expenditure.

Ensure adherence to the Trust's financial policies and procedures.

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential criteria

• Proven leadership or supervisory experience within a training or HR setting.
• Degree level qualification in a relevant subject or equivalent experience

Desirable criteria

• Any Education or Teacher Training related qualification
• Any event management qualification
• Project management qualification

Experience

Essential criteria

• Experience in delivering induction programmes, training, or learning & development initiatives.
• Evidence of problem solving
• Leading on projects
• Experience of planning and delivering events

Desirable criteria

• Classroom facilitation
• Chairing a meeting
• Managing multiple courses at one time

Knowledge and Skills

Essential criteria

• Understanding of the need for confidentiality at all times
• Highly proficient in Excel
• Data Analysis skills

Desirable criteria

• Understanding of NHS training strategies
• Understanding of various levels of education

Personal Characteristics

Essential criteria

• Leadership ability, planning and decision-making skills
• Excellent time management skills
• Proven ability to take ownership of workloads and work on an independent and team basis
• Proven ability to take ownership of workloads and work on an independent and team basis

Desirable criteria

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Report writing
• Ability to liaise with all levels of staff

It is an exciting time to join the newly formed Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. We run two busy hospital sites in Bedford and Luton. Our 7,500 staff provide high quality care for a growing population of around 700,000 across Bedfordshire and the surrounding areas.

You will be joining a friendly, high performing Trust committed to ensuring the health and wellbeing of staff. As one of the largest NHS Trusts in our region you will have access to a programme of high quality training and development to help you grow your career. Travel between hospital sites may be required. We have state-of-the art facilities placing us at the heart of cutting edge health care. The Trust continues to be committed to delivering the best patient care using the best clinical knowledge and technology available.

All new staff will be subject to a probationary period covering their first six months in post.

Employer certification / accreditation badges

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

• Job Description (PDF, 232.6KB)
• Person Specification (PDF, 152.6KB)
• Functional Aspects (PDF, 360.4KB)
• L&D Hospital site map (PDF, 96.8KB)
• Disclosure & Barring Information and Recruitment of Ex-Offenders (PDF, 78.5KB)
• Staff Diversity Network (PDF, 140.3KB)
• Information for Disabled Applicants (PDF, 98.7KB)
• Bedford Hospital Site map (PDF, 2.6MB)
• Staff Benefits (PNG, 1.6MB)