Job summary

A fixed term opportunity to cover our eLearning Developer whilst on maternity leave. The post holder can be based from either Wonford or Bideford.

The post holder will be responsible for identifying and developing effective digital elearning solutions for training and education. They will support the Trusts LMS and digital learning strategy through the delivery of excellent eLearning which enables learners to learn effectively through digital solutions.

Main duties of the job

For more detail about the main duties of this role, please see the job description section below. As a key member of the Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust, you will be joining an exceptional team working together to help our patients to stay healthy, when they need it most.

About us

Stretching across Northern, Eastern and Mid Devon, we have a workforce of over 15,000 staff, making us the largest employer in Devon. Our core services, which we provide to more than 615,000 people, cover more than 2,000 square miles across Devon, while some of our specialist services cover the whole of the peninsula, extending our reach as far as Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly.

We deliver a wide range of emergency, specialist and general medical services through North Devon District Hospital and the Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital (Wonford).

Alongside our two acute hospitals, we provide integrated health and social care services across a variety of settings, including community inpatient hospitals, outpatient clinics, and within peoples own homes. We also offer primary care services, a range of specialist community services, and Sexual Assault Referral Centres (SARC).

Our state-of-the-art equipment, leading technologies and strong links to local universities put us at the forefront of research and innovations, enabling us to provide world-class care to our local communities.

Its never been a more exciting time to join the Royal Devon, as youll help to shape our services as we continue along our integration journey.

Job description

Job responsibilities

For more information on the Job Description and Responsibilities please click the link below.

More detail about the role :

We are looking for an eLearning Designer to cover one of our team who will be on maternity leave. The secondment or fixed term post will ideally start from October 1st 2024 to facilitate a handover period however this is not a guaranteed start date.

The post holder will be responsible for identifying and developing effective digital eLearning solutions for training and education. They will support the trusts LMS and digital learning strategy and identify, develop and maintain eLearning solutions which are engaging and easy to understand. Resolution of end user problems and ensuring digital learning data is trackable and correctly recorded to enable accurate reporting is also key. Keeping abreast of new developments with eLearning and incorporating those into eLearning is also important as we continue to strive to improve the quality of our learning.

As an eLearning specialist the post holder will support Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) to develop high quality eLearning working to NHS, Health Education England (HEE) standards and configure the learning to run on the Trusts preferred LMS system. The postholder will work with the SMEs to create a step change in the quality of eLearning and ways in which it is developed to increase colleague engagement and provide a better learning experience.

Please note, the Job Description for this role is currently going through the formal matching process and therefore the banding may be subject to change.

Working Pattern : Monday to Friday 9am - 5pm with some flexibility for start / finish times and to work from home. Occasional travel will be needed to other sites within the Royal Devon hospital network.

Interview Date : To be confirmed in August

Pay : The salary advertised for this position reflects the Agenda for Change 2024-5 rates, inclusive of a pay award implemented from October 2024. If you join before this date, the pay award will be backdated to April 2024 or your start date, whichever is later. Until then, remuneration will be based on the 2023-4 pay bandings (Pay scales for 2023 / 24 | NHS Employers).

For further information please contact : Julie Lewis, Head of Digital Learning Experience,

This is a fixed term contract for 8 months. For current NHS employees this post could be a secondment opportunity.

As an inclusive employer, the Royal Devon values diversity and is committed to creating a culture of inclusivity where everyone can be themselves and reach their full potential. We believe in fostering a sense of belonging and actively encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, cultures, and abilities. We recognise the advantages of having a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve.

Preference will be given to staff with Priority and 'At Risk' status including NHS At Risk staff throughout Devon.

The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust reserves the right to close vacancy when sufficient applications have been received.

The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust was established in April 2022, bringing together the expertise of both the Royal Devon and Exeter NHS Foundation Trust and Northern Devon Healthcare NHS Trust.

Benefits

We will work together to maintain a culture that develops and supports you and your team.

This might include funding for a care certificate, a degree or leadership qualifications. Or it might include days off to study, engage in CPD or rotational placements to help you hone your skills. Wherever you are heading in the NHS, we'll help you get there.

Looking after you is important to us.

We strive to help our staff create a healthy work-life balance through flexible working schemes and our family friendly policies.

If you're starting out in the NHS, you'll start with 27 days paid annual leave (plus bank holidays), rising to 33 days plus bank holidays.

You'll benefit from access to our own comprehensive occupational health services, including counselling, onsite wellbeing activities and groups.

Salary is not the only financial benefit

You'll have access to an extensive range of staff discounts on shopping, fitness and leisure options and you can spread the cost of technology and home appliance purchases from major retailers.

You will also have access to other benefits including :

National discount services such as the Blue Light Card and Health Service Discounts.

Salary sacrifice options including our OFSTED rated outstanding nursery onsite at Exeter

Car lease schemes.

The NHS Pension scheme (one of the most generous and comprehensive in the UK).

Cycle to work scheme

These are just a few of the benefits available if the role is something you are interested in, we'd love to hear from you.

Person Specification

General Requirements

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