Learning and Development Advisor

Learning and Development Advisor

The closing date is 26 January 2026
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To work as part of a Trust-wide team under the direction of the leads for Mandatory and Statutory Training tutors and the Associate Director of Education & Development. To design, deliver and evaluate training programmes and learning provision for core Trust training and external partners.

To support staff in training and development activities with a particular focus on the delivery of mandatory training (e.g. Resuscitation PSTS – Promoting Safe and Therapeutic Services, including physical and clinical skills) and facilitate learning and undertake assessment of competence. The post holder's job plan will be made up of 80% direct teaching contact and 20% development/administration time.

The post holder will already be working/have worked in a clinical post and be committed to working with the Education & Development department to provide training for staff across the Trust.

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced qualified nurse (RMN/RNLD) with a commitment to achieving the highest quality care through the provision of training and education of Trust staff, to join our team of Learning and Development Advisors within the Education and Development Department.

As a Learning and Development Advisor you will be involved in the delivery of a portfolio of training programmes that includes Basic Life Support, Manual Handling, and the Promotion of Safe and Therapeutic Services. This will require you to conduct competency‑based assessments on those you teach. You will also be involved in the evaluation and development of these programmes, including the development of e‑learning and supporting the Trust’s ever‑increasing workforce of apprentices.

As a department we are committed to involving service users in all the training and education we offer and adopt a model of co‑production.

We are committed to ensuring our staff get the most out of their benefits package and understand the importance of a healthy work‑life balance. There is an extensive range of excellent benefits for you and your family. We want you to feel like you are part of a close‑knit team at SLaM and value and appreciate you, which is why we have a comprehensive benefits package on offer.

Some of our benefits are highlighted here:

• Generous pay, pensions and leave – we offer a comprehensive pay, pensions and leave package which is dependent on the role and length of service.
• Work‑life balance, flexible working and support a range of flexible options, such as part‑time working and job sharing.
• Career development – there are plenty of opportunities to progress your career and we support your development through a number of programmes such as mentoring, coaching, positive people management, collective leadership and other talent programmes.
• Car lease – our staff benefit from competitive deals to lease cars.
• Accommodation – our staff benefit from keyworker housing available on selected sites.
• NHS discounts – with discounts up to 10% from a variety of well‑known retail brands via the Health Service Discounts website.

Other benefits include:

• Counselling services
• Long service awards
• Cycle to work scheme
• Season ticket loan
• Staff restaurants

Deliver a range of theoretical and practical clinical skills training using a range of effective teaching and learning methods, meeting learner needs, in a range of settings (classroom‑based, work‑based, team training).

Assess competence of skills acquired by learners and determine their safety to practice.

Design training and learning activities which promote learning, facilitate demonstration of competence and meet professional, policy and legislative requirements.

Work with clinical staff in the practice setting as required as part of delivery method for the core education and training.

Maintain and develop clinical skills through regular participation as a clinical practitioner within a clinical environment.

Encourage service users and carers to maximise their involvement in education and ensure involvement with the development of education in this area.

Evaluate the effectiveness of programmes and…