Job summary
- Main area
- DDaT
- Grade
- NHS AfC: Band 6
- Contract
- Permanent: A minimum of 3 days per week are expected on site
- Hours
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week
- Job ref
- 193-7976279CORB6-TDLS
- Employer
- Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust
- Town
- Reading
- Salary
- £39,959 - £48,117 per annum
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 22/06/2026 23:59
Employer heading
Training and Digital Learning Specialist
NHS AfC: Band 6
At the Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust we put our patients at the heart of every element of health and care that we provide. The Trust works together as a community to deliver its vision which is “Working together to provide outstanding care for our community.”
Royal Berkshire Hospital are pleased to announce that following our CQC inspection we have been rated ‘Good’ with inspectors reporting that we have made significant improvements. The Trust’s overall rating has also improved to ‘good’.
We are Compassionate in our thoughts, words and actions
We are Aspirational and have a true desire to be dynamic and to innovate
We are Resourceful and responsible in the way we work and live
We are Excellent in our development, fairness and sharing best practice
At the Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust, we value candidates who bring their unique personalities, skills, and experiences to the Trust. When completing your application, we encourage you to highlight your individual achievements and strengths, showing us how they align with the requirements outlined in the job description and person specification. While we recognise that some applicants may use AI tools during the process, please be mindful that AI-generated responses can often lack the personal detail and relevance needed to demonstrate your suitability for the role. AI generated content is discouraged by the Trust and may diminish the candidates chances of success.
Amazing things happen at the Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust; delivered by amazing people so why don’t you come and join us. We offer a range of learning and development for all employees may you be clinical or non-clinical.
Please note: all vacancies automatically close when 50 applications have been received.
Job overview
The Training and Digital Learning Specialist is responsible for the effective delivery of training programs related to digital applications.
This role ensures that clinical and non-clinical staff are proficient in using healthcare systems, contributing to efficient and safe patient care across the Trust. The post holder will work closely with the Senior Training and Digital Learning Specialist and the Knowledge Training and Digital Learning Lead to implement training strategies and support the Trust's digital transformation.
The role requires strong communication, organisational skills, and the ability to work within established protocols to ensure that all staff receive appropriate and effective training. The post holder will be responsible for delivering training to various staff groups, supporting the wider clinical systems training team, and contributing to the continuous improvement of training materials and processes.
Main duties of the job
Deliver training programs for digital applications, ensuring that all clinical and non-clinical staff are trained according to their roles and responsibilities, with a focus on enhancing their daily workflows.
- Support the design and development of training materials, including classroom-based sessions, e-learning modules, and guides, tailored to different staff groups and learning needs.
- Work with clinical teams and department managers to schedule and deliver training in alignment with operational needs, ensuring minimal disruption to service delivery.
- Conduct post-training evaluations to assess staff competency, user proficiency, and overall satisfaction, and suggest improvements to the training curriculum based on feedback.
- Create and maintain an effective, easy to use repository of created learning interventions (video, guides, practice/step-through modules, hints&tips).
- For new functionality support project related learning that encompasses pre/during/post go-live activities and with training collateral, and then transition to BAU
This is an excerpt, please see full job description attached.
Working for our organisation
Diversity makes us interesting… Inclusion is what will make us outstanding.
Inequality exists and the journey to eliminate it is not easy. Every step we take will be a purposeful step forward to deliver a truly inclusive culture where all our people are enabled to deliver outstanding care, where background is no barrier, and where everyone can be their authentic self and we truly represent our patient community.
We are committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community, regardless of any protected characteristics. Reasonable adjustments will be made for disabled applicants where possible. All applicants who have a disability and meet the minimum criteria for the post can opt for a guaranteed interview.
If you need additional help with your application please get in touch by calling the recruitment team on 0118 322 6997 or 0118 322 5342.
Our primary method of communication will be via email. However, if you would prefer to be contacted through a different method, please inform the recruitment team.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please see the full job description and responsibilities portable document format (pdf) attached to this application.
If you have any questions, please contact Lynda Anderson for further information.
Person specification
Training Skills and Interpersonal Skills
Essential criteria
- Able to demonstrate significant experience in delivering effective and engaging training sessions and training support on clinical application usage to a wide range of clinical and non-clinical audiences, using a variety of delivery methods (including classroom, remote, at-desk, floor-walking). Possess excellent communication, presentation and interpersonal skills with the ability clearly explain complex workflows and system usage to a wide range of audiences.
- Ability to work independently and proactively, using self-directed actions to upskill and obtain knowledge and achieve outcomes. Advanced interpersonal skills; able to engage effectively with stakeholders, staff and colleagues at all levels, and to work collaboratively as part of a team to achieve outcomes. Able to demonstrate critical thinking skills to evaluate the effectiveness of training, make informed recommendations for improvement. Comfortable working within a high paced environment, able to balance multiple priorities and manage your own workload.
Desirable criteria
- Holds a training or teaching qualification for delivering training to adult learners, or equivalent experience, ideally with a minimum of 3-5 years’ experience training digital applications to adult audiences in a healthcare organisation.
Clinical EPR and Digital Application Skills
Essential criteria
- Able to demonstrate strong proficiency using clinical EPR systems within an Acute NHS Trust or similarly diverse healthcare environment. Has an excellent understanding of NHS workflows and patient care tasks performed by a broad set of clinical and operational job roles within digital EPR systems in support patient care pathways. Has a minimum of 3 years working in an Acute NHS environment and ideally has 2+ years’ experience using Cerner Millennium EPR or similarly complex EPR system. 10
- A proven ability to develop effective training collateral, such as user guides, videos, e-learning modules, lesson plans and training presentations and practice labs using digital applications (such as Word, PowerPoint, SharePoint, Articulate, Camtasia, Captivate, Clipchamp or similar). Able to demonstrate high levels of IT and digital proficiency in a range of digital tools and applications including O365, Teams and web-based technologies. Experience managing and administering learner accounts and training collateral (assets) within a Learning Management System (LMS).
Desirable criteria
- Experience managing and resolving helpdesk tickets using helpdesk applications. Experience performing user account management, such as password resetting and creating accounts.
- 2 or more years’ experience using Oracle Health/Cerner Millennium EPR.
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.
Application numbers
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Lynda Anderson
- Job title
- Knowledge, Training and Digital Learning Lead
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01183225353
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