Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Working Relationships

Internal

People & Organisational Development Teams Partners and Associates
Learning and Development Team
Oriel Project Team
Organisational Development
Clinical & Non-Clinical Directorate Leads
Mandatory Training Subject Matter Experts /Leads
Operational Managers and Service Leads
Senior Leaders
Internal Communications Team
Staff Side - union representatives
Network Chairs

External

UCL Institute of Ophthalmology
Moorfields Eye Charity
University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
NCL ICB Partners
External training providers (where required)
Other Trusts
NHS Employers
National STATMAN Team
Professional bodies (GMC, NMC)
Training providers

Main Responsibilities

Lead a complex, large-scale workforce development programme aligned to organisational priorities
Design and implement end to end induction and orientation strategies for multiple staff groups
Provide expert advice to senior leaders on training, workforce readiness and transition planning
Ensure compliance with statutory and mandatory training requirements, monitoring performance and escalating risks where appropriate
Influence and engage stakeholders to ensure ownership and successful delivery of the programme
Lead programme outcomes using data and feedback, driving continuous improvement 

Programme Leadership

·       Take overall responsibility and accountability for the design, planning, coordination and delivery of the trust-wide Oriel orientation and induction programme.

·       Develop structured induction pathways tailored for various staff groups (clinical, corporate, support services).

·       Ensure all staff transitioning to Moorfields and UCL Centre for Eye Health (Oriel) are scheduled for and complete required training and induction activities within agreed timescales.

·       Coordinate large-scale induction and orientation logistics, including timetabling, organising and coordinating venues, digital learning platforms and facilitators.

·       Provide expert advice and guidance to senior leaders on workforce induction, training strategy and readiness for transition.

Mandatory Training and Compliance

·       Work with subject matter experts/leads to ensure all statutory and mandatory training requirements are aligned to the Moorfields and UCL Centre for Eye Health (Oriel) transition.

·       Monitor compliance and completion rates, ensuring accurate reporting and escalation of risks.

·       Ensure training content is updated, fit for purpose, accessible, aligned to national standards and trust policies.

Orientation and Workforce Readiness

·       Design and implement a comprehensive site orientation programme, including operational workflows, digital systems, and new ways of working.

·       Support staff to transition effectively into new environments, promoting confidence and engagement.

·       Incorporate the trust’s values, patient safety, quality improvement and equality, diversity & inclusion principles into all programmes.

Stakeholder Influence

·       Influence and negotiate with senior leaders and stakeholders to secure alignment, resources and ownership of induction and training strategies.

·       Act as a key point of contact for induction and training-related queries linked to the Oriel relocation.

·       Facilitate workshops, briefings and communications to support awareness and participation.

·       Facilitate negotiations where delivery plans need to be adapted whilst managing stakeholder expectations and barriers to communication.

Communication

·       Develop and maintain strong working relationships with of operational, clinical and corporate management teams including good knowledge of the overall aims, objectives and initiatives providing meaningful expert advice

·       Manage communications throughout the change journey, working with others to establish effective networks to communicate change and use motivational skills to encourage collaborative working.

·       Communicate and engage constructively with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders.

Programme/Project Management

·       Operate with a high degree of autonomy, making independent decisions on programme design, delivery methods, prioritisation and risk management, escalating only where required.

·       Lead complex programme planning, including dependency management, critical path analysis, risk mitigation and resource planning across multiple workstreams.

·       Ensure delivery milestones are achieved within agreed timescales.

·       Contribute to wider Oriel programme governance and reporting requirements.

·       Escalate risks, issues and non-compliance to senior governance forums, providing recommendations for resolution.

·       Ensure the programme contributes to organisational readiness, service continuity and patient safety during a major trust transformation.

Evaluation and Continuous Improvement

·       Evaluate the effectiveness of induction and training programmes using feedback, metrics and outcome data.

·       Implement improvements based on learning and best practice.

·       Produce regular reports for senior stakeholders on programme impact and progress.

Line Management/Leadership

Provide matrix leadership and oversight to staff contributing to programme delivery, including L&D colleagues, subject matter experts and facilitators.

Financial/Resource Responsibility

Contribute to the effective use of resources and budget associated with training delivery, ensuring value for money.