Job vacancy: Digital Learning Officer (maternity cover), Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, Kettering

Job summary

Main area

learning and Development

Grade

Band 5

Contract

Fixed term: 9 months (maternity cover)

Hours

Full time
Flexible working

37.5 hours per week

Job ref

264-7521220-COR

Employer: Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type: NHS
Site: UHN (Kettering General Hospital
Town: Kettering
Salary: £31,049 - £37,796 per annum pro rata
Salary period: Yearly
Closing: 11/11/2025 23:59

Digital Learning Officer (maternity cover)

Band 5

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please see the role profile.

Why Join Us?

· Be part of a dynamic and supportive team.

· Play a central role in shaping digital learning for both staff and students.

· Access professional development opportunities to grow your own digital and leadership skills.

· Contribute to a forward-looking organisation committed to innovation and excellence

For further information on the advertised role, please refer to the job description and person specification located under the Supporting Documents heading.

Person specification

Educations, Training and Qualifications

Essential criteria

4 GCSEs Grade C or above (including English and maths)
Graphic design/marketing/media or equivalent

Desirable criteria

Degree or equivalent in a relatable subject
CIPD HR Management Level 5 (or above) or Associate level or substantial equivalent experience/working knowledge as described above.

Experience

Essential criteria

Be able to provide Organisational Development and Digital Learning advice
Evidence of continuous professional development
To have a good knowledge and understanding of communication methods (including social media channels, intranet), engagement processes and methods and techniques to support thi
Demonstrable experience of dealing with a range of administrative tasks
Professional networking locally/regionally
Analysis and presentation of data (to generate continuous improvement)
Well-developed knowledge of current and anticipated issues in the healthcare environment

Desirable criteria

Well-developed knowledge of current and anticipated issues in the healthcare environment
Knowledge of using internal communication tools.
Experience of working on complex projects in a support or lead capacity.
Demonstrable experience of working in a service function
Experience in designing collateral such as booklets, posters, presentations.
Designing and delivering training

Skills

Essential criteria

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to influence and negotiate with staff and managers, present information and lead employee forums.
Ability to manage and work to tight and challenging deadlines, managing agreed pieces of work
IT skills to produce eye catching collateral for digital training, presentations, videos and toolkits.
Energy and tenacity in overcoming barriers to progress
Ability to evidence the values of Caring Learning and Growing
Able to commute effectively across Trust premises
Occasional exposure to distressing/emotional circumstances when dealing with staffing issues
Ability to work alone and in a team
Has a compassionate approach to work and personal interactions

Important Information

Applications will be transferred to TRAC system, by completing an application your are giving authorisation for the transfer of your data.

Correspondence regarding your application will be sent to you via a TRAC system account.

We are an equal opportunities employer, which aims to employ a workforce that reflects the diverse communities we serve. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons from all backgrounds.

We welcome applications from members of our black and minority ethnic (BME) communities, especially in relation to senior posts within at KGH.

Applicants who have a disability and meet the essential criteria for the job will be interviewed if you indicate you wish to be considered under the Guaranteed Interview Scheme. If you require a reasonable adjustment at any stage of the recruitment process please make the recruitment services team aware as soon as possible.

Appointments will be made on merit.

In submitting an application form, you authorise Kettering General Hospital (KGH) NHS Foundation Trust to confirm any previous NHS service details via the Electronic Staff Record (ESR) Inter Authority Transfer (IAT) process. Including factual reference, occupational health clearance and statutory and mandatory training record.

If you need to have a Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) check, as a requirement of the role, you will be required to repay the cost of obtaining a DBS check (£49.50) and this amount will be reclaimed from your first salary. From 1st February 2019 all new starters to the Trust are required to join the DBS update service as per Trust DBS Re-checking Policy which has an annual cost of £16. New employees who do not join the update service will be required to pay £49.50 for a new DBS check in 3 years time.

Please note that news starters with KGH are subject to a six month probationary period.

Please ensure that the information you provide on your application form is correct, accurate and that nothing has been omitted. Any information that is stated in your application form in relation to qualifications/training courses/work/education experience/references must be able to be evidenced. Failure to do so may result if your offer being withdrawn.

"Safeguarding is everyone's business. KGH considers Safeguarding a priority amongst its citizen's and a key value for all employed to the service."

We want to recruit the best people to deliver our services across the University Hospitals of Northamptonshire and help to unleash everyone’s full potential. As an organisation, we value how we communicate and promote our vacancies to all communities. The Hospital Group encourages applications from people who identify from all protected groups, especially those from BAME, Disabled and LGBTQ+ backgrounds as these are underrepresented in our hospitals. We understand that we need to work with colleagues from diverse backgrounds and make sure the environment they work in is inclusive and collaborative. We have active Networks that promote and support colleagues from all backgrounds. This ensures everyone feels supported and has a sense of belonging working for Kettering and Northampton General Hospitals.