Job overview
Are you creative? Do you have experience of developing e-learning content which supports the skill or knowledge development of learners? Are you interested in how immersive technologies can be deployed to help enhance the learning experience of others? Did I hear a yes? Then please carry on reading…
In our team everyone has a voice, there is a great ‘team vibe’ and we all do our best to support one another! All ideas are positively welcomed as we look to continually improve and refine what we offer. As well as leading the eLearning Team the role also offers you the opportunity to get involved with the implementation of immersive technologies across Lancashire, so you can be at the forefront of testing out new ways for colleagues to learn.
If you think you have got the full package and want to work in a dynamic, sociable and innovative team then we would love to hear from you!
The Blended Learning team supporting the Trust through the use of multimedia, online learning, medical/surgical art, educational technologies.
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Main duties of the job
1. Determine the future adoption and direction of online educational learning technologies across the organisation.
2. Take a lead role in managing existing and implementing new educational technologies.
3. Line manage the eLearning Developers.
4. Design and develop a range of blended learning modules.
5. Support the administration and evolution of the Trust’s online learning management system.
Working for our organisation
We have around 10,000 fantastic colleagues working hard to deliver quality services to our patients. Whatever your role, you help look after 370,000 people in our local area & give specialist care to 1.5 million people across Lancashire & Cumbria.
Working with us gives you the knowledge and sense of pride that every activity you do genuinely does make a difference to support our patients & staff, ensuring we keep thriving & delivering outstanding healthcare right across our local towns.
You’ll have access to varied development opportunities, learn new skills, meet fab people & do things you’d never have done. You’ll learn about working in a hospital, interacting with people from all different roles to build skills & enhance your career path.
You’ll make an impact, be challenged to think differently, be bold & help innovate to keep improving things. Everything we do centres around patient care and enhancing their experience which means your role is pivotal and something really to be proud of.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
The post holder will play a crucial role in determining the future adoption and direction of online educational learning and technologies across the organisation. As an experienced eLearning Developer and technologist they will be expected to take a lead role in the management of existing (and implementation of new) educational technologies.
The post holder will also be responsible for Line Managing the eLearning Developers, designing and developing a range of blended learning modules and will be expected to support the administration and evolution of the Trust’s online learning management system.
Person specification
Qualifications & Education
Essential criteria
6. GCSE (or equivalent) in English
7. Media/IT related degree (or equivalent experience)
8. E-learning related qualification e.g. Certificate in Online Learning, Certified e-Learning Professional
9. Familiarity with on-line technical and support resources
10. Evidence of Continuing Professional Development
Desirable criteria
11. Teaching qualification at Certificate in Education level (or equivalent experience) e.g. PGCE
12. Digital media qualification
13. Qualified in project management techniques
14. Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office, Excel, but also Word and PowerPoint
Knowledge & Experience
Essential criteria
15. Minimum of 3 years’ experience in Learning Design, including an understanding of Adult Learning Principles.
16. Familiarity and direct experience of working in an educational context in healthcare with simulation or immersive learning technologies.
17. Knowledge of learning management systems, and online delivery systems for digital products.
18. Minimum 12 months experience of developing engaging e-learning modules using best practice design principles.
19. Minimum 12 months experience of utilising e-learning authoring tools such as; Lectora, Captivate, Articulate.
20. Experience of compiling information from a number of sources and providing analysis, summary and options within detailed report information.
21. Identify products, equipment, services and facilities for assigned activities.
22. Knowledge of and experience in using a variety of statistical methods and techniques for analysing data.
23. Clear understanding of the UK healthcare education and training system and of the legislative and administrative issues around education and training of the healthcare workforce.
24. Experience of managing risks and reporting.
Desirable criteria
25. Consultancy experience including scoping out issues, putting together proposals and designing tailored solutions.
26. Knowledge of blended learning principles and use of technology/media to support education.
27. Experience of scripting, storyboarding.
28. Experience of LMS administration e.g. user management, reporting, publishing.
29. Comprehensive experience in the support of IT infrastructure and production of robust support documentation specification that can be translated to detailed design.
30. Customer focused service delivery experience in a demanding environment with conflicting priorities through the use of service desk software.
31. Experience of research and development on emerging trends, best practice and products available in the market relating to software delivery to support the needs of customers and users.
32. Experience of presenting reports and analysis to large, varied and sometimes challenging audiences.
33. Detailed knowledge of maintaining confidentiality and implementing data protection legislation requirements including information governance.