The Learning and Development Facilitator will have responsibility for the design, development and delivery of training and workforce development programme delivery as part of the NIHR Regional Research Delivery Network (RRDN) Workforce Development function. This role will implement shared national processes for commissioning, designing, delivering and evaluating learning and work with the Workforce and People Senior Manager to understand regional workforce needs and design and deliver solutions. The post holder will act as a source of advice and guidance regarding research related training and support regional facilitators to develop in their roles to ensure the sustained delivery of high quality training. They will demonstrate a thorough understanding of the complex research process, be an effective facilitator and have highly developed communication and interpersonal skills.
* Support regional training facilitators, demonstrating leadership in training delivery/facilitation skills and acting as a role model. This will involve mentoring newer facilitators, as well as evaluating performance and delivering constructive feedback.
* Advise on the use of and implement Information and Learning Technology to support learning, teaching and assessment across the network and to align with the digital enablement strategy.
* Facilitate the development and delivery of network wide programmes of high quality, innovative and impactful adult learning to meet the national standards required for research delivery.
* Assist in the delivery of local induction programmes for all RRDN staff.
* Actively contribute to the development and delivery of national projects and initiatives to drive national and regional impact.
* Create a regional training facilitator community of practice to develop and maintain essential cross-boundary working relationships which are essential to the safe delivery of a high-quality portfolio of research training.
* Identify and coordinate appropriate service improvement projects in response to performance in quality assurance metrics, particularly feedback from attendees.
* Act as the main point of contact for all queries regarding the regional workforce development learning programme.
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