The NHS Highland Board’s catchment area comprises the largest and most sparsely populated part of Scotland (over 12,000 square miles, which represents over 40% of the land mass of Scotland) serving a population of over 300,000.
The role of the Learning and Development Facilitator is to facilitate the professional development and competence of social care staff. The role enhances and supports the development of practice learning environment across the organisation and contributes to the professional development and continuous improvement of the workforce.
This post holder will be responsible for leading on, implementing, co-ordinating, and monitoring the developing learning and development framework across Highland, and ensure that members of staff are supported to complete the necessary training to practice safely and retain full registration with the SSSC
The post holder will develop, plan and contribute to the delivery of NHS Highland Adult Social Care learning in partnership with local learning providers and partner agencies in line with national and local strategic priorities
The role contributes to help assure that the quality of training delivery is meeting national standards and the post holder will act as the Senior Social Care Learning and Development Adviser in NHS Highland in matters relating to SC professional development
In order to be able to carry out the duties of this post effectively and safely, candidates will be able to provide evidence of experience in learning and development, especially with organising, supporting, assessing and reviewing learning activities.
Applicant must have good communication skills – both verbally and in writing. An SVQ Level 4 in Care or educated to degree level in a relevant subject and evidence of experience in the role. For further information please refer to the person specification
Informal enquires regarding the post to: Fabien Camus, Principal Officer Learning and Development; tel: 07815 001619; email: fabien.camus1@nhs.scot
Interviews will be held on 19/11/2025.
NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. To this end, NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society.
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NHS Highland is geographically the largest of the 14 regional boards of NHS Scotland, covering an area of 12,500 square miles, across Highland and Argyll & Bute.
We employ over 10,700 people, making us one of the biggest employers in the area. As an organisation, we make a very significant contribution to the local economy.
Our staff are also important members of our communities. Our greatest asset is our workforce, and the way we go about our work comes from the values and behaviours we demonstrate on a daily basis. As a board we strive to ensure the environment is conducive to nurturing a positive culture, supported and delivered through our NHS and social care values .
Care and compassion
Dignity and respect
Openness, honesty and responsibility
Quality and teamwork