Mandatory Training Lead
Job summary
The Mandatory Training Lead is responsible for leading the Trust's mandatory and statutory training programmes, ensuring staff complete the training required to work safely and meet compliance standards. The role oversees Trust Induction, training systems including delivery of training, compliance reporting and a team of education staff.
Working with colleagues across the Trust, the post holder helps improve training services, monitors compliance, and supports the delivery of a skilled, safe and effective workforce. Key Responsibilities Lead mandatory and statutory training programmes. Manage Trust Induction and training compliance. Oversee training systems, including OLM. Line manage education and training staff. Monitor performance and produce compliance reports.
Drive quality improvement and service development. Work with stakeholders across the Trust to support workforce development.
Main duties of the job
Lead and manage the Trust's statutory and mandatory training programmes. Ensure staff complete required training and the Trust meets compliance and governance targets. Oversee Trust Induction and ensure a high-quality onboarding experience for new staff.
Support the management and development of education systems, including the Oracle Learning Management (OLM) system Lead and support the Education and Training Coordinators, OLM Lead and Non-Clinical Educator. Monitor training compliance, analyse data, and provide reports to senior managers. Develop, review and improve training programmes, policies and procedures.
Quality assure training delivery and ensure it meets national standards and organisational needs. Work with departments, subject matter experts and external organisations to deliver training. Lead service improvement projects and support the Trust's Education and Training Strategy. Provide expert advice on mandatory training, governance and workforce development. Represent the Education and Training Department at meetings, forums and Trust events.
About us
Our values define who we are as #TeamUHD. They underpin everything we do now and in the future. They define how we treat our patients, visitors, and each other, our valued teammates and colleagues. UHD are investing in services across the Trust, with many being transformed and developed following merger and the New Hospital Programme. This means that some services may move site this year or next, either temporarily or long term.
Recruiting Managers interviewing for this role will be happy to answer any specific questions that you have about this at interview. Please note if the role or service is relocated as part of a planned move, employees will not be eligible for excess mileage reimbursement. Travel from the postholder's home to the new work base will be considered a normal commute.
Any other changes not related to this relocation will be managed according to the relevant Trust or National terms and conditions.
Job responsibilities
The Mandatory Training Lead is responsible for leading and managing the Trusts statutory, mandatory and essential skills training programmes across University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust (UHD). The role ensures that all employees receive the training they need to work safely, effectively and in line with NHS and Trust requirements.
The post holder provides both strategic and operational leadership for mandatory training, Trust Induction and non-clinical education programmes. They are responsible for maintaining compliance with national standards, governance requirements and the Core Skills Training Framework, helping to ensure the Trust has a safe, competent and well-trained workforce.
The role also involves managing education systems, including the Oracle Learning Management (OLM) system, monitoring training compliance, analysing performance data, producing reports for senior leaders, and leading service improvements. As a senior member of the BEAT Education Team, the post holder works closely with managers, subject matter experts, external partners and stakeholders across the Trust and the wider Dorset health system.
The Mandatory Training Lead directly manages education staff, oversees the delivery and quality of training programmes, develops policies and procedures, and ensures training services remain effective, accessible and aligned with organisational priorities. Main Responsibilities Leadership and Management Lead the Trust's statutory and mandatory training agenda. Manage Trust Induction and Essential Core Skills training programmes.
Line manage the Non-Clinical Educator, OLM Lead and Education and Training Coordinators. Provide leadership and support to the wider Education and Training team. Deputise for senior colleagues when required. Training and Compliance Ensure the Trust meets statutory and mandatory training compliance targets. Design, deliver and evaluate training programmes. Monitor training completion rates and implement improvement plans.
Quality assure training content, delivery and learning outcomes. Ensure staff have the knowledge and skills required by Trust policies and NHS standards. Education Systems and Reporting Lead the management and development of the Oracle Learning Management (OLM) system. Maintain accurate training records and compliance data. Produce reports, audits and performance information for senior management.
Use data analysis to identify risks, trends and training needs. Service Improvement and Strategy Support delivery of the Trust's Education and Training Strategy. Lead service improvement projects and implement new initiatives. Develop and review policies, procedures and standard operating processes. Ensure training programmes align with local and national priorities.
Stakeholder Engagement Work with clinical and non-clinical teams across the Trust. Collaborate with external training providers and educational organisations. Chair and attend meetings, working groups and governance forums. Provide expert advice on mandatory training and compliance matters. Quality and Governance Monitor changes to NHS legislation, guidance and training requirements.
Ensure training programmes meet governance and regulatory standards. Conduct audits and quality assurance activities. Promote equality, diversity and inclusion within all training programmes.
Person Specification
Qualifications · Essential
First degree or Relevant equivalent experience and training ie Human resources, healthcare, Project management or equivalent knowledge and experience. Evidence of business or business management development Evidence of leadership and managerial development Demonstrable evidence of CPD at senior level
Desirable
Certificate of Education or equivalent teaching or training qualification Post graduate qualification equivalent to level 7 (Masters level)
Experience · Essential
Experience of working in an education and training setting Experience of delivering training courses including mandatory training Delivering training to a range of audiences including new staff and professional staff groups Experience of working with multiple stakeholders to deliver a service Ability to communicate effectively to staff at all levels and across all directorates. Skill in organising resources and establishing priorities.
Previous experience of staff development Experience of data analysis activities and producing reports for diverse stakeholders Experience of chairing meetings Experience of line management Experience of working at regional or national level on education and training projects
Desirable
Experience of working in the NHS Experience of setting up systems and processes to support education Experience of delivering presentations in a variety of settings Experience of working with e-learning platforms Awareness of current training priorities within the NHS Experience of complex line management including poor performance or capability Technical Skills Competencies
Essential
Advanced IT skills Excel, Word, Microsoft Office 365, Outlook and use of AI) Competent in use of ESR and OLM Able to understand, disseminate and present complex information verbally and in writing Evidence of ability to lead a team Evidence of development, objective setting and monitoring of services.
Data Management and analysis Familiarity with delivering training in a large organisation Confident speaking to large groups of staff and senior leaders Ability to work methodically, analyse and interpret complex information and make sound and timely decisions Excellent communication skills, including the ability to write concise accurate reports and deliver presentations Excellent organisation and time management
Desirable
Competent in writing curricula and lesson plans Familiarity with the structure of the NHS and an acute NHS Hospital trust
Knowledge · Essential
Advanced knowledge of statutory and mandatory training requirements and governance frameworks for the NHS workforce Knowledge and comprehension of the Data Protection legislation Familiar with organisational HR policies and procedures with regards to line management
Desirable
Knowledge and understanding of the NHS Long-Term Workforce Plan Knowledge and understanding of NHS people strategy including people promise and people plan. Knowledge of Core Skills Training Framework Other requirements specific to the role Essential oAbility to manage multiple tasks, prioritise workloads efficiently and meet deadlines without supervision oProven leadership qualities oAbility to prioritise and solve problems under own initiative oAbility to work at strategic level of organisation.
Personal Attributes · Essential
Professional attitude, able to communicate with tact and diplomacy Role model of Department and Trust values Ability to engage and build effective relationships at all levels An enthusiasm and passion for training and education Consistently high attention to detail and quality of work Language Requirement
Essential
Able to speak English as necessary to undertake the role
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab) . From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab) .
