Education Technologist - Clinical Leadership Training

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Job overview

The Educational Technologist will be responsible for maintaining and developing digital learning environments and systems relating to leadership and development, amongst other educational pathways.

They will collaborate with the e-Learning Specialist, Educators, and Subject Matter Experts to create engaging and effective learning experiences that align with the Organisation's values.

The post holder will be engaged with the ongoing maintenance and user support of e-learning resources, systems and electronic educational tools, ensuring their accessibility, usability and effectiveness.

They will also play a key role in identifying and analysing needs and recommending purchases or improvements to enhance digital educational offerings within the Organisation.

The post holder will be involved in all stages of the development and maintenance of digital learning resources, equipment and tools for core training and education, together with Clinical and Professional Development Teams.

Collaboration and communication will be essential for this role, as the Educational Technologist will work with colleagues within the Organisation, as well as partner organisations.

They should also have a good understanding of e-learning technologies, digital authoring tools, virtual learning environments, learning management systems, personal learning environments and digital technologies.

Main duties of the job

This post calls for a highly motivated individual who can use their initiative, work to set deadlines, deal with complex issues, and be comfortable working under pressure.

The role will play a central part in the Education & Leadership teams and will require diligence and attention to detail to manage the complex and varied workload.

The post holder will need to be conscientious, meticulously organised, and always act professionally and confidentially. Duties will include:

• Working within the Education Specialist/e-Learning Specialist and assist in producing, maintaining and modifying digital learning resources.
• Assisting with the research and testing of digital developed learning resources, ensuring they are fit for purpose (eg SCORM/platform compliant) by using appropriate authoring/hosting software (eg Articulate, Vyond, LMS365, Oracle Learner Management, Virtual Learning Environments, Microsoft Teams).
• Liaising with Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) to design, develop and test digital content and training materials that complement and enhance the Organisation’s Educational Library, Learning and Digital Development Programmes.
• Supporting administration of the Educational Learning Systems and other learning platforms, where required, to effect access to online resources.

The role is agile with regional travel as necessary and operationally required. Travel will be to University of Bedfordshire and EEAST sites.

Working for our organisation

You'll have the opportunity to work in one of the most diverse regions in the country, with the vibrant capital city just a stone's throw away and the invigorating North Sea coast to the east.

The East of England offers a unique blend of innovation and opportunity, surrounded by picturesque countryside, historic towns, and quick access to both the bustling capital and serene coastlines.

At EEAST we bring together all our skills to provide 24 hour, 365 days a year urgent care to those in need of emergency and non-emergency medical treatment and transport in Bedfordshire, Hertfordshire, Essex, Norfolk, Suffolk and Cambridgeshire.

We are always looking to innovate our approaches and work together to offer the best possible patient care across our counties.

We aim to represent and value the diversity of our local communities through our workforce and service provision. We therefore positively encourage applications from under-represented groups, such as Black, Asian, or other ethnic groups, individuals with a Disability, or LGBTQ+ individuals who meet the specific criteria.

We at EEAST want to support our employees achieve a balance between work and other priorities, such as caring responsibilities, family commitments, further learning, and other interests. We therefore welcome flexible working requests.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

For a thorough and comprehensive understanding of the role, including all its specific requirements and responsibilities, please consult the attached Job Description and Person Specification. This document provides an in-depth overview that will give you a clear and detailed picture of what the position entails.

Please note, should you be successful in your application, you will be required to undergo pre-employment checks, prior to receiving an unconditional offer, if full employment checks cannot be achieved (this will include existing and unserved disciplinary sanctions), then your offer may be withdrawn.

Step 1 - Read the advert and the Job Description and Person Specification (attached)

Step 3 - Complete the online application and upload your statement. Please note, CVs are not accepted.

Person specification

Skills and Knowledge

• Understanding and working knowledge of online platforms and multimedia software and their potential for supporting learning and development
• Knowledge of lesson building software (eg Storyline, etc), content management systems (eg Lib Guides, etc), learning management systems and digital content management systems

• Experience of working in a customer service environment, supporting troubleshooting.
• Experience with content management systems for intranet/internet development.
• Experience of working in a training or education environment.

Qualifications

• Experience with content management systems for intranet/internet development.
• Experience of working in a training or education environment.
• Awareness of education in the NHS.

References and Employment History: All references from current and previous employers, will be sought via their Human Resources Department and must cover a minimum of 3 years employment. Therefore, when completing the reference section of your application form, please give the address, telephone number and email address of the Human Resources Department and indicate your current/previous line manager and their departmental details.

All appointments will be subject to currently having a clean disciplinary record.

Please be advised that a No Smoking Policy is in operation throughout the Trust.

Guaranteed Interview Scheme - Under the Trust's commitment 'Positive about Disabled People', if you consider yourself as having a disability and you meet the minimum selection criteria for any post, you will get an automatic interview. By minimum selection criteria we mean that you must provide us with evidence in your application form which demonstrates the essential requirements as set out in the person specification and advertisement for a post.

We aim to represent and value the diversity of our local communities through our workforce and service provision. We therefore positively encourage applications, regardless of age, race, religion & belief, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, marriage & civil partnership, pregnancy & maternity or disability.

If you have a disability and wish to send in an alternative format of the application form please contact the Recruitment Team on 01234 243200

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The Trust reserves the right to close this vacancy before the advertised closing date if a large number of applications are received. If you would like to apply for this position then please keep this information in mind when preparing your submission.

Please note that if you have not had a response from us after one month of submitting your application, you have not been shortlisted for interview.