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Job overview
The Digital Trainer will play a key role in supporting organisational adoption and upskilling of Microsoft M365 modules and new/existing digital systems within Velindre University NHS Trust (Velindre Cancer Service and the Welsh Blood Service). The postholder will be required to support the Trust's Digital Inclusion agenda and plan training requirements around the needs of service areas, undertaking a flexible and blended training approach for delivery including in person or virtually digital system training sessions. Along with designing training materials through a variety of methods, ensuring they are appropriate stored and accessible for the organisation.
This post is a fixed term/secondment for 12 months due to funding. If you are interested in applying for the secondment position, you must obtain permission from your current line manager prior to applying for this post.
Main duties of the job
The Digital Trainer will promote positive working relationships and effectively communicate with a range of staff from across the organisation promoting enthusiasm, providing reassurance and support via the medium of training. The post holder will be imperative to upskilling staff digital literacy and enhancing digital system knowledge for current and new digital transformation projects.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click “Apply now” to view in Trac.
Applicant requirements
Welsh language skills are desirable
Person specification
Experience
Essential
- Experience of delivering training courses or training sessions
- Experience of training and implementing digital systems
- Experience of delivering training in a group setting, both online and in-person
- Experience of working with a range of stakeholders, providing support and guidance
- Experience of producing training materials
Desirable
- Experience of contributing to service improvement or change initiatives
- Experience of supporting the development of e-learning or digital training materials
Skills and Attributes
Essential
- Excellent verbal and written communication and presentation skills
- Good organisational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritise workload effectively
- Ability to work independently and as an enthusiastic team member
- Ability to learn quickly and adopt new technologies
- Self-motivated and the ability to motivate others
- Ability to impart information in a clear and convincing way
- Ability to support individuals with varying levels of digital confidence and competence
Desirable
- Welsh Language Skills levels 1 to 5 in understanding, speaking, reading, and writing in Welsh
Qualifications and Knowledge
Essential
- Educated to degree level or equivalent experience in education, training or a related subject
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office applications
- Evidence of continuing professional development in education, training or digital systems
- Knowledge of data protection, confidentiality and information governance requirements
- Knowledge of the learning styles and approaches to training delivery
Desirable
- Certification in e-learning design
- Experience of working within a healthcare environment, including clinical and non-clinical systems
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This advert is for Digital Trainer with Velindre University NHS Trust in Velindre Cancer Centre. It is listed as a Band 5 role. The advertised salary is £32,557 - £39,631 per annum. The contract type is 12 months (Fixed Term - 12 months). The application deadline is 26 Aug 2026.
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