Education Technologist - Clinical Leadership Training

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.

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.

How to apply Step 1 - Read the advert and the Job Description and Person Specification (attached) Step 2 - Complete the Supporting Statement - Your statement needs to indicate how you meet each of the criteria contained within the Person Specification.  Step 3 - Complete the online application and upload your statement. Please note, CVs are not accepted.