Mandatory Training Lead

Job overview

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.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

The Mandatory Training Lead is responsible for leading and managing the Trust’s 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.

Applicant requirements

The postholder will have access to vulnerable people in the course of their normal duties and as such this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.