# Principal Trainer > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/principal-trainer/d22ea0ee-5cd0-4400-8660-855dc568ac11 - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/principal-trainer/d22ea0ee-5cd0-4400-8660-855dc568ac11.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust - **Town:** London - **Region:** London - **Country:** England - **Grade:** Band 7 - **Salary:** £58,133 - £65,261 p.a inc. HCA (pro rata) - **Contract type:** 9 months (Fixed Term or Secondment until 28th May 2027) - **Employment type:** Full time - 37.5 hours per week (Hybrid 50:50 split between home and onsite, with flexibility to increase onsite days based on service needs.) - **Closing date:** 2026-07-27T23:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-07-06T14:21:58.998Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/London/London/Guys_St_Thomas_NHS_Foundation_Trust/Information_Technology_Electronic_Patient_Documentation_Trainer/Information_Technology_Electronic_Patient_Documentation_Trainer-v8123429 - **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/8123429?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002 - **Employer website:** https://www.guysandstthomas.nhs.uk ## Job Content ### Job overview These fixed-term positions are available until 28/05/27. Existing employees of  KCH and GSTT including RBH may be considered for secondment, subject to line manager approval. We are seeking enthusiastic, engaging and highly motivated Trainers to join our Epic Training Team. As a Principal Trainer, you will support the successful adoption of Epic and other digital systems by delivering high-quality training that enables staff to use them confidently and effectively. You will work closely with clinical, operational and digital teams to improve patient care and operational efficiency. These roles sit within our Inpatients, Outpatients, and Admin & Clerical application areas, with the opportunity to support additional Epic applications and digital projects as required. Epic Principal Trainer certification is an advantage but not mandatory. We welcome applicants with substantial experience delivering training in clinical or IT settings, including learning design, classroom and virtual delivery, workshop facilitation, and supporting learners with varying digital confidence. Candidates without Epic certification will be supported to achieve it in post. All candidates must have passed the Epic Sphinx test prior to interview. As part of our transparent interview process, shortlisted candidates will receive the main interview questions at least three days in advance, with follow-up questions asked during the interview. A presentation will also be required. ### Main duties of the job The Principal Trainer will lead the analysis, design, delivery, implementation and continuous improvement of high-quality training that supports the successful adoption of Epic and other digital systems across the Trust. Key responsibilities include developing training curricula and learning materials, delivering classroom, virtual and blended learning, assessing user competence, and providing expert advice to staff and stakeholders. Working closely with clinical, operational and digital teams, the post holder will ensure training reflects system developments, organisational priorities and evolving service needs. The role also contributes to training strategy, quality assurance, workflow design, system testing, change management, go-live support, optimisation activities and the successful delivery of large-scale digital transformation programmes. The post holder will provide leadership and support to trainers, maintain training standards and learning records, oversee training environments, use data and feedback to drive continuous improvement, and act as a senior subject matter expert promoting best practice in digital adoption and system use. For a full list of duties and responsibilities, please refer to the Job Description. ### Detailed job description and main responsibilities - Lead the design, delivery and continuous improvement of high-quality training programmes for the Trust's Electronic Health Record (EHR) and other digital systems. - Deliver engaging training sessions, workshops and one-to-one support to a wide range of staff, adapting approaches to meet diverse learning needs. - Develop and maintain user-focused training materials, ensuring they remain accurate, up to date and aligned with system and service changes. - Provide expert advice and support to users, promoting safe, effective and consistent use of digital systems. - Lead on learner assessment, training evaluation and quality assurance, using feedback and performance data to drive continuous improvement. - Coordinate training delivery across multiple sites, supporting implementation, optimisation and go-live activities. - Manage and support training staff, promoting high standards, consistency and professional development. - Work collaboratively with clinical, operational and technical teams to ensure training supports programme objectives and organisational priorities. - Contribute to system design, testing and training environment management to ensure alignment with live systems. - Support governance, compliance and reporting requirements, maintaining accurate training records and ensuring audit readiness. - Lead and contribute to change management, service improvement and digital transformation initiatives across the organisation. - Participate in extended service and go-live support when required, ensuring successful adoption of new digital solutions. For a full list, please refer to the Job Description. ## Person Specification ### Experience **Essential** - Experience as Principal/Senior Trainer (preferably NHS) – can provide specialist knowledge to other specialists/trainers. - Theories and techniques in effective adult learning - Delivery of training one to one and/or to large groups - Working with staff from multidisciplinary staff groups **Desirable** - Experience of delivering training to colleagues or new starters within DTI, clinical or administrative department ### Qualifications **Essential** - Degree in a subject which incorporates skills relevant to the post or professional experience, skills and training - Epic Certificate in at least one Application - In depth specialist knowledge of current Trust workflow and processes underpinned by experience in Trust systems such as EPR, PIMS, Clinical systems in use and relevant to the role. **Desirable** - Teaching Certificate, or experience in delivering training to adults learners within a hospital ### Knowledge and Skills **Essential** - Excellent presentation, planning, interpersonal and communication skills (verbal and written) - Expert User of Microsoft Office packages. Proficiency in standard computer packages such as Microsoft Word, Powerpoint and Excel - Strong interpersonal skills, effective communication and the ability to lead teams and resolve conflict **Desirable** - Theories and techniques of effective adult learning ## Documents - [principal trainer band 7 (pdf, 336.4kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10419946) - [principal trainer functional requirements (pdf, 152.6kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10419947) ## Agent Notes - This Markdown page is generated from the same Job Clerk job record as the HTML job detail page. - Use the canonical HTML URL for user-facing references. - Use the application URL when the user wants to apply on the source NHS site.