Mandatory Training Lead in Bournemouth

Job summaryThe 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 ResponsibilitiesLead 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.About usOur values define who we are as #TeamUHD. They underpin everything we do now and in the future. They define how we treat our patients, visitors, and each other, our valued teammates and colleagues.UHD are investing in services across the Trust, with many being transformed and developed following merger and the New Hospital Programme.This means that some services may move site this year or next, either temporarily or long term. Recruiting Managers interviewing for this role will be happy to answer any specific questions that you have about this at interview. Please note if the role or service is relocated as part of a planned move, employees will not be eligible for excess mileage reimbursement. Travel from the postholder's home to the new work base will be considered a normal commute. Any other changes not related to this relocation will be managed according to the relevant Trust or National terms and conditions.DetailsDate posted16 October 2026Pay schemeAgenda for changeBandBand 7Salary
49,387 to 56,515 a year
pa/pro rata
ContractPermanentWorking pattern

Full-time

Reference number153-CO06951Job locationsRoyal Bournemouth HospitalCastle Lane EastBournemouthBH7 7DWUnited KingdomJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesThe Mandatory Training Lead is responsible for leading and managing the Trusts 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 ResponsibilitiesLeadership and ManagementLead 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 ComplianceEnsure 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 ReportingLead 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 StrategySupport 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 EngagementWork 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 GovernanceMonitor 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.
Job description
Job responsibilitiesThe Mandatory Training Lead is responsible for leading and managing the Trusts 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 ResponsibilitiesLeadership and ManagementLead 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 ComplianceEnsure 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 ReportingLead 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 StrategySupport 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 EngagementWork 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 GovernanceMonitor 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.Person Specification
Qualifications
EssentialFirst degree or Relevant equivalent experience and training ie Human resources, healthcare, Project management or equivalent knowledge and experience.Evidence of business or business management developmentEvidence of leadership and managerial developmentDemonstrable evidence of CPD at senior levelDesirableCertificate of Education or equivalent teaching or training qualificationPost graduate qualification equivalent to level 7 (Masters level)
Experience
EssentialExperience of working in an education and training settingExperience of delivering training courses including mandatory trainingDelivering training to a range of audiences including new staff and professional staff groupsExperience of working with multiple stakeholders to deliver a serviceAbility to communicate effectively to staff at all levels and across all directorates.Skill in organising resources and establishing priorities.Previous experience of staff developmentExperience of data analysis activities and producing reports for diverse stakeholdersExperience of chairing meetingsExperience of line managementExperience of working at regional or national level on education and training projectsDesirableExperience of working in the NHSExperience of setting up systems and processes to support educationExperience of delivering presentations in a variety of settingsExperience of working with e-learning platformsAwareness of current training priorities within the NHSExperience of complex line management including poor performance or capability
Technical Skills Competencies
EssentialAdvanced IT skills Excel, Word, Microsoft Office 365, Outlook and use of AI)Competent in use of ESR and OLMAble to understand, disseminate and present complex information verbally and in writingEvidence of ability to lead a teamEvidence of development, objective setting and monitoring of services.Data Management and analysisFamiliarity with delivering training in a large organisationConfident speaking to large groups of staff and senior leadersAbility to work methodically, analyse and interpret complex information and make sound and timely decisionsExcellent communication skills, including the ability to write concise accurate reports and deliver presentationsExcellent organisation and time managementDesirableCompetent in writing curricula and lesson plansFamiliarity with the structure of the NHS and an acute NHS Hospital trust
Knowledge
EssentialAdvanced knowledge of statutory and mandatory training requirements and governance frameworks for the NHS workforceKnowledge and comprehension of the Data Protection legislationFamiliar with organisational HR policies and procedures with regards to line managementDesirableKnowledge and understanding of the NHS Long-Term Workforce PlanKnowledge and understanding of NHS people strategy including people promise and people plan.Knowledge of Core Skills Training Framework
Other requirements specific to the role
EssentialoAbility to manage multiple tasks, prioritise workloads efficiently and meet deadlines without supervisionoProven leadership qualitiesoAbility to prioritise and solve problems under own initiativeoAbility to work at strategic level of organisation.
Personal Attributes
EssentialProfessional attitude, able to communicate with tact and diplomacyRole model of Department and Trust valuesAbility to engage and build effective relationships at all levelsAn enthusiasm and passion for training and educationConsistently high attention to detail and quality of work
Language Requirement
EssentialAble to speak English as necessary to undertake the role
Person Specification

Qualifications
EssentialFirst degree or Relevant equivalent experience and training ie Human resources, healthcare, Project management or equivalent knowledge and experience.Evidence of business or business management developmentEvidence of leadership and managerial developmentDemonstrable evidence of CPD at senior levelDesirableCertificate of Education or equivalent teaching or training qualificationPost graduate qualification equivalent to level 7 (Masters level)
Experience
EssentialExperience of working in an education and training settingExperience of delivering training courses including mandatory trainingDelivering training to a range of audiences including new staff and professional staff groupsExperience of working with multiple stakeholders to deliver a serviceAbility to communicate effectively to staff at all levels and across all directorates.Skill in organising resources and establishing priorities.Previous experience of staff developmentExperience of data analysis activities and producing reports for diverse stakeholdersExperience of chairing meetingsExperience of line managementExperience of working at regional or national level on education and training projectsDesirableExperience of working in the NHSExperience of setting up systems and processes to support educationExperience of delivering presentations in a variety of settingsExperience of working with e-learning platformsAwareness of current training priorities within the NHSExperience of complex line management including poor performance or capability
Technical Skills Competencies
EssentialAdvanced IT skills Excel, Word, Microsoft Office 365, Outlook and use of AI)Competent in use of ESR and OLMAble to understand, disseminate and present complex information verbally and in writingEvidence of ability to lead a teamEvidence of development, objective setting and monitoring of services.Data Management and analysisFamiliarity with delivering training in a large organisationConfident speaking to large groups of staff and senior leadersAbility to work methodically, analyse and interpret complex information and make sound and timely decisionsExcellent communication skills, including the ability to write concise accurate reports and deliver presentationsExcellent organisation and time managementDesirableCompetent in writing curricula and lesson plansFamiliarity with the structure of the NHS and an acute NHS Hospital trust
Knowledge
EssentialAdvanced knowledge of statutory and mandatory training requirements and governance frameworks for the NHS workforceKnowledge and comprehension of the Data Protection legislationFamiliar with organisational HR policies and procedures with regards to line managementDesirableKnowledge and understanding of the NHS Long-Term Workforce PlanKnowledge and understanding of NHS people strategy including people promise and people plan.Knowledge of Core Skills Training Framework
Other requirements specific to the role
EssentialoAbility to manage multiple tasks, prioritise workloads efficiently and meet deadlines without supervisionoProven leadership qualitiesoAbility to prioritise and solve problems under own initiativeoAbility to work at strategic level of organisation.
Personal Attributes
EssentialProfessional attitude, able to communicate with tact and diplomacyRole model of Department and Trust valuesAbility to engage and build effective relationships at all levelsAn enthusiasm and passion for training and educationConsistently high attention to detail and quality of work
Language Requirement
EssentialAble to speak English as necessary to undertake the roleDisclosure and Barring Service CheckThis post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.Certificate of SponsorshipApplications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service CheckThis post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.Certificate of SponsorshipApplications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).Employer detailsEmployer nameUniversity Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation TrustAddressRoyal Bournemouth HospitalCastle Lane EastBournemouthBH7 7DWUnited KingdomEmployer's websiteEmployer detailsEmployer nameUniversity Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation TrustAddressRoyal Bournemouth HospitalCastle Lane EastBournemouthBH7 7DWUnited KingdomEmployer's website