Regional trainer. Job in Bury St. Edmunds Education & Training Jobs in Bury St Edmunds

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the training team here at Nurseplus. The Regional Trainer is responsible for delivering, assessing, and assuring high-quality, compliant training across a defined region, ensuring learners are competent, safe, and fit to practise in line with CQC requirements, CSTF standards, and Nurseplus policies. The role requires regular travel and occasional overnight stays. Trainers must be highly organised, adaptable, and confident in managing learner performance, including challenging unsafe practice and escalating concerns appropriately. Trainers act as a key quality and assurance function within the business and are expected to role‑model Nurseplus values at all times: Caring, Trustworthy, Positive.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Deliver a full suite of mandatory, statutory, and role-specific care training, from induction through to specialist and refresher courses.
• Deliver training that is engaging, inclusive, and adapted to meet the needs of diverse learners.
• Establish a professional learning environment with clear expectations around conduct, confidentiality, and learner responsibility.
• Assess learner competence accurately and fairly, including failing learners where standards are not met.

Quality, Compliance & Assurance

• Ensure all training delivery aligns with Nurseplus policies, procedures, CSTF guidance, and regulatory expectations.
• Act as a first line of assurance for learner safety, competence, and fitness to practise.
• Escalate concerns relating to unsafe practice, conduct, safeguarding, or attendance to the appropriate branch contact and National Training Lead.
• Ensure all training documentation, registers, assessments, and sign‑off paperwork are completed accurately and submitted in line with process.
• Maintain up‑to‑date knowledge of training content, guidance, and internal updates.

Regional & Business Support

• Take ownership of training delivery within an allocated region.
• Provide cross‑regional support where required by business need (kept to a minimum).
• Communicate effectively with branch teams, operations, and the wider training team.
• Attend standardisation meetings, updates, and training events as required.
• Support learners who require additional development or signposting, in line with reasonable adjustment guidance.

Professional Standards

• Maintain professional conduct at all times in line with the Nurseplus Code of Conduct.
• Ensure training rooms are appropriately set up, equipped, and safe prior to delivery.
• Actively demonstrate Nurseplus values in all aspects of the role.
• Commit to ongoing CPD and continuous improvement as a trainer.

PERSON SPECIFICATION

Knowledge & Skills

This role would suit a candidate coming from a strong training or management background within the care industry. This is very much a growing business going through exciting periods of change so will suit somebody who is used to working in a fast‑paced environment with the ability to adapt to change quickly.

Qualifications/ Requirements

Essential

• Experience working within health and social care (minimum 2 years).
• Strong communication and facilitation skills.
• Ability to assess competence and manage challenging learner situations.
• Good IT skills, including Microsoft Office.
• Full UK driving licence and access to own vehicle.
• Willingness to travel regionally with occasional overnight stays.

Desirable

• Recognised teaching qualification (AET, PTTLS, or equivalent).
• Experience delivering training in a regulated care environment.
• Knowledge of CSTF and Care Certificate standards.
• Confidence delivering safeguarding and mandatory training subjects.
• GCSE (or equivalent) English and Maths (Grade C/4 or above).

You don’t need to meet every requirement to apply. What matters most is a strong passion for teaching and the ability to confidently engage and lead a group.

Additional Information

This job description is not exhaustive, and the post holder may be required to undertake additional duties appropriate to the role and business needs.