Digital Learning Consultant – Band 7

Apple Recruitment are recruiting for a Digital Learning Consultant – Band 7 on behalf of the Health and Social Care Business Services Organisation Job Purpose: The post holder will be responsible for the development and delivery of effective digital and simulated based education within the Clinical Education Centre (CEC). The post holder will provide high level advice, guidance, support and training in relation to digital and simulated learning within the Clinical Education Centre. They will be expected to work collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders, to ensure the delivery of an effective and efficient service. They will work closely with the Clinical Education Centre Senior Leadership Team, contributing to the development of a range of initiatives to support service delivery. They will have line management responsibility for staff within the CEC. Job Description: 1. Operational Delivery 1.1 To identify appropriate desktop and bespoke systems to support digital and simulation-based education development, advising the CEC Senior Leadership Team prior to appropriate procurement. 1.2 To identify the learning and development needs associated with procured desktop and bespoke systems to support digital and simulation-based education development. 1.3 Design, develop, deliver and review digital learning solutions in collaboration with key programme contributors, including but not limited to training programmes, e-Learning, training videos, podcasts, multimedia learning components and mobile ready resources such as Apps. 2. Development and Innovation 2.1 To contribute to the development and implementation of the Clinical Education Centre Business Plan. 2.2 To plan, develop, implement and review a range of training initiatives and resources to upskill CEC staff and programme contributors in digital capabilities. 2.3 Lead on the effective implementation and development of an agreed Digital Model for the CEC and ensure it is bench-marked against best practice guidelines. 3 Collaborative Working 3.1 To proactively manage partnerships with both internal and external stakeholders as required. 3.2 To represent CEC as required. 3.3 To participate in committees and working groups both within the CEC and on a regional basis 4 Communication and Information Management 4.1 To liaise and build relationships within BSO and the wider digital education networks. 4.2 To attend internal and external meetings and working groups relevant to the role. 4.3 Contribute to the relevant regional digital and simulation working groups as appropriate. 5 Quality 5.1 To assist the Clinical Education Centre and its stakeholders to monitor and improve education methodologies to meet changing education requirements. 5.2 To maintain records of training delivered by the CEC Digital Team and report on training uptake and attendances as required. 5.3 To monitor and evaluate the quality of digital education and digital skills training being delivered and to provide regular reports and recommendations to the Clinical Education Centre Senior Leadership Team as required. 6 Financial and Resource Management 6.1 To record information regularly and in a timely manner to meet the information requirements of the Clinical Education Centre and its customers. 6.2 To organise and prioritise workload in order to meet key performance targets and customer requirements. 6.3 To ensure that all work time is recorded accurately in a timely manner and records are kept up to date and are easily accessible. 7.0 Personal/Professional Development 7.1 Ensure achievement of professional development objectives by working in partnership with the Digital Team within the HSC Leadership Centre to undertake appraisal and professional development activities. 7.2 To take responsibility for their own performance and take action to address identified personal/professional development areas. If you wish to apply or would like more information, please email your CV in Microsoft word format to Caroline Parker by clicking on the link below by 12noon on the 23rd August 2024. You must also include a bullet pointed synopsis at the top of your CV demonstrating how exactly you meet the Essential Criteria below: Essential Criteria: Applicants must, by the closing date for applications, have: 1. (a) Applicants must have a University degree or recognised professional qualification or equivalent/higher qualification in an ICT discipline and 3 years’ experience in a role related to leading on digital learning development and/or technology enhanced learning. OR b) Have 4 years’ experience working in an area of developing digital l learning/ technology enhanced learning resources for adult learners. AND 1. Experience of leading on the project management and design and development of innovative e-learning solutions for use within an educational environment. 2. Experience of providing professional digital advice to support teaching staff. 3. Strong IT skills and proficient in the use of rapid authoring tools, Articulate 360 (Storyline and Articulate Rise) skills. 4. Knowledge of emerging technologies and concepts and their application to the education sector. 5. Experience of developing and delivering online or blended learning workshops. 6. Using Adobe Creative Cloud or equivalent products to process images and capture/edit video and audio 7. Hold a current full driving licence which is valid for use in the UK and have access to a car on appointment. This criteria will be waived in the case of applicants whose disability prohibits driving but who have access to a form of transport approved by the Organisation which will permit them to carry out the duties of the post Further Details: · Hourly Rate: £22.37 · Duration: 6 Months · Location: Belfast If you wish to apply or would like more information, please email your CV in Microsoft word format to Caroline Parker by clicking on the link below by 12noon on the 23rd August 2024. . Applicants must ensure their CV is accurate and up to date. The CV should include your full employment history inclusive of dates, all academic achievements and full personal contact details. Please note only applicants that match this criteria can be considered for the role. Apple Recruitment Services is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy. Apple Recruitment Services is an Equal Opportunities Employer