Training Officer

Overview

Prepare, coordinate and deliver engaging training for emergency response staff.

You have:

• Experience in delivering scenario-based training in emergency response.
• Interest in adventure/outdoor education.
• Proven ability to manage and coordinate training activities.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.
• Ability to work in a hybrid environment with flexibility in scheduling.

Training Officer to prepare, coordinate and deliver highly engaging and scenario-based training for emergency response staff

• Hours: Full-time

• Remuneration: £27,900 depending on experience

• Duration: Permanent

• Location: Manchester, UK (Hybrid working available)

The overall aim of all Register Preparation Training is to ensure that the professionals who deliver UK-Med’s responses are well prepared, know what to expect, and deliver the best possible responses resulting in positive health outcomes for the patients and communities we serve.

The Training Officer plays an essential role in ensuring that UK-Med delivers high-quality Preparation Training to our global workforce, which consists of both Core Staff and a Register of approx. 1200 healthcare professionals from all over the world. The Training Officer works closely with the Programme Manager – Training and Learning Design Specialist on preparing, coordinating and delivering highly interactive in-person simulation exercises, scenario-based tabletop exercises, and online exercises, training sessions and workshops from UK-Med’s training portfolio, and in contributing actively to learning and improvement for all training.

The Training Officer is a skilled trainer with a particular interest and/ or experience in delivering simulation-based training, adventure/ outdoor education, etc., weaving practical skills-building into scenarios which are evolving in real time. Furthermore, the Training Officer is accomplished in ensuring that all practical preparation and coordination of training activities is handled in a timely and expert manner in close collaboration with colleagues, to ensure a professional learning experience for participants and faculty members.

How to apply

We strongly recommend that you read the Candidate Information Pack - Training Officer - June 2024 before applying for this role.

To apply, please submit a current CV and a supporting letter (2 pages) through our online jobs portal.

Your covering letter must include a detailed explanation of your suitability for this post with specific reference to the criteria in the person specification

Applications must be submitted no later than Monday 24th June 2024, we will be reviewing applications on an ongoing basis and so encourage you to apply as soon as possible.

Applications for work in the UK can only be accepted from people with an existing right to work in the UK.

UK-Med is committed to safeguarding of our personnel and beneficiaries and has a zero-tolerance approach to sexual exploitation and abuse. We conduct thorough vetting before any appointment is confirmed.

UK-Med is committed to the principles of diversity, equality, and inclusion. We strive to provide an inclusive and supportive environment where employees feel respected and supported to be able to fulfil their potential.

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