About the Company
Ann’s are a family run company with over 28 years’ experience in the provision of quality care services in Northern Ireland.
Ann’s Care Homes which were originally established in February 2020.Following a large acquisition in July 2021 of 13 nursing homes from Four Seasons Health Care (FSHC) and an additional 7 Nursing Homes from Larchwood Care in October 2023; the company now have a property portfolio of 23 Care Homes across Northern Ireland.
We are recruiting for a Clinical Training Manager to join our team. this is a full time role
The Role:
To ensure the learning and professional development of the organisation’s workforce. The training manager is responsible to ensure that all staff are equipped with the knowledge, practical skills and motivation to carry out work-related tasks.
The training manager will undertake practical delivery of some in-house training programmes whilst also arranging for external trainer to do it. The Training manager assists with the ongoing, long-term improvement of all employees’ skills, enabling them to fulfil their potential within the organisation.
Increasingly, the training manager is required to be strategic rather than reactive, assessing the skills and knowledge within the organisation and determining what training is needed to grow and retain these skills.
To find out more call our recruitment team on 02838853818. Alternatively you click apply now and we will be in touch if you meet our requirements.
Responsibilities of the Role:
- Designing and expanding training and development programmes based on the needs of the organisation and its individuals.
- Identifying the training and development needs within the organisation through personal development plans and regular consultation with Home/Regional managers and the Human Resource Department.
- Leading and managing the training team.
- Ensure training programmes (Practical and online) are up to date and in line with regulatory and legislative requirements for all areas of the company.
- Oversight and management of the OSCE programme.
- Management and monitoring of Ann’s Overseas Senior Care Assistant Development Course.
- Working with the Regional Management teams to direct the training team resources to where they are required throughout the organisation.
- Overseeing application and registration requirements for training provision e.g. CPI
- Ensuring training policies are revised and up to date.
- Developing effective induction programmes.
- Devising individual learning plans.
- Managing the delivery of training and development programmes.
- Devising a training strategy for the organisation.
- Organising external training and development opportunities and overseeing application for relevant grant programmes e.g. NVQ/Open university.
- Organisation of CPD training for ACH staff to facilitate re-validation/re-registration.
- Assessing the return on investment of any training or development programme delivered within the organisation.
- Monitoring and reviewing the progress of trainees through questionnaires and discussions with managers.
- Ensuring that statutory training requirements are met.
- Evaluating training and development programmes, amending and revising programmes as necessary, in order to adapt to changes occurring in the work environment and changes in legislation.
- Keeping up to date with developments in training by reading relevant journals, going to meetings and attending relevant courses.
- Having an understanding of e-learning techniques, and where relevant, being involved in the creation and/or delivery of e-learning packages.
- Researching new technologies and methodologies in workplace learning and presenting this research. The above list is not an exhaustive list of duties as the role may change from time to time to meet the requirements and objectives of the business as a whole.
Experience/Qualification:
- Qualified RGN
- Must have a minimum of 2 years paid experience in a Training Manager role.
- Must have experience in developing training programmes.
- Must have experience in the development and maintenance of policies.
- Must be able to undertake training needs analysis.
- Must be able to undertake direct training delivery.
- Must have experience in managing a team.
- Budget Management Co-ordinate training activity Project Management Skills.
- Must be able to competently communicate in verbal and written word, .
- Must be proficient in the use of Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Word.
- Must be able to effectively manage multiple priorities.
- Must have ability to work on own initiative and within a team.
Ann’s is an equal opportunities employer.
We reserve the right to enhance the criteria at shortlisting stage