Digital Skills Trainer, Band 5

Job summary

The post holder will focus on building digital confidence, competence and curiosity across the organisation, enabling colleagues to use a wide range of digital tools safely, effectively and confidently in their daily work.

The role has a Trust-wide remit, supporting clinical and non-clinical colleagues with everyday digital tools, new technologies and evolving ways of working.

The Digital Skills Trainer will be a proactive, forward-thinking individual who can work independently, identify opportunities for improvement, and confidently design and deliver engaging digital learning.

The ideal candidate will bring a strong blend of digital knowledge, training expertise and practical experience.

They will have confidence using Microsoft 365 and other digital tools, with experience of designing and delivering engaging learning for a range of audiences. They will be able to explain technical concepts in plain English, adapt their approach to different learning needs, and use feedback and insight to improve training.

Experience of supporting others to build digital skills, creating learning resources, working independently and building positive relationships across teams will be essential. A proactive, curious and improvement-focused approach, together with a commitment to inclusive practice and continuous development, will be key to success in this role.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will design, develop and deliver high-quality digital skills training to support colleagues across the Trust to use digital tools safely, effectively and confidently in their roles. This will include a broad range of systems and platforms such as Microsoft 365, clinical applications, and collaboration tools. The role will use a blended learning approach, including face-to-face sessions, virtual delivery, and the creation of self-service resources such as guides and videos, ensuring training is accessible and tailored to different learning needs and confidence levels.

The Digital Skills Trainer will build strong relationships with clinical and non-clinical teams, working collaboratively with Digital, Technology & Insights (DTI), HR/OD and wider stakeholders to identify skills gaps and support adoption of new technologies and ways of working. They will proactively identify opportunities to improve digital confidence and contribute to service improvement initiatives.

The post holder will also evaluate training effectiveness using feedback and data, adapting content and approaches to continuously improve outcomes. They will maintain accurate records of training activity, contribute to quality improvement and act as a positive role model for digital professionalism, innovation and a learning culture across the organisation.

About us

We take pride in placing people at the centre of everything we do, working together as a united team. Driven by a shared ambition to continually grow, develop, and learn, we recognise and value every contribution. By combining our experience and skills, we not only support our vibrant, diverse communities, but also support one another.

With a team of over 9,000 employees, we are proud to be the largest employer in Gloucestershire and rank among the top 10 largest Trusts in the South West region. By joining our Trust, you will benefit from an excellent package that includes exclusive benefits, flexible working opportunities and the chance to gain valuable experience in one or both of our innovative hospitals.

As well as generous annual leave allowance, you will have access to the excellent NHS pension scheme, competitive bank rates, discounts at local shops and restaurants, access to two on-site nurseries, discounted public transport, reward and recognition and a range of health and wellbeing initiatives to support you.

Details

Date posted

04 June 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£32,073 to £39,043 a year (pa pro rata if part-time)

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

318-26-T0371

Job locations

Gloucestershire Hospital Foundation Trust

Gloucestershire

GL1 3NN

United Kingdom

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