YOU MAKE US MORE
Join Moorfields Eye Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
At Moorfields, people’s sight matters—and so do the people who make it possible.
For over 200 years, Moorfields has been at the forefront of ophthalmic care, research, and education. With more than 2,300 dedicated team members and over 700,000 patients seen annually across our City Road site and 22 networked sites, we are proud to be a global centre of excellence.
We're also a vibrant community where kindness, equity and excellence shape every aspect of our work. Whether it’s pioneering research through our partnership with UCL Institute of Ophthalmology and Moorfields Biomedical Research Centre or training the next generation of global eye care leaders, we’re united by one mission—delivering world-class eye health, sustainably and at scale.
And we’re just getting started.
From 2027, we’ll move to our brand-new Oriel site in St Pancras, Camden—a state-of-the-art centre that will unite eye care, research, and education under one roof. This groundbreaking facility, developed in partnership with UCL Institute of Ophthalmology and Moorfields Eye Charity, will enable transformative innovation and collaboration like never before.
Could you be part of this future? Make us more.
Job Overview
Learning & Development Advisor (Band 6)
9‑Month Fixed-Term Contract
We are seeking an enthusiastic and experienced Learning & Development Advisor to join our Learning and Development team on a 9‑month fixed term contract. This role is central to supporting the delivery of high‑quality, inclusive learning and development opportunities across the Trust.
About The Role
- You will contribute to the full learning and development lifecycle, including:
- Acting as the Trust lead for our Learning Management System, ensuring high‑quality digital learning experiences.
- Producing accurate training data and reports to support compliance and workforce planning.
- Designing and delivering Trust‑wide induction programmes.
- Overseeing mandatory and statutory training (MaST) and aligning content with national frameworks.
- Supporting apprenticeships, CPD pathways, and talent development initiatives.
Main duties of the job
Reporting to the Head of Learning and Development, the post holder will be an integral member of the team, responsible for the full learning and development lifecycle. This includes Onboarding and Induction programmes, Mandatory and Statutory Training (MaST), Apprenticeship Programmes, Continuing Professional Development (CPD), and Talent Management. The role also encompasses oversight of learning technologies, including the Learning Management System (LMS) Insight and associated digital platforms. Responsibilities include the design, delivery, and commissioning of development programmes, as well as the creation of e-learning content.
As part of the core responsibilities, the post holder will be expected to identify and lead on areas of expertise within a designated portfolio, acting as a subject matter expert. This includes leading specific projects and sharing knowledge with peers to ensure consistency and continuity of service delivery aligned with our strategic priorities. Areas of expertise are indicated in bold at the top of each key responsibility.
Working for our organisation
What’s in it for You?
At Moorfields, we invest in you—your growth, your wellbeing, your future.
You’ll Join a Flexible, Supportive Organisation Offering:
- Competitive salary (including high-cost area supplement)
- Membership of the NHS Pension Scheme
- 24/7 independent counselling support
- Career-long learning and development opportunities
- Excellent transport connections
- Access to NHS and Blue Light discount schemes
- Free Pilates classes
- Full support and training to develop your skills
And so much more! To see the full range of benefits we offer please view our Moorfields benefits leaflet.
About You
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
You Will Bring:
- Experience working in Learning & Development within healthcare.
- Strong facilitation, programme design and digital learning skills.
- Experience administering or managing an LMS.
- Excellent communication, organisational and analytical abilities.
- A proactive, solutions‑focused approach aligned to the Trust values of Excellence, Equity and Kindness.
Why Join Us?
This is an exciting opportunity to support and shape development initiatives within a world‑leading specialist NHS Trust, contributing directly to staff capability and patient care.
Person specification
Qualification
Essential criteria
- IT qualifications/competencies for LMS, software and learning technologies or willingness to develop IT competencies relevant to LMS, software, and learning technologies.
Experience
Essential criteria
- Experience in learning and development design, delivery, and evaluation
Experience
Essential criteria
- Experience of procuring (design), implementing, managing, maintaining and improving Learning Management Systems.
Skills and Knowledge
Essential criteria
- Knowledge of learning management system administration (ideally Kallidus / Totara platforms)
Due to the nature of this position, employment is subject to proof of eligibility to work in the UK, completion of a satisfactory DBS disclosure and two references. We do not offer visa sponsorship for roles unless clearly stated in our adverts, so please consider this before applying.
Our commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion is at the heart of our organisational culture. As part of our pledge to take positive action in recruitment we encourage applications from under-represented candidates including BAME (Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic) and Disabled candidates as we work towards a representative workforce that is able to provide the quality, the dignity and respect and to deliver above and beyond.
Moorfields is a flexible working friendly organisation, and we are committed to helping our employees achieve a work-life balance that is beneficial for health and wellbeing, motivation levels and job satisfaction. Every employee of the Trust has the right to request to work flexibly. Please speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement. If it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you.
If we receive sufficient applications, we will close this ad prior to the closing date. You are advised not to delay submitting your completed application.
If you would like to discuss any reasonable adjustments before applying or would like an accessible version of any recruitment documents, please contact the recruitment team at
moorfields.recruitment@nhs.net.
https://www.moorfields.nhs.uk/work-for-us
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Documents to download
- Learning and Development Advisor (PDF, 384.6KB)
- Staff Benefits (PDF, 865.7KB)
- MEH Privacy Notice (PDF, 138.0KB)
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Further details / informal visits contact
Name Yvette Bryan Job title Interim Head of Learning and Development Email address y.bryan1@nhs.net
