Learning & Development Manager - Safeguarding and Educational Support

A Vacancy at University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust.

Thisisanexcitingopportunityforanexperiencededucation,inclusion,safeguardingclinical or non clinicalprofessionaltohelpshapethefutureoflearnersupportatUHDB. WorkingacrossLearning&Development,thesuccessfulcandidatewillleadlearnerinclusion,safeguardingandqualityimprovementinitiativeswhilstcontributingtowiderworkforcedevelopmentandeducationalexcellenceprojects.

This role willprovidestrategicandoperationalleadershipforlearnersupport,safeguarding,inclusionandqualityimprovementacrossLearning&Developmentandemployer-providerprovisionatUHDB.

Working collaboratively across Learning & Development, Practice Learning, Operational Hub functions, clinical and non-clinicalservices,thepostholderwillchampionneuro-inclusivepractice,coordinatesupportforlearnerswithadditionalandspecialistlearningneeds,andleadinitiativesthatimprovelearnerexperience,engagement,achievementandprogression.

The role will contribute to a rangeofstrategicprojectsandservicedevelopmentsalignedtoworkforcedevelopment,learnerquality,inclusion,futureworkforceandeducationalexcellence,helpingtoshapethefutureoflearnersupportatUHDB. Ensuringalllearnersreceivethesupporttheyneedtoachieve,whilstdrivingstrategicprojectsthatenhancelearnerexperience,educationalqualityandworkforcedevelopment.

You will

• Leadlearnerinclusion,safeguardingandadditionallearningsupportacrossLearning&Development.
• ActasthenamedSafeguardingLeadforLearning&Developmentandemployer-providerprovision.
• Championneuro-inclusiveandinclusivelearningpractices.
• Provideexpertadviceandguidanceonlearnersupport,safeguardingandquality.
• Leadinitiativestoimprovelearnerexperience,achievementandwellbeing.
• Supportqualityassurance,Ofstedreadinessandregulatorycompliance.
• Developeducatorcapabilitytosupportdiverselearnerneeds.
• Leadandcontributetoprojectsrelatingtolearnerquality,inclusionandworkforcedevelopment.
• Monitoroutcomesanddrivecontinuousimprovementinlearnersupportservices.

Closing date of applications

25 October 2026

Interview date

3 November 2026

As a trusted organisation at the heart of our communities, we recognise the important role we can play in supporting the public, patients, our own people and local partners in achieving the best of health for the local population and the communities in which they live by providing Exceptional Care Together

Our fundamental Values of Compassion, Openness and Excellence underpin how we intend to work as a Trust and the associated behaviours are becoming embedded in all aspects of how we work.

In return we will offer

• Development opportunities, both professional and leadership development
• On-going support from recruitment to when you join our team and beyond.
• Staff benefits including employee assistance programme, discounted gym membership, onsite fitness classes, car schemes

Key Facts

• We see on average 4810 OP appointments a day.
• We are the 4thbusiest Trauma & Orthopaedic outpatients department in England – an average of 2077 per week.
• An average of 1115 patients are seen in A&Es across our network every day – 3rd largest in the country.
• Our hospitals admit an average of 195 emergency patients daily.
• Last year we undertook almost 33,700 planned surgical operations in our 57 operating theatres.
• We are one of only 7 Trusts nationally with more than 50 operating theatres.
• We carry out more than 140 elective procedures each working day.
• UHDB is a research active University Hospital with a large and varied portfolio of clinical trials and research opportunities for all staff.

If you are considering applying for an internal secondment, please ensure you have discussed this with your line manager and obtained their support prior to submitting your application.

Please be aware that there is no guaranteethat you will be released from your substantive post, so you should seek approvalbefore applying as you are applying or a Secondment.

If you have any questions or require further guidance, please contact the Recruitment Team.

Please see attached Job description and Person Specification. To apply please click APPLY FOR THIS JOB – this link will take you to the TRAC Recruitment Site. You will need to register if you do not already have an account.

UHDB is committed to fair and transparent recruitment. We welcome authentic applications that reflect your own skills, experience and motivations for the role. While we understand that candidates may use AI tools for grammar, formatting or accessibility purposes, applications that appear to be substantially AI‑generated may be subject to additional review. If this applies to your submission, we will let you know and may ask for clarification. Please ensure your application accurately represents your experience and is written in your own words.

Please note this position is not eligible for sponsorship. Applicants must be able to demonstrate an existing and ongoing right to work in the UK for the duration of the contract without sponsorship from the Trust.

Your application (for shortlisting purposes) is assessed based on the Person Specification in the job advert (below).

This advert closes on Sunday 25 Oct 2026