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Operational TrainerNHS

Tewkesbury, GL20 8US Permanent Negotiable
Posted 16 July 2026 Closing date 14 September 2026
Ashchurch for Tewkesbury Rail Station (0.4 miles away) Royal Well Bus Station (6.8 miles away)

Job summary

This position covers Banbury, Tewkesbury, Malvern and Oxford. Barchester Healthcare is a market leader in providing exceptional quality care to residents and patients across our rapidly expanding portfolio of 240 care homes and independent hospitals. Our Operational Trainers play a key part in ensuring the continued delivery of Good and Outstanding care, as they ensure every member of staff is confident and competent in their ability to work in a person centred and compassionate manner. Barchester's commitment to staff engagement and development has resulted in us being the only care provider in the UK to be accredited as one of the best companies to work for in 2019, 2020, and 2021. Operational Trainers at Barchester provide induction and development training to circa 5 homes and/or hospitals across a specific region. As one of the initial points of contact between Barchester and a new member of staff, our Trainers should demonstrate passion for their role and the Barchester ethos. This varied positi

Main duties of the job

Barchester Healthcare is a market leader in providing exceptional quality care to residents and patients across its rapidly expanding portfolio of 240 care homes and independent hospitals. Operational Trainers are crucial in ensuring Good and Outstanding care delivery by making staff confident and competent to work in a person-centred and compassionate manner. Barchester's commitment to staff engagement and development has led to its accreditation as one of the best companies to work for from 2019 to 2021. Trainers provide induction and development training to about 5 homes/hospitals in a region. The position is home-based and involves travel.

Job description

This position covers Banbury, Tewkesbury, Malvern and Oxford.

Barchester Healthcare is a market leader in providing exceptional quality care to residents and patients across our rapidly expanding portfolio of 240 care homes and independent hospitals. Our Operational Trainers play a key part in ensuring the continued delivery of Good and Outstanding care, as they ensure every member of staff is confident and competent in their ability to work in a person centred and compassionate manner. Barchester's commitment to staff engagement and development has resulted in us being the only care provider in the UK to be accredited as one of the best companies to work for in 2019, 2020, and 2021.Operational Trainers at Barchester provide induction and development training to circa 5 homes and/or hospitals across a specific region. As one of the initial points of contact between Barchester and a new member of staff, our Trainers should demonstrate passion for their role and the Barchester ethos. This varied position will provide the opportunity to witness the skilled progression of staff from their first day, throughout their Barchester career.This is a home-based position that will involve travel around a specific region.NEED TO HAVE C&G 7300 (or equivalent) Diploma level 3 in Health & Social Care or experience of working in social care sector Working knowledge of legislative requirements in care sector 2 years training experience Full UK driving licenceNEED TO DO Coordination and delivery of induction and development training against Barchester objectives and training statistics Provide practical, hands on training across a variety of subjects Plan and publish training calendars Ensure employee training files are up to date Observe workplace practice Arrange induction paperwork and a buddy in advance of a new employee starting Maintain regular contact with new team members, coaching and supporting where appropriate Attend meetings and conferences external to the home where required Promote learning and development opportunities that Barchester offer Work with Home Managers to ensure the implementation of individual personal development plansREWARDS PACKAGE Competitive salary Company car, laptop, phone Pension contribution and life coverIf you'd like to use your coaching and people skills in an organisation that provides the quality care you'd expect for your loved ones, this is an empowering and rewarding place to be.

About us

Barchester Healthcare is renowned for its exceptional quality of care across a significant number of care homes and independent hospitals in the UK. The organization is a frontrunner in the healthcare sector, with an impressive portfolio of 240 establishments. A key focus for Barchester is the professional development and engagement of its staff, exemplified by its unprecedented achievement of being the only UK care provider accredited as a best company to work for in 2019, 2020, and 2021. This commitment ensures that Barchester continually delivers high standards of compassionate, person-centred care across all its facilities.

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