Instructional DesignerNHS

Job summary

Please note: This is a single vacancy being advertised across multiple locations to attract candidates from across the UK, as the role is fully remote. If you have already applied through another location, there is no need to submit a further application. Are you passionate about creating impactful and accessible digital learning experiences? Do you thrive in a collaborative, fast-paced environment where innovation and continuous improvement are part of everyday work? We're looking for an experienced Instructional Designer to join our team at HCRG Care Group. Youll be at the forefront of designing, developing, and enhancing engaging digital and blended learning solutions that align with our organisational goals and support a diverse learner population across the business. From shaping learning journeys to leading end-to-end design projects, youll use the latest tools and instructional design principles to bring learning to life. Main Responsibilities: Design and deliver engaging digital, blended, and face-to-face learning solutions using best-in-class instructional methods. Collaborate with subject m

Main duties of the job

We're looking for an experienced Instructional Designer at HCRG Care Group. Youll design, develop, and enhance engaging digital and blended learning solutions. Responsibilities include collaborating with subject matter experts to identify learning needs, developing diverse learning formats such as eLearning and gamification, ensuring accessibility standards are met, and applying evaluation models to improve content. You'll need professional qualifications in Instructional Design, advanced skills in Articulate Storyline and Rise, and experience in digital learning. Benefits include a salary of £40,000 - £42,000, private medical insurance, and access to My Reward Hub discounts.

Job description

Please note: This is a single vacancy being advertised across multiple locations to attract candidates from across the UK, as the role is fully remote. If you have already applied through another location, there is no need to submit a further application.

Are you passionate about creating impactful and accessible digital learning experiences? Do you thrive in a collaborative, fast-paced environment where innovation and continuous improvement are part of everyday work?

We're looking for an experienced Instructional Designer to join our team at HCRG Care Group. Youll be at the forefront of designing, developing, and enhancing engaging digital and blended learning solutions that align with our organisational goals and support a diverse learner population across the business.

From shaping learning journeys to leading end-to-end design projects, youll use the latest tools and instructional design principles to bring learning to life.

Main Responsibilities:

• Design and deliver engaging digital, blended, and face-to-face learning solutions using best-in-class instructional methods.
• Collaborate with subject matter experts (SMEs), managers, and stakeholders to identify learning needs and define objectives.
• Develop a wide range of learning formats: eLearning, microlearning, videos, infographics, simulations, gamification, virtual classrooms, and more.
• Use authoring tools such as Articulate Storyline, Rise, Vyond, Camtasia, Canva, and Synthesia to create interactive learning content.
• Ensure accessibility (WCAG AA), ED&I, and learning theory are embedded in all design solutions.
• Apply learning evaluation models to assess impact and continuously improve content based on analytics and user feedback.
• Contribute to digital learning standards, templates, and style guides across the team.
• Support junior team members and line manage where required.
• Use SCORM/xAPI standards and work with LMS platforms for learning delivery and evaluation.

Ideal Candidate: Essential:

• Professional qualifications in Instructional Design, L&D, OD, or Learning Technologies (e.g. CIPD L&D, ATD).
• Proven experience in a similar instructional design or digital learning role.
• Advanced skills in Articulate Storyline and Rise (essential).
• Proficient in a range of digital tools (e.g. Camtasia, Vyond, Canva, Microsoft Teams, Trello, SharePoint).
• Strong knowledge of learning design frameworks, adult learning theory, and accessibility standards.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder engagement, and project management skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a busy environment.

Desirable:

• Degree in Education, L&D, OD, or a related field.
• Experience using AI tools (e.g. Synthesia, ChatGPT) in learning content creation.
• Familiarity with gamification, UX principles, and agile development.
• Experience in the health and social care sector.
• Training or teaching qualification and/or project management certification.

Package Description: As a Instructional Designer, youll be part of our valued team at HCRG Care Group.

You will feel valued as a Instructional Designer within HCRG Care Group, receiving access to exclusive rewards and benefits including:

• £40,000 - £42,000 with group pension
• Private medical insurance with fast access to the most used specialists including for musculoskeletal problems and for mental health support at locations across the country
• Free tea, coffee and milk at your base location in Runcorn
• Membership of My Reward Hub, giving you access to discounts on every day purchases like grocery shopping as well as cashback and voucher offers for treats for you and those special to you
• Access to your wages as you earn them to help cover lifes emergencies and avoid overdraft fees or high interest rates
• Online and face to face help with your mental and physical wellbeing from healthy recipes and activity challenges through to post trauma support, legal, debt and life management help, as well career coaching and counselling
• Access to eLearning, bespoke career pathways and opportunities for continuing professional development through our Outstanding learning and development team, The Learning Enterprise
• An open, just culture where youre encouraged to have and implement ideas which can help us deliver our purpose: changing lives through transforming health and care backed up by at least £100,000 of ringfenced innovation funding each year
• The pride of working for an organisation committed to the highest clinical and quality standards: with the majority of our rated services holding good or outstanding ratings from the Care Quality Commission

About us

HCRG Care Group is committed to delivering transformative health and care services, with the aim of changing lives. The group values innovative solutions in learning and development, and actively encourages a culture of continuous improvement and collaboration. Employees are offered comprehensive benefits, including access to an outstanding learning and development team, The Learning Enterprise. HCRG Care Group boasts a supportive work environment that promotes both mental and physical well-being and encourages career progression. It invests in employee satisfaction and ensures high clinical and quality standards within its services.