Be the driving force behind a culture of learning, growth, and excellence
Are you passionate about creating meaningful learning experiences that truly make a difference? Do you thrive on helping others build confidence, capability, and skills that drive real impact? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you.
About us
At Benenden Hospital we put patients at the heart of everything we do. We attract kind, compassionate, and talented people to our ultra-modern private hospital, which has been rated as Outstanding by the CQC. We hold JAG accreditation for Endoscopy and ACSA accreditation for anaesthetics.
Benenden Hospital offers excellent working conditions and facilities. We promote flexible working and a healthy work/life balance. We are committed to professional development and have excellent training and education facilities. We work hard to make sure that everyone at Benenden Hospital feels involved and shares our values and vision for the future.
About the role
We are looking for a Learning and Experience Facilitator to join our forward-thinking team and play a pivotal role in shaping the future of workforce development across the hospital.
This is more than a training role, it’s an opportunity to transform how learning is designed, delivered, and embedded into everyday practice.
You will expand our internal training capability by designing and delivering high-quality, impactful learning interventions that improve compliance, enhance professional capability, and build digital confidence. Your work will directly support organisational efficiency, reduce reliance on external providers, and help create a scalable, future-ready workforce.
Acting as a vital bridge between Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) and colleagues across the organisation, you will ensure learning is not only engaging and accessible, but also practical and applied.
Skills and experience required
- A confident facilitator with a passion for delivering engaging, high-quality learning experiences
- Skilled in designing training interventions that translate theory into practical application
- Experienced in working collaboratively with stakeholders and subject matter experts
- Data-driven, with the ability to evaluate training impact and drive continuous improvement
- Organised and proactive, with the ability to manage multiple priorities
- Passionate about building digital confidence and workforce capability
- Committed to promoting a positive and inclusive learning culture
For a full overview of the key responsibilities, please refer to the attached role profile.
Benefits include
- Competitive salaries
- 27 days Annual Leave plus Bank Holidays
- Defined contribution pension scheme with employer contribution up to 10%
- Membership to Benenden Health which offers a wide range of benefits, discounts and activities
- Excellent Life Assurance benefit
- Free parking
- Subsidised eye tests
- Free Flu vaccinations
- Subsidised on site Restaurant
“I love working at Benenden Hospital, it’s a beautiful location in the countryside”, “the whole organisation is supportive”, “it’s the team, the team are amazing”, “Benenden is a bit like a family”, “the whole atmosphere is brilliant”
These are just some of the reasons why more than 400 people work at Benenden Hospital which has a long history of caring since it was founded in 1907.
How to apply
If you wish to apply for this position, please complete our application form.
Then please send this application form, and your covering letter to kentcareers@benenden.org.uk
A member of the HR team will be in contact once the vacancy closes.
Closing Date: 3 July 2026
Together, we work hard to maintain a safe, comfortable, patient-focused environment for the people in our care.
We’re an inclusive employer and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and walks of life. This includes people with disabilities, people from all gender identities, individuals from all ethnic backgrounds, and those who are neurodivergent.
We actively encourage applications from groups that may be under‑represented within our workforce.
All our vacancies are therefore subject to either a Standard or an Enhanced Disclosure Application to the Disclosure and Barring Service as well as satisfactory reference checks. These procedures need to be completed before all new member of staff can join the hospital.
We want to understand why you want to work in a hospital environment and how your knowledge, skills, qualifications, and experience align with the role you’re applying for, and how they support a caring and respectful culture. These qualities are best shown through your own experience rather than AI‑generated content. While AI tools may be used for general support, we ask that applications are written in your own words and reflect your true abilities and values.
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