Optima Trainer

Job summary

We are seeking an experienced Optima Trainer to support the implementation of a new rostering platform across the organisation. Working with the Project Office and external contractors, you will deliver training, support system adoption, and assist with the development of policies, SOPs, and training materials.

Experience using Optima (Loop/SafeCare) is preferred; however, experienced IT Systems Trainers will also be considered. 

This role requires extensive travel across the UK, including regular overnight stays away from home, therefore a full UK driving licence is essential. A car allowance is provided. The role is offered on a 6 months fixed term basis. 

Main duties of the job

You will support technical discussions with Systems Specialists to ensure proposed solutions meet business requirements, while also assisting in the development of rostering policies, SOPs, and system processes to become a subject matter expert in the platform. The role will involve delivering training to colleagues to ensure they are fully competent in their role requirements, alongside providing both remote and onsite support to successfully embed knowledge and drive system adoption across the organisation.

You will help promote consistency and best practice in the use and integration of systems, working closely with internal and external stakeholders and supporting the Project Office with the coordination of training sessions, workshops, meetings, and events. The role also involves travelling nationally to deliver face-to-face training and monitoring progress against project plans, escalating any risks or non-compliance where required.

About us

Priory is the UKs leading independent provider of mental health and adult social care. With 12,000 colleagues and a network of 270 services, we support over 24,000 people each year to live their lives as fully and independently as possible. We treat more than 70 conditions including depression, anxiety, eating disorders and childrens mental health and provide residential and supported living care for autistic adults, people with a learning disability, PraderWilli Syndrome, brain injuries and older people.

We are an equal opportunities employer committed to providing an inclusive, accessible recruitment process. Learn more about the accessibility support we offer here .

All roles are subject to a successful disclosure at an appropriate level from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS), Access NI or Disclosure Scotland. Priory will cover the cost of a DBS check.