Job summary
**Previous applicants need not apply**
A vacancy has arisen for a Band 5 trainer working within the GWH Academy. The role involves the support and delivery of clinical skills and medical devices training, as well as occasional mandatory and resuscitation training support.
We are looking for an enthusiastic individual who is flexible, positive and enjoys teaching.
A job share may be considered if two candidates are identified as suitable. This may be attractive should applicants like to retain a clinical post alongside this role.
hours /week on a permanent contract.
Main duties of the job
Based within the Academy, you will work as part of the Clinical Skills and Mandatory Training Team to positively influence and drive high standards of learning by providing support, supervision, educational and professional development opportunities for all learners within both the classroom and clinical practice setting. This will include all non-medical disciplines, including trainees, students, new recruits and preceptees.
As an Academy Trainer, you will be expected to positively promote and develop educational standards within the trust, working with registered staff, non-registered staff, students and other learners. You will have responsibility for the development of the clinical learning environment and the implementation of educational policy whilst providing a professional and responsive service, delivering high quality training and promoting equality of opportunity to all staff and students within the Trust.
This role will also involve regular clinical shifts to ensure knowledge and skills are kept up to date, plus offer support during periods of escalation, as well as supervision of junior staff where required.
About us
Our STAR values are at the heart of everything we do. You can expect to see them in the way we act and the way we treat each other. Our values make us who we are.
Service We will put our patients first
Teamwork We will work together
Ambition We will aspire to provide the best service
Respect We will act with integrity
Job description
Job responsibilities
1. Responsible for delivering the Trust established clinical skills and Mandatory portfolio for a range of multi-disciplinary staff, responding to changing service demands and feedback from attendees.
2. Contributing to the delivery of the Trusts Induction Programme for all new staff and volunteers.
3. To be an effective trainer, there may be a requirement for attendance in enhanced training in the areas of Immediate Life Support and Conflict Resolution enhanced training, as well as undertaking Fire Warden training under the direction of the Trusts Fire Officer.
4. Participate in Academy evaluation, audit and action planning to develop the programmes to meet changing service needs.
5. To contribute to the development and delivery of training programmes, incorporating practical teaching sessions and low fidelity simulation sessions, designed to inform Trusts acute and community staff regarding clinical skills.
6. Keep up to date with changes in healthcare training requirements, legislation and guidelines.
7. Responsible for timely and cost-effective marketing and promotion of an identified range of training programmes and educational opportunities and as required to disseminate information regarding all training programmes.
8. Contribute to the collation of training compliance rates in association with the Training & Development Coordinator and Data Technology Manager.
9. Report and advise the Training & Development Coordinator of any areas of concern as identified by learners and managers.
10. To be 100% compliant with own mandatory training requirements, as expected to lead by example.
11. To provide / signpost advice and guidance on training and development available for personal development for all staff and line managers.
12. Participate in annual appraisal and personal development planning. Maintain professional competence and develop skills relevant to organisational needs.
13. In association with Trust leads, research and devise a variety of training resources for a variety of clinical and non-clinical, for a variety of relevant topics, including eLearning packages.
14. To undertake clinical duties on a regular basis to maintain clinical knowledge and skills which includes a clinical shift of at least one day per month.
15. To observe a personal duty of care in relation to the safe use of equipment and all resources in a sustainable way to enable recycling and to maintain spending within the budget.
16. To assist in the administration of training when required, including accurate record keeping.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
1. Registering Healthcare Practitioner who is registered with the Nursing & Midwifery Council (NMC) or Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC).
2. Experience of delivering formal training
Desirable
3. Further or higher Education Teaching Certificate or equivalent / PTLLS / L3 AET
4. Fire Warden training or willing to work towards
5. ILS certificate or willing to work towards.
6. Conflict Resolution training/qualification L3
7. Manual Handling experience/qualification
Knowledge
Essential
8. Ability to prepare and deliver training to large numbers of people
9. Ability to plan own work outside of a normal routine.
10. Ability to work alongside the Academy team to ensure constant improvements in service
11. A good standard of written and spoken English is required to be able to undertake the relevant duties
12. The role and purpose of the Care Quality Commission.
Desirable
13. Experience in developing Training packages and resources
14. Experience in contributing towards the development and update for standards/ competencies.
Experience
Essential
15. Teaching / training adults informally
16. Experience of working within the acute or community setting
17. Ability to prepare and deliver training to large numbers of people
Desirable
18. Formal teaching/ training
19. Experience in developing Training packages and resources
20. Experience in contributing to writing standards/ policies / competencies