Infection Sciences - Bristol, United Kingdom - North Bristol NHS Trust

North Bristol NHS Trust

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Bristol, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

This post has two elements.

50% within the S2 Pathology network where the postholder will work with regional trainer groups to enhance the training experience of staff and ultimately improve recruitment and retention within the specialty. This might include exploring apprenticeship opportunities, delivering virtual training sessions, developing joint CPD sessions etc
50% as part of the training team within Severn Pathology Infection Sciences.

Key aspects,

Coordinate and chair network-wide Infection Sciences training meetings
Develop and maintain links to professional bodies (i.e. IBMS, HEE) and Higher Education Institutions
Together with the Infection Sciences Management teams, develop the training portfolio for the Infection Sciences to meet workforce demands.
Supervise and monitor trainee BMS staff completing the HCPC certificate of competence.
In conjunction with discipline leads ensure the establishment, implementation and maintenance of training and competency programs, including competency re-assessment for all grades of staff within Infection Sciences

Please see attached Job Description for full list of duties.

Work with existing Training Officers in developing & establishing competency programmes
Using Network roles recommend best practice in all areas of laboratory training to the Trusts in the Network
Support existing training team at Severn Pathology with the training of staff at all levels
Organise & chair Network Infection Sciences training meetings
Develop & maintain links to professional bodies / Higher Education Institutions
Participate in network, regional & national training meetings as appropriate
In conjunction with the Network management team, develop the training portfolio to meet workforce demands
Support Departmental Training Officer in developing / maintaining CPD activities within Infection Sciences & explore opportunities across the Network
Work with Network, Trusts & other external organisations to promote careers in pathology / healthcare sciences
Provide information periodically for Network management quality review.
Notify Laboratory Manager of problems encountered in the performance of duties
Work according to Trust & laboratory procedures
Work according to regulations & codes of practice governing aspects of Health & Safety
Participate in risk management of the department including reporting adverse incidents
Communicate with patients, clinicians, laboratory & nursing staff from North Bristol Trust & other NHS organisations / regulatory bodies regarding training issues

North Bristol NHS Trust employs over 12,000 staff providing healthcare to the residents of Bristol, South Gloucestershire and North Somerset from
our award-winning hospital building at Southmead. We are the regional Major Trauma Centre, and an internationally recognised centre of
excellence in a range of services and major specialities. Our vision is that by enabling our teams to be the best that they can be, we will provide
exceptional healthcare, personally delivered.

We commit to treating each patient as an individual with respect and dignity, aiming to deliver excellent clinical outcomes and a first-class
experience for everyone who uses our services.

North Bristol NHS Trust values all people as individuals. We aim to be an anti-discriminatory organisation and are committed to building a team
that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We welcome applicants from all underrepresented groups.

The Infection Science Laboratories are situated within the purpose-built Pathology Sciences Building at Southmead Hospital, North Bristol NHS Trust. The laboratory undertakes approximately 1.4 million tests per annum and overall employs 200 highly motivated and dedicated staff.

Please see above and Job Description attached.

Please note the above is only an outline of the tasks, responsibilities and outcomes required of the role. You will carry out other duties as may
reasonably be required by the organisation.

The job description and person specification may be reviewed on an ongoing basis in accordance with the changing needs of the organisation.