Clinical Skills Trainer, Band 6 - Gloucester, United Kingdom - Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

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Gloucester, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

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Fixed term position for 12 months

30 hours a week

The Clinical Skills Trainer is an exciting role supporting the Professional Education Manager and the existing Clinical Skills Team in the design, delivery and evaluation of innovative and research led clinical skills training.

The post-holder will develop and maintain strong, productive working relationships across our Trust.

The role includes working collaboratively to develop and deliver multidisciplinary clinical skills training within the Trust (and if necessary, externally), policies and procedures on topics including but not limited to Intravenous Drug administration, Venepuncture, Cannulation and Blood Cultures.

The Clinical Skills Trainer will work collaboratively within a highly motivated, skilled and engaged team committed to delivering best care for everyone, and build and sustain successful working relationships with colleagues in other Health Care agencies to foster a strong ethos of partnership working.

The role exists to provide high quality and up-to-date education and training within clinical skills to our non-medical and medical workforce, enabling them to deliver our vision of providing Best Care for Everyone.

The Clinical Skills Trainer will support the provision and continual improvement of appropriate, high quality in-house (and where deemed necessary external) clinical skills education and development activity.

The post-holder will work collaboratively with the existing team to continue to build on and develop high-quality opportunities available to attract our future workforce and retain our current workforce.

Take on responsibility for personal development and support the development and supervision of others by developing and maintaining specialist knowledge within education practice.

Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is the largest employer in the county and with over 8,000 staff, we are one of the largest NHS trusts in the UK.

We offer a generous annual leave allowance, excellent bank rates, access to the excellent NHS Pension Scheme, discounts for local shops, restaurants and services, access to our health and well-being hub, access to our two on-site nurseries, flexible working options, discounted public transport, reward and recognition schemes, exercise and activity classes and membership to our popular hospital choir.

The Professional Education Team offers a supportive atmosphere within a team of experienced educators.

There is a focus on personal development as well as supporting the development of others by developing and maintaining specialist knowledge within education practice.

Key Deliverables

Collaborates on the design, delivery and evaluation of Clinical Skills Training that supports Trust Strategic objectives, incorporates clinical governance requirements, and reflects local, national and professional guidelines.
Ensure accurate records of training are undertaken and maintained
Manage and maintain training equipment
Provide high quality and uptodate education and training to existing and new Trained Trainers, ensuring accurate records and clinical governance are maintained.
Support the continual improvement of the Clinical Skills Team and the training it provides.
Maximise the opportunities presented through Clinical Skills training and inhouse education to support recruitment and retention within the organisation.
Work collaboratively to ensure local policies, procedures and guidelines relating to Clinical Skills are uptodate and evidence based.

Patient care

Demonstrate and promote a patient centred style of clinical practice that is caring, compassionate and embodies our vision of best care for everyone.

Professional practice

Ensure clinical and educational practice is evidence based or peer reviewed "best practice"
Adhere to the NMC code of practice at all times and operate within the NMC scope of professional practice.
Demonstrate an awareness and understanding of Accountability, responsibility and Duty of Care and work towards the provision of support and education for less experienced and nonregistered staff on the implications for practice.

Leadership and management

Comply with Trust and Departmental policies and procedures e.g. Health and Safety at Work Act (1974), Manual Handling, clinical equipment competency, risk management, Data Protection Acts and patient confidentiality at all times. This will include demonstrating compliance with the terms of all safeguarding policies and processes relevant to the safeguarding of adults and children in the care of GHNHSFT and to undergo regular mandatory training concerned with safeguarding matters.
Report near misses and untoward incidents, complaints, clinical emergencies, injury or medicine administration errors as detailed in the departmental and Trust protocols. Assist lead staff in investigating incidents as required.
Ensure a smart, professional image that enhances the public perception of the