Job summary
This is an exciting opportunity for someone to share the Medical Device Training Officer role for managing medical device training and Clinical Lead role for the Medical Equipment Library for the Trust within the Department of Learning & Development here at RCH Truro. The position will have a remit covering the development of training across the organisation, participating in the investigation of medical device related incidents, establishing a comprehensive data base to capture staff competency and working closely with the Department of Clinical Technology and the Medical Equipment Library to ensure the safe use of medical devices across the organisation.
The successful candidate will enjoy a high degree of autonomy, and will be encouraged to engage with other clinical disciplines to support their use of medical devices. Engaging and relationship-building with staff cross the organisation will be essential to this role.
Main duties of the job
Applicants will need to demonstrate well-developed management and communication skills, as well as familiarity with current teaching and training methods on medical devices. Experience of presenting and leading groups will also be essential part of this role, as well as a demonstrable commitment to life-long learning and appropriate registration
About us
Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust is the biggest provider of healthcare services in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. Our three main sites are Royal Cornwall Hospital Truro, St Michael's Hospital Hayle and West Cornwall Hospital Penzance, our staff and services are available across the region.
The Trust employs 5,000+ staff, has a budget of £380 million and 750 beds. We work with health and social care organisations to ensure local healthcare needs are met. We provide acute medical, surgical and specialist services to around 500,000- which can increase significantly during busy holiday periods.
The Trust has teaching hospitals status as part of the University of Exeter Medical School. Keeping at the forefront of medical advances, we continually develop clinical services and are committed to maximising the range of specialist care offered locally.
We can offer you a rewarding career in a supportive working environment. We have extensive educational links to help you realise your full potential and develop skills to provide outstanding healthcare to the local community.
Enjoy an outstanding quality of life in a place that offers surfing beaches and fishing harbours to beautiful countryside and historic towns. With clean air, plenty of opportunities for outdoor activities and excellent schools, colleges and universities (including adult education) it is the ideal place for families and for you to develop your own career.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The principal responsibility of this role is to support the implementation of a practical training programme by providing and co-ordinating training of medical devices within the Royal Cornwall NHS Trust.
The Medical Device Training Officer assists all grades of staff to achieve competence in the use of medical devices via the training programme.
The role will also include the requirement to maintain a database of staff competencies, supporting staff with guidance on the required documentation, and auditing compliance with the Medical Device Training Policy.
The person appointed will be required to ensure that the Trusts governance principles are incorporated into the training programme, and meet the requirements of external bodies such as the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency and the Care Quality Commission
Job description
Job responsibilities
The principal responsibility of this role is to support the implementation of a practical training programme by providing and co-ordinating training of medical devices within the Royal Cornwall NHS Trust.
The Medical Device Training Officer assists all grades of staff to achieve competence in the use of medical devices via the training programme.
The role will also include the requirement to maintain a database of staff competencies, supporting staff with guidance on the required documentation, and auditing compliance with the Medical Device Training Policy.
The person appointed will be required to ensure that the Trusts governance principles are incorporated into the training programme, and meet the requirements of external bodies such as the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency and the Care Quality Commission
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree in science based subject or equivalent nursing or Allied Healthcare Professional qualification
Desirable
- Medical Device key trainer
Experience
Essential
- Recent experience of working in a hospital environment.
- Recent experience in delivery training within a clinical environment
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree in science based subject or equivalent nursing or Allied Healthcare Professional qualification
Desirable
- Medical Device key trainer
Experience
Essential
- Recent experience of working in a hospital environment.
- Recent experience in delivery training within a clinical environment
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
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