Clinical Support Trainer

Job description

Job responsibilities

JOB SUMMARY

The post-holder is involved in the education, training and development of non-registered staff, and will showcase a commitment to learning, professional development and maintaining up-to-date mandatory training. With a portfolio of Maths and English GCSE Grade A-C/4-9 or equivalent (e.g. Functional Skills Level 2) the Care Certificate and NVQ/QCF Level 3 in Health and Social Care or Level 3 Apprenticeship or equivalent, the individual will also evidence completion of role-development packages such as venepuncture, cannulation and ECG, and possess the efficacy to complete additional education and training related to the role.

The post-holder will have competent ICT skills in Trust ICT programmes including Microsoft packages. The individual will demonstrate the ability to communicate effectively within the multi-disciplinary team, and have effective written and verbal communication skills, including accurate documentation of meetings with individual learners. These skills will include inter-personal skills, professional email etiquette, and conflict resolution. Effective time-management, the ability to work on own initiative and an ability to respond quickly and effectively is vital within this role.Working as an effective member of the clinical team across Maternity to ensure all Maternity Care Assistants (MCA), Maternity Support Workers (MSW), and Transitional Care Support workers (TCSW) are inducted, supported, and proactively encouraged to acquire additional clinical skills, and providing effective and safe support to the registered midwives. There will be evidence of working to a high standard and delivering excellent patient care, alongside the experience of supporting colleagues and new starters, teaching or training.Contributing effectively to ensure the Trust and Division meet targets relating to learning and development, including the ability to evaluate the effectiveness of training sessions and adapt them to learning need, with support.

Data collection and the ability to interpret information will be part of this role, alongside the ability to apply innovation, problem solve and communicate effectively to a cohort of learners with diverse needs.Assisting the registered midwives in providing assurance to the Senior Divisional Team that the non-registered staff team are competent, safe, compassionate, well-trained, caring and always put the patient first.Is a positive and well-presented role model to all the staff.The post holder will be working across both sites and the community service, with flexibility of shift pattern to meet the needs of the service. Physical ability to set up training rooms with equipment including computer and projection, and transport of equipment and resources across the Trust as required.

Person Specification

Commitment to Trust Values and Behaviours

Essential

• Acknowledges NUH Trust Values and Behaviours in application form.

Qualification

Essential

• Maths GCSE, A-C, 4-9 or equivalent
• English GCSE, A-C, 4-9 or equivalent
• NVQ / QCF Level 3 in Health and Social Care or Level 3 Apprenticeship or relevant experience in a similar role.

Desirable

• Teaching or assessing qualification

Experience

Essential

• Demonstrate a commitment to learning
• Demonstrate commitment to maintaining up-to-date mandatory training
• Clinical working within Maternity Services within an acute hospital environment or Maternity Community Team
• Evidence of working to a high standard and delivering excellent patient care
• Evidence of supporting colleagues / new starters
• Experience of dealing with difficult situations
• Experience in teaching/training colleagues, ability to teach individuals and small groups
• Ability to teach individuals and small groups

Skills

Essential

• Excellent listening and observation skills
• Conflict resolution /dealing with difficult situations
• Working in a way which is sensitive and responsive to the diverse needs of staff
• Ability to evaluate effectiveness of training sessions and adapt as necessary, with support
• Ability to gather and interpret information
• Ability to problem-solve
• Effective time-management skills
• Work using own initiative
• Adaptable communication skills
• Evidence of effective team-working and ability to work using own initiative Ability to respond quickly and effectively when required
• Basic ICT skills and ability to use Trust ICT programmes
• Must be able to set up training rooms with equipment, including computer and projection Must be able to move equipment and resources across the Trust as required
• Must be able to work clinically in a flexible shift pattern to meet the needs of the service

Qualifications

Essential

• Completed role development packages: eg ECG, venepuncture and cannulation

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.

Employer details

Employer name

Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trusts

Address

Across site: City Hospital, QMC, Community

Hucknall Road

Nottingham

NG5 1PB

Employer's website

https://www.nuh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)