Job summary
Academy Trainer - Band 5 (Full-Time/Part-Time Hours)
We are excited to offer an opportunity for a Band 5 healthcare professional to join the Clinical Education Team within the Academy at Great Western Hospital. This part-time position is dedicate to supporting and delivering essential training to staff across the Trust; driving safe, competent and high-quality patient care.
We are looking for an enthusiastic, flexible and positive individual who is passionate about teaching and supporting the professional development of others. The successful candidate will contribute to high-quality learning and clinical practice by delivering education in both clinical practice and classroom-based settings.
You will collaborate with colleagues to support the development of learners across all non-medical disciplines, including students, new recruits, preceptees and trainees. This role presents a rewarding opportunity to help contribute to the growth and capability of the clinical workforce.
Candidates interested in part-time work are encouraged to apply.
Main duties of the job
As an Academy Trainer, you will play a vital role in enhancing and promoting educational standards within the Trust. You will work closely with both registered and non-registered employees, students and other learners to ensure that all individuals receive necessary training and support to excel in their roles.
You will support the development and continuous improvement of the clinical learning environment to meet the evolving needs of the workforce. This includes delivering high-quality training, implementing educational policies that align with Trust standards, and ensuring inclusive access to learning opportunities for all employees and students.
In this role, you will maintain your clinical accountability through regular clinical shifts, ensuring your knowledge and clinical competencies remain up to date with evolving clinical practices and you maintain your professional practice. You will deliver ward based clinical training cross the organisation to support staff development and maintain high standards of care. You will also supervise employees, providing guidance and support to help develop their skills and build confidence in both clinical and educational settings.
About us
Our STAR values - Service, Teamwork, Ambition and Respect - are a golden thread running through everything we do. These values serve as a guiding principle, driving us towards our vision of delivering great joined up services to our local community. Whether at home, in the community, or within the hospital, our goal is to empower individuals to lead independent and healthier lives
Job description
Job responsibilities
As an Academy Trainer, you will play a vital role in enhancing and promoting educational standards within the Trust. You will work closely with both registered and non-registered employees, students and other learners to ensure that all individuals receive necessary training and support to excel in their roles.
Please see attached full job description
Job description
Job responsibilities
As an Academy Trainer, you will play a vital role in enhancing and promoting educational standards within the Trust. You will work closely with both registered and non-registered employees, students and other learners to ensure that all individuals receive necessary training and support to excel in their roles.
Please see attached full job description
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered healthcare professional with the Nursing & Midwifery Council (NMC) or Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC).
Desirable
- Teaching or education-related qualification
- Manual Handling qualification or a willingness to obtain one.
- Fire Warden Training Certificate or willingness to obtain one
- Immediate Life Support Certificate
Experience
Essential
- Recent clinical experience in an acute or community healthcare setting
- Recent experience in education and/or training
- Recent experience in performing physical skills that involve manipulating objects for teaching and demonstration purposes, such as cannulation
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered healthcare professional with the Nursing & Midwifery Council (NMC) or Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC).
Desirable
- Teaching or education-related qualification
- Manual Handling qualification or a willingness to obtain one.
- Fire Warden Training Certificate or willingness to obtain one
- Immediate Life Support Certificate
Experience
Essential
- Recent clinical experience in an acute or community healthcare setting
- Recent experience in education and/or training
- Recent experience in performing physical skills that involve manipulating objects for teaching and demonstration purposes, such as 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.
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).
