Job summary
This post is an integral part of the clinical education team at Stockport NHS Foundation Trust. The post holder will be expected to work closely with other members of the team to plan, deliver, support and evaluate a range of educational initiatives across the organisation which may include
Contributing to the delivery of core clinical educational programmes including clinical induction programmes
Support, coaching and assessment in the workplace for various members of the clinical workforce.
Supporting International Nurse recruits through the process of transitioning to working in an NHS environment and obtaining NMC registration.
Working alongside Directorate Nursing Teams and Specialists to provide tailored educational support to clinical teams as part of quality improvement and organisational change initiatives.
Working with Managers and other leaders within the organisation to formulate plans to meet identified educational needs for specific staff/groups.
Manage a system for training and assessment in the use of medical devices.
There is a clinical element to this role, which will mean providing active support to members of our clinical teams. We are a small and busy team situated with the learning and education department of the hospital. This post holder will take responsibility for the day to day operational management of the team and contribute to decision making and direction.
Main duties of the job
To work closely with the Clinical Skills and Manual Handling Lead to
- Lead and manage a team of educators providing education and training across a range of clinical subjects
- Manage the transition from classroom based educational delivery to a multi-method approach
- React to changes and developments in the organisation and provide educational support with these
- Support staff who are learning in the workplace
About us
We hold a unique position in the Stockport community as the provider of healthcare and we are one of its largest employers.
We believe that the best organisations are those that reflect the communities they serve. We are therefore seeking to improve the diversity of our workforce to make it truly representative of our local population.
We actively encourage applications irrespective of race, age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage & civil partnership, or pregnancy or maternity. Recognising those communities that are underrepresented within our workforce, we would particularly welcome applications from you.
If you require support with your application please contact a member of the recruitment team, who can discuss alternative application methods.
We recognise that flexible working is important. We take requests for flexible working seriously, consider any request we receive and try to work with you, so we can explore if your request may fit with the needs of the service.
Benefits we offer to you:
- Between 27-33 days of annual leave plus bank holidays
- NHS pension scheme membership
- Salary sacrifice schemes for lease cars, home electronics and more, to make your salary go further
- NHS Staff discounts
- Cycle to work scheme
- Salary finance - for loans, savings, budget planning and tips on managing debt
- Stockport Credit Union- for local financial advice
Job description
Job responsibilities
Responsibilities for Teaching and Training
- Plan, deliver and evaluate education and training sessions for a variety of clinical topics and skills including update sessions for more experienced practitioners.
- Contribute to the delivery of the Trusts clinical induction and mandatory training programmes as appropriate.
- Promote and actively support the assessment of clinical competence in the workplace, including ring-fencing time to directly supervise individuals in their usual clinical environment.
- Provide training and assessment in the use of a range of medical devices, becoming proficient as a super user in these.
- Provide educational support and interaction via a range of methods, becoming proficient in a number of these and be able to determine appropriate strategies for different educational initiatives to meet the needs of the organisation and our clinical practitioners.
- Develop proficiency in the facilitation and delivery of high fidelity simulation sessions to support learning
The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment and promote safeguarding by implementing the Trusts policies and procedures, acting promptly on concerns, communicating effectively and sharing information appropriately.
If successful this vacancy will require an enhanced DBS check at a cost of £41.90. This cost will be deducted from your first Trust salary
In addition to this it will be a condition of your employment that you will join the DBS update service and pay the annual subscription fee of £13.
Before applying for a secondment opportunity please familiarise yourself with the Trust secondment policy (found on the intranet) and ensure that you have discussed and gained approval from your current line manager
Job description
Job responsibilities
Responsibilities for Teaching and Training
- Plan, deliver and evaluate education and training sessions for a variety of clinical topics and skills including update sessions for more experienced practitioners.
- Contribute to the delivery of the Trusts clinical induction and mandatory training programmes as appropriate.
- Promote and actively support the assessment of clinical competence in the workplace, including ring-fencing time to directly supervise individuals in their usual clinical environment.
- Provide training and assessment in the use of a range of medical devices, becoming proficient as a super user in these.
- Provide educational support and interaction via a range of methods, becoming proficient in a number of these and be able to determine appropriate strategies for different educational initiatives to meet the needs of the organisation and our clinical practitioners.
- Develop proficiency in the facilitation and delivery of high fidelity simulation sessions to support learning
The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment and promote safeguarding by implementing the Trusts policies and procedures, acting promptly on concerns, communicating effectively and sharing information appropriately.
If successful this vacancy will require an enhanced DBS check at a cost of £41.90. This cost will be deducted from your first Trust salary
In addition to this it will be a condition of your employment that you will join the DBS update service and pay the annual subscription fee of £13.
Before applying for a secondment opportunity please familiarise yourself with the Trust secondment policy (found on the intranet) and ensure that you have discussed and gained approval from your current line manager
Person Specification
Previous experience
Essential
- post registration experience in a relevant role
Desirable
- Significant experience of teaching and assessing in a professional environment
Teaching Acute Illness and Resus
Essential
- AIMS and ILS/ALS provider
Desirable
- AIMS and ILS/ALS Instructor
Knowledge
Essential
- Demonstrates a high standard of knowledge and enthusiasm on relevant topics
Desirable
- Previous experience in authoring guidelines and/or educational material
Management
Essential
- Experience of managing people
Desirable
- Reflects and builds upon previous management experience
Person Specification
Previous experience
Essential
- post registration experience in a relevant role
Desirable
- Significant experience of teaching and assessing in a professional environment
Teaching Acute Illness and Resus
Essential
- AIMS and ILS/ALS provider
Desirable
- AIMS and ILS/ALS Instructor
Knowledge
Essential
- Demonstrates a high standard of knowledge and enthusiasm on relevant topics
Desirable
- Previous experience in authoring guidelines and/or educational material
Management
Essential
- Experience of managing people
Desirable
- Reflects and builds upon previous management experience
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).
