Job summary
We are looking for someone who is enthusiastic and has an interest in Moving and Manual Handling. The role of the Education Tutor (Moving and Handling/ Mandatory) is an exciting and expansive role as it covers supporting the development and provision of training for all areas of the Integrated Care Organisation (ICO) as well as external care providers.
The role offers diversity as well as an opportunity to be creative and deliver research-based education and training. We are looking for someone to champion staff and patient safety and work alongside our clinical and non-clinical settings. You will be joining a committed team that aims to deliver high-quality innovative research-based education provision.
Our philosophy is 'together we can make things better', if this aligns with your ambition, passion and beliefs, we will welcome an application from you.
We are looking forward to meeting you...Join us, you'll love it.
Main duties of the job
- Work as a role model to learners in the TSDFT organisation
- Supporting the planning, development, delivery, evaluation and ongoing development of manual handling and mandatory training across all areas of the ICO including external care providers in line with the enhanced health in care home structure
- Being responsive and anticipatory to the requirements of service development
- Ensuring all training is evidence based and developed in line with statutory training standards, i.e. CQC, Ofsted, NHS England, NMC code of conduct, NBE, Skills for care etc.
- Participating in the development of innovative design and delivery of training
- The post holder will support learners, providing advice and guidance as appropriate, referring to the Moving and Manual Handling Facilitator as necessary
- Providing a consistency of delivery and training across the specialties within the ICO
- Participating in the developing and maintaining of Quality Assurance processes to ensure learner engagement and learning outcomes are consistently met, reviewed and updated regularly
- To maintain CPD at a level that both supports the role and facilitates supervision, knowledge and skills required to assess and teach learners
About us
The Education Directorate is an integrated and inter-professional team leading, developing, and delivering education and training for Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust and the wider Torbay and South Devon Community.
Our Directorates purpose is:
- To ensure all staff and learners receive education and training that provides them with the skills and support required to deliver exceptional care, now and in the future.
- To create opportunities for workforce development across health and social care to secure the future workforce required.
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Job description
Job responsibilities
Detailed job description and main responsibilitiesCommunication and working relationships Liaise with relevant stakeholders e.g. clinical, non-clinical leads and managers Contribute to the ongoing development of an integrated education team that meets the needs of the ICO Collaborate with the wider education directorate to ensure consistency in messages delivered through the training Work in collaboration with the other Education facilitators Engage with learners, obtaining evaluation and feedback for Quality Assurance purposes Partnership working with Educational providers and other health trusts, the social care sector and the independent sector as directed byMoving and Manual Handling Lead Support all learners as an active members of the wider education team Regular engagement and liaison with clinical areas and external care providers to develop and evaluate training and education To provide manual handling education, advice and expertise to managers and colleagues across the ICO and act as the link betweenthe clinical and non-clinical services and education directorate Ability to work as part of a teamPlanning and organisation To participate in an innovative, proactive and anticipatory approach to the training needs of the ICO Record and prioritise all incoming work on a regular basis, including responding quickly and appropriately to urgent or important issuesand queries Support with projects for moving and manual handling training development Planning, delivering and evaluating a multi-disciplinary moving and manual handling training Work within all services to develop training programmes that are relevant To support the design and delivery of inductions Embed research-based approaches in to training programmes Manage own resources for the delivery of education programmes Rotate time across acute and community services appropriately and depending on the changing demands of the service Ability to be flexible and adaptableResponsibility and accountability The Trust operates a range of policies, e.g. Human Resources, Clinical Practice (available on the Trust intranet). All Trust employeesmust observe and adhere to the provisions outlined in these policies As a Trust employee you are expected to work in accordance with the Trusts values Adherence to Trust policies including housekeeping procedures, fault reporting and the security of the premises as required in order toensure the safety and security of individuals To actively engage in and manage quality assurance processes To support the moving and manual handling team in the planning and organisation of programmes Maintain systems for monitoring and analysing safer systems of work through audit. Undertake the robust processes and systems in place for the evaluation of education programmes Implement and update systems for monitoring and analysing safer systems of work through audit Responsible for maintaining administration and recording systems and documentation Follow action plans for areas of responsibility To provide data for regular reports as required To prioritise training needs for specific clinical services Maintain own professional development and portfolio of skillsResponsibility for supervision, leadership and managementInterviewer information pack To attend meetings (internal and external) as relevant Undertake delegated tasks from Clinical skills Facilitator as required Act as the Subject Matter Expert in your field with support and supervision from Moving and Manual Handling facilitatorsInformation technology and administrative duties Assist in the development of innovative ways of delivering training Supports the development of digital technology for learning Ensures the maintenance of the HIVE content for the coursesResponsibility for research and development To ensure all training is research based and in line with local and national guidelines That any and all alterations to training is recorded for Quality Assurance purposes
Job description
Job responsibilities
Detailed job description and main responsibilitiesCommunication and working relationships Liaise with relevant stakeholders e.g. clinical, non-clinical leads and managers Contribute to the ongoing development of an integrated education team that meets the needs of the ICO Collaborate with the wider education directorate to ensure consistency in messages delivered through the training Work in collaboration with the other Education facilitators Engage with learners, obtaining evaluation and feedback for Quality Assurance purposes Partnership working with Educational providers and other health trusts, the social care sector and the independent sector as directed byMoving and Manual Handling Lead Support all learners as an active members of the wider education team Regular engagement and liaison with clinical areas and external care providers to develop and evaluate training and education To provide manual handling education, advice and expertise to managers and colleagues across the ICO and act as the link betweenthe clinical and non-clinical services and education directorate Ability to work as part of a teamPlanning and organisation To participate in an innovative, proactive and anticipatory approach to the training needs of the ICO Record and prioritise all incoming work on a regular basis, including responding quickly and appropriately to urgent or important issuesand queries Support with projects for moving and manual handling training development Planning, delivering and evaluating a multi-disciplinary moving and manual handling training Work within all services to develop training programmes that are relevant To support the design and delivery of inductions Embed research-based approaches in to training programmes Manage own resources for the delivery of education programmes Rotate time across acute and community services appropriately and depending on the changing demands of the service Ability to be flexible and adaptableResponsibility and accountability The Trust operates a range of policies, e.g. Human Resources, Clinical Practice (available on the Trust intranet). All Trust employeesmust observe and adhere to the provisions outlined in these policies As a Trust employee you are expected to work in accordance with the Trusts values Adherence to Trust policies including housekeeping procedures, fault reporting and the security of the premises as required in order toensure the safety and security of individuals To actively engage in and manage quality assurance processes To support the moving and manual handling team in the planning and organisation of programmes Maintain systems for monitoring and analysing safer systems of work through audit. Undertake the robust processes and systems in place for the evaluation of education programmes Implement and update systems for monitoring and analysing safer systems of work through audit Responsible for maintaining administration and recording systems and documentation Follow action plans for areas of responsibility To provide data for regular reports as required To prioritise training needs for specific clinical services Maintain own professional development and portfolio of skillsResponsibility for supervision, leadership and managementInterviewer information pack To attend meetings (internal and external) as relevant Undertake delegated tasks from Clinical skills Facilitator as required Act as the Subject Matter Expert in your field with support and supervision from Moving and Manual Handling facilitatorsInformation technology and administrative duties Assist in the development of innovative ways of delivering training Supports the development of digital technology for learning Ensures the maintenance of the HIVE content for the coursesResponsibility for research and development To ensure all training is research based and in line with local and national guidelines That any and all alterations to training is recorded for Quality Assurance purposes
Person Specification
Essential
Essential
- First level registered nurse, midwife or relevant professional registration or professional qualification at degree level or equivalent experience
- Recent clinical knowledge and/or experience within an acute or community environment, underpinned by theory and CPD
- Working knowledge and understanding of clinical services across the acute and community settings
- Positive towards change and supportive of the adapting education
- Able to develop own skills and knowledge and provide information to others to help their development
Desirable
- Coaching skills qualification
- Experience working across an ICO
- Mentorship or equivalent qualification
- Developed teaching and facilitation skills
Person Specification
Essential
Essential
- First level registered nurse, midwife or relevant professional registration or professional qualification at degree level or equivalent experience
- Recent clinical knowledge and/or experience within an acute or community environment, underpinned by theory and CPD
- Working knowledge and understanding of clinical services across the acute and community settings
- Positive towards change and supportive of the adapting education
- Able to develop own skills and knowledge and provide information to others to help their development
Desirable
- Coaching skills qualification
- Experience working across an ICO
- Mentorship or equivalent qualification
- Developed teaching and facilitation skills
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.
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
