Job summary
The overall aim of this post is to deliver and evaluate a quality programme of Resuscitation and Clinical Skills Training that impacts upon patient care.
Main duties of the job
The main duties of this role:
- Deliver Resuscitation and clinical skills training for multidisciplinary healthcare staff and undergraduate medical students.
- Assist in planning and delivering teaching clinical skills in collaboration with the Higher
Education Institutes (HEIs) (University of Liverpool).
- Assist in planning and delivering final LOCAs examination in accordance to the University of Liverpool.
- Work in collaboration with the University of Liverpool to deliver the MBCHB clinical skills curriculum in practice.
- Work in collaboration with the University of Liverpool to assess medical students in mock and final OSCE exams.
- To assist in development of competency and or assessment frameworks for clinical skills development which takes into account the requirements from local and national initiatives.
- To undertake education and training needs analysis/audit of clinical skills required to support medical infrastructure within the trust.
- Support the learning and development of staff undertaking new clinical skills in the clinical area.
- To support the implementation of government driven initiatives.
- Assist in the development of simulated scenario training with and without the use of training manikins and advanced human patient simulators.
- To support CEDT in delivery of mandatory/essential training
- Programme the advanced patient simulator and create new scenarios.
- Facilitate the dissemination of appropriate research findings to positively influence clinical practice
About us
All new colleagues can expect to receive a warm and friendly Wirral welcome from the very first time they make contact with us. We are described as "competent and caring staff" by our patients.
Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is situated on The Wirral peninsula which has a stunning coastline and beautiful countryside surroundings, with great activities for its residents.
We are one of the largest and busiest acute Trusts in the North West of England, comprising of the Wirral's only Emergency Department. We provide a high quality range of acute care services and employ over 6,000 staff, who serve a population of approximately 400,000 people across Wirral, Ellesmere Port, Neston, North Wales and the wider North West footprint.
We have approximately 855 beds trust-wide and our financial turnover is in excess of £337m.
The Wirral is easily accessible with excellent transport links including motorway, train, bus or ferry and within easy reach to the major cities of Liverpool, Chester and Manchester as well as neighbouring North Wales.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The successful candidate will lead and support in mandatory and essential skill training to the organisation clinical staff. They will be part of the clinical skill team and work alongside the resuscitation officer. This is a unique role that will work to support and deliver training to both pre and post registrant's.
The successful candidate will:
- Support, deliver and develop training for resuscitation, first aid and the delivery of mandatory and essential training for Trust staff and undergraduate students.
- Ensure all session facilitated meet Quality Assurance standards.
- In-patient cardiac arrest and emergency equipment audit data collection, compilation and escalation as required.
- Develop and maintain positive inter-departmental working relationships.
- Assist with the development of training outlines, session plans, study guides, learning objectives, and competency statements and assessment tools ensuring compliance with local and national guidelines and policies and promoting, where appropriate, the benefits of shared learning across staff groups.
- Directly deliver training as planned to a variety of professional groups and undergraduate medical students.
- Assist in organising and assessing on mock and final practical examinations (such as Assessments for Learning (AFLs) and Liverpool Clinical Assessment System (LOCAS) for undergraduate medical students.
- To support the delivery of the WEPP for newly qualified nurses, as part of the Preceptorship.
- To support training for staff new to the Trust
- To support the delivery of the Core Skills course training for clinical support workers, as part of the Care Certificate Programme.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The successful candidate will lead and support in mandatory and essential skill training to the organisation clinical staff. They will be part of the clinical skill team and work alongside the resuscitation officer. This is a unique role that will work to support and deliver training to both pre and post registrant's.
The successful candidate will:
- Support, deliver and develop training for resuscitation, first aid and the delivery of mandatory and essential training for Trust staff and undergraduate students.
- Ensure all session facilitated meet Quality Assurance standards.
- In-patient cardiac arrest and emergency equipment audit data collection, compilation and escalation as required.
- Develop and maintain positive inter-departmental working relationships.
- Assist with the development of training outlines, session plans, study guides, learning objectives, and competency statements and assessment tools ensuring compliance with local and national guidelines and policies and promoting, where appropriate, the benefits of shared learning across staff groups.
- Directly deliver training as planned to a variety of professional groups and undergraduate medical students.
- Assist in organising and assessing on mock and final practical examinations (such as Assessments for Learning (AFLs) and Liverpool Clinical Assessment System (LOCAS) for undergraduate medical students.
- To support the delivery of the WEPP for newly qualified nurses, as part of the Preceptorship.
- To support training for staff new to the Trust
- To support the delivery of the Core Skills course training for clinical support workers, as part of the Care Certificate Programme.
Person Specification
Qualifications, Specific Experience and Training
Essential
- 1st Level Registered Nurse/ODP
- Minimum of three years post-registration experience in at least one acute area
- Relevant Degree (or in progress)
- ALS/APLS/NLS Provider (or willing to undertake)
- Post graduate teaching qualification or experience
Desirable
- Relevant completed degree
- ALS / APLS / EPALS / NLS / GIC instructor
- PGCE or Cert Ed in Education
Other Requirements
Essential
- Able to work autonomously and also part of a team
Desirable
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Computer literate with strong IT skills
- Working knowledge of resuscitation & clinical skills.
- Some knowledge of conflict resolution & simulation
- Awareness of current Resuscitation Council (UK) guidelines.
Desirable
- Evidence of involvement in producing teaching strategies / packages
- Simulation teaching experience
- Awareness of Health Policies and the changing NHS environment
- Competent facilitator, preferably with experience of teaching multi-disciplinary groups
- Proven record as an assessor / teacher of resuscitation / clinical skills
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Competent in organising own work load
- Act as a positive role model.
- Able to deal with conflict.
- Excellent communicator (verbal and written)
- Good time management
- Good problem solving abilities
Desirable
- Specific project management course or leadership course
- Awareness of medical education
Person Specification
Qualifications, Specific Experience and Training
Essential
- 1st Level Registered Nurse/ODP
- Minimum of three years post-registration experience in at least one acute area
- Relevant Degree (or in progress)
- ALS/APLS/NLS Provider (or willing to undertake)
- Post graduate teaching qualification or experience
Desirable
- Relevant completed degree
- ALS / APLS / EPALS / NLS / GIC instructor
- PGCE or Cert Ed in Education
Other Requirements
Essential
- Able to work autonomously and also part of a team
Desirable
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Computer literate with strong IT skills
- Working knowledge of resuscitation & clinical skills.
- Some knowledge of conflict resolution & simulation
- Awareness of current Resuscitation Council (UK) guidelines.
Desirable
- Evidence of involvement in producing teaching strategies / packages
- Simulation teaching experience
- Awareness of Health Policies and the changing NHS environment
- Competent facilitator, preferably with experience of teaching multi-disciplinary groups
- Proven record as an assessor / teacher of resuscitation / clinical skills
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Competent in organising own work load
- Act as a positive role model.
- Able to deal with conflict.
- Excellent communicator (verbal and written)
- Good time management
- Good problem solving abilities
Desirable
- Specific project management course or leadership course
- Awareness of medical education
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).
