Clinical Trainer

Job summary

Clinical Trainer

30 hours a week (up to full time hours of 37.5 per week will also be considered)

Salary £35,200 per annum (WTE £44,000 based on 37.5 hours)

Location : Farnham, Guildford, and surrounding areas.

Are you looking for a worthwhile and rewarding role in palliative care influencing the design and delivery of education and training programmes and continuous learning?

Phyllis Tuckwell is looking to appoint a Clinical Trainer to work within our Education team. We are looking for an experienced registered nurse who has a passion for learning and development, enjoys training and shares the values of continuous learning and development.

Main duties of the job

The role encompasses supporting the effective planning and delivery of both internal and external blended training, learning and education programmes, supporting, and motivating others, and being a resource disseminating knowledge and skills in palliative and end of life care to influence safe and effective clinical care for local health and social care professionals.

The successful candidate will -

Have excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Be enthusiastic and have a passion for learning.

Be able to work effectively within a team.

Have a breadth of clinical experience in palliative and end of life care.

Phyllis Tuckwell offers :

• 6 weeks paid holiday plus public holidays
• Continuation of NHS Pension for current members or Phyllis Tuckwell Group Personal Pension Plan (matched contributions up to 7.5%)
• Excellent education and training
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Health Cash Plan Scheme
• Staff Benefit Voucher Scheme
• Blue Light Card Discount
• A motivated and compassionate team whose passion is to make a difference
• Multidisciplinary working within a forward thinking and supportive organisation

About us

Phyllis Tuckwell provides palliative and end of life care for people living with an advanced or terminal illness. Based in Farnham and Guildford, we serve a population of 550,000 across West Surrey and North East Hampshire.

Phyllis Tuckwell is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive culture, with the principles of fairness and equality at its core. We are an equal opportunities employer, who values and respects our employees unique knowledge, skills and experiences. We warmly welcome applications from all sections of the community. All appointments are made following a fair and equitable process, based on merit, job requirements and business need.

Job description

Job responsibilities

To support the Clinical Education Manager, and the Clinical Educator and Practice Development colleagues in the effective planning of Phyllis Tuckwells Education Programme, in line with the Clinical Education Strategy, facilitating the integration of theory into clinical practice.

To help deliver education and training programmes in palliative and end of life care aligning to the end-of-life care strategy for Phyllis Tuckwells (PT) clinicians and therapists, and the local community health and social care professionals, within Guildford, Waverley, Surrey Heath, NE Hampshire and Farnham areas.

RESPONSIBILITIES

1.0Professional

1.1 To work with the Clinical Education Manager and other Clinical Education team members in designing and delivering education sessions in palliative and end of life care inclusive of symptom management, for PT clinicians and local external health care professionals.

1.2 To work in conjunction with the Phyllis Tuckwell Clinical Education Manager and Clinical Education leads to ensure that the quality and standard of the teaching programmes is maintained, and the content is regularly reviewed with colleagues subject to participant feedback and needs.

1.3 To work as part of the training team assisting with the planning and content of e- learning modules within PT Training Tracker.

1.4 Assist with the design of lesson plans and presentations to encompass varied teaching / learning styles, with a facilitative approach to encourage a learning environment with discussion and rationalising evidence-based practice.

1.5 Review evaluations and feedback, and action accordingly in discussion with the education team.

1.6 To be aware of the relevance of information technology (IT) and its use within the delivery of education e.g. blended learning.

1.7 Work with Phyllis Tuckwell Service Leads to help embed a training culture to disseminate knowledge and skills and learn from feedback as part of service improvement.

1.8 To be a specialist resource providing leadership through the provision of sharing expert up to date evidence-based knowledge in palliative and end of life care.

1.9 Demonstrate enhanced communication skills to empower health care professional development within a safe environment.

1.10 Work in partnership with external education leads to identify shared provision of learning and training materials.

1.11 To maintain own professional registration, to keep abreast of current practices and to identify personal training and development needs.

1.12 To observe and adhere to the NMC Code of Conduct including the Administration of Medicines, Record Keeping, Guidelines for Clinical Practice and Revalidation requirements.

1.13 In conjunction with other Leads, to review and update clinical policies and guidelines in line with best practice.

2.0Clinical

2.1 Maintain current clinical knowledge and skills to inform teaching and training, through working as a member of PT multidisciplinary team.

2.2 Through autonomous practice to coach health and social care professionals across care settings to embed learning into practice.

2.3 To abide by the principles of clinical and information governance prioritising patient and staff safety.

2.4 To network with other external organisations identifying training and learning needs.

3.0Training and Development

Team :

3.1 To help foster a culture of lifelong learning amongst health and social care professionals.

3.2 To facilitate opportunities for reflective practice, promoting an environment where learning can occur from experiences and feedback.

3.3 To support the Care Certificate and Preceptorship programme for relevant staff within PT, facilitating the individual through ongoing assessment and feedback.

3.4 To support the development of health care assistants wishing to undertake Nursing Associate training.

3.5 To work with other senior PT clinicians e.g. Clinical Nurse Specialists, to deliver the external clinical education programme.

3.6 To be an active member of Phyllis Tuckwells Education Department, reviewing the educational needs of all staff members in conjunction with the Clinical Education team.

Self :

3.7 To address personal and professional development using the PT Annual Performance Review System.

3.8 To be responsible for accessing support / supervision / coaching to underpin the role.

4.0Research

4.1 To participate in audit and research as appropriate within the PT environment, encouraging staff participation.

4.2 To implement findings of evidence-based practice.

6.0Equality Opportunities / Diversity

Role holders are required to ensure the safeguarding of vulnerable adults and that all legal requirements relating to Mental Capacity Act 2005, Mental Health Act 1983 (amended 2007), and Liberty Protection Safeguards (2020) are considered and adhered to in relation to patient care

Phyllis Tuckwell is committed to an Equal Opportunities approach, valuing and respecting everyone as individuals, with diverse opinions, cultures, lifestyles and circumstances.

This job description is underpinned by Phyllis Tuckwell's philosophy, culture, and core values, which actively embrace diversity and inclusion and promotes total team spirit.

This job description is a broad reflection of current duties, but it is not exhaustive. It will be regularly reviewed to reflect priorities and developments during the year.

Job description

Job responsibilities

To support the Clinical Education Manager, and the Clinical Educator and Practice Development colleagues in the effective planning of Phyllis Tuckwells Education Programme, in line with the Clinical Education Strategy, facilitating the integration of theory into clinical practice.

To help deliver education and training programmes in palliative and end of life care aligning to the end-of-life care strategy for Phyllis Tuckwells (PT) clinicians and therapists, and the local community health and social care professionals, within Guildford, Waverley, Surrey Heath, NE Hampshire and Farnham areas.

RESPONSIBILITIES

1.0Professional

1.1 To work with the Clinical Education Manager and other Clinical Education team members in designing and delivering education sessions in palliative and end of life care inclusive of symptom management, for PT clinicians and local external health care professionals.

1.2 To work in conjunction with the Phyllis Tuckwell Clinical Education Manager and Clinical Education leads to ensure that the quality and standard of the teaching programmes is maintained, and the content is regularly reviewed with colleagues subject to participant feedback and needs.

1.3 To work as part of the training team assisting with the planning and content of e- learning modules within PT Training Tracker.

1.4 Assist with the design of lesson plans and presentations to encompass varied teaching / learning styles, with a facilitative approach to encourage a learning environment with discussion and rationalising evidence-based practice.

1.5 Review evaluations and feedback, and action accordingly in discussion with the education team.

1.6 To be aware of the relevance of information technology (IT) and its use within the delivery of education e.g. blended learning.

1.7 Work with Phyllis Tuckwell Service Leads to help embed a training culture to disseminate knowledge and skills and learn from feedback as part of service improvement.

1.8 To be a specialist resource providing leadership through the provision of sharing expert up to date evidence-based knowledge in palliative and end of life care.

1.9 Demonstrate enhanced communication skills to empower health care professional development within a safe environment.

1.10 Work in partnership with external education leads to identify shared provision of learning and training materials.

1.11 To maintain own professional registration, to keep abreast of current practices and to identify personal training and development needs.

1.12 To observe and adhere to the NMC Code of Conduct including the Administration of Medicines, Record Keeping, Guidelines for Clinical Practice and Revalidation requirements.

1.13 In conjunction with other Leads, to review and update clinical policies and guidelines in line with best practice.

2.0Clinical

2.1 Maintain current clinical knowledge and skills to inform teaching and training, through working as a member of PT multidisciplinary team.

2.2 Through autonomous practice to coach health and social care professionals across care settings to embed learning into practice.

2.3 To abide by the principles of clinical and information governance prioritising patient and staff safety.

2.4 To network with other external organisations identifying training and learning needs.

3.0Training and Development

Team :

3.1 To help foster a culture of lifelong learning amongst health and social care professionals.

3.2 To facilitate opportunities for reflective practice, promoting an environment where learning can occur from experiences and feedback.

3.3 To support the Care Certificate and Preceptorship programme for relevant staff within PT, facilitating the individual through ongoing assessment and feedback.

3.4 To support the development of health care assistants wishing to undertake Nursing Associate training.

3.5 To work with other senior PT clinicians e.g. Clinical Nurse Specialists, to deliver the external clinical education programme.

3.6 To be an active member of Phyllis Tuckwells Education Department, reviewing the educational needs of all staff members in conjunction with the Clinical Education team.

Self :

3.7 To address personal and professional development using the PT Annual Performance Review System.

3.8 To be responsible for accessing support / supervision / coaching to underpin the role.

4.0Research

4.1 To participate in audit and research as appropriate within the PT environment, encouraging staff participation.

4.2 To implement findings of evidence-based practice.

6.0Equality Opportunities / Diversity

Role holders are required to ensure the safeguarding of vulnerable adults and that all legal requirements relating to Mental Capacity Act 2005, Mental Health Act 1983 (amended 2007), and Liberty Protection Safeguards (2020) are considered and adhered to in relation to patient care

Phyllis Tuckwell is committed to an Equal Opportunities approach, valuing and respecting everyone as individuals, with diverse opinions, cultures, lifestyles and circumstances.

This job description is underpinned by Phyllis Tuckwell's philosophy, culture, and core values, which actively embrace diversity and inclusion and promotes total team spirit.

This job description is a broad reflection of current duties, but it is not exhaustive. It will be regularly reviewed to reflect priorities and developments during the year.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

Qualifications

Essential

Desirable

Skills & Knowledge

Essential

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

Qualifications

Essential

Desirable

Skills & Knowledge

Essential

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

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

Employer details

Employer name

Phyllis Tuckwell Memorial Hospice Ltd

Address

Waverley Lane

Farnham

GU9 8BL

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