Job summaryAn exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 6 Medical Device Trainer to join the NMAHP Education Team at South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust. This role is pivotal in supporting the safe, effective, and compliant use of medical devices across the Trust by ensuring staff are appropriately trained, competent, and confident in device use.
The post holder will lead on the planning, delivery, and evaluation of medical device training, working closely with clinical teams, service managers, and external stakeholders to support high-quality patient care and robust clinical governance.
This is a key enabling role that contributes directly to patient safety, quality improvement, and workforce capability.
We are committed to providing safe, high-quality care and to investing in the development of our workforce. As part of the NMAHP Education Team, you will be supported by an experienced, collaborative, and forward-thinking department that values innovation, learning, and continuous improvement.
We offer a supportive working environment, opportunities for professional development, and the chance to make a tangible difference to patient safety and care quality across the Trust.
We are proud to promote equality, diversity, and inclusion and welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates.Main duties of the jobWhat you will do:- Plan, deliver, and coordinate medical device training programmes for clinical staff across a range of services.
- Provide expert advice and support on the safe and effective use of medical devices, in line with manufacturer guidance, Trust policy, and national standards.
- Maintain oversight of training compliance, competency assessment, and training records.
- Support the introduction of new medical devices, including rollout training and evaluation.
- Contribute to learning from incidents, safety alerts, recalls, and audit findings relating to medical devices.
- Work collaboratively with clinical teams, educators, procurement, and suppliers to ensure training needs are met.
- Support preparation for inspections, audits, and regulatory assurance activities.
Skills and experience we're looking for:- Professional registration as a nurse with relevant post-registration experience.
- Strong working knowledge of medical devices and clinical risk management
- Experience in education, training delivery, or clinical teaching.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage a wide range of staff.
- Ability to work autonomously, prioritise workload, and manage competing demands.
- Experience of audit, incident learning, or quality improvement is desirable.
- A commitment to patient safety, continuous improvement, and workforce development.
About usWe welcome all applications irrespective of peoples race, disability, gender, sexual orientation, religion/belief, age, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy/maternity and in particular those from under- represented groups.If you use AI, and it poses a risk to the integrity of your individual recruitment process, we may withdraw your application at any stage of the process.DetailsDate posted: 28 July 2026
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 6
Salary: £39,959 to £48,117 a year
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: C9155-CRNM-0726-60
Job locations:- Sunderland Royal Hospital, Kayll Road, Sunderland, SR4 7TP, United Kingdom
- South Tyneside District Hospital, Harton Lane, SOUTH SHIELDS, Tyne And Wear, NE34 0PL, United Kingdom
Job descriptionJob responsibilities- To plan, deliver and evaluate training on the safe and effective use of medical devices for clinical staff, ensuring compliance with organisational, manufacturer and regulatory standards.
- To support patient safety by improving staff competence, confidence and consistency in the use of medical equipment.
- To develop and maintain training materials, competency frameworks and records related to medical device use.
- To act as a subject matter expert for designated medical devices, providing advice, troubleshooting support and best-practice guidance.
- To work collaboratively with clinical teams, medical engineering, procurement and device suppliers to support device implementation, updates and recalls.
- To contribute to risk management and governance, including incident investigations, audits and learning related to medical device use.
- To support workforce development by identifying training needs and contributing to education programmes for new and existing staff.
- To support adherence to local and national targets in relation to training compliance for medical devices, providing regular updates to organisational groups
- To comply with the Trusts vision, values, behavioural compact, as well as policies and procedures:
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Job responsibilities- To plan, deliver and evaluate training on the safe and effective use of medical devices for clinical staff, ensuring compliance with organisational, manufacturer and regulatory standards.
- To support patient safety by improving staff competence, confidence and consistency in the use of medical equipment.
- To develop and maintain training materials, competency frameworks and records related to medical device use.
- To act as a subject matter expert for designated medical devices, providing advice, troubleshooting support and best-practice guidance.
- To work collaboratively with clinical teams, medical engineering, procurement and device suppliers to support device implementation, updates and recalls.
- To contribute to risk management and governance, including incident investigations, audits and learning related to medical device use.
- To support workforce development by identifying training needs and contributing to education programmes for new and existing staff.
- To support adherence to local and national targets in relation to training compliance for medical devices, providing regular updates to organisational groups
- To comply with the Trusts vision, values, behavioural compact, as well as policies and procedures:
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Person SpecificationQualificationsEssential- Registered nurse with current 1st level NMC registration
- Degree in nursing studies or relevant clinical degree or evidence that currently working towards this (UK equivalent)
- Mentorship certificate / Practice Assessor training or demonstrable equivalent experience
- Evidence of continuing professional development (CPD) relevant to medical devices, education, patient safety or clinical practice
- Completion of relevant medical device training, including manufacturer-led training where appropriate
Desirable- Specialist education or training qualification (e.g. PGCert in Education, Clinical Education award)
ExperienceEssential- Substantial experience working in a healthcare or clinical environment, with regular use of medical devices or clinical equipment
- Demonstrable experience of delivering education, training or teaching to healthcare staff, either formally (planned sessions) or informally (on-the-job training)
- Experience of supporting safe clinical practice, with an understanding of patient safety principles and risk associated with medical device use
- Experience of assessing competence or supporting skill development in others, including providing constructive feedback
- Experience of working with multidisciplinary teams across different staff groups and clinical settings
- Experience of interpreting and working within policies, procedures and guidelines, particularly those related to equipment use, safety or training
- Experience of prioritising and managing workload, including balancing planned activity with ad-hoc or urgent requests
- Experience of using IT systems to record training activity, maintain records or support education delivery
- Evidence of working autonomously within defined scope, while recognising when to escalate concerns or seek advice
Physical skillsEssential- Ability to safely handle, set up, operate and dismantle medical devices and clinical equipment in line with manufacturer instructions and local policies.
- Sufficient manual dexterity and coordination to demonstrate correct device use, including manipulation of small components and controls.
- Ability to position and move equipment safely within clinical environments, applying moving and handling principles.
- Physical capability to stand, walk and move between areas for extended periods while delivering training and assessments.
- Ability to undertake repetitive physical tasks associated with multiple training demonstrations during the working day.
- Physical stamina to deliver consecutive practical training sessions while maintaining accuracy, safety and concentration.
- Ability to adapt physical demonstrations to accommodate environmental constraints and staff accessibility needs, while maintaining safety standards.
Skills and KnowledgeEssential- Sound knowledge of the safe use, risks and governance requirements associated with medical devices and clinical equipment
- Understanding of patient safety principles, including risk management, incident reporting and learning from adverse events related to device use
- Working knowledge of relevant legislation, national guidance and regulatory frameworks associated with medical devices (e.g. MHRA alerts, manufacturer instructions)
- Knowledge of adult learning principles, competency-based education and different learning styles
- Understanding of clinical environments and workflows, and how training integrates into service delivery
- Awareness of equality, diversity and inclusion principles and how these apply to education and training
- Ability to deliver effective training and education to a wide range of healthcare staff using a variety of teaching methods
- Strong communication skills, with the ability to explain complex technical and safety information clearly and confidently
- Skills in assessing competence, providing constructive feedback and supporting staff development
- Ability to analyse information from incidents, audits, compliance data and feedback to identify training needs and risks
- Effective planning and organisational skills, including prioritising workload and managing competing demands
- Ability to work autonomously and exercise professional judgement within defined policies and scope of practice
- Strong interpersonal and influencing skills, enabling collaborative working and positive behaviour change
- Competence in using IT systems, including learning management systems, databases and standard office software
- Ability to problem-solve and respond to non-routine situations, escalating concerns appropriately to protect patient safety
Certificate of SponsorshipApplications 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 RegistrationApplicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Certificate of SponsorshipApplications 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 RegistrationApplicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer detailsEmployer name: South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust
Address: Sunderland Royal Hospital, Kayll Road, Sunderland, SR4 7TP, United Kingdom
Employer's website: https://www.stsft.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)
Employer contact detailsFor questions about the job, contact:Practice Development Lead
Anna Brady
anna.brady8@nhs.net
