Medical Device Trainer Specialist - Band 6 - EBME

Job responsibilities

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JOB PURPOSE:

To be responsible for the support, deliver and provide a central co-ordination of medical device equipment training across the acute and community sites. To ensure that all new medical device developments and projects equipment training needs are considered, and all the relevant requirements are met. Working alongside the MDSO (Medical Device Safety Officer) to ensure that medical device safety alerts released (FSN) are dealt with in a timely manner and that any changes to the medical device operations are communicated and training provided to support and that trust compliance to these notifications are recorded on a central database.

Equipment audits are regularly undertaken with ward managers, EBME and end users to ensure compliance with equipment training and the staff which use the devices in various clinical areas.

Key relationships:

The post holder will be responsible for liaising and working closely with the Medical devices manager/MDSO and head of patient safety (governance).

Primarily working close with the Ward Managers, Department Equipment Controllers (DECs) and PDN/lead practitioners (Practice Development Nurses) the post holder will also be expected to create a good working relationship with other key stakeholders, pharmacy, infection prevention teams, occupational health, manufacturers and external agencies, procurement teams and medical devices project planning, IT department/clinical and medical device systems will also be required (list not exhaustive).

Applicable to all users of medical devices at all staff levels

KEY TASKS:

1. TECHNICAL/CLINICAL

1.1. Promote and develop the safe practice of medical equipment with specific emphasis on appropriate skills and competency in a range of medical equipment.

1.2. Work closely with all clinical wards and department in the implementation and ongoing assessment of medical device needs. Co-ordinated through ward managers / DECs. Working in accordance with the management of medical devices policy.

1.3. Support and work with ward managers / DECs, PDNs to ensure that competency of individuals is relevant, up to date and correctly documented. Carry out equipment audits to ensure that all the devices in use have been registered and training needs met, reporting back to management (clinical/engineering).

1.4. Ensure that considerations have been made for the interactions of multiples of medical devices and that interactions and implementations of existing and new systems are cascaded to the clinical teams.

1.5. Develop and design trust e-learning and other supporting materials in accordance with the manufacturers instructions for use (IFU) to develop training modules to support training needs. Work alongside other clinical specialists to develop training and programmes/packages for local / trust wide users of medical devices

1.6. Co-ordinate and support delivery of manufacturer based end user training.

1.7. Attend and input to relevant groups/committees that support the management of medical devices policy, mainly the Medical Devices Group (multi disciplinary).

1.8. Provide device specific and generalised support and training to the safe use of medical devices.

1.9. Work with Medical Devices Group, EBME Procurement and the Education and training and the IT department to plan training and implementation of new devices and systems of work.

1.10. Be part of the trial and evaluation phase of the pre-purchase process and provide evidenced approach supporting the business case development and implementation of new devices/systems.

1.11. Support the management of medical devices and the safe use of medical devices by ensuring that all relevant safety notices, IFU and other specific instructions relating to the safe use of medical devices are understood and followed. (MDSO FSN) reporting and progress updating. Support and liaise with the head of patient safety / head of governance in actions relating to CAS and HIRS.

1.12. Support and develop quality systems (ISO9001) and processes to support the position of equipment trainer, appraisal to the system and support with all regulatory, CQC and best practice guidelines. Support inspections and audit visits as and when required (CQC, internal audits).

1.13. Support continual improvements by utilising advancements in technology. Proactive response to staff development in medical devices and IT technology. Identify a general and specific needs of specialist clinical areas of operation.

1.14. Provide on site support and clinical advice in relation to clinical equipment. Provide support for internal datix incident investigations and support for external investigations (MHRA reporting).

1.15. Maintain professional registration and keep up to date with the current research, nursing and medical device techniques and developments (internal projects and external guidelines), devices and practices.

1.16. Identify ways of promoting evidence-based practice by incorporating appropriate research evidence into training programmes and disseminating this information to the appropriate committees/groups.

1.17. To manage and maximise the capacity and attendance of the medical device training, in situ, within the education centre and other sites available.

2. COMMUNICATION AND TEAM WORKING

2.1 Report to the EBME manager/MDSO, accountable to the ADO of Estates and Facilities, link to head of education and training, head of patient safety and head of nursing.

2.2 Liaise with ward/service managers / DECs and Matrons to ensure that all clinical areas are covered and that the requirements of the management of medical devices policy is covered.

2.3 Input to the current devices in service and devices entering service, reporting to Drugs and Therapies Committee and Medical Devices Group

2.4 Reporting and supporting assessment of incident investigations, FSNs and other corrective actions, reporting through relevant lines of communications to ensure the safe handling of medical devices continues

List not exhaustive

3. PLANNING AND ORGANISING

3.1 Author plan deliver and evaluate training programmes within current good teaching practice standards.

3.2 Ensure all courses have specific SMART outcomes and meet individual learning needs, supporting individual competent assessment.

3.3 Support MDSO auditing and completing medical device compliance requirements.

3.4 Deputising MDSO to effectively review medical devices incident reporting to ensure planning and learning outcomes are met and effective planning is in place to mitigate reoccurrence.

3.5 Support MDSO and attend MHRA network meetings when required.

3.6 Support and improve the reporting and accountabilities.

3.7 Support and improve the reporting and compliance with Medical device incidents and the checks for any communication and training for staff that is issued by NHSE and MHRA also working alongside the governance team.

3.8 Proactively identify course delivery, training and customer feedback and recommend continual improvement within the quality system framework.

3.9 Proactively manage and support service change requirements and engage with stakeholders to support during transitional periods.

3.10 Identify and support curriculum that meets the current and future training needs of individual wards/departments/ services and support staff retention.

3.11 Support and plan proactive actions based on risk/medical incidents where medical devices are identified.

3.12 Manage accurate records of staff who have received training and assessment in clinical skills with employment data retention analysis.

3.13 Develop and organise collaborative working practices, maximising delegate attendance, maintain accurate computer records and resource management.

3.14 Perform audits on delivery systems to determine effectiveness of training regimes and check for effective implementation of the management of medical devices policy.

3.15 Act as a key stakeholder for future projects for medical device implementation.

3.16 Produce and manage pre determined KPIs and report back to all relevant committees / groups.

3.17 Report key elements from this section upwards to senior management through appropriate channels.

4. MANAGING PEOPLE AND RESOURCES - TRAINING AND TEACHING

4.1 Continue to develop own personal and professional practice in line with future developments in health care practice and organisation requirements and maintain and develop clinical competence in line with professional regulations. (CPD)

4.2 Have the clinical skills and competence in the delivery of key training programmes.

4.3 Abide by the trusts policies on conduct, equality, and diversity. Support other team members through competency-based activities.

4.4 Have a strong underpinning knowledge of clinical & equipment theory and maintains the necessary exposure to consolidate these skills.

4.5 Maintaining knowledge and skills embracing current research processes and can deploy new developments through multi-professional teams

4.6 Maintaining high levels of expertise in specific area, effectively becoming the super user on multiple devices and the go-to can-do for medical equipment.

4.7 Identify resource requirements, when identified escalate to management for support.

4.8 Have strong interpersonally skills and understand different methods of teaching/training techniques and delivery

Experience

Essential

• Knowledge and understanding of the risks to patients and staff arising from the use of a wide range of medical equipment
• In depth knowledge of the operation and clinical applications of a wide variety of medical devices within a healthcare environment.
• Knowledge and understanding of the risks and mitigations when using multiple devices in conjunction with each other.
• Knowledge and understanding of digital devices, patient flow and record storing/retrieval systems operate.
• Understanding of how acute and community trusts work and the interactions of both are managed and worked. WSFT cover both acute and community services and interaction / support will be required (Integrated Care Partnership ICP) .
• Experience of working in the clinical environment in a variety of healthcare settings.
• Experience of using a wide range of medical devices and the need to train staff in the use of these devices.
• Experience in good levels of record keeping and ensuring policy/protocols/SOPs are followed.
• Experience in mentorship, teaching and delivering presentations and undertaking audits.
• Experience in the applying IPC protocols and understanding the needs of this relating to medical devices and the environment.

Desirable

• Experience in medical device evaluation
• Experience in project management
• Experience in team leadership and development
• Experience in staff appraisals and disciplinary procedures
• Experience in quality management systems ISO9001

Qualifications

Essential

• Professional Registration (RN/RM, physiotherapist, ODP) or
• Medical devices registered clinical Technologist or
• Degree in or an equivalent combination of qualifications and experience (CPD portfolio)

Desirable

• Project management
• NAMDET (National Association of Medical Device Educators & Trainers)
• Medical Device training

Personal Qualities

Essential

• A good level of physical fitness and dexterity sufficient to perform the duties of the post with aids and adaptations if necessary.
• Willingness and ability to travel between work and other sites
• Willingness to develop own skills and to attend supporting training courses
• Flexibility in working across other sites and locations
• Prepared to work seven days and be flexible to meet the requirement s of the service.
• Effective time keeper, organised and methodical

Skill & Abilities

Essential

• Ability to use Microsoft packages MS Office (Word, Excel,Outlook etc) to manage files and set up complex documents that are required to support essential record keeping.
• Knowledge of medical devices database
• Good organisational, prioritisation and management skills to manage work areas and work loads of self and the wider team
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Good customer relations and interpersonal skills. Able to negotiate with nursing, clinical, scientific and management staff on trust wider issues relating to clinical equipment management and user training.
• Flexible and ability to adapt to continuously improve systems of delivery and working
• Ability to work within an effective and efficient team.

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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