Job summary
We currently have an exciting secondment opportunity for a band 4 Educational assistant to support the Learning and Development Lead within Combined Community and Acute Care Group
Are you interested in developing your skills and knowledge in education? Do you want experience in training and development? This secondment will give you the opportunity to gain these skills and broaden your knowledge base.
The role will require the post holder to be responsible for the provision of identified learning opportunities for all grades of staff. To also plan, implement and deliver training including clinical skills and be responsible for the provision of and access to specific mandatory training within the care group including delivering moving and handling and basic life support.
This will include processes which support the efficient administration of training such as monitoring training compliance.
Main duties of the job
- Be responsible for the provision of identified learning opportunities for all grades of staff.
- Maintain a high-profile educational presence within the care group.
- Be responsible for the provision of and access to specific mandatory training within the care groupincluding delivering moving and handling and basic life support.
- Plan, implement and deliver training including clinical skills; e.g. phlebotomy and intravenous cannulation, ECG, React to Red, VTE and anti-embolism stockings training.
- Promote an environment of lifelong learning to maximise staff recruitment and retention.
About us
*This is an internally advertised vacancy, therefore only those applications received from candidates currently employed by Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust will be considered for this post.*
You will be working for an organisation which values and respects all its staff and the community it serves. The Trust is a leader in the NHS and research sectors and provides excellent benefits for its staff. This includes commitments to professional development but also many policies to support employees in balancing their personal and professional lives.
The Combined Community and Acute Care Group are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated person to assist the Learning and Development lead in the exciting role of Clinical Educator Assistant. The successful applicant will be supported to use their own initiative working with the registered practitioner in clinical skills, teaching and assessments.
You will be able to use your effective verbal, written and IT communication skills to assist the registered practitioner to provide a high profile educational presence within the care group. As part of the Clinical Education team you will be involved in the provision of a varied and exciting educational programme, including Mandatory Training, Job Specific Training and Clinical Skills for all grades of staff within a multi professional group.
Training and development is a high priority in this care group and your own development will be actively supported.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please view the attached Job Description and Person Specification documents for full details regarding this post.
When completing your application please ensure that you clearly demonstrate how you meet the role criteria.
This vacancy is advertised on a fixed term contract basis for the maximum period of 12 months. Where there is potential, the secondment/fixed term contract may finish early, or in the first instance, the secondment/fixed term contract may be extended due to the internal/external secondment of the substantive post holder. The fixed term contract status of the post holder will be reviewed in accordance with the Trust's legal obligations regarding fixed term contracts and secondments in relation to the substantive post holder.
Please also note any secondment must first be agreed with your current line manager.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please view the attached Job Description and Person Specification documents for full details regarding this post.
When completing your application please ensure that you clearly demonstrate how you meet the role criteria.
This vacancy is advertised on a fixed term contract basis for the maximum period of 12 months. Where there is potential, the secondment/fixed term contract may finish early, or in the first instance, the secondment/fixed term contract may be extended due to the internal/external secondment of the substantive post holder. The fixed term contract status of the post holder will be reviewed in accordance with the Trust's legal obligations regarding fixed term contracts and secondments in relation to the substantive post holder.
Please also note any secondment must first be agreed with your current line manager.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Maths and English Language GCSE grade C/4 or above or equivalent qualification/experience
- Diploma level 4 qualification in appropriate subject OR A level / Level 3 qualification in relevant subjects and demonstrable experience in a relevant area e.g. Health & Social Care, education and training
Desirable
- A teaching and assessing qualification E.g. TTWA, CAP.
Experience
Essential
- Relevant experience in a healthcare setting
- Experience of teaching to groups of people including planning of the sessions
Further Training
Essential
- Evidence of professional development.
Desirable
- Moving & Handling Key Trainer
- Resuscitation Key Trainer
- ECG recording
- PALMS administration
- Competent in phlebotomy, and cannulation skills.
Special Skills/Aptitudes
Essential
- Skills in IT i.e. able to use Microsoft excel, word and email to a basic level
- Good interpersonal and communication skills
- Ability to work well within a team
- Ability to work alone and use own initiative
- A keen interest in the development of continuing professional development and life long learning
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Maths and English Language GCSE grade C/4 or above or equivalent qualification/experience
- Diploma level 4 qualification in appropriate subject OR A level / Level 3 qualification in relevant subjects and demonstrable experience in a relevant area e.g. Health & Social Care, education and training
Desirable
- A teaching and assessing qualification E.g. TTWA, CAP.
Experience
Essential
- Relevant experience in a healthcare setting
- Experience of teaching to groups of people including planning of the sessions
Further Training
Essential
- Evidence of professional development.
Desirable
- Moving & Handling Key Trainer
- Resuscitation Key Trainer
- ECG recording
- PALMS administration
- Competent in phlebotomy, and cannulation skills.
Special Skills/Aptitudes
Essential
- Skills in IT i.e. able to use Microsoft excel, word and email to a basic level
- Good interpersonal and communication skills
- Ability to work well within a team
- Ability to work alone and use own initiative
- A keen interest in the development of continuing professional development and life long learning
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).
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).
Employer details
Employer name
Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Sheffield Teaching Hospitals
23 Claremont Crescent
Sheffield
S10 2TA
Employer's website
https://www.sth.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)
