Job summary
THIS IS A FIXED TERM CONTRACT FOR 12 MONTHS
Interested in supporting staff with developing practical hands-on skills that they require to be safe and effective in their roles? Then we are very pleased to be able to offer this opportunity to join our Mandatory and Essential Skills Training team.
While we are looking for someone who has some experience of teaching or training, this role does not necessarily require a background in education as you will be working with an established team. It would suit someone with a flexible and naturally curious approach who is looking for a training and development role that directly supports delivery of healthcare services.
A good candidate will demonstrate the ability to engage, support, motivate and lead others to deliver high quality care.
An excellent candidate will be able to demonstrate their professionalism and innovative attitude to challenges in the workplace, and a commitment to empowering others.
Not sure if this is the right next step for you? Please do contact us if you would like to discuss before submitting your application
Main duties of the job
- To support the planning and preparation of staff training programmes regarding statutory and mandatory training.
- To delivery high quality training across several core subjects, including Moving and Handling, Resuscitation, and the Prevention and Management of Violence and Aggression.
- To ensure that the Trust meets governmental and legislative standards in relation to mandatory training.
- To ensure the effective use of the Virtual Learning Environment (VLE) to delivery, record, and track learning.
- To be present and visible to support the Trusts' staff development.
About us
Cambridgeshire and Peterborough NHS Foundation Trust is a health and social care organisation dedicated to providing high-quality care with compassion to improve the health and wellbeing of the people we care for, as well as supporting andempowering them to lead a fulfilling life.
Our clinical teams deliver many NHS services, not only via inpatient and primary care settings, but also within the community. These services include children's, adult and older people's mental health, forensic and specialist mental health, learning disabilities, primary care and liaison psychiatry, substance misuse, social care, research and development.
To achieve our goal, we look to recruit high-calibre candidates who share our vision and values. As an equal opportunities employer, we encourage applications from all sectors of the community, particularly from under-represented groups including people with long term conditions and members of our ethnic minority and LGBTQ+ communities.
For further information on CPFT, please visit our website at www.cpft.nhs.uk
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To support the assessment, planning, and delivery on a comprehensive range of specialist training courses for the Trust taking account of the complex needs of our community, and the environmental issues in hospital and community settings.
- To effectively engage and utilise the specialist skills and expertise of all disciplines.
- To provide support and guidance to those core staff that are responsible for assisting in the delivery of mandatory training courses - for example associate trainers.
- To maintain links with clinical services, developing collaborative relationships.
- To risk assess the safety of learners when supporting the designing and delivering of training.
- To provide support and guidance, through dynamic risk assessments using specialist knowledge and expertise, to clinical services with the support of the lead.
- To support the application of training and teaching through a variety of flexible learning methods to meet different learning needs of staff.
- To act as point of contact for advice, support and training on any issues relating to mandatory training and developing support packages for individual or groups of patients.
- To be responsible for equipment used in carrying out duties, adhering to Trust policy and ensuring the safe use of equipment by others through teaching, training, and supervising of practice.
- To liaise with the subject matter experts and escalate to them any relevant issues raised within training.
- To ensure that all aspects of training content and delivery have equality, diversity, and inclusion central to approach.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To support the assessment, planning, and delivery on a comprehensive range of specialist training courses for the Trust taking account of the complex needs of our community, and the environmental issues in hospital and community settings.
- To effectively engage and utilise the specialist skills and expertise of all disciplines.
- To provide support and guidance to those core staff that are responsible for assisting in the delivery of mandatory training courses - for example associate trainers.
- To maintain links with clinical services, developing collaborative relationships.
- To risk assess the safety of learners when supporting the designing and delivering of training.
- To provide support and guidance, through dynamic risk assessments using specialist knowledge and expertise, to clinical services with the support of the lead.
- To support the application of training and teaching through a variety of flexible learning methods to meet different learning needs of staff.
- To act as point of contact for advice, support and training on any issues relating to mandatory training and developing support packages for individual or groups of patients.
- To be responsible for equipment used in carrying out duties, adhering to Trust policy and ensuring the safe use of equipment by others through teaching, training, and supervising of practice.
- To liaise with the subject matter experts and escalate to them any relevant issues raised within training.
- To ensure that all aspects of training content and delivery have equality, diversity, and inclusion central to approach.
Person Specification
Education / Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to degree level or evidence of equivalent level of professional experience in relevant area
- Evidence of continued professional development
Desirable
- Valid Resuscitation Certification
- Teaching/training qualification
Experience
Essential
- Experience of teaching or training
- Experience of training and development within a health care context
- Experience of report writing
- Experience of working within a healthcare environment
- Experience of risk assessment and incident reporting
Desirable
- Experience of delivering mandatory training programmes
- Experience of working in the NHS
- Evidence of working in partnership with service users and carers
- Experience of developing and evaluating learning resources
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Excellent teaching and influencing skills
- Ability to identify and support the needs of learners
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Proficient in use of Microsoft Office applications such as Outlook, Word, Excel, etc
- Ability to respond to changing curricula needs and adapt quickly to change
- Proficient in prioritising and organising own workload
- Able to maintain effective partnerships in the Trust and with other organisations
- Able to identify risks and respond appropriate to level of responsibility and knowledge
- Ability to identify when something lies outside of own knowledge/skill set and confidence to pass onto appropriate role
Desirable
- Prevention and Management of Violence and Aggression skills
- Moving and Handling skills
- Resuscitation skills
Knowledge and Understanding
Essential
- An understanding of the diverse services delivered within the Trust
- An understanding of the needs of staff working within healthcare
- An awareness of the Course Skills for Health Training Framework
- An understanding of the importance of policy, procedures, and guidance
Desirable
- Knowledge of training and development theory and methods
- Knowledge of clinical governance practice
Physical Requirements
Essential
- Able to travel around the trust geographical area to meet strict time deadlines
- Able to work at/use a PC for extended periods of time
- Able to move and handle training equipment and carry out repetitive demonstration techniques
Desirable
Other
Essential
- Willingness to embrace new ways of working
- Willingness to be flexible in approach and attitude
- Willingness to work at multiple locations and to adjust schedule when given reasonable notice
Person Specification
Education / Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to degree level or evidence of equivalent level of professional experience in relevant area
- Evidence of continued professional development
Desirable
- Valid Resuscitation Certification
- Teaching/training qualification
Experience
Essential
- Experience of teaching or training
- Experience of training and development within a health care context
- Experience of report writing
- Experience of working within a healthcare environment
- Experience of risk assessment and incident reporting
Desirable
- Experience of delivering mandatory training programmes
- Experience of working in the NHS
- Evidence of working in partnership with service users and carers
- Experience of developing and evaluating learning resources
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Excellent teaching and influencing skills
- Ability to identify and support the needs of learners
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Proficient in use of Microsoft Office applications such as Outlook, Word, Excel, etc
- Ability to respond to changing curricula needs and adapt quickly to change
- Proficient in prioritising and organising own workload
- Able to maintain effective partnerships in the Trust and with other organisations
- Able to identify risks and respond appropriate to level of responsibility and knowledge
- Ability to identify when something lies outside of own knowledge/skill set and confidence to pass onto appropriate role
Desirable
- Prevention and Management of Violence and Aggression skills
- Moving and Handling skills
- Resuscitation skills
Knowledge and Understanding
Essential
- An understanding of the diverse services delivered within the Trust
- An understanding of the needs of staff working within healthcare
- An awareness of the Course Skills for Health Training Framework
- An understanding of the importance of policy, procedures, and guidance
Desirable
- Knowledge of training and development theory and methods
- Knowledge of clinical governance practice
Physical Requirements
Essential
- Able to travel around the trust geographical area to meet strict time deadlines
- Able to work at/use a PC for extended periods of time
- Able to move and handle training equipment and carry out repetitive demonstration techniques
Desirable
Other
Essential
- Willingness to embrace new ways of working
- Willingness to be flexible in approach and attitude
- Willingness to work at multiple locations and to adjust schedule when given reasonable notice
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
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).
