Job summary
To work as part of a Trust-wide team under the direction of the leads for Mandatory and Statutory Training tutors and the Associate Director of Education & Development. To design, deliver and evaluate training programmes and learning provision for core Trust training and external partners.
To support staff in training and development activities with a particular focus on the delivery of mandatory training (e.g. Resuscitation PSTS - Promoting Safe and Therapeutic Services, including physical and clinical skills, and facilitate learning and undertake assessment of competence. The post holder's job plan will be made up of 80% direct teaching contact and 20% development/administration time.
The post holder will already be working/have worked in a clinical post and be committed to working with the Education & Development department to provide training for staff across the Trust.
Main duties of the job
We are seeking an highly motivated and experienced qualified nurses (RMN/ RNLD) with a commitment to achieving the highest quality care through the provision of training and education of Trust staff, to join our team of Learning and Development Advisors within the Education and Development Department.
As a Learning and Development Advisor you will be involved in the delivery of a portfolio of training programmes that includes Basic Life Support, Manual Handling, and the Promotion of Safe and Therapeutic Services, which will require you to conduct competency based assessments on those you teach. You will also be involved in the evaluation and development of these and new programmes which will include the development of e-learning and supporting the Trust' ever increasing workforce of apprentices.
As a department we are committed to involving service users in all the training and education we offer and adopt a model of co-production.
About us
We are committed to ensuring our staff get the most out of their benefits package and understand the importance of a healthy work life balance. There is an extensive range of excellent benefits for you and your family. We want you to feel like you are part of a close knit team at SLaM. It's important to us that you valued and appreciated and that are why we have a comprehensive benefits package on offer
Some of our benefits are highlighted here:
o Generous pay, pensions and leave, we offer a comprehensive pay, pensions and leave package which is dependent on the role and length of service.
o Work life balance, flexible working and support a range of flexible options, such as: part-time working and job sharing.
o Career development, There are plenty of opportunities to progress your career and we support your development through a number of programmes such as mentoring, coaching, positive people management, collective leadership and other talent programmes
o Car lease, our staff benefits from competitive deals to lease cars
o Accommodation, our staff benefits from keyworker housing available which is available on selected sites
o NHS discounts, with discounts up to 10% from a variety of well-known retail brands though Health Service Discounts website.
Other benefits include:
o Counselling services
o Wellbeing events
o Long service awards
o Cycle to work scheme
o Season ticket loan
o Childcare vouchers
o Staff restaurants
Job description
Job responsibilities
Deliver a range of theoretical and practical clinical skills training using a range of effective teaching and learning methods, meeting learner needs, in a range of settings (classroom-based, work-based, team training).
Assess competence of skills acquired by learner and determine their safety to practice
Design training and learning activities which promote learning, facilitate demonstration of competence and meet professional, policy and legislative requirements.
Work with clinical staff in the practice setting as required as part of delivery method for the core education and training.
Maintain and develop clinical skills through regular participation as a clinical practitioner within a clinical environment.
Encourage service users and carers to maximise their involvement in education and ensure involvement with the development of education in this area.
Evaluate the effectiveness of programmes and learning activities and provide reports in accordance with the quality assurance framework, and other assessments/audits as required
Supervise Learning and Development Trainers/unregistered staff in the team, developing an environment that is conducive to learning and promoting staff involvement in a training programme
Maintain his/her own continuing professional development.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Deliver a range of theoretical and practical clinical skills training using a range of effective teaching and learning methods, meeting learner needs, in a range of settings (classroom-based, work-based, team training).
Assess competence of skills acquired by learner and determine their safety to practice
Design training and learning activities which promote learning, facilitate demonstration of competence and meet professional, policy and legislative requirements.
Work with clinical staff in the practice setting as required as part of delivery method for the core education and training.
Maintain and develop clinical skills through regular participation as a clinical practitioner within a clinical environment.
Encourage service users and carers to maximise their involvement in education and ensure involvement with the development of education in this area.
Evaluate the effectiveness of programmes and learning activities and provide reports in accordance with the quality assurance framework, and other assessments/audits as required
Supervise Learning and Development Trainers/unregistered staff in the team, developing an environment that is conducive to learning and promoting staff involvement in a training programme
Maintain his/her own continuing professional development.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- oProfessional qualification in health or social care. (2) oTeaching / training qualification e.g. mentorship / ENB 998, C&G 730, TDLB, CIPD (or to work towards one). (2) oDegree or equivalent work experience. (2)
Desirable
- oManual handling teaching qualification. BLS (Basic Life Support) teaching qualification (Resus Council Approved). Immediate Life Support, Advanced life support (2) oManual handling teaching qualification. BLS (Basic Life Support) teaching qualification (Resus Council Approved). Qualification as an accredited PSTS (Promoting Safe and Therapeutic Service) instructor / tutor (GSA). (2) oBe a registered General Services Association trainer/tutor for Promoting Safe and Therapeutic Services (PMVA) trainer and be committed to learning other subjects such as BLS (2)
Experience
Essential
- oo Clinical practitioner experience in mental health setting/ health and social care setting (2) oo Experience teaching adults and designing, delivering and evaluating training for a range of learners (2) oo Experience using ICT, e.g Powerpoint/Support Learning/Experience of monitoring/ assessing students/ other professionals (2)
Desirable
- Experience in education and training related to mental health services and of clinical skills settings (2) oo Experience of multi professional working/ Experience of managing projects/ resources (2) oExperience of formal assessment of learning (2)
Knowledge
Essential
- oUnderstanding of healthcare provision, together with awareness and appreciation of current NHS policy and priorities particularly in relation to mental health services, the core framework and equality and diversity (2) oKnowledge of recent developments and trends in training and development (2) oUnderstanding of evidence-based practice and application to practice (2)
Desirable
- o Knowledge of Quality Improvement
Skills
Essential
- oAble to assess the learning and development needs of individuals from a range of backgrounds and to provide sensitive advice and guidance on appropriate development opportunities (2) oAble to communicate and facilitate training programs to meet identified needs/ Able to communicate well at a range of levels in complex situations, both verbally and in writing (2) oAble to work on own initiative, priortise, and manage workload effectively to meet deadlines, both long and short term/ Able to enthuse and motivate staff at all levels to recognise the importance of education, training and development. (2) oAble to work constructively as a member of a team in order to meet objectives/ able to demonstrate a genuine commitment to equal opportunities and equal access, ensuring that training is delivered with multi-cultural sensitivity and meets the needs of staff, service users and their carers, as well as provide evidence of the ability to turn these policies into action/ Physically able to perform
Desirable
- Innovative, creative and willingness to try something new. (2)
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- oProfessional qualification in health or social care. (2) oTeaching / training qualification e.g. mentorship / ENB 998, C&G 730, TDLB, CIPD (or to work towards one). (2) oDegree or equivalent work experience. (2)
Desirable
- oManual handling teaching qualification. BLS (Basic Life Support) teaching qualification (Resus Council Approved). Immediate Life Support, Advanced life support (2) oManual handling teaching qualification. BLS (Basic Life Support) teaching qualification (Resus Council Approved). Qualification as an accredited PSTS (Promoting Safe and Therapeutic Service) instructor / tutor (GSA). (2) oBe a registered General Services Association trainer/tutor for Promoting Safe and Therapeutic Services (PMVA) trainer and be committed to learning other subjects such as BLS (2)
Experience
Essential
- oo Clinical practitioner experience in mental health setting/ health and social care setting (2) oo Experience teaching adults and designing, delivering and evaluating training for a range of learners (2) oo Experience using ICT, e.g Powerpoint/Support Learning/Experience of monitoring/ assessing students/ other professionals (2)
Desirable
- Experience in education and training related to mental health services and of clinical skills settings (2) oo Experience of multi professional working/ Experience of managing projects/ resources (2) oExperience of formal assessment of learning (2)
Knowledge
Essential
- oUnderstanding of healthcare provision, together with awareness and appreciation of current NHS policy and priorities particularly in relation to mental health services, the core framework and equality and diversity (2) oKnowledge of recent developments and trends in training and development (2) oUnderstanding of evidence-based practice and application to practice (2)
Desirable
- o Knowledge of Quality Improvement
Skills
Essential
- oAble to assess the learning and development needs of individuals from a range of backgrounds and to provide sensitive advice and guidance on appropriate development opportunities (2) oAble to communicate and facilitate training programs to meet identified needs/ Able to communicate well at a range of levels in complex situations, both verbally and in writing (2) oAble to work on own initiative, priortise, and manage workload effectively to meet deadlines, both long and short term/ Able to enthuse and motivate staff at all levels to recognise the importance of education, training and development. (2) oAble to work constructively as a member of a team in order to meet objectives/ able to demonstrate a genuine commitment to equal opportunities and equal access, ensuring that training is delivered with multi-cultural sensitivity and meets the needs of staff, service users and their carers, as well as provide evidence of the ability to turn these policies into action/ Physically able to perform
Desirable
- Innovative, creative and willingness to try something new. (2)
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).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
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).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
