Job summary
The overall purpose of the role is to deliver education and training to staff including competency based medical device programmes in line with the Medical Devices Training policy.
Main duties of the job
To deliver training and education to all clinical staff including Registered Nurses & Midwives, Healthcare Assistants, Allied Healthcare Practitioners and medical students on medical devices within the Trust and specifically oxygen and infusion devices.
Assist with the development and evaluation of training programmes and competencies and the teaching resources including the Medical Devices web pages, in order to maintain high quality, learner focused training in the Trust.
Provide highly specialised advice and support to clinical staff at all levels in matters relating to medical equipment and patient safety.
Provide training and advice for staff at ward level where appropriate including travel or commuting to other sites within ESHT
Develop and maintain links with Community teams, practice educators and Key Trainers to address equipment loans, align training and competency requirements.
Provide specialised advice and support to clinical staff at all levels in matters relating to medical equipment and patient safety
Support the Medical Devices Training Manager and Head of Clinical Engineering in the investigation of clinical incidents relating to medical devices as requested, providing timely and accurate reports as required.
Assist with the risk assessment of new and existing medical devices
Carry out audits in line with Trust policy and in response to clinical/adverse incidents.
About us
We are proud to provide 'Outstanding' care and be a great place to work
We provide safe, compassionate and high quality care to half a million people living or visiting East Sussex. We are one of the largest organisations in East Sussex, the only integrated provider of acute and community care in Sussex. Our extensive services are provided by 7000 + members of staff working from acute hospitals in Hastings and Eastbourne, three community hospitals in Bexhill, Rye and Uckfield, over 100 community sites and in people's own homes.
In 2020 the Care Quality Commission rated us as 'Good' overall, and 'Outstanding' for being caring and effective. The Conquest Hospital and our Community Services are rated 'Outstanding'. Eastbourne DGH rated 'Good'.
In 2020, the Trust launched its ambitious 'Building for our Future' programme. This once in a lifetime programme aims to repair, redevelop and expand our hospitals, transforming the environment in which we provide care for generations to come.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the job description attached.
If you have any questions about this position please do not hesitate to contact us.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the job description attached.
If you have any questions about this position please do not hesitate to contact us.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree level qualification in Clinical Nursing or healthcare science (medical device) professional qualification,
- Demonstrate ongoing training to ensure that relevant theoretical knowledge has been continually updated, CPD to post-graduate diploma equivalent
Desirable
- Relevant teaching qualification or equivalent proven experience.
- Willingness to work towards a teaching qualification.
Experience
Essential
- A significant amount of post registration or equivalent nursing experience
- Knowledge and experience in the use of medical equipment i.e. infusion pumps, patient monitoring
- Good understanding of risk management and clinical governance
Desirable
- Experience of working in different clinical areas of the NHS
- Previous experience in delivering education and training to multi-professional group
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree level qualification in Clinical Nursing or healthcare science (medical device) professional qualification,
- Demonstrate ongoing training to ensure that relevant theoretical knowledge has been continually updated, CPD to post-graduate diploma equivalent
Desirable
- Relevant teaching qualification or equivalent proven experience.
- Willingness to work towards a teaching qualification.
Experience
Essential
- A significant amount of post registration or equivalent nursing experience
- Knowledge and experience in the use of medical equipment i.e. infusion pumps, patient monitoring
- Good understanding of risk management and clinical governance
Desirable
- Experience of working in different clinical areas of the NHS
- Previous experience in delivering education and training to multi-professional group
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).
