Clinical Skills Trainer

Public Health Wales; Llandudno; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Public Health Wales is seeking an experienced trainer to support, oversee the supervision and quality assurance of the AAA screeners across the Wales Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Screening Programme. The post holder will deliver clinical skills training and supervision to new staff performing abdominal aortic screening.

The role may involve coordinating training activities in the north west of Wales and requires knowledge of screening policies and Welsh/English language tolerance.

Qualifications

• Training to supervise and QA for AAA screeners.
• Provide clinical skills training to new staff performing abdominal aortic screening.

Responsibilities

• Oversee supervision and QA processes for AAA screeners in accordance with programme policies.
• Provide clinical skills training and supervision to new staff undertaking abdominal aortic screening.

Job description

The Wales Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Screening Programme was implemented on 1st May 2013 and aims to halve the AAA related mortality in the eligible population by 2025, that is, 65-year-old men living in Wales.

All Wales Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Screening Programme screening staff performing abdominal aortic scans are required to successfully complete the approved training course prior to screening independently within the screening programme.

The purpose of this role is to support, oversee the supervision and quality assurance processes for the AAA screeners in accordance with Wales Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Screening Programme polices. The post holder will provide clinical skills training and supervision to new members of staff who will be undertaking the abdominal aortic screening. The successful candidate will cover training in the north west of Wales.,

You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or.

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.

We are Public Health Wales - the national public health organisation for Wales. Our purpose is 'working together for a healthier Wales'. We exist to help all people in Wales live longer, healthier lives. With our partners, we aim to increase healthy life expectancy, improve health and well-being, and reduce inequalities for everyone in Wales, now and for future generations.

Together, our teams work to prevent disease, protect health, and provide leadership, specialist services and public health expertise. We are the main source of public health information, research and innovation in Wales. Never more has public health been so important as we come through the Coronavirus pandemic, face the challenges of the cost-of-living crisis and tackle and prevent the harmful effects of climate change.

Our organisation is guided by our Values, 'Working together, with trust and respect, to make a difference'. We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace that values equality, diversity and inclusion. We welcome applications which represent the rich diversity of the communities we serve and from those wishing to work part time or on a job share basis.