Nurse / Clinical Training Specialist

Vantive; London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in vital organ therapy is seeking a Clinical Training Specialist to enhance patient education in Peritoneal Dialysis. This role involves empowering patients through innovative training methods and collaborating with healthcare professionals to ensure best practices. With a commitment to improving lives, the ideal candidate will have a strong nursing background and a passion for teaching. Join a mission-driven team focused on delivering high-quality education and support to patients and care teams alike, while fostering a culture of continuous improvement and professional growth.

Benefits

Competitive Total Compensation

Professional Development Opportunities

Strong Focus on Work-Life Balance

Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of clinical nursing experience preferred.
• Strong teaching and communication skills required.

Responsibilities

• Teach patients self-management of Peritoneal Dialysis (PD).
• Educate healthcare professionals on PD training methods.

Skills

Teaching Skills

Communication Skills

Problem-Solving

Clinical Nursing Experience

Customer Relationship Skills

Education

Adult Nursing Degree

Current NMC Registration

Post-Registration Study

Tools

Office 365

Job description

Vantive is a vital organ therapy company on a mission to extend lives and expand possibilities for patients and care teams everywhere. For 70 years, our team has driven meaningful innovations in kidney care. As we build on our legacy, we are deepening our commitment to elevating the dialysis experience through digital solutions and advanced services, while looking beyond kidney care and investing in transforming vital organ therapies. Greater flexibility and efficiency in therapy administration for care teams, and longer, fuller lives for patients— that is what Vantive aspires to deliver.

We believe Vantive will not only build our leadership in the kidney care space, but also offer meaningful work to those who join us. At Vantive, you will become part of a community of people who are focused, courageous, and don't settle for mediocrity. Each of us is driven to help improve patients' lives worldwide. Join us in advancing our mission to extend lives and expand possibilities.

Job Title:

Clinical Training Specialist - Education Centre (EC)

Summary:

The Clinical Training Specialist (CTS) is a Patient Training and Education expert in Home Therapies for Vulnerable Adults. The role involves partnering with referring units to teach best practices in Peritoneal Dialysis (PD), ensuring patients are expertly trained to optimize outcomes and minimize avoidable technique failures. The role requires innovative, evidence-based teaching practices, working closely with a team at an EC and regional CTSs, and being flexible to meet patient training demands.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Teach and empower patients in self-management of PD through high-quality, evidence-based training following referrals from NHS hospitals, primarily at EC, but also in patients' homes or hospitals as needed.
2. Educate and advise healthcare professionals on best practice patient training methods for PD, adopting a train-the-trainer approach to develop skills in referring hospitals.
3. Support onsite education of junior healthcare teams in managing patients on PD therapy.
4. Collaborate with Renal Therapy Specialists to develop education plans aligned with growth strategies.
5. Work with teaching hospitals to facilitate training observations for nurses new to PD.
6. Maintain detailed training records, document sessions, and provide feedback to hospital staff.
7. Offer refresher and follow-up training for patients using innovative methods.
8. Stay current on product knowledge through journals and conferences.
9. Participate in Regional Business Meetings to align activities and share market insights.
10. Provide feedback from patients and customers, and assist sales and marketing teams in material development based on needs.
11. Support internal training initiatives to promote clinical excellence within Vantive's commercial teams.
12. Assist the EC manager in maintaining CQC regulations and readiness for inspections.
13. Ensure the wellbeing of service users and staff in accordance with CQC regulations.
14. Conduct regular audits to monitor education quality, addressing concerns for continuous improvement.
15. Engage in governance processes to identify learning opportunities.
16. Support NHS staff development and provide educational sessions on basic skills, both face-to-face and remotely.
17. Deliver high-quality remote training when needed.

Qualifications/Education and Experience:

1. Adult Nursing degree or equivalent (Essential)
2. Current registration with NMC (Essential)
3. Evidence of post-registration study (Essential)
4. Proficiency in Office 365 (Essential)
5. Strong teaching and communication skills, both written and verbal (Essential)
6. Ability to work independently and in teams (Essential)
7. Flexible problem-solving approach (Essential)
8. Confident and clinically credible (Essential)
9. Minimum 3 years of clinical nursing experience (Advantage)
10. Interest or experience in teaching and education, especially patient education (Advantage)
11. Knowledge of dialysis systems and processes (Advantage)
12. Customer relationship skills (Advantage)

Benefits of Working at Vantive:

• Competitive total compensation
• Professional development opportunities
• Strong focus on work-life balance
• Commitment to diversity and inclusion