Nurse / Clinical Training Specialist. Job in London Education & Training Jobs

Vantive; London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; 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 focuses on empowering patients through innovative training methods and collaborating with healthcare professionals to ensure best practices. The ideal candidate will possess strong teaching skills and a nursing background, contributing to a mission that aims to improve lives through dedicated patient care. Join a community that values work-life balance and professional development, making a significant impact in the healthcare sector.

Benefits

Competitive total compensation package

Opportunities for professional development

Strong emphasis on work-life balance

Inclusive and diverse workforce

Qualifications

• Adult Nursing degree or equivalent required.
• Strong teaching and communication skills essential.
• Minimum 3 years of clinical nursing experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Teach patients self-management of Peritoneal Dialysis.
• Educate healthcare professionals on best practices.
• Maintain high-quality training records and documentation.

Skills

Teaching Skills

Communication Skills

Problem-Solving

Clinical Nursing Experience

Customer Relationship Skills

Education

Adult Nursing Degree

Post-Registration Study

Registered with NMC

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 CTS partners with referring units to teach patients and staff best practices in Peritoneal Dialysis (PD). The role involves fulfilling patient training demand to ensure patients are expertly trained on Vantive's therapies to optimize outcomes and minimize avoidable technique failures. The role requires innovative, evidence-based teaching practices to educate staff and patients, improving technique and therapy success. The position is based at an EC and involves collaboration with other EC sites and regional CTSs. Flexibility in approach is essential to meet patient training needs within their dialysis schedules.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Teach and empower patients in self-management of PD through high-quality, evidence-based training, following hospital referrals, primarily at EC, but also in patients' homes or hospitals as needed.
2. Educate, advise, and train 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 basic skills for managing PD therapy.
4. Collaborate with Renal Therapy Specialists to assist with education plans aligned with growth strategies.
5. Work with teaching hospitals to use centers as educational environments for observing training, including Renal Course nurses and new PD nurses.
6. Maintain high-quality training records, document training activities, and provide feedback to hospital staff.
7. Offer innovative refresher and follow-up training for patients.
8. Stay current with product knowledge through journals and conferences.
9. Participate in Regional Business Meetings to align activities and share market knowledge.
10. Provide feedback from patients and customers, acting as a subject matter expert to support sales and marketing teams in material development.
11. Support internal training initiatives to promote clinical excellence within Vantive's commercial teams.
12. Assist the EC manager in maintaining CQC regulations and ensure inspection readiness.
13. Safeguard the wellbeing of service users and staff, complying with CQC regulated activities.
14. Conduct regular audits to monitor education quality, address concerns, and facilitate continuous improvement.
15. Engage in governance processes to identify learning opportunities.
16. Support NHS staff in PD knowledge development through educational sessions, both face-to-face and remotely.
17. Provide high-quality remote support when needed.

Qualifications, Education, and Experience:

1. Adult Nursing degree or equivalent (Essential)
2. Registered with NMC (Essential)
3. Evidence of post-registration study (Essential)
4. Proficient 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. Clinically confident and 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 package
• Opportunities for professional development
• Strong emphasis on work-life balance
• Dedicated to fostering an inclusive and diverse workforce