Training Lead

NHS; Stockport; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A key healthcare provider in Stockport is seeking a qualified Registered General Nurse or ODP to lead the implementation of education, training, and development strategies. The candidate will provide skilled leadership, ensure evidence-based training across all staff groups and improve care standards. This role necessitates extensive theatre experience and involves significant involvement in the development of clinical staff. The organisation values diversity and encourages applications from all backgrounds.

Benefits

Between 27-33 days of annual leave plus bank holidays

Salary sacrifice schemes for lease cars, home electronics and more

Cycle to work scheme

Salary finance for loans and budget planning

Local financial advice via Stockport Credit Union

Qualifications

• Extensive theatre experience which must include experience of working at a senior level.
• Proven involvement in service development and change management.
• Awareness of local and national issues affecting education and development.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and line management to Clinical Practice Leads.
• Ensure the implementation of education and training to support evidence-based care.
• Lead the provision and management of ODP training programs.

Skills

Excellent and effective written and verbal communication skills

Ability to deal with difficult and sensitive situations with tact

Advanced level of theatre practice

Education

Registered General Nurse or ODP

Leadership or mentorship course

Tools

IT and computer skills

Job description

The post holder will provide the lead role for the implementation of the education, training and development strategy across theatres for all staff groups. The post holder must ensure the implementation of education and training to support evidenced based care across the clinical teams. The post holder will improve standards of care through the development of all staff groups, undertaking audit and research, teaching and supporting colleagues and the provision of skilled leadership. The post holder will ensure that the workforce is fit for purpose in terms of their roles and that individual/role competencies are reviewed to provide a safe, high quality and efficient service. With the support of the clinical skills facilitator the post holder will lead the provision and management of ODP training programs. The post holder will be responsible for the quality placement of student bursaries and Associate Nurses. The post holder will lead to the implementation of mandatory training, preceptorship and continuing professional development. The post holder will contribute to the Trust education and development strategies, leading projects as designated by the Lead Nurse or the Lead Practitioner for Education and Development.

Main duties of the job

Provide leadership and line management to the Clinical Practice Leads to ensure they develop actions to achieve a safe, competent trained workforce.

Ensure all HR policies and procedures are implanted and adhered to ensure supportive, safe management of team

Take the lead in developing students to be safe competent practitioners through quality theatre placements

Be responsible for evaluating skills deficits in the team and setting an improvement trajectory for each year

Role model standards to care and behavior through clinical practice through visibility in clinical areas.

Formulate networks within and outside the organization to ensure peer support and clinical supervision.

Contribute to the development of clinical practice in the specialist field across greater Manchester by networking with other acute trusts.

To advise the Business Manager and Matron of changes to education so we offer the most up-to-date and relevant training to our staff.

Minimize clinical risk by ensuring that clinical practice and the development of clinical guidelines adhere to guidelines produced by regulatory bodies.

To act as a resource to the team leaders in developing SOP/Policy to improve patient care through reproducible procedures.

Maintains professional registration and practice through CPD

About us

We hold a unique position in the Stockport community as the provider of healthcare and we are one of its largest employers.

We believe that the best organisations are those that reflect the communities they serve. We are therefore seeking to improve the diversity of our workforce to make it truly representative of our local population.

We actively encourage applications irrespective of race, age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage & civil partnership, or pregnancy or maternity. Recognising those communities that are underrepresented within our workforce, we would particularly welcome applications from you.

If you require support with your application please contact a member of the recruitment team, who can discuss alternative application methods.

We recognise that flexible working is important. We take requests for flexible working seriously, consider any request we receive and try to work with you, so we can explore if your request may fit with the needs of the service.

Benefits we offer to you:

• Between 27-33 days of annual leave plus bank holidays
• Salary sacrifice schemes for lease cars, home electronics and more, to make your salary go further
• Cycle to work scheme
• Salary finance - for loans, savings, budget planning and tips on managing debt
• Stockport Credit Union- for local financial advice

Job responsibilities

The post holder will provide the lead role for the implementation of the education, training and development strategy across theatres for all staff groups. The post holder must ensure the implementation of education and training to support evidenced based care across the clinical teams. The post holder will improve standards of care through the development of all staff groups, undertaking audit and research, teaching and supporting colleagues and the provision of skilled leadership. The post holder will ensure that the workforce is fit for purpose in terms of their roles and that individual/role competencies are reviewed to provide a safe, high quality and efficient service. With the support of the clinical skills facilitator the post holder will lead the provision and management of ODP training programs. The post holder will be responsible for the quality placement of student bursaries and Associate Nurses. The post holder will lead to the implementation of mandatory training, preceptorship and continuing professional development. The post holder will contribute to the Trust education and development strategies, leading projects as designated by the Lead Nurse or the Lead Practitioner for Education and Development.

Person Specification

education and qualifications

• Registered General Nurse or ODP
• Leadership or mentorship course

Knowledge

• Awareness of local and national issues affecting education and development
• Awareness of current professional/training issues in perioperative care
• Understanding of Trust wide strategic objectives

Experience

• Extensive theatre experience which must include experience of working at a senior level
• Proven involvement in service development and change management
• Competent in IT and computer skills

Skills and abilities

• Excellent and effective written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to deal with difficult and sensitive situations with tact, diplomacy and professionalism
• Advanced level of theatre practice

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.

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