About this role
Job summary
Clinical Trainer
Hours: 22.5 to 30 hours per week
Salary: £36,255 per annum based on 30 hours (WTE £44,715 per annum based on 37 hours)
Location: Farnham & the Beacon Centre in Guildford
Are you looking for a worthwhile and rewarding role in palliative care influencing the design and delivery of education and training programmes and continuous learning?
Phyllis Tuckwell is looking to appoint a Clinical Trainer to work within our education team. We are looking for an experienced registered nurse ideally with experience in PEOLC/ long term condition, who has a passion for learning and development, enjoys training and shares the values of continuous learning and development.
The role encompasses supporting the effective planning and delivery of both internal and external blended training, contributing to our learning and education programmes, as well as being a resource disseminating knowledge and skills in palliative and end of life care to influence safe and effective clinical care for local health and social care professionals.
Main duties of the job
About You:
A successful Clinical Trainer will:
Have a RGN Degree Level QualificationHave current NMC registration in adult or general nursingHave palliative / end of life care or long-term conditions experienceHave excellent communication and interpersonal skillsBe a team playerWork with teams and managers to deliver high quality services for patients, carers, and their families.Be a car driver and ownerHave experience of multidisciplinary team working and with external partners
For a full list of essential requirements, please refer to the job description and person specification document.
About Us:
We are based in Farnham and Guildford, and provide bespoke, compassionate palliative and end of life care for people living with an advanced or terminal illness, across West Surrey and North-East Hampshire.
Phyllis Tuckwell is a very special place to work.Our staff make a real difference to the lives of our patients and their loved ones, providing outstanding care at a time that really matters.Our staff are pivotal in helping deliver our vital services, ensuring every day is precious for our patients.
The impact of our services on the lives of our patients and their families can be read about here:
https://www.pth.org.uk/our-care/helpful-information/patient-stories/
About us
We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive culture, with the principles of fairness and equality at its core. We are an equal opportunities employer, who values and respects our employees unique knowledge, skills and experiences. We warmly welcome applications from all sections of the community. All appointments are made following a fair and equitable process, based on merit, job requirements and business need.
We Offer:
Excellent Benefits
Six weeks paid holiday plus public holidays (pro-rated for part time staff)Continuation of NHS Pension or Phyllis Tuckwell Group Personal Pension Plan (matched contributions up to 7.5%)Health Cash Plan SchemeEmployee Assistance ProgrammeStaff Benefit SchemeBlue Light Discount Card Excellent Career Development
Possibility to study MSc modulesAccess to learning and professional developmentApprenticeshipsRotation opportunitiesA Great Place to Work:
Equal Opportunities employerFlexible hours and flexible workingSupportive colleaguesClinical supervision and support97% of our staff are proud to work for Phyllis Tuckwell**Phyllis Tuckwell Birdsong Hospice staff survey 2023We reserve the right to close the role ahead of the closing date should sufficient applications be received. Your early response is therefore encouraged. Please note that we do not hold a sponsor licence and therefore are unable to provide sponsorship.
NO MEDIA OR AGENCIES
Job description Job responsibilities
POST: Clinical Trainer
ACCOUNTABLE TO: Clinical Education Manager
JOB PURPOSE:
To support the Clinical Education Manager, and the clinical educator and practice development colleagues in the effective planning of Phyllis Tuckwells education programme, in line with the Clinical Education Strategy, facilitating the integration of theory into clinical practice.
To help deliver education and training programmes in palliative and end of life care aligning to the end-of-life care strategy for Phyllis Tuckwells (PT) clinicians and therapists, and the local community health and social care professionals, within Guildford, Waverley, Surrey Heath, NE Hampshire and Farnham areas.
RESPONSIBILITIES
1.0 Professional
1.1 To work with the Clinical Education Manager and other clinical education team members in designing and delivering education sessions in palliative and end of life care inclusive of symptom management, for PT clinicians and local external health care professionals.
1.2 To work in conjunction with the Phyllis Tuckwell Clinical Education Manager and Clinical Education leads to ensure that the quality and standard of the teaching programmes is maintained, and the content is regularly reviewed with colleagues subject to participant feedback and needs.
1.3 To work as part of the training team assisting with the planning and content of e- learning modules within PT Training Tracker.
1.4 Assist with the design of lesson plans and presentations to encompass varied teaching / learning styles, with a facilitative approach to encourage a learning environment with discussion and rationalising evidence-based practice.
1.5 Review evaluations and feedback and action accordingly in discussion with the education team.
1.6 To be aware of the relevance of information technology (IT) and its use within the delivery of education e.g. blended learning.
1.7 Work with Phyllis Tuckwell Service Leads to help embed a training culture to disseminate knowledge and skills and learn from feedback as part of service improvement.
1.8 To be a specialist resource providing leadership through the provision of sharing expert up to date evidence-based knowledge in palliative and end of life care.
1.9 Demonstrate enhanced communication skills to empower health care professional development within a safe environment.
1.10 Work in partnership with external education leads to identify shared provision of learning and training materials.
1.11 To maintain own professional registration, to keep abreast of current practices and to identify personal training and development needs.
1.12 To observe and adhere to the NMC Code of Conduct including the Administration of Medicines, Record Keeping, Guidelines for Clinical Practice and Revalidation requirements.
1.13 In conjunction with other Leads, to review and update clinical policies and guidelines in line with best practice.
2.0 Clinical
2.1 Maintain current clinical knowledge and skills to inform teaching and training, through working as a member of PT multidisciplinary team.
2.2 Through autonomous practice to coach health and social care professionals across care settings to embed learning into practice.
2.3 To abide by the principles of clinical and information governance prioritising patient and staff safety.
2.4 To network with other external organisations identifying training and learning needs.
3.0 Training and Development
Team:
3.1 To help foster a culture of lifelong learning amongst health and social care professionals.
3.2 To facilitate opportunities for reflective practice, promoting an environment where learning can occur from experiences and feedback.
3.3 To support the Care Certificate and Preceptorship programme for relevant staff within PT, facilitating the individual through ongoing assessment and feedback.
3.4 To support the development of health care assistants wishing to undertake Nursing Associate training. To support students in practice.
3.5 To work with other senior PT clinicians e.g. Clinical Nurse Specialists, to deliver the external clinical education programme.
3.6 To be an active member of Phyllis Tuckwells Education Department, reviewing the educational needs of all staff members in conjunction with the Clinical Education team.
Self:
3.7 To address personal and professional development using the PT Annual Performance Review System.
3.8 To be responsible for accessing support/supervision/coaching to underpin the role.
4.0 Research
4.1 To participate in audit and research as appropriate within the PT environment, encouraging staff participation.
4.2 To implement findings of evidence-based practice.
5.0 Safeguarding, Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
Role holders are required to understand their responsibilities in the safeguarding context, ensuring that Phyllis Tuckwell reduces the risk of harm or abuse of adults and children at risk.
You are required to:
adhere to Phyllis Tuckwells Safeguarding Policy (held on the NEST), which supports the local authoritys multi agency safeguarding policy, the law (Care Act 2014) and Mental Capacity Act 2005 (including Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards).
inform the appropriate PT professional where there is concern that an adult or child may be at risk of harm, abuse, or neglect.
Phyllis Tuckwell is committed to an Equal Opportunities approach, valuing, and respecting everyone as individuals, with diverse opinions, cultures, lifestyles, and circumstances.
This job description is underpinned by Phyllis Tuckwells philosophy, culture, and core values, which actively embrace diversity and inclusion and promotes total team spirit.
This job description is current and subject to yearly review in consultation with the jobholder. It is liable to reflect and anticipate necessary changes to support the PT strategy.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
Registered Nurse Current NMC registration in adult nursing Educated to degree level or equivalent.
Desirable
Palliative Care qualification Practice Assessor qualification
Other Essential
Enthusiastic and a passion for learning Flexible and adaptable to a changing environment Confident decision maker Ability to lead and support. Proactive and forward thinking, with an awareness of resource needs
Experience Essential
Have a range of post registration nursing experience (transferable skills) Have experience of working within palliative and end of life care in any setting. Have experience of working autonomously and facilitating learning. Demonstrable experience of delivering training to health care professionals Able to cope with competing pressures. Presentation skills
Skills and Knowledge Essential
Demonstrate a breadth of excellent clinical skills. Excellent communicator and interpersonal skills Professional commitment and self-awareness Be able to motivate self and others. To work without direct supervision Sound knowledge of current issues Knowledge to critically examine evidence so to inform policy, guidelines, and education. Ability to work within a multidisciplinary team and with external professionals. Good organisational and time management skills Ability to use various modes of IT including internet to enhance learning. Comprehensive understanding of palliative care and understanding of PTs philosophy of care. To have an understanding of how learners learn and be adaptable and facilitative in education delivery.
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details Employer name Phyllis Tuckwell Memorial Hospice Ltd
Address Waverley Lane
Farnham
GU9 8BL
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.pth.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)