About this role
Job summary
The post holder will support the safe andtimelydelivery of clinical skills training for education staff, care providers,parents,and carers who undertake delegated healthcare tasks for children and young people.
Main duties of the job
Working under the direction of the Education and Training Lead and within agreed protocols, competencies and professional scope, the Nurse Trainer will plan, deliver,assess,and evaluate standardised training,maintainaccuraterecords and provide follow-up support. The role will also contribute to education for Children's Community Nursing staff and undertake clinical duties tomaintaincompetence and support service delivery.
About us
Oxford Health is a great place to work and to be able to showcase the best of yourself when making an application please read the "candidate guide to making an application" and ensure your supporting statement is tailored to the role you are applying for and addresses any essential criteria.
As a Trust we provide physical, mental health and social care for people of all ages across Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Swindon, Wiltshire, Bath and Northeast Somerset. Our services are delivered at community bases, hospitals, clinics and people's homes, delivering care as close to home as possible. Our vision is that no matter who you are or where you are, you will tell us that you receive: "Outstanding care delivered by an outstanding team"
Our values are: "Caring, safe and excellent"
We offer a wide range of benefits designed to support your career and wellbeing. These include:
o Excellent opportunities for career progressiono Access to tailored individual and Trust wide learning and developmento 27 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, rising to 33 days with continuous serviceo NHS Discount across a wide range of shops, restaurants and retailerso Competitive pension schemeo Lease car schemeo Cycle to work schemeo Employee Assistance Programmeo Mental Health First Aiderso Staff accommodation (please note waiting lists apply)o Staff networking and support groups hosted by our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion team
Job description Job responsibilities
Education and Training
Deliver approved training programmes for delegated healthcare tasks, including seizure management, emergency medication, anaphylaxis, enteral feeding, and other agreed clinical procedures. Adapt delivery to the learner and setting whilemaintainingthe content,standards,and learning outcomes of approved materials. Demonstrate clinical procedures and assess learners against approved competency frameworks, escalatingconcernsor complex decisions to an appropriately experienced practitioner. Provide refresher,update,and remedial training within agreed pathways. Supportparentsand carers to develop the knowledge, skills and confidencerequiredto undertake agreed healthcare tasks safely. Contribute to CCN induction, clinical skills updates, studysessions,and student learning within the post holders competence. Promote a positive,inclusive,and psychologically safe learning environment. Evaluate sessions, gather learnerfeedback,andidentifythemes for review by the Education and Training Lead.
Coordination and Record Keeping
Respond to allocated training requests and consult with families, schools, care providers, agencies, and clinical colleagues to arrange delivery. Check that current care plans,prescriptions, riskinformation,andappropriate equipmentare available before child-specific training or assessment. Maintainaccuratetraining,attendance,and competency records on approved systemsin accordance withinformation governance requirements. Monitor outstanding actions forallocatedlearners, escalating delays,risks,or non-compliance promptly. Support collection and validation of activity, demand, capacity,quality,and outcome data. Assistwith the maintenance of training resources, equipment and stock, reporting defects or shortages. Ensure contemporaneous documentation in line with Trust policy and NMC professional standards. Clinical Responsibilities
Work within the NMC Code, current registration, level of competence and approved Trust policies,protocols,and clinical guidelines. Maintain relevant clinical competence through supervised practice, continuing professional development and regular clinical work as agreed. Deliver safe, evidence-based nursing care under an individualised plan of care when rostered to support CCN clinical activity. Recognise deterioration, safeguarding concerns, unsafepractice,or limitations in learner competence and take immediate action in line with escalation procedures. Confirm that delegation isappropriate onlywithin approved governance arrangements; refer complex, unusual or high-risk training and competency decisions to a Band 6 or Band 7 practitioner. Communicate effectively with children, youngpeopleand families, using developmentallyappropriateand accessible approaches. Maintain infection prevention, medicines management, moving and handling and lone-working standards relevant to the role. Communication and Partnership Working
Work collaboratively with the Education and Training Lead, Clinical Educators, localityteamsand other members of the Childrens Community Nursing Service. Liaise professionally with education settings, care agencies, families, acuteservicesand partner organisations to support coordinated training and safe care. Explain clinical information clearly, sensitively and without jargon, checking understanding and responding appropriately to questions or anxiety. Raise issues affecting training quality, learner competence, childsafetyor service capacity through the agreed governance route. Contribute to team meetings, clinicalsupervision,and service learning. Quality and Professional Development
Use approved lesson plans, competency documents, and evidence-based resources, identifying content that requires review. Participate in audit, evaluation and quality-improvement activity relating to delegated healthcare task training. Report incidents, near misses,complaints,and risksin accordance withTrust procedures and contribute to learning actions. Participate in appraisal, clinicalsupervision,and an agreed personal development plan. Maintain statutory and mandatory training and professional revalidation requirements. Undertake other dutiesappropriate tothe band and role as agreed with the line manager.
Person Specification
Knowledge Essential
Understanding professional accountability, delegation and competency assessment. Awareness of equality, diversity, inclusion and children's rights. Knowledge of safeguarding children and young people.
Desirable
Knowledge of delegated healthcare tasks in education, care or community settings. Knowledge of SEND and multi-agency working. Familiarity with quality improvement or clinical audit.
Qualifications Essential
Registered Children's Nurse with current NMC registration.
Desirable
Teaching, assessing, coaching or practicing supervision qualification.
job related aptitude and skills Essential
Clear written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain clinical information to different audiences. Ability to demonstrate clinical procedures and assess competence objectively within agreed frameworks. Ability to recognise limitations, seek advice and escalate risk appropriately.
Desirable
Presentation and facilitation skills. Ability to analyse training feedback and activity data. Experience using EMIS or a comparable electronic patient record.
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 Oxford Health NHS Trust
Address Murray House
Jordan Hill
Oxford
OX2 8TA
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.oxfordhealth.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)