Clinical Educator Assistant - NHS - ref. i99805523

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Job overview

We currently have an exciting secondment opportunity for a band 4 Educational assistant to support the Learning and Development Lead within Combined Community and Acute Care Group

Are you interested in developing your skills and knowledge in education? Do you want experience in training and development? This secondment will give you the opportunity to gain these skills and broaden your knowledge base.

The role will require the post holder to be responsible for the provision of identified learning opportunities for all grades of staff. To also plan, implement and deliver training including clinical skills and be responsible for the provision of and access to specific mandatory training within the care group including delivering moving and handling and basic life support.

This will include processes which support the efficient administration of training such as monitoring training compliance.

• Be responsible for the provision of identified learning opportunities for all grades of staff.
• Maintain a high-profile educational presence within the care group.
• Be responsible for the provision of and access to specific mandatory training within the care group including delivering moving and handling and basic life support.
• Plan, implement and deliver training including clinical skills; e.g. phlebotomy and intravenous cannulation, ECG, React to Red, VTE and anti-embolism stockings training.
• Promote an environment of lifelong learning to maximise staff recruitment and retention.

Working for our organisation

*This is an internally advertised vacancy, therefore only those applications received from candidates currently employed by Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust will be considered for this post.*

You will be working for an organisation which values and respects all its staff and the community it serves. The Trust is a leader in the NHS and research sectors and provides excellent benefits for its staff. This includes commitments to professional development but also many policies to support employees in balancing their personal and professional lives.

The Combined Community and Acute Care Group are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated person to assist the Learning and Development lead in the exciting role of Clinical Educator Assistant. The successful applicant will be supported to use their own initiative working with the registered practitioner in clinical skills, teaching and assessments.

You will be able to use your effective verbal, written and IT communication skills to assist the registered practitioner to provide a high profile educational presence within the care group. As part of the Clinical Education team you will be involved in the provision of a varied and exciting educational programme, including Mandatory Training, Job Specific Training and Clinical Skills for all grades of staff within a multi professional group.

Training and development is a high priority in this care group and your own development will be actively supported.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please view the attached Job Description and Person Specification documents for full details regarding this post.

When completing your application please ensure that you clearly demonstrate how you meet the role criteria.

The fixed term contract status of the post holder will be reviewed in accordance with the Trust's legal obligations regarding fixed term contracts and secondments in relation to the substantive post holder.

Please also note any secondment must first be agreed with your current line manager.

Person specification

Qualifications

• Maths and English Language GCSE grade C/4 or above or equivalent qualification/experience
• Diploma level 4 qualification in appropriate subject OR A level / Level 3 qualification in relevant subjects and demonstrable experience in a relevant area e.g. Health & Social Care, education and training

• A teaching and assessing qualification E.g. TTWA, CAP.

Experience

• Relevant experience in a healthcare setting
• Experience of teaching to groups of people including planning of the sessions

Further Training

• Evidence of professional development.

• Moving & Handling Key Trainer
• Resuscitation Key Trainer
• ECG recording
• PALMS administration
• Competent in phlebotomy, and cannulation skills.

Special Skills/Aptitudes

• Skills in IT i.e. able to use Microsoft excel, word and email to a basic level
• Good interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to work well within a team
• Ability to work alone and use own initiative
• A keen interest in the development of continuing professional development and life long learning

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If you are offered employment at Sheffield Teaching Hospitals your information will be transferred from the Trac recruitment system into the national NHS Electronic Staff Records system. In addition, in submitting an application form, you authorise our Trust to confirm any previous NHS service details via the ESR IAT process should you be appointed.

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The Trust is committed to its obligations in accordance with the Equality Act 2010, and we positively encourage applications from all sections of the community. Should you require any assistance in applying for the position please contact the General or Medical Human Resources Departments on the number identified on the NHS Jobs page for the organisation.

Job Share applicants are welcome for all full time posts unless indicated but cannot be guaranteed. In addition for Fixed Term Contracts, internal secondments may be considered, please seek the approval of your current line manager before applying for the position.

All employment with the Trust is subject to a number of NHS Employment Checks being met to a satisfactory standard including verification of identity, eligibility to work in the United Kingdom, references and qualifications in addition to professional registration, a disclosure and barring records check and occupational health check if these are deemed to be a requirement for the position to be undertaken.

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