Job description

Job responsibilities

Come and join one of the UK's largest providers ofcomplex care. We proudly employ over 4000+ people -no matter what your experience, we have jobs for everyone.

We are recruiting for a Clinical Skills Trainer (RGN,RSCN,RNLD) to deliverin-house clinical and mandatory training to non-registered staff (support workers, HCA, RA) and other relevant staff requiring support. This role would also sign off non-registered staff as competent in extended roles/clinical based skills, whilst supporting to ensure continued clinical competency.

Active Care Group training is delivered in line withorganisationalvalues and requirements as per sector standards.

This role predominantly covers the Southof England, involving travel.

What you'll be working:

• 37.5 Hrs per week
• Monday to Friday

*** Must be willing to travel with overnight stays required

What you'll be doing:

• Train and assess non-registered staff (Support Workers, HCA, RA and at times Bank Nurses and other relevant staff) in mandatory skills such as Medication administration, Continence Care, insulin administration, bowel management, buccal midazolam, along with medication administered rectally.
• Work with the training and wider nursing team to support the training, development of staff in clinical skills including Neurogenic Bowel Management and competency training
• Train and assess relevant staff in clinical skills such as Suction, Tracheostomy Care, Ventilation, Enteral Feed, Catheterisation etc if required
• Deliver additional group or one to one session as required
• Preparation and management of the learning environment/ resources to maximize the learner experience
• Update specialist knowledge and skills in line with current best practice guidelines
• Contribute to the review of training and development resources and content
• Attend and contribute to team meetings and other meetings as required
• Maintain own knowledge and competence by undertaking appropriate continuing professional development and clinical/non clinical supervision as needed
• Inform the Training Manager/Care Manager/Regional Clinical Lead of any issues that are likely to adversely impact quality of client care and/or health and safety of employees
• Liaise with various departments as needed

What you'll have:

• Registered General Nurse, Registered Sick Children’s Nurse, Registered Learning Disabilities Nurse, Registered Mental Health Nurse with knowledge and understanding of extended clinical skills such as Bowel management, Tracheostomy, Enteral Feed and Catheterisation etc
• Confidence when working within a team as well as self-motivated to work independently
• Strong presentation, verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent organisational and time management skills
• Adaptable and flexible approach to tasks
• Computer literate with good Microsoft Word knowledge
• Independent, self-motivated and able to work with minimal direct supervision
• Up to date on best practice for interventions with clients who have spinal injuries, ABI, learning disabilities, neurological conditions.
• Previous experience working with people with Learning Disabilities, Spinal Cord Injury, Acquired Brain Injury or long-term Neurological conditions, ideally in a community setting would be an advantage
• Training qualification i.e., Teaching & Assessing award, Mentorship award, Safer People Handling Trainer and /or Assessor, or be willing to work towards
• Car owner with full UK driving license for essential travel

We also want to ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable facilities to participate in job applications or interviews to perform essential job functions. To support this, we are a Disability Confident committed employer.

What to look forward to:

• 25 days plus bank holidays
• Birthday off
• Join the Active Learning Hub and benefit from a wide range of e learning and face to face training and development opportunities
• Active Reward App giving discounts and savings on your weekly shop
• Free 24 hour confidential Employee Assistance Programme Helpline & App to support with legal, health, wellbeing, relationship and consumer advice
• A Nest Personal Pension account
• Access to join a Medicash Health Plan for you and your family to save money on everyday health essentials – like going to the dentist or opticians
• We recognise outstanding Active Behaviours via the Active Awards programme
• Enhanced Sick & Maternity Pay benefits
• Refer a Friend Scheme and earn yourself up to £1500 for Nurses, Therapists & Doctors, £500 all other roles, by recommending someone you know
• ……and, of course, the support and guidance of our qualified clinical and business leadership teams so that you can really develop your career with Active Care Group

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered General Nurse, Registered Sick Childrens Nurse, Registered Learning Disabilities Nurse, Registered Mental Health Nurse
• Knowledge and understanding of extended clinical skills such as Bowel management, Tracheostomy, Enteral Feed and Catheterisation etc

Experience

Essential

• Confidence when working within a team as well as self-motivated to work independently
• Strong presentation, verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent organisational and time management skills
• Adaptable and flexible approach to tasks
• Computer literate with good Microsoft Word knowledge
• Independent, self-motivated and able to work with minimal direct supervision
• Up to date on best practice for interventions with clients who have spinal injuries, ABI, learning disabilities, neurological conditions.
• Training qualification i.e., Teaching & Assessing award, Mentorship award, Safer People Handling Trainer and /or Assessor, or be willing to work towards

Desirable

• Previous experience working with people with Learning Disabilities, Spinal Cord Injury, Acquired Brain Injury or long-term Neurological conditions, ideally in a community setting would be an advantage

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 .

Employer details

Employer name

Active Care Group

Address

Leicester - Training Centre

Leicester

Leicestershire

LE1 6YJ