Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust
Band 6
Grade
Contract
Hours
Town
Salary
Salary period
Closing
Job overview
The post holder will be a proactive role model who leads in the clinical environment on the provision of clinical education and assessment of competence in critical care. They will play an essential role in the implementation and management of medical devices to ensure consistent safe and optimal use. As a medical devices trainer the post-holder will additionally be a source of advice for clinical staff. The post holder will be responsible for formal teaching within the Critical Care mandatory training days and also informally within the clinical area.
Main duties of the job
They will ensure the workplan for medical devices training is implemented and achieved in a timely manner and will write competencies & lesson plans for Critical Care specific equipment.
The post holder should be a registered nurse with a degree in nursing or health related studies. They should have completed post registration education in Critical Care together with a mentor /assessor qualification. They should have recent experience in Critical Care and teaching experience.
Working for our organisation
If you are a committed and flexible team player who would like to develop your leadership skills further within this exciting speciality we would like to hear from you.
‘The Clinical Support Division would especially welcome applications from BAME colleagues who are currently underrepresented at this level’
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
See Job description attached for further details
An informal visit is recommended: please contact Debbie Brown ([email protected])
Person specification
Training & Qualifications
Essential criteria
- Registered Nurse (Nursing & Midwifery Council registration)
- Completed a degree in Nursing or health related studies
- Completed & up to date Critical Care competencies, including National Competencies
Experience
Essential criteria
- Sound working knowledge of relevant healthcare standards and best practices, including area specific completion of WINW & competency documents.
- Evidence of additional responsibility/activity in a link/champion role within Critical Care
- Significant experience in the use of a range of medical devices
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Bring your whole self to work for us at NUH. We love diversity and we value your difference, your unique skills, knowledge and experience. Becoming one of our people may realise your potential, helping us to raise our performance in delivering world class healthcare to the diverse patient populations we serve.
We particularly welcome applications from people who identify as Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic, or Disabled, as we are currently under-represented at NUH.
Covid-19 vaccination: remains the best way to protect yourself, family, colleagues and our patients/service users from the Covid-19 virus. We continue to encourage our current and potential colleagues to get vaccinated. For helpful advice and information about the Covid-19 vaccination and how to access visit: https://nottsccg.nhs.uk/covid-19/covid-19-vaccinations/
Closing Dates: Please submit your application form as soon as possible to avoid disappointment; we reserve the right to close vacancies prior to the published closing date if we receive a sufficient number of completed application forms.
Communication: All communication related to your application will be via the email address you have provided. Please ensure you check your email account including your junk email regularly.
Easy read application: if you have a disability and find it difficult to complete our online application form, you can apply via our easy read application which you can find on the intranet https://www.nuh.nhs.uk/easy-read-job-application
Salary: The quoted salary will be on a pro rata basis for part time workers.
Disability Confidence: All applicants who have declared a disability and who meet the essential criteria for the post will be shortlisted.
At Risk of redundancy: NHS employees within the East Midlands who are ‘at risk’ of redundancy will be given a preferential interview where they meet the essential criteria of the person specification.
Skilled Workers Visa: We welcome applications from individuals who require a skilled worker visa in line with the Home Office regulations. NON-UK/NON SETTLED candidates may not be appointed, if a suitably qualified and skilled UK/SETTLED candidate is successful at interview stage as it is unlikely that the Trust is able to satisfy the Home Office Visa requirements
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Consent:
- Transfer of information: If I have previous NHS service – I consent to the transfer of my Electronic Staff Record (ESR) data between this and other NHS Trusts. I also consent to the Occupational Health Department confidentially accessing my occupational health records from my current or previous employer in order to check the status of my vaccinations, immunisations s and screening tests as relevant to the post. I understand this is an automated process and the information will only be used for these purposes prior to me taking up the position at NUH.
- Disclosure and Barring Service: Your post maybe subject to a DBS check which incur a cost dependent on the level of check required (£41.90 for enhanced and £21.90 for standard). I agree to reimburse Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust the cost of a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check if it is required (by deduction from first month’s pay). Should I decide to withdraw from my job offer, I agree to reimburse Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust the cost of the DBS check undertaken by cheque or other agreed method.