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Bolton, Greater Manchester | United Kingdom
Job description
Role Purpose: This is variable hours position with Lagans Foundations specialist training team. Lagans Foundation is seeking a highly qualified and motivated individual to join our specialist training team as an Clinical Skills Trainer and Assessor. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in ensuring that our internal care team is equipped with the necessary clinical skills to meet the unique needs of each child under our care, while maintaining compliance with regulatory standards. Breadth of Responsibility: 1. Deliver comprehensive clinical skills training and assessments, with a focus on tracheostomy care, NP suction, oral suction, nebulization, and other complex clinical procedures. 2. Possess a Full & Clean Driving License, own car with Business Use Insurance, and maintain a clean DBS. 3. Hold NMC Qualification with a valid PIN and no work restrictions. 4. Conduct introduction sessions for new families with clinical care requirements and provide ongoing support. 5. Update care plans and risk assessments as necessary, ensuring alignment with the evolving needs of the children. 6. Identify and communicate specific training requirements related to individual care needs. 7. Provide training to care staff in complex community clinical care skills. 8. Monitor and maintain infection control standards, implementing additional measures when required. 9. Regularly communicate with families to ensure their clinical needs are met and address any concerns promptly. 10.Report and escalate child protection concerns to the Local Authority following established protocols. 11.Collaborate with care teams, line managers, and other stakeholders to ensure effective coordination and communication. 12.Lead and manage students on placement with the charity. 13.Work a variety of shifts, including evenings and weekends, as needed to accommodate the schedules of children, families, and the charity. Key Performance Measures: 1. Training Effectiveness: Percentage of caregivers who successfully complete training and competency assessments. Evaluation scores from trainees regarding the relevance and quality of the training sessions. Number of care packages with improved outcomes following training interventions. 2. Compliance and Documentation: Compliance rate with regulatory requirements and standards. Timely completion and accuracy of required documentation, including care plans, risk assessments, and training records. Adherence to internal policies and procedures. 3. Supervision and Professional Development: Completion of 6-weekly supervisions / observations with care staff. Percentage of staff attending and benefiting from ongoing professional development opportunities. Demonstrated commitment to continuous learning and improvement. 4. Communication and Relationship Building: Quality and effectiveness of communication within the team, families, and external stakeholders. Feedback on communication and relationship-building skills from families, staff, and management. Successful resolution of challenges through effective communication. 5. Child and Family Satisfaction: Regular feedback and satisfaction scores from families regarding the quality of care provided. Number of positive testimonials and expressions of gratitude from families. Resolution and improvement of any concerns raised by families. 6. Infection Control and Safety: Adherence to infection control standards and the implementation of additional measures when required. Number of incidents related to infection control and corrective actions taken. Safety and well-being of children and caregivers in care settings. 7. Child Protection and Reporting: Timely reporting of any child protection concerns to the Local Authority. Compliance with Local Authority Childrens Safeguarding Board protocols. Effectiveness of communication and collaboration with relevant authorities. 8. Team Collaboration and Support: Active participation in team meetings, contributing to best practices and providing morale support. Feedback from colleagues regarding the level of support and collaboration received. Successful resolution of challenges through teamwork. 9. Continuous Improvement: Demonstrated efforts to continuously improve care standards. Implementation of suggestions for improvement from staff and management. Contribution to the development and enhancement of training programs. 10.Efficient Use of Resources: Effective time management and prioritisation of tasks. Successful coordination of training sessions and assessments. Resource utilisation in line with budgetary constraints. 11.Student Placement Management: Successful leadership and management of students on placement. Feedback from students regarding the quality of supervision and learning experience. Compliance with educational institution requirements for student placements. These key performance measures will help evaluate the effectiveness, efficiency, and overall impact of the RCN Clinical Skills Trainer in contributing to the success of Lagans Foundation in providing high-quality care to children in need. Administration: Carry out all the administrative duties in relation to the role. Feedback forms, Assessments, Mileage and anything else which relates to the requirements of the role. Accurate and timely management of documentation and reporting. Feedback on training delivery, carer compliance, risk assessments and care plans so managers can make changes effectively and in a timely manner to support other carers and keep the children and staff safe. Attendance of team meets face to face and online Attendance of 6 weekly supervision face to face with supervisor. Completion of all required training (Online and face to face)
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£15.67 - £20.5 per hour
