Associate Medical Device Trainer

This post is only open for applications for internal applicants for Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust and Isle of Wight NHS Trust

NHS Band 4 Salary:  £28,392 - £31,157 per annum

Hours Per Week:  Full time - 37.5 hours per week

Contract Type:  Permanent

An exciting opportunity to join the Clinical Skills Team in Learning Education and Development as a Band 4 Medical Device trainer. 

• Provide specialist training for a wide range of core medical devices to enable safe and effective use of diagnostic and therapeutic technology. This will require clear and concise explanations of complex technologies and concepts to clinical staff, aligned to manufacturer specifications and local policy.
• Be able to set up medical equipment for demonstration in training sessions, as outlined by the manufacturer specifications with a high degree of precision
• The post holder will contribute to training schemes covering a variety of core medical devices
• The post holder will be required to liaise and work closely with local departmental leads & managers, practice educators and cascade trainers to support or arrange training.
• The post holder will be expected to deliver effective training sessions presentations and talks to large groups, small groups and to individuals who are in clinical practice
• In collaboration with the Lead Educator, use specialist knowledge of medical devices to develop, provide and advise on the core medical device training programme.
• In partnership with the Lead Educator, plan, organise and deliver training sessions using the standardised training materials and resources. Work with senior clinical staff to plan and organise training programmes for the professional development of junior clinical staff.
• In partnership with the Lead Educator and in collaboration with the clinical skills team provide accessible & modified training, as required, to meet the training needs of a diverse work force.
• Understand clinical procedures and pressures placed on clinical staff to enable effective communication and interaction with multi-disciplinary staff at all levels
• With support from the Lead Educator provide training that includes the technical and clinical factors associated with medical devices, risks associated with the use of medical devices.
• In collaboration with the Lead Educator, identify training requirements to control risks associated with medical devices, and as part of patient safety.
• Produce and maintain training content and materials for delivery by a range of methods including traditional presentations, trainee notes, user guides, reference and resource materials and computer presentations including e-learning. The post holder will liaise with clinical and other training departments in the production of training material.
• Order training materials to ensure availability for training courses, being aware budgetary restraints and should order and manage this stock accordingly
• Understand methods for assessing device user competency in a non-judgmental way, encouraging openness and understanding. Carry out observations of the learner’s ability to safely and competently use medical equipment and perform audits on the overall effectiveness of the training programmes.
• Demonstrate appropriate methods of handling and storage of medical devices, to prevent damage or physical injury.
• Keep up to date records of training delivered onto ESR to ensure that competency is updated, and education is documented correctly. Keep up to date records of training activities, competency and compliance.
• Maintain candidate records as part of training bookings, in line with GDPR regulation.
• Maintain up to date record keeping of administrative activities and procedures including SOPs.

For full job detail and person specification please refer to the Job Description

• Role within Clinical Skills Team in Learning Education and Development, the Associate Medical Device Trainer provides device training across the PHU main site together with service to satellite centres.
• The post holder is responsible for organising and providing training to clinical staff who are required to use a portfolio of medical devices.
• The post holder will require excellent interpersonal and teaching skills underpinned with sound theoretical knowledge and extensive practical experience of a wide range of medical devices and their clinical use.
• This training may extend to the education of patients or carers in the correct and safe operation of any medical device that they may be discharged with and will be responsible for operating.

• GCSE C grade or equivalent in English and Maths.
• NVQ/QCF level 4 in relevant subject or similar.
• Experience of teaching and training in the workplace.
• IT skills including Microsoft, excel and computer literacy.

Desirable

• Formal teaching qualification or equivalent experience teaching groups and individuals.
• Experience working within an administrative role.

Essential

• Understanding of clinical environment.
• Ability to communicate verbally and in writing the operation of complex systems effectively.
• Organisational skills.
• Able to give presentations and impart knowledge to all staff groups.
• Experience of clinical procedures.
• Teaching multi-disciplinary healthcare professionals.
• Experience of working with NHS policies and procedures.
• Computer based presentation tools.
• Full UK driving licence.

Desirable

• Highly developed interpersonal skills.
• Specialist knowledge of medical device technology and its clinical application.
• Manufacturer’s training courses.

Essential

• NHS experience and knowledge of working in the clinical setting.
• Ability to work unsupervised and on own initiative.
• Prepare to work where there maybe critically unwell patients connected to, and dependant on, medical devices in clinical areas.

Desirable

• Knowledge of the function of a Medical Equipment Library.
• Knowledge of general ward-based medical equipment.

Essential

• Confident, professional, and trustworthy.
• Willing to be flexible and work as part of a small team.
• Understanding.
• Helpful, enthusiastic.
• Flexible work times.
• Self-motivated.
• Good team member.
• Empathy with healthcare.
• Travel between sites.
• Smart appearance.

Desirable

• Prepared to work some unsocial hours.
• Motivational skills.
• Influencing skills across hierarchies and disciplines.