Trainer in Safe Handling Practices and Clinical Facilitator

Main Duties

To provide fully inclusive and adapted education and training on handling practices to all staff groups.

Provide bespoke specialised training courses to specific staff groups showing flexibility in the delivery of training, which will be based on the assessment of need identified in a training needs analysis or following an individual assessment

Complete formative assessments with course delegates during training courses to enhance safe practice and aid the summative assessment against a competency assurance framework

Work with staff and patients in all clinical areas across Epsom and St Helier Hospitals to monitor, supervise and implement current safe handling practices

Deliver effective and training courses for all staff groups that are required to undertake handling practices of patients and inanimate loads as part of their job role related activities. Communicating knowledge and general information in a manner which learners can understand,

Demonstrate the ability to implement adapted learning to meet the different learning styles and outcomes of all individuals presenting for training to guarantee inclusive learning

Encourage participation and cooperation of all learners as changes in practice may be required. Use of persuasive, motivational and negotiating skills with the knowledge that some information may be sensitive or contentious

Further details of role

Analytical Skills

The ability to assess learners understanding and responses in an educational and training environment and adapt training delivery to ensure that the course is fully inclusive to ensure that all learning outcomes are met. Analyse training evaluation forms and act upon feedback accordingly

Work weekly within the clinical environments across Epsom and St Helier Hospitals to close the theory practice gap and to follow up on any issues raised during training and address the activity/task locally

Assist the Departmental Manager in monitoring and analysing trends in falls data and provide localised training in the safe transfer of a fallen/collapsed/injured/successfully resuscitated or deceased patient off the floor using inflatable equipment designed to lift a patient in a supine position

Assist the Departmental Manager in monitoring and analysing trends in reported incidents relating to handling practices or workplace ergonomics that lead to musculo-skeletal injuries, workplace ill health and related sickness absence

Ability to undertake a comprehensive patient handling and activity specific risk assessments in all workplaces to include clinical and non-clinical areas across Epsom and St Helier Hospitals and identify and implement safe systems of work to ensure the delivery of safe handling practices

Assist with the programme of audits and analyse the results and compile meaningful robust reports

Undertake assessments of users of Display Screen Equipment and make appropriate ergonomic recommendations to address any identified postural issues and/or risks to the individuals musculo-skeletal system.

Responsibilities Regarding Training

Work autonomously to provide specialised education and training on handling practices to all groups and levels of staff across Epsom, St Helier and Leatherhead Hospitals.

When required provide bespoke specialised training courses to specific staff groups showing flexibility in approach based on assessment of need.

Monitor, evaluate and review current training content and arrangements, assisting with review and development of training programmes making improvements when necessary to keep programmes relevant, up to date and evidence-based in relation to Guidance from the various professional and regulatory bodies, Legislation and The National Back Exchange.

Undertaking formative and summative assessments of the learners competence during all training courses, make recommendations and provide continuing support locally if required

Carry out assessments of knowledge and skills in refresher and induction training, providing feedback and advising on further action, if needed. Ensure any failure is communicated to the individual and their manager and ensure an action plan is developed and assist in its implementation locally if required

Provide training in the use of handling equipment as appropriate for the learners job role related activities.

Create a respectful and positive learning environment by promoting the culture of learning and leading by example

Be responsible for identifying and developing own personal development, contributing to the appraisal process and reflecting on and evaluating your own learning and individual learning needs.

Be responsible for ensuring professional competence, according to related professional statutory guidelines, in all subject matters within own training delivery portfolio to ensure competence to practice

Health, safety and security

Responsible for monitoring and reviewing handling practices and use of equipment by learners during all training courses and in clinical areas, providing constructive feedback based on formative and summative assessments and recommendations for further action if required.

Assist with monitoring of practices and the choice and use of equipment in the working environments across Epsom and St Helier Hospitals.

During all educational and training courses, participants must be made aware of the related Health and Safety procedures in Epsom and St Helier Hospitals, e.g. use of equipment, fire alarms, smoking, evacuation, etc.

The post holder has a responsibility to themselves and others in relation to managing risks, health and safety and will be required to work within the policies and procedures laid down by the Group.

Take appropriate action should a risk be identified within the learning or clinical environment

Responsibility Regarding Training Improvement

The post holder will be responsible for monitoring and improving the quality of educational and training courses by ensuring that they deliver current evidenced based practice and keep themselves up to date.

To identify and liaise with the Departmental Manager on areas for development in relation to the delivery of education and training and specific clinical issues

To contribute and assist with training needs analysis, surveys, equipment monitoring, audits and evaluation as required

Quality and Learning and Development

St George's, Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals and Health Group cares for a population of four million people in South West London and North East Surrey.Our sites include St George's Hospital, one of 11 major trauma centres in the UK and the largest healthcare provider and major teaching hospital in the area; St Helier Hospital, home to the South West Thames Renal and Transplantation Unit and Queen Mary's Hospital for Children; and Epsom Hospital, home to the South West London Elective Orthopaedic Centre (SWLEOC).

After years of collaboration, our two Trusts became a hospitals group in 2021. While remaining as two separate Trusts, being a hospitals group will help us to collaborate more closely on research, and the development, education, and training of our 17,000-strong workforce.

At gesh we are committed to supporting flexible working arrangements. Applicants are encouraged to discuss any flexibility they may need during the recruitment process.

Qualifications

Experience / Knowledge

Skills