Job overview

The post holder will provide the lead role for the implementation of the education, training and development strategy across theatres for all staff groups. The post holder must ensure the implementation of education and training to support evidenced based care across the clinical teams. The post holder will improve standards of care through the development of all staff groups, undertaking audit and research, teaching and supporting colleagues and the provision of skilled leadership. The post holder will ensure that the workforce is fit for purpose in terms of their roles and that individual/role competencies are reviewed to provide a safe, high quality and efficient service. With the support of the clinical skills facilitator the post holder will lead the provision and management of ODP training programs. The post holder will be responsible for the quality placement of student bursaries and Associate Nurses. The post holder will lead to the implementation of mandatory training, preceptorship and continuing professional development. The post holder will contribute to the Trust education and development strategies, leading projects as designated by the Lead Nurse or the Lead Practitioner for Education and Development.

Main duties of the job

·        Provide leadership and line management to the Clinical Practice Leads to ensure they develop actions to achieve a safe, competent trained workforce.

·        Ensure all HR policies and procedures are implanted and adhered to ensure supportive, safe management of team

·        Take the lead in developing students to be safe competent practitioners through quality theatre placements

·        Be responsible for evaluating skills deficits in the team and setting an improvement trajectory for each year

·        Role model standards to care and behavior through clinical practice through visibility in clinical areas.

  Formulate networks within and outside the organization to ensure peer support and clinical supervision.

  Contribute to the development of clinical practice in the specialist field across greater Manchester by networking with other acute trusts.

  To advise the Business Manager and Matron of changes to education so we offer the most up-to-date and relevant training to our staff.

  Minimize clinical risk by ensuring that clinical practice and the development of clinical guidelines adhere to guidelines produced by regulatory bodies.

  To act as a resource to the team leaders in developing SOP/Policy to improve patient care through reproducible procedures.

  Maintains professional registration and practice through CPD

Working for our organisation

We hold a unique position in the Stockport community as the provider of healthcare and we are one of its largest employers.

We believe that the best organisations are those that reflect the communities they serve. We are therefore seeking to improve the diversity of our workforce to make it truly representative of our local population.

We actively encourage applications irrespective of race, age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage & civil partnership, or pregnancy or maternity. Recognising those communities that are underrepresented within our workforce, we would particularly welcome applications from you.

If you require support with your application please contact a member of the recruitment team, who can discuss alternative application methods.

We recognise that flexible working is important. We take requests for flexible working seriously, consider any request we receive and try to work with you, so we can explore if your request may fit with the needs of the service.

Benefits we offer to you:

• Between 27-33 days of annual leave plus bank holidays
• NHS pension scheme membership
• Salary sacrifice schemes for lease cars, home electronics and more, to make your salary go further
• NHS Staff discounts
• Cycle to work scheme
• Salary finance – for loans, savings, budget planning and tips on managing debt
• Stockport Credit Union– for local financial advice