Theatre Educator and Skills Trainer – ODP or RGN

Position – Theatre Educator and Skills Trainer – ODP or RGN
Ref – HBTETHO
Location – Sheffield – Yorkshire
Salary – Up to £31,200
Hours – Part Time – 30hrs Per Week

Role Purpose:
Based within the theatre complex, the post holder will be responsible for the ongoing training needs of all staff.
To provide clinical support to staff and to liaise with other members of the clinical and management team on training and education needs related to theatre issues regionally and organisation wide.

Core Responsibilities:
Assist in the coordinating and implementation of the Theatre Development Programme to assist with the recruitment and workforce succession planning for theatres.
Develop, maintain and disseminate specialist knowledge in Theatre practise within and outside the unit.
Promote evidence – based practise and ensure all staff are trained to understand and deliver such care and ensure that all clinical documentation is completed correctly by members of the Theatre team.
Contribute towards a patient centred approach to care and treatment and assist in the development and implementation of protocols / care pathways.
Work within the agreed policies, procedures or guidelines of the organisation and ensure that staff receive relevant training and education to ensure that new or revised policies are implemented.
Identify, and support individuals to develop the relevant competency and skills within their role. Liaise with Senior Nurse to manage issues of competency as they arise.
Provide support to preceptors and new staff within Theatres and Endoscopy.
Ensure that all new staff complete organisational and local orientation and induction programmes.
CPC Link. Actively liaise with the University as the CPC Link for clinical placements and attend quarterly meetings.
Assist in the coordinating and implementation of the Theatre Development Programme to assist with the recruitment and workforce succession planning for theatres.
Ensure that all staff attend regular updates and that training logs are kept up to date as well as mandatory updates for all staff.
Take overall responsibility in line with the Theatre Manager for ensuring staff are systematically trained to operate diagnostic and therapeutic equipment and that evidence of this is documented.
Act as a role model, working alongside all staff in theatre to provide clinical support as part of their training and education, in the delivery of care.
Where required, contribute to the delivery of care as part of the staffing numbers to maintain skills under the direction of the Theatre Manager.
Be responsible for developing and sustaining own knowledge, clinical skills and professional development.
Act as a link Practise Educator for all external training courses.
Initiate appropriate intervention when environmental and safety hazards exist – highlighting these to the Theatre Manager and Health and Safety Co-ordinator.
Provide effective leadership, expert clinical advice and support to all grades of staff within the department.
Ensure patients’ privacy, dignity, religious, cultural beliefs are respected by all members of the healthcare team.
Work with Training Facilitator to ensure compliance with mandatory training.
In conjunction with the Theatre Manager, develop all aspects of staff management, professional guidance training and development.
Undertake departmental representation at relevant clinical meetings and be responsible for disseminating information.
Promote a safe environment and safe patient care by linking with the Quality and Risk Manager looking at areas of risk following Serious Incidents and Near Misses.

Ideally applicants should have the following:
ODP/RGN Level 1 Diploma in Nursing Studies.
Post Registration Certificate in Theatre Practice.
Recognised teaching qualification or demonstrable level of skill.
In possession of or working towards relevant Healthcare degree.
Mentorship