Key responsibilities include planning and delivering tailored education in various settings, conducting clinical reviews to identify areas for improvement, and contributing to service governance through the development of Standard Operating Procedures. Additionally, the educator will engage in auditing and evaluating training effectiveness to support ongoing service enhancements, with an overarching goal of reducing the risk associated with community tracheostomies. Creativity, adaptability, and a proactive approach to service development are essential for a candidate in this role.
Are you passionate about education and training to ensure high quality clinical care is delivered to this complex patient group?
Following a successful 12-month trial post, we are thrilled to announce the new, substantive Tracheostomy Specialist Practice Educator post with the Lancashire and South Cumbria Regional Tracheostomy Team. This is a unique ICB commissioned service working across the region to reduce the risk of community tracheostomies across the non-ventilated, adult population.
We are looking for a passionate Nurse or Allied Health Professional with at least 2-years post qualification experience within the field of tracheostomies to join our small team and lead on education and training provision across the region. The successful candidate must be highly skilled in all aspects of tracheostomy care including day-to-day care, weaning and secretion management.
Innovation is key to the ongoing success of this post, and we are looking for a motivated individual to jump in with enthusiasm, confidence and drive!
May consider part time applicants or job shares, subject to discussion to ensure service needs are met
You will be responsible for planning, implementing and delivering tracheostomy education to patients, families, carers, community care providers and acute clinicians across the region. We are looking for a self-motivated individual who will proactively seek out service development opportunities to enhance patient care. This will include assisting with clinical reviews and highlighting trends in clinical instability which could be improved through enhanced training, education or community support.
How can high standards of tracheostomy care be made more achievable?
What could you implement to support individuals?
Creativity is a must with the candidate leading on formatting, delivery and design of education to develop relationships with stakeholders and encourage maximum engagement. This will be delivered across a variety of different environments: patient homes, care homes, hospitals, hospices, GP practices and remotely so adaptability is essential to facilitate safe practice and promote high standard of care.
There will be involvement in the development of Standard Operating Procedures, guidelines and pathways to provide surrounding service delivery governance structures. Auditing and analysis of training provision will be expected to further guide role development and contribute to the overall service 'Annual Impact Report' which is presented to the Integrated Commissioning Board each year. This will provide the post holder with research and audit experience.
About us
You will lead on the design and delivery of education and training across the region with the overriding aim of reducing the risk of community tracheostomies.
You will support the Tracheostomy Practitioners to undertake clinical reviews and highlight areas of clinical instability which could be improved through enhanced education, training and individualised support.
Education will be provided in different environments, to different audiences and in different formats so adaptability and a dynamic approach is essential.
You will lead on the development of education resources and training pathways to develop standardised teaching frameworks across the region.
You will lead on the education and training focused long term service aims to engage with wider organisations and networks to develop education delivery processes.
Auditing and monitoring of competencies and education provision will be required to ensure efficacy and maximised impact of this exciting new role.
To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience the successful candidate will need, please take a look at the Job Description and Person Specification attachments under the Supporting Documents heading.
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