Clinical Skills Training Officer

Job Summary

We have an exciting opportunity to join the Clinical Education team as a Clinical Skills Training Officer, responsible for delivering skills education and training. The primary focus of the role is to deliver the Objective Structured Clinical Examination (OSCE) training program for cohorts of Internationally Educated Nurses, working with colleagues with a wealth of experience and enabling them to gain their NMC registration.

You will be a registered professional and have a strong commitment to supporting the development of others.

Main duties of the job

Skills

With the support of the Clinical Skills Educator, the post holder will be responsible for the delivery, assessment, and evaluation of:

1. The Objective Structured Clinical Examination (OSCE) training program for cohorts of Internationally Educated Nurses, which includes a range of clinical skills training.
2. Continued professional development of skills and competencies for professionals within PTHB, with clinical skills such as venipuncture and cannulation, IV Medication etc.
3. Clinical skills education and training in relation to the All-Wales Health Care Support Worker (HCSW) Framework.

If you are passionate about supporting staff to develop their skills and enabling them to meet their full potential, then this is the job for you.

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.

About Us

Being the smallest Heath Board in Wales means that you won't get lost in the crowd. Everybody at Powys Teaching Health Board is valued for the contribution they make to our varied and diverse portfolio of community-based services. Together, we can continue to make a real difference to our patients and build on our unrivalled reputation.

As a supportive and progressive employer, we actively encourage you to carve out a career with us, through a range of development pathways. We're also lucky enough to be situated in one of the most beautiful rural counties in Britain, let alone Wales! Achieving a healthy 'life work' balance is essential, and something we recognise by prioritising your well-being.

Date posted

17 March 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£30,420 to £37,030 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

070-NMR041-0325

Job locations

To be completed on recruitment

LD3 0LU

Job Description

Responsibilities

You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Current, active registration with the NMC
• Evidence of relevant continuing professional development
• Experience in supporting the development of others i.e., pre-registration healthcare professional students

Desirable

• Working experience of delivering training experience to staff
• Recognised Teaching qualification or Certificate / PGCE or equivalent

Experience

Essential

• Relevant experience working in a healthcare setting
• An understanding of NHS policy relating to Registered Professionals and HCSW roles

Desirable

• Experience of awarding body processes
• Sound working knowledge of the All Wales Health Care Support Worker (HCSW) Framework

Aptitude and Abilities

Essential

• Ability to work under pressure
• Organise and manage workload
• Excellent communication and negotiating skills

Desirable

• Ability to speak Welsh

Values

Essential

• Demonstrate PTHB Values

Other

Essential

• Ability to work flexibly to meet the demands of the role
• Ability to travel throughout the county

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.

Employer details

Employer name

Powys Teaching Health Board

Employer's website

https://pthb.nhs.wales/working-for-us/