Tracheostomy Specialist Practice Educator

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!

Main duties of the job

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.

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

We are a small, friendly team consisting of a Tracheostomy Consultant Practitioner (Nurse), Tracheostomy Specialist Practitioner (Physiotherapist), Tracheostomy Specialist Therapy Assistant and Tracheostomy Specialist Speech and Language Therapist.

Due to the geographical area covered by the service, we have adopted an interdisciplinary approach to ensure holistic care is delivered. You will work closely with each team member who will support with the development of any specialist areas and develop your own clinical competencies within their field of expertise. Ongoing CPD relevant to the role will be supported and encouraged.

Our service is dependent on open and honest communication to support with the autonomous nature of our roles. We are supportive of each other's development with adaptable flexibility to ensure team member wellbeing. There will be variety and variance each day however we would encourage the post holder to take charge of their own diary planning to meet the needs of the role and suit their working style. This is a fantastic opportunity for a Monday - Friday (09:00-17:00) working pattern with opportunities to develop and expand teaching, research, leadership, and clinical skills within this specialist field.

Due to the geographical area covered, access to a car for work purposes is essential. Whilst Royal Preston Hospital is classed as the service base, the current team members elect to work agilely when not undertaking clinical visits.

Job description

Job responsibilities

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.

Person Specification

Qualifications & Education

Essential

• Relevant professional registration (HCPC / NMC)
• Evidence of recent Continuous Professional Development relevant to post
• Teaching and education experience (formal or informal)

Desirable

• Teaching or education qualification

Knowledge & Experience

Essential

• Substantial post registration experience in the daily care of people with long term tracheostomies (including relevant competencies)
• Knowledge of tracheostomy altered airway anatomy
• Clinical experience in tracheostomy weaning methods and therapies
• Experience of presenting and teaching to the multi-disciplinary team
• Experience of clinical audit

Desirable

• Clinical skills and experience in advanced airway clearance techniques (including mechanical-in-exsufflation)
• Clinical skills and experience in oral trials and knowledge surrounding dysphagia management
• Experience supporting with complex hospital discharges
• Experience of service development
• Experience of research activities

Employer details

Employer name: Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address: Royal Preston Hospital, Preston, PR2 9HT

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