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Medical Devices Training Manager | East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust
| Posting date: | 19 November 2024 |
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| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £46,148 - £52,809 per annum, pro rata |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 19 December 2024 |
| Location: | Eastbourne/Hastings, BN21 2UD |
| Company: | ESHT |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 6702209/374-LVB1911 |
Summary
The overall purpose of the role is to ensure that the Trust has a robust training programme and assurance around the use of high-risk medical devices and to be the main expert resource in this area. This includes working effectively with clinical leads and the MDSO to respond to National Patient Safety Alerts where high risk medical device knowledge is required.
Incident investigation and supporting the Patient Safety and Incident Response Framework (PSIRF) Education plan are key components of the role is a key component of the role promotinglearning and the safe use of medical devices across our Trust sites.
Key duties and responsibilities
1. Establish, maintain and monitor an effective training needs analysis, policy and programme for the competency and use of high-risk medical devices,
2. Devise and deliver an annual programme of work including audits and be responsible for developing and meeting performance indicators,
3. Manage and deliver specialist training to groups of staff for high-risk Medical Devices and Oxygen across the Trust sites,
4. Provide clear and concise quarterly and annual quality assurance reports on training compliance, risks and incidents in relation to high-risk medical devices,
5. Ensure medical device incidents are reported in line with Patient Safety Incident Response Framework (PSIRF) and Learning from Patient Safety Events (LFPSE),
6. Review incidents relating to medical devices providing recommendations and expert advice,
7. Provide authoritative and reliable advice in supporting healthcare staff in the safe use of high-risk medical devices,
8. Develop and maintain working relationships with the Practice Educator network to ensure consistent delivery of training,
9. Work with the head of clinical engineering and clinical and procurement teams advising on the acquisition of high-risk medical devices,
10. Monitor trials of high-risk medical devices,
We are proud to provide ‘Outstanding’ care and be a great place to work
We provide safe, compassionate and high quality care to half a million people living or visiting East Sussex. We are one of the largest organisations in East Sussex, the only integrated provider of acute and community care in Sussex. Our extensive services are provided by 7000 + members of staff working from acute hospitals in Hastings and Eastbourne, three community hospitals in Bexhill, Rye and Uckfield, over 100 community sites and in people’s own homes.
In 2020 the Care Quality Commission rated us as ‘Good’ overall, and ‘Outstanding’ for being caring and effective. The Conquest Hospital and our Community Services are rated ‘Outstanding’. Eastbourne DGH rated ‘Good’.
In 2020, the Trust launched its ambitious ‘Building for our Future’ programme. This once in a lifetime programme aims to repair, redevelop and expand our hospitals, transforming the environment in which we provide care for generations to come.
Please refer to the job description attached.
If you have any questions about this position please do not hesitate to contact us.
This advert closes on Tuesday 3 Dec 2024
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