Job Description

We are currently recruiting for a Clinical Skills Facilitator to join our nursing team. The successful candidate will facilitate and coordinate our Basic Life Support (BLS) and Immediate Life Support (ILS) programmes through the Resus Council alongside other clinical skills and simulation training.



to lead on developing and training clinical skills across the hospitals work force.



This an excellent position for someone who is passionate about training in a healthcare setting with the opportunity to design and deliver simulation training across the hospital.



This is a full time role predominantly working Monday - Friday. However there will be the occasional need to work weekends and bank holidays following the requirements of the hospital and training schedule.


About us


At Benenden Hospital we put patients at the heart of everything we do. We attract kind, compassionate, and talented people to our ultra-modern private hospital, which has been rated as Outstanding by the CQC. We hold JAG accreditation for Endoscopy and ACSA accreditation for anaesthetics.



Benenden Hospital offers excellent working conditions and facilities. We promote flexible working and a healthy work/life balance. We are committed to professional development and have excellent training and education facilities. We work hard to make sure that everyone at Benenden Hospital feels involved and shares our values and vision for the future.


About the role


Facilitate and deliver annual clinical training plans across ILS, BLS, Venepuncture, manual handling and IV and cannulation training Establish key relationships across the clinical teams, working with SMEs to review content. Schedule and communicate training plans, using our learning management system. Provide specialist and excellent clinical knowledge, ensuring all staff and services are legally compliant. Work reactively with the OD team on any clinical training requirements that arise.
Skills and experience required


Essential:


Qualified Resus Council Instructor Allied Healthcare professional or Registered Nurse Advanced Life Support Practitioner Experience within clinical training setting Willingness to undertake further training in support of clinical skills (manual handling)

Desirable


Level 3 in education & training or equivalent (PTTLS) Qualified Resus Council course Director Simulation Experience Download full role profile
Benefits include


Competitive salaries 27 days Annual Leave plus Bank Holidays Defined contribution pension scheme with employer contribution up to 10% Membership to Benenden Health which offers a wide range of benefits, discounts and activities Excellent Life Assurance benefit Free parking Subsidised eye tests Free Flu vaccinations Subsidised on site Restaurant
"I love working at Benenden Hospital, it's a beautiful location in the countryside", "the whole organisation is supportive", "it's the team, the team are amazing", "Benenden is a bit like a family", "the whole atmosphere is brilliant"



These are just some of the reasons why more than 400 people work at Benenden Hospital which has a long history of caring since it was founded in 1907.

How to apply


If you wish to apply for this position, please complete our application form.



Then please send this application form, and your most up to date CV to

kentcareers@benenden.org.uk

Closing Date:

12th August



Please note this vacancy may close prior to the closing date without notice, if a sufficient number of applications are received



Claire Mansfield - Resourcing Officer will then be in touch to discuss further.



Together, we work hard to maintain a safe, comfortable, patient-focused environment for the people in our care.



All our vacancies are therefore subject to either a Standard or an Enhanced Disclosure Application to the Disclosure and Barring Service as well as satisfactory reference checks. These procedures need to be completed before all new member of staff can join the hospital.



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