Vacancy: Clinical Skills Facilitator and Resuscitation Lead
Location: KIMS Hospital, Maidstone
Hours: 37.5 Hours
Salary: £49,387 - £51,932
Job Reference: 3527

Job Summary:
We are recruiting for an experienced clinical professional to lead the coordination of KIMS Hospital Clinical training including the resuscitation programme as an instructor and to support the development of competencies for all clinical staff. This role will work alongside our senior clinical management team to deliver the training and professional development for the hospital network.

This post will provide KIMS Hospital network with the clinical expertise, skills and agility to systematically address the effectiveness of care through the transformation of practices and culture to improve patient care and experience.

Design and deliver a patient safety initiative, growing and supporting an open and speak up culture within all teams.

This is a permanent position working 37.5 hours per week.

Role Responsibilities include:

• Ensure mandatory training requirements are fulfilled and that staff education and development is aligned to staff roles via the a training needs analysis.
• To work clinically supporting staff to meet identified learning needs and competencies. To provide clinical supervision as required.
• To work clinically supporting staff to meet identified learning needs and competencies. To provide clinical supervision as required.
• Work alongside human resources to develop guidelines and policies related to clinical training and education.
• Support the implementation of evidenced based patient care within the clinical areas through training and development
• Promote and initiate innovation and new ideas in methods of care delivery in line with national guidance.
• Deliver the Resuscitation programme for the network, including ILS, BLS & PBLS and PILS.
• Deliver the moving and handling programme for staff groups aligned to their role.

Person Specification:

• NMC Registered Nurse / HCPC Registered Professional
• Extensive Post-registration clinical experience in the specialties relevant to KIMS Hospital
• Teaching Qualification ENB 998 or equivalent
• Mentorship training and qualification is desirable.
• Previous experience in a practice facilitator post or practice development role

KIMS Hospital employees enjoy the following benefits:

• Competitive Salary
• Pension Scheme
• Private Health Insurance
• 33 Days annual leave plus extra time off for your birthday
• Life Assurance
• Annual Flu Vaccination
• Free Eye Test

If you do not receive a reply within 1 working week from the closing date, please assume you have not been shortlisted on this occasion.

If you have any queries regarding this vacancy, Juliet would be happy to help. Please give her a call on 01622 538114 or email recruitment@kims.org.uk.

At KIMS Hospital we are committed to building a diverse and inclusive working environment. We strive to create a workforce that reflects the communities we serve and are proud to be an equal opportunities employer.

Any offers of employment made by KIMS Hospital for this/these position(s) will be subject to proof of eligibility to work in the UK and receipt of a satisfactory DBS Certificate from the Disclosure & Barring Service. Information about the DBS checks can be found at https://www.gov.uk/disclosure-barring-service-check