Clinical Skills Trainer

Job Title:Clinical Skills Trainer Reports to:Director of Quality & Safety Key Working Relationships with:Directors & Assistant Directors of Services, MDT, Nurse Practice Development Co-Ordinator, Persons in Charge, Administration &Community Nurses and Human Resources Purpose of Role: The Clinical Skills Trainer is a pivotal role designed to ensure the delivery of safe, effective, and evidence-based care across the Talbot Group. The purpose of this role is to design, deliver, and evaluate high-quality clinical skills training programmes that enhance the competence and confidence of our healthcare professionalsincluding Registered Nurses and Social Care/Healthcare staff. You will be responsible for building a robust clinical learning environment, supporting the ongoing professional development of staff, and acting as a key clinical expert. Your work will directly contribute to the highest standards of service user care, compliance with national regulations, and the continuous improvement of our clinical practices. Essential Qualifications & Experience: Registration: Must be registered, or eligible for registration, with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland (NMBI). Experience: A minimum of 5 years of post-registration clinical experience, with at least 2 years in a relevant clinical area. Teaching Qualification: Must possess an up-to-date teaching/training qualification (e.g., Train the Trainer, Certificate in Training & Development) or be actively working towards one. Management & Administration: Demonstrable ability to effectively manage training programmes, related administrative tasks, and support staff. Essential Competencies & Skills: Professional Knowledge: In-depth clinical knowledge and competence, with a commitment to practising safely within your scope and in line with the NMBI Code of Professional Conduct. Leadership & Influence: Ability to lead on clinical practice, influence others, and build strong professional relationships across all levels of the organisation. Communication: Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to present complex information clearly and sensitively. Initiative & Problem-Solving: Evidence-based decision-maker with strong analytical skills, resilience, and a proactive approach to identifying and solving problems. Planning & Organisation: Proven ability to plan, organise, manage multiple priorities, and meet deadlines effectively. Commitment to Quality: A strong, demonstrable commitment to providing a quality service, with evidence of incorporating service user needs and engaging in ongoing CPD. IT & Data Skills: Demonstrated willingness to develop IT skills relevant to the role (e.g., MS Office, learning management systems). Clinical Training & Delivery: Design, deliver, and evaluate engaging and effective clinical skills training programmes tailored to service user needs and individualised healthcare plans. Facilitate the introduction and orientation of new staff, fostering an effective and supportive learning environment. Provide hands-on, face-to-face training, guidance, and mentorship to staff, both in classroom and clinical settings, to build competence and confidence. Educate staff on the correct use, care, and maintenance of clinical equipment and reusable medical devices. Competence Assurance & Development: Assess the clinical skills and competence of healthcare staff, identifying individual and service-wide learning needs. Develop and implement strategies to address skill deficits, including providing feedback and facilitating the achievement of personal development plans. Work alongside staff in practice (as required) to provide direct support and supervision, ensuring the safe application of clinical procedures. Foster a culture of staff empowerment, continuous professional development (CPD), and evidence-based practice. Quality, Compliance & Safety: Professional Knowledge & Experience To be professionally competent to practice safely within own scope of practice and comply with NMBI Code of Professional Conduct and Ethics To ensure knowledge, skills and performance is of a high standard, up to date and relevant to the role To be accountable and responsible for ensuring quality clinical care teaching provision. Demonstrate practitioner competence and professionalism and a commitment to continuing professional development relevant to the role. Demonstrate a working knowledge of all national clinical practice guidelines, as appropriate to service-user needs e.g, NMBI & Medication Management, HSE, NCEC. Seek out opportunities for improvement on clinical practice while keeping abreast of clinical practice updates e.g., attending relevant national conferences/seminars Demonstrate the ability to plan and organise effectively. Demonstrate the ability to manage deadlines and effectively handle multiple tasks. Demonstrate the ability to work on own initiative as well as part of a team Adopts a collaborative approach to resident/service user care by co-ordination of care / interventions and interdisciplinary team working Demonstrate strong interpersonal skills including the ability to build and maintain relationships. Fosters good professional work relationships between colleagues Demonstrates flexibility and adaptability in their approach to work Building and Maintaining Relationships (including Team Skills and Leadership Potential) Demonstrates the ability to lead on clinical practice Commitment to providing a Quality Service Demonstrate an awareness of HR policies and procedures including disciplinary procedures. Demonstrate an awareness of relevant legislation and policy e.g., health and safety, infection control etc. Demonstrate a willingness to develop IT skills relevant to the role. Organisation and Management Skills Demonstrate an awareness of resource management and the importance of value for money. Principal Duties and Responsibilities: Operational & Administrative Management Coordinate the planning and scheduling of training to meet the demands of the service and objectives of the Service Plan. Efficiently manage the administration of training records, evaluations, and key performance indicator (KPI) data. Collate and report on training metrics for management, Quality, Safety and Risk committee, and other governance forums. Demonstrate awareness of resource management and value for money in the delivery of training programmes. Commitment to a Quality Service (A) Demonstrate Play a vital role in clinical audit, monitoring quality standards, and evaluating the impact of training on care outcomes. Contribute to the development, review, and updating of clinical policies, procedures, and guidelines to ensure they reflect best practice and national standards (e.g., NMBI, HSE, NCEC, HIQA). Ensure all training and practice adhere to established policies, procedures, and legislative requirements, including Health & Safety and Infection Prevention & Control. Maintain a working knowledge of all relevant HIQA Standards and support centres in ongoing compliance. (B)Communication Skills Demonstrate strong communication skills - presents written information in a concise, accurate and structured manner. Demonstrates the ability to influence others effectively. Anticipates and recognises the emotional reactions of others when delivering sensitive messages. (C)Other Have a working knowledge of the Health Information and Quality Authority (HIQA) Standards and as they apply to the role for example, Standards for Designated Centres for Disabilities, National Standards for the Prevention and Control of Healthcare Associated Infections, Hygiene Standards etcand comply with associated protocols for implementing and maintaining these standards as appropriate to the role. Adhere to the Talbot Group Information Governance Procedures & National Data Protection Legislation to respect the confidentiality of service users and staff. To support, promote and actively participate in sustainable energy, water and waste initiatives to create a more sustainable, low carbon and efficient health service. Health & Character: (A)Health A candidate for and any person holding the office must be fully competent and capable of undertaking the duties attached to the office and be in a state of health such as would indicate a reasonable prospect of ability to render regular and efficient service. (B) Character Each candidate for and any person holding the office must be of good character.