Medical Devices Trainer

The overall purpose of the role is to deliver education and training to staff including competency based medical device programmes in line with the Medical Devices Training policy., To deliver training and education to all clinical staff including Registered Nurses & Midwives, Healthcare Assistants, Allied Healthcare Practitioners and medical students on medical devices within the Trust and specifically oxygen and infusion devices.
Assist with the development and evaluation of training programmes and competencies and the teaching resources including the Medical Devices web pages, in order to maintain high quality, learner focused training in the Trust.
Provide highly specialised advice and support to clinical staff at all levels in matters relating to medical equipment and patient safety.
Provide training and advice for staff at ward level where appropriate including travel or commuting to other sites within ESHT
Develop and maintain links with Community teams, practice educators and Key Trainers to address equipment loans, align training and competency requirements.
Provide specialised advice and support to clinical staff at all levels in matters relating to medical equipment and patient safety
Support the Medical Devices Training Manager and Head of Clinical Engineering in the investigation of clinical incidents relating to medical devices as requested, providing timely and accurate reports as required.
Assist with the risk assessment of new and existing medical devices
Carry out audits in line with Trust policy and in response to clinical/adverse incidents., + The healthcare provider of first choice for the people of East Sussex.
Our mission is to:
+ Deliver better health outcomes and an excellent experience for everyone we provide with healthcare services.
Our strategic objectives are to:
+ Improve quality and clinical outcomes by ensuring that safe patient care is our highest priority.
+ Play a leading role in local partnerships to meet the needs of our local population and improve and enhance patients' experiences.
+ Use our resources efficiently and effectively for the benefit of our patients and their care to ensure our services are clinically, operationally and financially sustainable.
Our aims are that all services delivered by the Trust are:
+ Safe
+ Effective
+ Caring
+ Responsive and
+ Well led

We are one of the largest organisations in East Sussex with an annual income of £568 million and we are the only integrated provider of acute and community care in Sussex.
Our extensive health services are provided by over 7,000 dedicated members of staff working from two acute hospitals in Hastings and Eastbourne, three community hospitals in Bexhill, Rye and Uckfield, over 100 community sites across East Sussex, and in people's own homes.
In 2020 the Care Quality Commission (CQC) rated us as 'Good' overall, and 'Outstanding' for being Caring and Effective. The Conquest Hospital in Hastings and our Community Services were rated 'Outstanding' and Eastbourne DGH was rated 'Good' Our two acute hospitals have Emergency Departments and provide 24 hour a day care, offering a comprehensive range of surgical, medical, outpatient and maternity services, supported by a full range of diagnostic and therapy services.
In the summer of 2020, the Trust launched its ambitious 'Building for our Future' (BFF) programme. This once in a lifetime programme aims to redevelop and expand our hospitals at Eastbourne, Hastings and Bexhill, transforming the environment in which we provide care for generations to come., 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.