Trainer

This is a rare opportunity to work with the internationally acclaimed Maguire Communication Skills Training Unit (MCSTU) at The Christie School of Oncology. To cover for maternity leave (12 Months)
We are looking for a highly experienced and committed communication skills trainer to deliver our suite courses. You will be enthusiastic, creative and keen to offer flexible and innovative modes of delivery to meet the needs of health and social care professionals in an ever-changing, pressurised environment.
The successful candidate will already be delivering Advanced Communication Skills Training workshops and will either be an approved CONNECTED facilitator or able to demonstrate equivalent expertise and experience.
You will be working with our Maguire Programme lead, existing trainers and Associate free-lance trainers, education colleagues within the Trust and external organisations to develop the range and quality of our services in line with new evidence, patient and service needs, policies and legislation., You will be involved in the planning, development, delivery and evaluation of a range of training events and services to meet the needs of MCSTU client groups both within The Christie and externally. This can be in a variety of settings, including face to face and on-line adapting learning and facilitation methods accordingly. You will work closely as part of the MCSTU team to provide expert support to workforce and HR colleagues, proactively identifying specialist training needs and opportunities for Christie staff at all levels.. You will provide specialist knowledge and advice to external commissioners and organisations - informed by national policy and recent research.
Working alongside the Maguire programme lead and Events colleagues to develop strategies and new, innovative modes of delivery to meet the needs of all stakeholders, including hard to reach groups Deliver facilitation skills / teach the teacher training courses and provide expert advice and support to associate facilitators as appropriate, being a source of specialist advocacy and learning, + Participate in the planning, development, delivery and evaluation of a range of training events and services to meet the needs of MCSTU client groups internally and externally.
+ Deliver training in a variety of settings, including face to face and on-line, using specialist skills to adapt learning and facilitation accordingly.
+ Deliver specialist knowledge to a range of colleagues which support the strategic development of high-quality communication skills - informed by national policy and recent research.
+ Provide expert support to workforce colleagues, to proactively identify specialist training needs and opportunities for all Christie staff.
+ Develop strategies and new, innovative modes of delivery to meet the needs of all stakeholders, including hard to reach groups.
+ Facilitate groups and individual sessions which require highly developed interpersonal skills and the ability to challenge a range of colleagues - including senior staff.
+ Deliver facilitation skills / teach the teacher training courses and provide expert advice and support to associate facilitators as appropriate, being a source of specialist advocacy and learning.
+ Deliver specialist training courses to complex and challenging groups, which can include highly emotive and distressing subjects and reactions. Following up and debriefing.
+ Have a proactive approach to the development of new business opportunities, working alongside the Senior Maguire Trainer and Education Business Manager to develop business cases and quotations.
+ Design and develop evidence-based tools for evaluation, audit and research in relation to all aspects of the training programme. Identify opportunities for dissemination of output, including publication in peer reviewed journals and presentations and high-profile conferences.
+ Maintain knowledge of current research and development in the field of communication skills training.
+ Analyse evaluation data, research, national policies and guidelines and theoretical developments and recommend options for developing and improving Maguire programmes, practices and services accordingly.
+ Represent the Maguire Communication Skills Training Unit at meetings and events, when required. This can include presentation to large groups and conferences to represent the strategy of the team.
+ Contribute to the development of the MCSTU profile by identifying opportunities for collaboration, publication and marketing.
+ Communicate and support members of the MCSTU team and liaise with relevant staff from the trust and network on a range of matters.
+ Contribute to improving quality and supporting equality and diversity, adapting content to meet the needs of different stakeholders. Have an informed understanding of specialist communication needs which supports local and international markets.
+ Assist in maintaining own and others health, safety and security.
+ Any other duties as may be required from time to time and which are commensurate with the grade of the post.
+ Be involved in the appropriate recruitment of candidates to specialist courses.
+ Work alongside the Senior Trainer in the development of a cadre of specialist trainers which supports the service requirements of the Christie.
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+ Participate in the performance review process and annual personal development plan to enable achievement of objectives and management of learning needs.
+ Attend relevant mandatory updates.
+ Be aware of relevant Trust policies and procedures and work within them.

The Christie is one of Europe's leading cancer centres, treating over 60,000 patients a year. We are based in Manchester and serve a population of 3.2 million across Greater Manchester & Cheshire, but as a national specialist around 15% patients are referred to us from other parts of the country.
We provide radiotherapy through one of the largest radiotherapy departments in the world; chemotherapy on site and through 14 other hospitals; highly specialist surgery for complex and rare cancer; and a wide range of support and diagnostic services. We are also an international leader in research, with world first breakthroughs for over 100 years.
We run one of the largest early clinical trial units in Europe with over 300 trials every year. Cancer research in Manchester, most of which is undertaken on the Christie site, has been officially ranked the best in the UK., + Maintain the Christie commitment at all times embracing the core principles, values and behaviours.
The closing date for this post may be extended if there are insufficient applicants or brought forward if there is a high volume of applicants.
We want to ensure that everyone who works at the Christie or uses our services is welcomed, valued and treated with dignity and respect. The Christie values diversity and is committed to ensuring equal opportunities for all and fair representation across the organisation at all levels. In support of these commitments, we particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and other ethnic minority people and people with disabilities for this post. Appointment will be only on merit.
We are committed to creating a balanced and diverse workforce. As such we welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. Together we will foster inclusion and tackle inequity and health inequalities in cancer care.
As users of the disability confident scheme, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the vacancy
All positions within the Christie are subject to the receipt of satisfactory written references, medical clearance and evidence of your Right to Work in the UK. Some roles will require a Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check. Please note if you are successfully appointed to a post with this Trust, you will be required to pay for your own DBS Disclosure.
By applying for this post you are agreeing to The Christie NHS Foundation Trust transferring the information contained in this application to its preferred applicant management system. If you are offered a job information will also be transferred into the national NHS Electronic Staff Records system. Please note, all communication regarding your application will be made via email, please ensure you check your junk/spam folders as emails are sometimes filtered there.
If you have not heard from us within four weeks of the closing date, I regret that on this occasion your application will have been unsuccessful.
The Inter-Authority Transfer (IAT) process is a critical and beneficial component of ESR and will form part of the recruitment process. In the event that you are successful following interview your previous NHS employment data, if applicable will be transferred from your current / most recent employer.
Overseas candidates wishing to apply for this position and who would require immigration sponsorship, may wish to self-assess the likelihood of obtaining a Certificate of Sponsorship for the post on the UKVI website.
You should be aware the Trust operates a No Smoking Policy and therefore employees are not permitted to smoke at work.