Healthcare Training Instructor

Title: Healthcare Training Instructor (Contract/Part-Time)

Role:

• Experienced Registered Healthcare professional with AHP/Nursing qualification and Training experience and qualifications
• Qualified QQI Level 6 Training Instructor, experienced delivering courses such as:
• Manual Handling (0.5 day) and People Handling (1 day),
• Manual Handling and People Moving & Handling Instructor Programmes (FETAC Level 6) 4 or 5 days courses.
• Level 5 modules - Care Skills, Care of the Older Person, Care Support.
• Skilled in developing and delivering other healthcare related courses such as Elder Abuse, Behaviours that Challenge, Medication Management, Infection Control, Restraint, etc. or willingness to expand Knowledge in these areas
• Manage, coordinate and customise the training courses based on the requirements of the client and in accordance with the course specifications.
• Assess participants skills knowledge, correct course related assignments and provide feedback on same, according to QQI criteria.
• Complete all administrative work related to the course delivery.
• Ensure training records and assignment materials are stored in a confidential and secure manner.
• Manage issues as they arise through the process (booking, delivery and closure with participants). Administrative support is provided throughout.
• Keep updated on developments in the field through research and by attendance at relevant conferences and seminars, maintenance of personal CPD requirement.
• Represent the company in a positive and professional manner at all times.

Requirements:

• Must have a recognised, relevant healthcare professional qualification e.g. Chartered Physiotherapist, Occupational Therapist, Registered Nurse.
• QQI Level 6 Special Purpose Award in People and Manual Handling Instruction.
• Qualified CPR/First Aid Instructor would be an advantage.
• Must be experienced in working in healthcare/social care settings.
• Advanced working knowledge of relevant literature and research in the healthcare sector, evidence based practice.
• Must have own professional indemnity insurance cover.
• Ability to influence positive organisational change related to people and manual handling, practice and nursing/therapist care delivery.
• Team player with advanced communication skills who can act as an advocate at all levels.
• Experience liaising with staff from multidisciplinary backgrounds in order to promote safer handling practices, optimal practice in patient / resident / client care delivery and ensuring excellent communication.
• Full current Driving License