UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH WALES
PRIFYSGOL DE CYMRU
Faculty of Life Science and Education
School of Care Sciences
Clinical Skills Trainer (Ref: HSS086)
Grade E, £27,047 - £31,331
Fixed-Term contract
External vacancy
We are looking for an enthusiastic midwife to teach clinical skills to midwifery students and other health care
students/professionals in the Faculty of Life Science and Education. You will have up to date clinical skills and enjoy
demonstrating your practical knowledge to others. You will join other clinical skills trainers in our state- of-the- art
Simulation Centre and work with midwifery lecturers to teach students through skill acquisition and simulation of real life
scenarios. For further information contact Sian Jones, Associate Head of Care Sciences, Tel 01443 483029.
CLOSING DATE: Monday, 09th December 2013
JOB DESCRIPTION
JOB TITLE:
Clinical Skills Trainer – HSS086
Fixed term contract
GRADE & SALARY:
Grade E, £27,047 - £31,331
DEPARTMENT:
Care Sciences
Responsible to:
Nan Morse, Lead Midwife Educator
Main Purpose of Job:
To Support teachers in skills development in students
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Demonstration/explanation of clinical skills during tutorials
Supervision of student practice following appropriate instruction
Correct and advise students on correct technique for skills
Supervise small groups of students with role play and scenario sessions
Preparation of room for appropriate skills demonstration, teaching and practice
Liaison with skills team leader/manager regarding student problems/progress
Risk assessment within the area
Health and Safety within the Simulation Centre
Maintenance of the environment
Maintenance, ordering and storage of equipment
Regularly to report to the Centre Manager regarding stock and maintenance issues
Suite booking
Filing student registers/skills documentation
Identify and recall students who have missed timetabled sessions and to liaise with the Centre Manager if
problems arise
Liaise with the Centre Manager regarding updating student clinical skill pre-reading booklets
Liaise with partner NHS Health Boards to ensure that skills taught reflect current practice
Close liaison with link lecturers regarding updating
Liaise with representatives/advisors of medical equipment manufacturing companies regarding updating
medical devices and teaching aids
Provide IT support for experiential learning
PERSON SPECIFICATION
SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Essential
a) Contemporary Midwifery Practical Skills
b) Good interpersonal Skills
Desirable
n) Teaching qualification/evidence of ability
0) Basic IT skills
p) Record keeping, stock keeping, control
c) Training/demonstration skills
d) Good self organisational skills
e) Ability to develop and support students in their
learning
Knowledge
Essential
f)Awareness of evidence base that underpins practical
skills
g) Health and Safety relating to Midwifery education
Desirable
Experience
Essential
h) Experienced clinician
i) Experience of supporting students in clinical practice
Desirable
Training
Essential
j) Registered Midwife
Desirable
Other Requirements
Essential
k) Registration with NMC
l) Be able to understand and respond to student needs
m) Be Flexible
Desirable
q) Familiarity with pre-registration midwifery curricula
r) Ability to teach a range of healthcare professional
students
s) Experience of working with students
t) A relevant degree
u) Willingness to undergo appropriate further training
and development
v) RGN
x) Ability to speak Welsh
It is essential that when making an application, candidates specifically address the criteria set out in the
Person Specification. This information will be used in deciding those to be shortlisted.