We are proud to provide 'Outstanding' care and be a great place to work. East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust provides safe, compassionate and high quality hospital and community care to the half a million people living in East Sussex and those who visit our local area. We are one of the largest organisations in East Sussex with an annual income of £700 million and we are the only integrated provider of acute and community care in Sussex. Our extensive health services are provided by over 8,000 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. 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. Job overview 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. Main duties of the job 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. Working for our organisation A wide range of staff benefits are available to our staff including staff development, enrolment in the NHS pension scheme, auto-enrolment to our Temporary Workforce Service, access to onsite nurseries. staff restaurants and accommodation. In addition to an internal Occupational Health department, all staff also have access to free psychological support through our confidential Employee Assistance Programme. Onsite parking is available from only £50 a year. There has never been a better time to join East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust, submit your application today. Statement on the Use of AI We value the individuality that each candidate brings to the application process. While we understand that AI tools are widely available, we strongly discourage applicants from using AI-generated content when applying for jobs with us. We believe that your application should reflect your true skills, experiences, and motivations, which are best conveyed through your own words and unique perspective. Using AI for your application may not accurately represent your knowledge, skills, and experience and may result in a disconnect between your qualifications and our assessment of your application. We encourage applicants to take the time to thoughtfully complete their applications; by doing so, you allow us to better understand your true potential and ensure a fair and transparent evaluation of your application. Over reliance on AI-generated content may diminish your chance of success. Detailed job description and main responsibilities Please refer to the job description attached. If you have any questions about this position please do not hesitate to contact us. Person specification Qualifications Essential criteria Degree level qualification in Clinical Nursing, Midwife or healthcare science (medical device) professional qualification, Demonstrate ongoing training to ensure that relevant theoretical knowledge has been continually updated, CPD to post-graduate diploma equivalent Desirable criteria Relevant teaching qualification or equivalent proven experience. Willingness to work towards a teaching qualification. Experience Essential criteria A significant amount of post registration or equivalent nursing experience Knowledge and experience in the use of medical equipment i.e. infusion pumps, patient monitoring Good understanding of risk management and clinical governance Desirable criteria Experience of working in different clinical areas of the NHS Previous experience in delivering education and training to multi professional groups Skills Essential criteria Excellent communication skills - verbal and written Ability to use a variety of IT packages including Word, Excel and PPT Good organisational skills - ability to prioritise and manage own workload Able to work autonomously and make decisions effectively Excellent planning and problem solving skills Other Essential criteria Reliable work record DBS clearance if applicable Ability to travel independently between sites Evidence that personal behaviour reflects Trust Values Patients come first at East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust. Our vision is to be: 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 Employer certification / accreditation badges