Clinical Skills Trainer

Job Title : Clinical Skills Trainer

Reports to : Director of Quality & Safety

Key Working Relationships with : Directors & Assistant Directors of Services, MDT, Nurse Practice Development Co-Ordinator, Persons in Charge, Administration &Community Nurses and Human Resources

Purpose of Role :

The Clinical Skills Trainer is a pivotal role designed to ensure the delivery of safe, effective, and evidence-based care across the Talbot Group. The purpose of this role is to design, deliver, and evaluate high-quality clinical skills training programmes that enhance the competence and confidence of our healthcare professionals-including Registered Nurses and Social Care / Healthcare staff.

You will be responsible for building a robust clinical learning environment, supporting the ongoing professional development of staff, and acting as a key clinical expert. Your work will directly contribute to the highest standards of service user care, compliance with national regulations, and the continuous improvement of our clinical practices.

Essential Qualifications & Experience :

• Registration :  Must be registered, or eligible for registration, with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland (NMBI).
• Experience :  A minimum of 5 years of post-registration clinical experience, with at least 2 years in a relevant clinical area.
• Teaching Qualification :  Must possess an up-to-date teaching / training qualification (e.g., Train the Trainer, Certificate in Training & Development) or be actively working towards one.
• Management & Administratio n :  Demonstrable ability to effectively manage training programmes, related administrative tasks, and support staff.

Essential Competencies & Skills :

Clinical Training & Delivery :

Competence Assurance & Development :

Quality, Compliance & Safety :

Professional Knowledge & Experience

Principal Duties and Responsibilities :

Operational & Administrative Management

Commitment to a Quality Service

(A) Demonstrate

(B) Communication Skills

(C) Other

Health & Character : (A) Health

(B)  Character