Job Description
Job summary We are looking for an experienced Clinical Skills Trainer with a passion for delivering outstanding care. You'll be working 40 hours a week, making a positive difference to the lives of the people in our care at Cygnet. Main duties of the job At Cygnet, we support our people to grow their careers, gain new skills and keep stepping up. Apply now to enjoy excellent career prospects while reaping the rewards of making a difference to others every day. About us Cygnet was established in 1988. Since then we have developed a wide range of services for individuals with mental health needs, autism and learning disabilities within the UK. We have built a reputation for delivering pioneering services and outstanding outcomes for the people in our care. Our expert and highly dedicated care team of 10 000 employees empower 2864 individuals across 150 services to consistently make a positive difference to their lives, through service-user focused care and rehabilitation. Details Date posted 15 May 2025 Pay scheme Other Salary £37,000 to £37,000 a year Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number VPA66846EF Job locations London and South East SE1 7PW Job description Job responsibilities We are looking for a Clinical Trainer to join our team at Cygnet. Cygnet was established in 1988. Since then we have developed a wide range of health and social care services for young people and adults with mental health needs, acquired brain injuries, eating disorders, autism and learning disabilities within the UK. This will be a full time post working 40 hours per week covering the South of England, this will involve travel to Cygnet services. The post holder will be responsible for the delivery of a range of clinical skills training across both the health and social care division of the company. Training will be for both registered professionals (nurses, OTs, etc.) and non-registered staff, such as support workers. Training will include subjects such as venepuncture, insulin administration, Peg and Naso-gastric feeding, administration of buccal midazolam, managing continence and wound care. Your day to day: To deliver a wide range of clinical skills training appropriate to the role being trained and in accordance with identified service requirements. Deliver training using a range of teaching methods that encourage participation and development of skills and knowledge. To deliver training in a range of formats, including virtual workshops where appropriate. To assess the skills and knowledge relevant to course content. Provide structured feedback to those that need additional coaching and have not met the required competency level within a classroom setting. Work cohesively and effectively with the wider members of the Learning and Development team. To liaise with the Resuscitation Lead and wider Learning and Development team to organise and plan the delivery of courses. To work with the Head of Learning and Development, Clinical Leads and Training Managers to promote a cohesive learning and development culture within Cygnet Health Care. To maintain current subject knowledge and competence, in line with Cygnet Health Care requirements. To maintain your own continuous professional development (CPD) and maintain a Trainer portfolio in addition to any professional portfolio, such as revalidation. To ensure the health, safety and wellbeing of all those attending training. To respect and adhere to the security arrangements if training at a Cygnet site. Manage the classroom environment to ensure equal and safe participation. To follow safeguarding processes and report to a service manager any reportable concerns brought to your attention during training Ensure any equipment used for training is available on demand, is clean and fit for purpose and that any damage or faults are identified and reported. Accurate completion and prompt submission of course administration using relevant systems. To work on ad hoc projects as directed by the Head of Learning and Development. Perform any other duties commensurate with these responsibilities, skills and qualifications of the post holder. Why Cygnet? Well offer you An opening to undertake further learning with our excellent apprenticeship scheme Expert supervision & support Employee referral scheme Free Health Cash plan Enhanced maternity pay: 8 weeks full Pay, 18 weeks half Pay (Inclusive of SMP) followed by 13 weeks SMP. 24 hours free GP support line Free life assurance cover Free eye tests Car lease discounts Discounted gym membership Free mortgage broker and Insurance cover Pension scheme Employee NHS - discount savings & Cycle to Work scheme Smart Health Toolkit- Providing you with Fitness Programmes, Nutrition consultation and Health checks Ready to make a positive change?Please click on the apply now link below or send your CV to VickyLinstead@cygnethealth.co.uk Due to limits on sponsorship allocations, we are not currently in a position to offer sponsorship to new candidates for these roles, this remains under review. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible. Job description Job responsibilities We are looking for a Clinical Trainer to join our team at Cygnet. Cygnet was established in 1988. Since then we have developed a wide range of health and social care services for young people and adults with mental health needs, acquired brain injuries, eating disorders, autism and learning disabilities within the UK. This will be a full time post working 40 hours per week covering the South of England, this will involve travel to Cygnet services. The post holder will be responsible for the delivery of a range of clinical skills training across both the health and social care division of the company. Training will be for both registered professionals (nurses, OTs, etc.) and non-registered staff, such as support workers. Training will include subjects such as venepuncture, insulin administration, Peg and Naso-gastric feeding, administration of buccal midazolam, managing continence and wound care. Your day to day: To deliver a wide range of clinical skills training appropriate to the role being trained and in accordance with identified service requirements. Deliver training using a range of teaching methods that encourage participation and development of skills and knowledge. To deliver training in a range of formats, including virtual workshops where appropriate. To assess the skills and knowledge relevant to course content. Provide structured feedback to those that need additional coaching and have not met the required competency level within a classroom setting. Work cohesively and effectively with the wider members of the Learning and Development team. To liaise with the Resuscitation Lead and wider Learning and Development team to organise and plan the delivery of courses. To work with the Head of Learning and Development, Clinical Leads and Training Managers to promote a cohesive learning and development culture within Cygnet Health Care. To maintain current subject knowledge and competence, in line with Cygnet Health Care requirements. To maintain your own continuous professional development (CPD) and maintain a Trainer portfolio in addition to any professional portfolio, such as revalidation. To ensure the health, safety and wellbeing of all those attending training. To respect and adhere to the security arrangements if training at a Cygnet site. Manage the classroom environment to ensure equal and safe participation. To follow safeguarding processes and report to a service manager any reportable concerns brought to your attention during training Ensure any equipment used for training is available on demand, is clean and fit for purpose and that any damage or faults are identified and reported. Accurate completion and prompt submission of course administration using relevant systems. To work on ad hoc projects as directed by the Head of Learning and Development. Perform any other duties commensurate with these responsibilities, skills and qualifications of the post holder. Why Cygnet? Well offer you An opening to undertake further learning with our excellent apprenticeship scheme Expert supervision & support Employee referral scheme Free Health Cash plan Enhanced maternity pay: 8 weeks full Pay, 18 weeks half Pay (Inclusive of SMP) followed by 13 weeks SMP. 24 hours free GP support line Free life assurance cover Free eye tests Car lease discounts Discounted gym membership Free mortgage broker and Insurance cover Pension scheme Employee NHS - discount savings & Cycle to Work scheme Smart Health Toolkit- Providing you with Fitness Programmes, Nutrition consultation and Health checks Ready to make a positive change?Please click on the apply now link below or send your CV to VickyLinstead@cygnethealth.co.uk Due to limits on sponsorship allocations, we are not currently in a position to offer sponsorship to new candidates for these roles, this remains under review. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible. Person Specification General Requirements Essential Please refer to job description above Desirable Please refer to job description above Person Specification General Requirements Essential Please refer to job description above Desirable Please refer to job description above Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab) . From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab) . UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab) . From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab) . UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Employer details Employer name Cygnet Health Care Address London and South East SE1 7PW Employer's website https://www.cygnethealth.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab) Employer details Employer name Cygnet Health Care Address London and South East SE1 7PW Employer's website https://www.cygnethealth.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab). Location : SE1 7PW London and South East, United Kingdom