Trainer

This is a rare opportunity to work with the internationally acclaimed Maguire Communication Skills Training Unit  (MCSTU) at The Christie School of Oncology. To cover for maternity leave (12 Months)

We are looking for a highly experienced and committed communication skills trainer to deliver our suite courses. You will be enthusiastic, creative and keen to offer flexible and innovative modes of delivery to meet the needs of health and social care professionals in an ever-changing, pressurised environment.

The successful candidate will already be delivering Advanced Communication Skills Training workshops and will either be an approved CONNECTED facilitator or able to demonstrate equivalent expertise and experience.

You will be working with our Maguire Programme lead, existing trainers and Associate free-lance trainers, education colleagues within the Trust and external organisations to develop the range and quality of our services in line with new evidence, patient and service needs, policies and legislation.

You will be involved in the planning, development, delivery and evaluation of a range of training events and services to meet the needs of MCSTU client groups both within The Christie and externally. This can be in a variety of settings, including face to face and on-line adapting learning and facilitation methods accordingly. You will work closely as part of the MCSTU team to provide expert support to workforce and HR colleagues, proactively identifying specialist training needs and opportunities for Christie staff at all levels..  You will provide specialist knowledge and advice to external commissioners and organisations – informed by national policy and recent research.

Working alongside the Maguire programme lead and Events colleagues to develop strategies and new, innovative modes of delivery to meet the needs of all stakeholders, including hard to reach groups Deliver facilitation skills / teach the teacher training courses and provide expert advice and support to associate facilitators as appropriate, being a source of specialist advocacy and learning

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