Job summary
- Main area
- Training in Physical Intervention and Breakaway skills incorporating theory in the prevention of aggression.
- Grade
- Band 6
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week (9AM - 17.00 hrs Monday to Friday - no bank holidays)
- Job ref
- 246-COR6360374
- Employer
- Norfolk and Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- The Hollies PMA Training department St Clements Hospital
- Town
- Ipswich
- Salary
- £35,392 - £42,618 gross per annum
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- Today at 23:59
- Interview date
- 17/07/2024
Employer heading
PMA Lead Instructor
Band 6
Norfolk and Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust provides child and adult mental health services, learning disability, wellbeing, older people's and eating disorder services across Norfolk and Suffolk.
At any one time, around 23,000 people in Norfolk and Suffolk are receiving care and attention from the Trust. We believe in whole life care - seeing people in the context of their whole lives, understanding the importance of good physical health, friends, family, spirituality, culture, home, work, education and a sense of purpose and achievement to experience good mental health.
Nearly 3,800 full and part-time practitioners care for our service users in hospitals, in the community and in their own homes, whilst an additional 1,400+ staff provide non-clinical support, including cleaning, catering, delivering supplies, ward administration, information technology, human resources and financial services.
We are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and want to reflect the diversity of our local communities within our teams. We welcome applications from all talented individuals with the relevant qualifications, skills, knowledge and experience.
We are committed to delivering quality driven mental health services. Every individual makes a valuable contribution. We are proud of our staff who have been commended for the care they provide. Do you value working positively, respectfully and together? If so, we’d love you to join us!
We will consider flexible working arrangements for our roles, please indicate in your application if this is something you require
JOB DESCRIPTION/PERSON SPECIFICATION
Please read the job description/person specification carefully and ensure your application reflects the knowledge, skills and experience needed.
YOUR APPLICATION
It is important that you complete a formal application form as CV’s alone will not be accepted.
We can provide all our job application materials in alternative formats so that these are accessible to everyone. Should you require any documents within this job pack in an alternative format, please do not hesitate to contact us at [email protected].
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Job overview
Are you passionate about education and working with staff who support our most vulnerable people in society? Are you keen to be part of a team who deliver training in reducing restrictive practices and the teaching of physical skills to reduce harm? Do you have experience in clinical practice and empathise with people who have a learning disability and or mental health needs of all ages?
Do you feel a sense of achievement when you see the people in your team develop with your support in your leadership and management skills?
This dual professionalism role seeks to find a committed person who strives to continue to maintain and develop their expertise in both aspects of the role to ensure the best outcomes for their team, learners and service users.
We are looking for you, a person who is proactive, empathic, who has the skills required to work in a learning/teaching environment whilst supporting the team to develop and ultimately have the compassion needed to deliver care to our service users.
The post holder will be required to travel between Norfolk and Suffolk, to deliver clinical support and training.
Main duties of the job
To provide leadership, supervision, appraisals and mentorship within the PMA Training team.
To have clear and up to date understanding of mental health issues in relation to PMA.
To spend an appropriate and agreed time in clinical areas, establish and maintain therapeutic relationships with service users and carers.
To contribute to evaluation of training in the management of violence and aggression.
Assist in the development of appropriate training programme.
Will plan and effectively organise the working day for self and others., delivering the curricula to clinical staff.
Responsible for the delegates in training sessions
Supervise training staff within the PMA Department.
To attend client centred reviews, case conferences and other meetings required advising on risk management issues both within the organisation and externally.
Working for our organisation
Here at NSFT we pride ourselves on being a welcoming, talented, friendly and supportive team who like nothing better than sharing experiences and learning from each other. In addition to ongoing training and development opportunities, we are committed to providing an environment in which you can thrive.
Why work for us? We have challenges as a Trust, but we have ambitious aspirations, are pushing ahead with exciting transformation work and we need dedicated individuals to support us on our journey. We have strong, established professional networks coupled with an exceptional leadership team who will ensure you are truly cared for and cared about.
Why Norfolk and Suffolk? The people here are warm and welcoming, you’ll never be far from the beautiful coastline or Broads National Park. We’re an hour and a half away from London and have an international airport in Norwich too. Our villages, towns and cities are packed full of history, independent cafes, shops and theatres. We have excellent shopping, eating out, top ranking schooling and affordable house prices too.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
The current job description is under review.
To support and develop other trainers to ensure that high standards are maintained.
To provide advisory support to the clinical areas in relation to PMA.
Ensure that timely and accurate reporting on all aspects of training records is possible and that training records are comprehensive and reliable.
To utilise knowledge and skills obtained through further training, by dissemination and imparting this to training colleagues.
To observe and ensure the requirements of the Mental Health Act (1983, 2017) Code of Practice is fulfilled.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- Registered Mental Health Nurse or equivalent or hold a current teaching qualification i.e. Mentorship or equivalent Training the Trainers or equivalent.
Desirable criteria
- Trainer qualification
Experience
Essential criteria
- Two years post professional registration or equivalent Training the Trainers PMA course.
Skills
Essential criteria
- Ability to effectively and appropriately manage own time and prioritise.
- Presentation and group skills
- Good organisational skills and can work independently
Desirable criteria
- IT skills
- Training skills
Knowledge
Essential criteria
- Understanding of mental health issues in relation to PMA
- Up to date knowledge of national guidance on PMA and its surrounding issues
- Knowledge of risk assessment and its management
Desirable criteria
- An understanding of the policies and guidelines both local and national that can effect all staff and the delivery of PMA training
Other
Essential criteria
- Able to work /attend in other locations in the Trust
- The position requires an individual who recognises the need to maintain their personal and professional development
Desirable criteria
- Participate in research
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Michelle Luff
- Job title
- Acting PMA Team Lead
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Additional information
My working hours are Monday - Friday 9 - 5pm.
On occasions if I am teaching I may not be available at the time of contacting me, I do check my emails on a regular basis and will get back to you as soon as possible.
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