Job summary
An exciting opportunity for a Recovery College Coordinator has arisen within the Patients' Education team at Rampton Hospital.
Are you self-motivated, creative, an excellent communicator, hardworking and committed to seeing learners progress? Then this role could be for you.
The role entails devising and delivering courses to patients; courses will have a recovery focus and will need to be accessible by a range of learning needs.
The successful candidate will need to be an excellent communicator and teacher. Self-motivation and time management are essential qualities as this role coordinates the Recovery College for all learners. Working creatively within the hospital's policies and procedures is essential to capturing the attention of leaners whilst remaining safe in a challenging environment.
The Patients' Education Team is an established team of teachers from various professional backgrounds, and we are looking for the right candidate who will enhance the existing skill mix.
Main duties of the job
Being an established teacher will be of great benefit as the role requires new courses and schemes of work to be written. Established courses will need to be enhanced and made appropriate for all learners. Future courses will need to be considered alongside patients and their learning needs to keep the department relevant and engaging.
The role requires excellent verbal and written communication skills. You will need to verbally communicate with patients from a wide range of cultural backgrounds who have various learning needs. Written records are shared amongst professionals from various departments and other Recovery College campuses.
You will need some physical fitness as there is the expectation to engage with Managing Violence and Aggression training on an annual basis. You will be required to escort patients to and from sessions. There is an expectancy to meaningly engage with Managerial and Clinical supervision. There will be occasions where you will need to support other teaching staff from within the department.
About us
#TeamNottsHC comprises over 11,000 dedicated colleagues who #MakeADifference every day. We deliver intellectual disability, mental health, community health, forensic, and offender healthcare services across Nottinghamshire, Leicestershire, Lincolnshire, and South Yorkshire. Our care is provided from over 200 sites, spanning community locations, acute settings, and secure environments, including prisons.
We are one of the largest mental health and community Trusts in the East Midlands and one of Nottinghamshire's biggest employers. We also host national and regional services, such as the National High Secure Deaf Service and the Nottingham Centre for Transgender Health.
We offer a variety of employee-led staff networks, including Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) groups, the Green Champions network, the Freedom to Speak Up network, the Health and Wellbeing Champions network, and the Menopause Champions network. These networks play a vital role in supporting our diverse workforce and promoting a culture of inclusivity.
The health and wellbeing of colleagues is a top priority. We invest significantly in this through our in-house occupational health and staff counselling services, supported by a dedicated Health and Wellbeing team.
The Trust is committed to reducing its carbon emissions, with a specialised Energy and Environmental team working to ensure compliance with environmental legislation, enhance our environmental performance, and achieve our net-zero commitment.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Devise, plan and deliver a range of courses based on recovery principals of Hope, Control and Opportunity to patients at Rampton Hospital.
- To provide educational support to patients undertaking Recovery College courses, making courses accessible to all learning needs.
- To oversee individual learning plans in partnership with patient and agreed guidelines.
- To co-ordinate enrolment on Recovery College campus courses and monitor compliance to agreed protocols.
- To provide feedback to patients CPAs and to the multi-disciplinary team in line with guidelines.
- To organise Recovery focussed courses and events in response to identified need in liaison with other staff as required.
- Active participation in department meetings to review Recovery College provision and ensure ongoing service improvement.
Please note applicants will be required to pay for their DBS check. Costs are deducted from salary following appointment. The cost of the DBS application is £26.40 (standard) or £54.40 (enhanced), this cost will be deducted from your salary over the first 2 months of employment.
You are encouraged to enrol for the DBS Update Service. An annual fee of £16 per year applies.
Please note that this post does not meet the pay level required for a Skilled worker visa.
Successful applicants with no prior NHS experience would normally be placed at the bottom of the band in line with Agenda for Change. This salary is below the minimum salary required for sponsorship for a Skilled Worker / Health & Care visa. In these circumstances the Trust would not, therefore, be able to sponsor for a Skilled Worker / Health & Care visa.
Applicants requiring a Skilled Worker Visa can determine the likelihood of obtaining a Certificate of Sponsorship against the relevant criteria here https://www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Devise, plan and deliver a range of courses based on recovery principals of Hope, Control and Opportunity to patients at Rampton Hospital.
- To provide educational support to patients undertaking Recovery College courses, making courses accessible to all learning needs.
- To oversee individual learning plans in partnership with patient and agreed guidelines.
- To co-ordinate enrolment on Recovery College campus courses and monitor compliance to agreed protocols.
- To provide feedback to patients CPAs and to the multi-disciplinary team in line with guidelines.
- To organise Recovery focussed courses and events in response to identified need in liaison with other staff as required.
- Active participation in department meetings to review Recovery College provision and ensure ongoing service improvement.
Please note applicants will be required to pay for their DBS check. Costs are deducted from salary following appointment. The cost of the DBS application is £26.40 (standard) or £54.40 (enhanced), this cost will be deducted from your salary over the first 2 months of employment.
You are encouraged to enrol for the DBS Update Service. An annual fee of £16 per year applies.
Please note that this post does not meet the pay level required for a Skilled worker visa.
Successful applicants with no prior NHS experience would normally be placed at the bottom of the band in line with Agenda for Change. This salary is below the minimum salary required for sponsorship for a Skilled Worker / Health & Care visa. In these circumstances the Trust would not, therefore, be able to sponsor for a Skilled Worker / Health & Care visa.
Applicants requiring a Skilled Worker Visa can determine the likelihood of obtaining a Certificate of Sponsorship against the relevant criteria here https://www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa
Person Specification
Values
Essential
- oAll colleagues are expected to demonstrate at interview that they act in line with Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust Values: Trust Honesty Respect Compassion Teamwork
- oAll colleagues are expected to demonstrate an understanding of and commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) and how it applies to their role. The Trust's expectations are highlighted within our EDI Policy, and associated EDI and Human Rights legislation
Qualifications
Essential
- Level 5 Diploma in Education/Training (DET)
- English & Maths GCSE 5-9 or equivalent
Desirable
- PGCE/QTS
- Subject Specific Qualification at level 5 or above
Experience
Essential
- Experience of developing and planning schemes of work/lessons related to relevant subject/s.
- Experience of developing/mentoring other staff
- Experience of working with students with learning difficulties and/or disabilities
Desirable
- Experience of collaborative working across disciplines in partnership with colleagues to enhance the Learner experience.
- Experience as a SENDCO
Knowledge
Essential
- Understanding of Functional Skills in relation to the Lifelong Learning Sector
- Knowledge of teaching strategies to motivate learners with mental health problems and/or learning difficulties
- Relevant flexible approaches to teaching and learning
Desirable
- Knowledge of teaching strategies associated with dyslexia
Skills
Essential
- Ability to assess Literacy/Language /Numeracy and ICT skills
- Ability to develop inclusive learning resources in relation to Diversity and Equal Opportunities.
- Ability to motivate, support, monitor and record progress of learners
- Competent in the use of IT, record keeping, auditing and administrative tasks related to patient education.
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work on own initiative and as a member of a team
Desirable
- Familiar with procedures within a High Secure Mental Health hospital
- Excellent IT Skills, proficient in the use of Microsoft packages including PowerPoint, Publisher and Excel
Physical Requirements
Essential
- Ability to successfully complete Management of Violence and Aggression training. This involves learning to control violent incidents through approved physical restraints.
- Ability to participate in the escorting of patients in accordance with policies and procedures.
- Has the physical ability to undertake the full range of duties
Training
Essential
- Evidence of on-going professional development to maintain appropriate professional competencies.
Desirable
- Experience of delivering training to other teaching staff.
Contractual Requirements
Essential
- To undertake Essential Training and update as required by Trust Policies.
- Complete Personal Appraisal annually.
- Undertake Managerial and Clinical supervision.
Person Specification
Values
Essential
- oAll colleagues are expected to demonstrate at interview that they act in line with Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust Values: Trust Honesty Respect Compassion Teamwork
- oAll colleagues are expected to demonstrate an understanding of and commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) and how it applies to their role. The Trust's expectations are highlighted within our EDI Policy, and associated EDI and Human Rights legislation
Qualifications
Essential
- Level 5 Diploma in Education/Training (DET)
- English & Maths GCSE 5-9 or equivalent
Desirable
- PGCE/QTS
- Subject Specific Qualification at level 5 or above
Experience
Essential
- Experience of developing and planning schemes of work/lessons related to relevant subject/s.
- Experience of developing/mentoring other staff
- Experience of working with students with learning difficulties and/or disabilities
Desirable
- Experience of collaborative working across disciplines in partnership with colleagues to enhance the Learner experience.
- Experience as a SENDCO
Knowledge
Essential
- Understanding of Functional Skills in relation to the Lifelong Learning Sector
- Knowledge of teaching strategies to motivate learners with mental health problems and/or learning difficulties
- Relevant flexible approaches to teaching and learning
Desirable
- Knowledge of teaching strategies associated with dyslexia
Skills
Essential
- Ability to assess Literacy/Language /Numeracy and ICT skills
- Ability to develop inclusive learning resources in relation to Diversity and Equal Opportunities.
- Ability to motivate, support, monitor and record progress of learners
- Competent in the use of IT, record keeping, auditing and administrative tasks related to patient education.
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work on own initiative and as a member of a team
Desirable
- Familiar with procedures within a High Secure Mental Health hospital
- Excellent IT Skills, proficient in the use of Microsoft packages including PowerPoint, Publisher and Excel
Physical Requirements
Essential
- Ability to successfully complete Management of Violence and Aggression training. This involves learning to control violent incidents through approved physical restraints.
- Ability to participate in the escorting of patients in accordance with policies and procedures.
- Has the physical ability to undertake the full range of duties
Training
Essential
- Evidence of on-going professional development to maintain appropriate professional competencies.
Desirable
- Experience of delivering training to other teaching staff.
Contractual Requirements
Essential
- To undertake Essential Training and update as required by Trust Policies.
- Complete Personal Appraisal annually.
- Undertake Managerial and Clinical supervision.
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.
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).
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.
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).
