Job summary
The Prevention and Management of Aggression Department are looking for a passionate, caring and resourceful individual to join our proactive, dynamic, solution focussed team.
Can you apply theory to practice in educating our staff to continue to put our service users at the heart of all our decision-making processes?
Your continued skills in clinical practice will be transferable to the teaching environment. Your ongoing personal and professional development is essential to continue to enhance your knowledge and experience as an instructor in this complex subject area.
Do you feel ready for a new challenge? Keen to expand your theoretical knowledge and clinical skills? Want to bridge the gap between the classroom and clinical practice?
Our team is expanding and developing, so don't wait any longer: you are what we need!
Main duties of the job
You will be providing theory and practical skills training to NSFT staff in the subject area of Prevention and Management of Aggression.
This is a physically demanding post, providing daily training courses in Personal Safety and Physical Intervention, demonstrating and partaking in breakaway and physical restraint skills using a variety of teaching methods including role play.
You will be assessing participants' abilities to undertake and demonstrate competence in all elements of the training.
Work alongside the clinical staff to continue to educate by role modelling best practice in prevention and management of aggression.
You need effective communication and listening skills to work within a multi-disciplinary team to support our service users, staff and stakeholders.
You will be eager to expand your understanding of the subject area increasing your knowledge through continuous reflective practice to enhance your personal and professional development.
Work within the team to provide a safe learning and teaching environment to support the decision-making process in the assessment of skills, knowledge, and attitude.
You can plan, prioritise, and manage your own time effectively, seek guidance from your peers' building relationships with our stakeholders.
To achieve your initial Assistant Instructor certification, you will be required to complete a two week training course at West London Health Trust, Broadmoor Hospital. All expenses are paid and excludes the weekend.
About us
The long-standing PMA Team, advocate the NSFT Trust Values and their associated behaviours, incorporating these naturally into our lively, warm day to day working environment.
We commit to monthly protective time for supervision, where your Health and Wellbeing is acknowledged as a vital aspect of your ability to develop within the team.
Our hours are 9-5pm Monday to Friday, bank holidays and weekends off, giving you valuable time with your families and friends.
Travel expenses paid when working across Norfolk and Suffolk training environments.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Your main responsibilities on commencement of this role would be to attend your initial certification at WLHT as previously mentioned, complete your 6-month PMA Instructor Development Programme and continue to develop in your role to be accredited as a PMA Instructor.
Frequent travel between The Hollies PMA Department (Ipswich), and Angles Way, PMA Department (Norwich) is essential to complete your preceptorship and facilitate training.
You must have been continuously employed in a support or care role within social care, education or health care environment for a period of no less than two years.
You will have an interest in teaching, be passionate about reducing restrictive interventions and be keen to develop the theoretical knowledge required surrounding violence reduction.
You need to be physically apt to complete the daily activities involved in teaching and demonstrating physical intervention and personal safety skills daily.
Your main role and responsibilities will be to facilitate training daily, contribute to the day-to-day operational needs of the department, complete Health and Safety checks, prepare your teaching environment and comply with the Data Protection Act (2018) when completing relevant paperwork, and in discussions.
Maintain and increase knowledge in legislation, national guidance and NSFT Trust policies which are relevant to PMA and the clinical settings.
Complete all statutory and mandatory training needs as applicable to your role, with the willingness to complete additional learning specific to clinical practice in a timely manner.
Be able to develop positive professional relationships with all grades, disciplines and service users in the clinical and teaching environments and be actively involved in team discussions.
Be proactive and manage your own time effectively, share knowledge of your learning to the team and keep up to date e calendar information necessary for effective communication.
You can recognise and be proactive in developing confidence to reduce and manage anxiety levels for our attendees to support their learning.
You are willing to continue to develop your skills in teaching, effective communication and group management skills, can use your own initiative and recognise when to seek support and advice from your peers.
You will be required to have the necessary ICT skills to deliver training and complete administrative tasks as required within your role.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Your main responsibilities on commencement of this role would be to attend your initial certification at WLHT as previously mentioned, complete your 6-month PMA Instructor Development Programme and continue to develop in your role to be accredited as a PMA Instructor.
Frequent travel between The Hollies PMA Department (Ipswich), and Angles Way, PMA Department (Norwich) is essential to complete your preceptorship and facilitate training.
You must have been continuously employed in a support or care role within social care, education or health care environment for a period of no less than two years.
You will have an interest in teaching, be passionate about reducing restrictive interventions and be keen to develop the theoretical knowledge required surrounding violence reduction.
You need to be physically apt to complete the daily activities involved in teaching and demonstrating physical intervention and personal safety skills daily.
Your main role and responsibilities will be to facilitate training daily, contribute to the day-to-day operational needs of the department, complete Health and Safety checks, prepare your teaching environment and comply with the Data Protection Act (2018) when completing relevant paperwork, and in discussions.
Maintain and increase knowledge in legislation, national guidance and NSFT Trust policies which are relevant to PMA and the clinical settings.
Complete all statutory and mandatory training needs as applicable to your role, with the willingness to complete additional learning specific to clinical practice in a timely manner.
Be able to develop positive professional relationships with all grades, disciplines and service users in the clinical and teaching environments and be actively involved in team discussions.
Be proactive and manage your own time effectively, share knowledge of your learning to the team and keep up to date e calendar information necessary for effective communication.
You can recognise and be proactive in developing confidence to reduce and manage anxiety levels for our attendees to support their learning.
You are willing to continue to develop your skills in teaching, effective communication and group management skills, can use your own initiative and recognise when to seek support and advice from your peers.
You will be required to have the necessary ICT skills to deliver training and complete administrative tasks as required within your role.
Person Specification
Qualification
Essential
- Level 4 Diploma in Instructing and Presenting Violence Reduction Skills OR Foundation Degree or working towards Foundation degree or other equivalent qualifications.
- The care certificate or relevant equivalent
Desirable
- BLS/ALS trainer First Aid at Work,
- PTTLS or other teaching qualification
Experience
Essential
- Minimum 3 years relevant clinical experience
- Experience of working in a MDT
Desirable
- To have worked in more than one field of mental health and/or learning disability care
- Has had experience in teaching
Skills
Essential
- Ability to effectively and appropriatly mange own time and prioritise
- IT literate
Knowledge
Essential
- Up to date knowledge of PMA
- Knowledge of psychomotor skills of self and others
- Up to date knowledge of local national guidance on PMA and its surrounding issues
Person Specification
Qualification
Essential
- Level 4 Diploma in Instructing and Presenting Violence Reduction Skills OR Foundation Degree or working towards Foundation degree or other equivalent qualifications.
- The care certificate or relevant equivalent
Desirable
- BLS/ALS trainer First Aid at Work,
- PTTLS or other teaching qualification
Experience
Essential
- Minimum 3 years relevant clinical experience
- Experience of working in a MDT
Desirable
- To have worked in more than one field of mental health and/or learning disability care
- Has had experience in teaching
Skills
Essential
- Ability to effectively and appropriatly mange own time and prioritise
- IT literate
Knowledge
Essential
- Up to date knowledge of PMA
- Knowledge of psychomotor skills of self and others
- Up to date knowledge of local national guidance on PMA and its surrounding issues
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).
