Job summary
If you're looking for a fresh challenge and an opportunity to make a real impact, come and join our welcoming team!
A good restrictive intervention trainer has the potential to change practice, win hearts and minds and has an important role in supporting a systems wide approach to the reduction of unnecessary restrictive practices. They have a range of skills and are confident in their knowledge of all the training content, how it fits within the human rights framework and best practice for the sector and population they are training in. They can assess competence, encourage potential and appropriately challenge unhelpful attitudes. (Restraint Reduction Network Training Standards 2019)
We are currently expanding the PEACE (Positive Engagement and Caring Environments) Department to ensure we have the optimal team to meet the training needs of our staff. We are a small, friendly team offering BildACT certified training in restraint and restrictive practice reduction.
Main duties of the job
This post is a great fit for anyone interested in teaching and facilitating but would like to continue to use and develop their clinical skills. You will have a strong desire to provide compassionate and effective approaches to managing distress in the clinical environment. You will be directly involved in developing the training programme to ensure we are using evidence based approaches. You will be given great support to continue with your professional development and expand your knowledge and skills according to your interests.
About us
Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust provides physical, mental health and social care for people of all ages across Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Swindon, Wiltshire, Bath and North East Somerset.
Our services are delivered at community bases, hospitals, clinics and people's homes, delivering care as close to home as possible
Our vision is that no matter who you are or where you are, you will tell us that you receive:"Outstanding care delivered by an outstanding team"
Our values are:"Caring, safe and excellent"
At Oxford Health we offer a wide range of benefits designed to support your career and wellbeing. These include:
- Excellent opportunities for career progression
- Access to tailored individual and Trust wide learning and development
- 27 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, rising to 33 days with continuous service
- NHS Discount across a wide range of shops, restaurants and retailers
- Competitive pension scheme
- Lease car scheme
- Cycle to work scheme
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Mental Health First Aiders
- Staff accommodation (please note waiting lists may apply)
- Staff networking and support groups hosted by our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion team
Job description
Job responsibilities
Applicants must
- have a valid driving license or be prepared to travel to all trust sites using alternative methods of transport.
- have a reasonable level of fitness and evidence that they can perform all the required physical skills.
- have relevant clinical experience of inpatient mental health or learning disability settings.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Applicants must
- have a valid driving license or be prepared to travel to all trust sites using alternative methods of transport.
- have a reasonable level of fitness and evidence that they can perform all the required physical skills.
- have relevant clinical experience of inpatient mental health or learning disability settings.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Working at Band 5 with relevant registration or equivalent vocational qualification
Desirable
- Training qualification ( associated with the prevention and/ or management of restrictive practice
- Qualification in related skills e.g. Moving and Handling , First Aid
Experience/Knowledge
Essential
- Direct care or user experience in a relevant clinical setting
- Demonstrable knowledge of current national guidance in relation to reduction of restrictive practices in mental health and learning disability settings
- Experience of working in NHS and a good understanding of its processes and systems
Desirable
- Relevant teaching experience
- Experience in co production of training
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Demonstrate a credible role model through example and motivation
- Diplomacy applied to all working situations
- Physically fit enough to train in all levels of PEACE training programme including during periods of covid restriction
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Ability to supervise and develop PEACE Champions/Trainers/Coaches on a daily basis, referring to managers as appropriate
- Ability to plan and implement training sessions
- Ability to work without supervision, using own initiative and whilst under pressure
- Ability to undertake and analyze surveys or audits as necessary
- Ability to identify problems and deal with them or bring them to the attention of the manager if further action is required
- Ability to deputise for the PEACE Learning Environment Leads as required
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Working at Band 5 with relevant registration or equivalent vocational qualification
Desirable
- Training qualification ( associated with the prevention and/ or management of restrictive practice
- Qualification in related skills e.g. Moving and Handling , First Aid
Experience/Knowledge
Essential
- Direct care or user experience in a relevant clinical setting
- Demonstrable knowledge of current national guidance in relation to reduction of restrictive practices in mental health and learning disability settings
- Experience of working in NHS and a good understanding of its processes and systems
Desirable
- Relevant teaching experience
- Experience in co production of training
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Demonstrate a credible role model through example and motivation
- Diplomacy applied to all working situations
- Physically fit enough to train in all levels of PEACE training programme including during periods of covid restriction
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Ability to supervise and develop PEACE Champions/Trainers/Coaches on a daily basis, referring to managers as appropriate
- Ability to plan and implement training sessions
- Ability to work without supervision, using own initiative and whilst under pressure
- Ability to undertake and analyze surveys or audits as necessary
- Ability to identify problems and deal with them or bring them to the attention of the manager if further action is required
- Ability to deputise for the PEACE Learning Environment Leads as required
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
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).
