Job summary
We are looking for a dynamic and enthusiastic expert by experience to join our Knowledge and Understanding Framework (KUF) training team. KUF is a three day multiagency training for working with difficulties often conceptualised as 'personality disorder'. The successful candidate will have lived experience of such difficulties, and will have completed both the three day awareness level training and the KUF 'train the trainer' programme.
This is a bank position, and all training dates will agreed with the staff member, however it is expected that the successful candidate will commit to the delivery of at least two cohorts per year.
Main duties of the job
The main duties of the post are:
- Co-facilitation of the KUF three day multiagency training, either online or face to face (delivered within the Humber NHS Teaching Foundation Trust geographical boundaries), alongside an expert by profession
- Contribute to routine collection of evaluation and outcome data
- Participation in KUF team meetings and supervision groups
About us
We are an award winning and CQC rated good, health and social care Trust that delivers care to communities in Hull, East Yorkshire, Scarborough and Ryedale and Whitby. We deliver safe, effective, and integrated health services that improve the physical, mental and social health and wellbeing of our patients and service users.
To find out more about our wide range of services including mental health, learning disabilities, children, and young people service, Forensic, Community and Primary Care visit our website humber.nhs.uk/Services
You will join our team of over 3600 colleagues that work together across our wide geography and specialties to change lives every day. We're extremely proud of our Trust community and we know you can expect to receive a warm welcome and all the support you'll need from your new team to get you started.
We are a forward thinking and dynamic Trust with a real commitment to staff development to ensure the delivery of high quality, person-centred and compassionate care to patients. We value our staff and invest in them to ensure they have the right skills and competencies to deliver outstanding care.
We Trust recognise the positive value of diversity and promotes equality whilst challenging discrimination. We welcome and encourage job applications from people of all backgrounds.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further details with regard to this vacancy opportunity, please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification.
For an informal discussion about the role please contact Samantha McKenzie or Louise Walker (01482 689156 or hnf-tr.humberKUF@nhs.net)
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further details with regard to this vacancy opportunity, please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification.
For an informal discussion about the role please contact Samantha McKenzie or Louise Walker (01482 689156 or hnf-tr.humberKUF@nhs.net)
Person Specification
Qualifications and Knowledge
Essential
- Lived experience in relevant clinical area
- Trained trainer in relevant clinical area
- Experience of accessing or strong working knowledge of mental health services
Desirable
- Mentorship, teaching, or training qualification
- Knowledge of current legislation which underpins Health and Social Care and a working knowledge of the Equalities Act 2010 and Human Rights Act
Experience
Essential
- Highly developed specialist knowledge, underpinned by theory and experience - Lived experience of recovery from distress understood as 'personality disorder' or complex emotional needs
- Lived experience as the carer/direct supporter of an individual with distress understood as 'personality disorder' OR professional experience in this area
Desirable
- Experience of utilising one's lived experience perspectives and insights in a strategic leadership role
- Involvement in service redesign and development.
- Liaising and working with colleagues from other disciplines.
Skills and competencies
Essential
- Ability to demonstrate experiential knowledge of challenges associated with 'personality disorder' or complex emotional needs at an expert level
- Understanding of the importance of equality and diversity
- Ability to treat service users with respect and dignity at all times, adopting a culturally sensitive approach, which considers the needs of the whole person.
- Ability to work in accordance with Trust Policies and Procedures
Desirable
- Knowledge of the Mentalization Based Treatment model/ DBT for 'Personality Disorder'
- Awareness of community resources and service user groups related to 'personality disorder' or complex emotional needs
Person Specification
Qualifications and Knowledge
Essential
- Lived experience in relevant clinical area
- Trained trainer in relevant clinical area
- Experience of accessing or strong working knowledge of mental health services
Desirable
- Mentorship, teaching, or training qualification
- Knowledge of current legislation which underpins Health and Social Care and a working knowledge of the Equalities Act 2010 and Human Rights Act
Experience
Essential
- Highly developed specialist knowledge, underpinned by theory and experience - Lived experience of recovery from distress understood as 'personality disorder' or complex emotional needs
- Lived experience as the carer/direct supporter of an individual with distress understood as 'personality disorder' OR professional experience in this area
Desirable
- Experience of utilising one's lived experience perspectives and insights in a strategic leadership role
- Involvement in service redesign and development.
- Liaising and working with colleagues from other disciplines.
Skills and competencies
Essential
- Ability to demonstrate experiential knowledge of challenges associated with 'personality disorder' or complex emotional needs at an expert level
- Understanding of the importance of equality and diversity
- Ability to treat service users with respect and dignity at all times, adopting a culturally sensitive approach, which considers the needs of the whole person.
- Ability to work in accordance with Trust Policies and Procedures
Desirable
- Knowledge of the Mentalization Based Treatment model/ DBT for 'Personality Disorder'
- Awareness of community resources and service user groups related to 'personality disorder' or complex emotional needs
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).
