Job summary
The Personal Safety Tutor will assist the Personal Safety and PMVA Lead and team in the effective delivery of all physical intervention training and its theory components Trust wide. They will support the agenda in designing, implementing, and evaluating physical intervention training programmes.
With expertise in the field of Prevention & Management of Violence and Aggression (PMVA), the post holder will assist the Lead and the department in representing the Trust in promoting the therapeutic management of violence and aggression internally as well as externally where appropriate and upholding and promoting the positive ethos of the Trust and the GSA in this field.
The post holder will be expected to support the development of practice-based knowledge and skills in this specialist area and contribute to research and audit where required. The Personal Safety Tutor will be a visible, accessible individual who can provide knowledge and expertise in clinical practice when affording care to those people that exhibit potential or actual aggressive behaviour.
Main duties of the job
- Work with the Personal Safety and PMVA Lead to ensure make sure that personal safety training plans are delivered and training targets for staff are met.
- Use effective presentation skills to present a range of theoretical concepts and physical interventions related to the reduction of violence and aggression and therapeutic management, to staff at all levels and to external agencies.
- Ensure that fit for purpose solutions to personal safety training are used, taking into account models of best practice and best use of resources, including technological solutions.
- Work with the Personal Safety and PMVA Lead and the Personal Safety Team to adapt and develop training and support strategies which reflect the changing needs and concerns of the workforce audience.
- Work with the Personal Safety and PMVA Lead and Personal Safety Team to develop policies, protocols and training for physical interventions which reflect current trends and research outcomes.
About us
Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust isa specialist mental health and community health services trust. Rated 'outstanding' by the CQC, we're committed to providing the best possible care to people across Berkshire.
We value diversity and are proud to be a Stonewall Top 100 Employer. We work hard to create an inclusive environment where you'll be supported by friendly and professional colleagues to flourish.
Our values at Berkshire Healthcare:
- Caring for and about you is our top priority
- Committed to providing good quality, safe services
- Working Together with you to develop innovative solutions
We welcome people who share these values to come and work for us.
Benefits of working for us include:
- Flexible working options to support work-life balance.
- 27 days' annual leave rising with service + opportunity to buy and sell
- Generous NHS pension scheme
- Excellent learning and career development opportunities
- 'Cycle to Work' and car leasing scheme
- Access to a range of wellbeing tools and services
- Discounts at hundreds of popular retailers and restaurants
- Staff networks for race, diversity, disabilities and armed forces community to support equality
- Generous maternity, paternity, adoption and special leave.
- Free parking across Trust sites
Job description
Job responsibilities
The successful applicant must be a Grade A GSA tutor or willing to complete a GSA Train the Trainer programme. They must have or be willing to undertake a First Aid at Work and teaching qualification. They must have a minimum of 2 years experience working in either mental health, dementia or a learning disability setting. A driving licence is a not essential, but the applicant must be willing and able to travel to other sites across Berkshire and Hampshire as required.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The successful applicant must be a Grade A GSA tutor or willing to complete a GSA Train the Trainer programme. They must have or be willing to undertake a First Aid at Work and teaching qualification. They must have a minimum of 2 years experience working in either mental health, dementia or a learning disability setting. A driving licence is a not essential, but the applicant must be willing and able to travel to other sites across Berkshire and Hampshire as required.
Person Specification
Education/Qualifications/Training
Essential
- PMVA tutor (A Grade, GSA (General Services Association) Trained) or willing to undertake GSA tutor training
- Minimum level 3 Teaching qualification, that including City and Guilds, 7302/7407, ENB 998, PTTLLS, Certificate in Education or willing to undertake the training
Desirable
- First Aid at Work Certificate
Continuous Professional Development
Essential
- GSA Requalification annually
- Keep an up-to-date GSA Portfolio
Desirable
- Be up to date with all new research and policy changes both Nationally and Locally
Previous Experience
Essential
- Clinical experience (minimum 2 years) of inpatient mental health, CAMHS, dementia or learning disability settings
- Experience of applying physical intervention techniques in practice
- Good presentation and training skills
Desirable
- Experience in delivering personal safety training
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Up to date Knowledge of contemporary issues in PMVA
- High level of communication, presentation, and group management skills
- Competent user of Microsoft IT packages such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook
- Knowledge of Risk Assessment process and its management
- Organisational skills, including ability to plan and implement training sessions
- Ability to deal with course participants who may have encountered physical or emotionally demanding situations
Desirable
- Knowledge and understanding of the different types of behavioural models
- Ability to organise and prioritise own workload and evaluate own performance
Additional Requirements
Essential
- Ability to travel to different sites
- Physically fit enough to train in all levels of then PMVA training programme
Desirable
- Ability to manage their own time effectively and appropriately
Person Specification
Education/Qualifications/Training
Essential
- PMVA tutor (A Grade, GSA (General Services Association) Trained) or willing to undertake GSA tutor training
- Minimum level 3 Teaching qualification, that including City and Guilds, 7302/7407, ENB 998, PTTLLS, Certificate in Education or willing to undertake the training
Desirable
- First Aid at Work Certificate
Continuous Professional Development
Essential
- GSA Requalification annually
- Keep an up-to-date GSA Portfolio
Desirable
- Be up to date with all new research and policy changes both Nationally and Locally
Previous Experience
Essential
- Clinical experience (minimum 2 years) of inpatient mental health, CAMHS, dementia or learning disability settings
- Experience of applying physical intervention techniques in practice
- Good presentation and training skills
Desirable
- Experience in delivering personal safety training
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Up to date Knowledge of contemporary issues in PMVA
- High level of communication, presentation, and group management skills
- Competent user of Microsoft IT packages such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook
- Knowledge of Risk Assessment process and its management
- Organisational skills, including ability to plan and implement training sessions
- Ability to deal with course participants who may have encountered physical or emotionally demanding situations
Desirable
- Knowledge and understanding of the different types of behavioural models
- Ability to organise and prioritise own workload and evaluate own performance
Additional Requirements
Essential
- Ability to travel to different sites
- Physically fit enough to train in all levels of then PMVA training programme
Desirable
- Ability to manage their own time effectively and appropriately
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).
