Job summary
We are looking to recruit a Professional Trainer initially on a 12 month basis.
We would like to hear from experienced practitioners working in Mental Health and/or Substance Misuse with experience of delivering training and who are interested in contributing to the continued professional development of staff and volunteers across the trust and with external organisations..
The successful candidate may be expected to work from home, at sites across the Trust's geographical area and, occasionally travel across the UK.
The vacancy is based within the Occupational Development and Training Team.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be a competent and experienced trainer who will liaise with and engage clinical/mental health experts across the Trust (Adult Mental Health; Child and Adolescent Mental Health; Deafness and Mental Health; Substance Misuse; Homeless Services; and Health and Justice services) to provide mental and physical health, substance misuse and practice skills related training opportunities for staff and volunteers. Training is also provided to partner and other external agencies.
The post holder will work closely with the Occupational Development and Training Lead to identify, develop, deliver/co-deliver, assess, monitor and evaluate training sessions and/or learning programmes. This may also include working with awarding bodies (Open Awards) for nationally accredited or quality assured programmes.
The post holder will support the wider training team to deliver other training interventions (Bespoke packages) and occupational development activities aimed at equipping staff with the knowledge and skills they need to successfully undertake their roles.
The post holder will raise the profile of the Occupational Development and Training Team by actively engaging in marketing (promoting) courses aimed at income generation.
About us
Greater Manchester Mental Health (GMMH) Foundation Trust employs over6,400members of staff, who deliver services from more than160locations.
We provide inpatient and community-based mental health care for people living in Bolton, the city of Manchester, Salford,Trafford and the borough of Wigan, and a wide range of specialist mental health and substance misuse services across Greater Manchester, the north west of England and beyond.
Greater Manchester is one of the world's most innovative, original and exciting places to live and work. From the beauty of the surrounding countryside to the heart of the vibrant inner city with great shopping, entertainment and dining options.
Wherever you go you will experience a great northern welcome with people famed for their warmth, humour and generosity.
Our people enjoy their work, have opportunities to learn and develop their skills and are encouraged to generate new ideas that improve care for our service users.
Job description
Job responsibilities
See attached detailed job description and person specification:
Staff benefits
- Pay Enhancements 30% additional for Evenings (8pm onwards) and Saturdays and 60% additional for Sundays and Bank holidays.
- 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays rising to 29 after 5 years and 33 days after 10 years
- Excellent pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Salary sacrifice car scheme
- Wellbeing programme
- Blue Light Card Discounts
.
Job description
Job responsibilities
See attached detailed job description and person specification:
Staff benefits
- Pay Enhancements 30% additional for Evenings (8pm onwards) and Saturdays and 60% additional for Sundays and Bank holidays.
- 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays rising to 29 after 5 years and 33 days after 10 years
- Excellent pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Salary sacrifice car scheme
- Wellbeing programme
- Blue Light Card Discounts
.
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to degree level in a related health and social care subject, or, a relevant professional qualification e.g. DIPSW, RMN, RGN
- Teaching/training qualification e.g. PTTLS; PGCE; PGDE; BEd or willing to work towards achieving a qualification.
Desirable
- MINT Motivational Interviewing trainer
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working as part of a team in order to achieve a shared vision/goal
- Experience of maintaining quality standards in one's work
Desirable
- Experience of using psychosocial interventions (e.g. Motivational Interviewing, Node Link Mapping, Solution Focussed Approaches)
- Experience of working with Awarding Bodies regarding developing and running accredited training programmes
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- A good working knowledge of Microsoft Office, in particular Word, Power-Point and the use of Excel Spreadsheets
- Ability to use information technology for a range of different purposes, and present information in an effective and professional manner
- Motivated to work towards creating a safe, open & trusting environment
- Ability to keep 'up-to-date' with research, new initiatives, and national strategy/policy.
- Commitment to Trust Values
- Commitment to one's own professional development
Knowledge
Essential
- An awareness of policies & procedures in relation to confidentiality, information sharing, and safeguarding
- Knowledge of Equality and Diversity
- Knowledge of Psychosocial Interventions
Desirable
- Knowledge of Assessment, Recovery Planning and Discharge Planning in substance misuse
- Knowledge of key policy/strategy in relation to Substance Misuse and Mental Health
Work Circumstance
Essential
- Prepared to work flexibly to meet the needs of the service.
- The post holder will be required to regularly travel between sites and occasionally across the UK.
- The post holder may be required to work from home
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working within a Health and Social Care setting. At least one of the following: oExperience of working within a mental health setting oExperience of working within a substance misuse setting oExperience of working within a criminal justice setting oExperience of working in the homeless sector
- Experience of developing, delivering, monitoring, and evaluating training programmes equivalent to a post-graduate diploma. (Online and Class-based)
Desirable
- Experience of marketing and promotions aimed at income generation
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Demonstrate creativity, initiative, and effective communication skills when planning and delivering training to meet the needs of the target audience
- Ability to organise one's workload and take a methodical approach to training
- Highly motivated to achieve organisational objectives and maintain quality standards and able to motivate others
- Ability to proactively engage with, and support others, whilst managing competing demands.
- Ability to recognise one's own limitations, and know when to approach others for support and advice
Knowledge
Essential
- An understanding of the complex needs of mental health and substance misuse
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to degree level in a related health and social care subject, or, a relevant professional qualification e.g. DIPSW, RMN, RGN
- Teaching/training qualification e.g. PTTLS; PGCE; PGDE; BEd or willing to work towards achieving a qualification.
Desirable
- MINT Motivational Interviewing trainer
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working as part of a team in order to achieve a shared vision/goal
- Experience of maintaining quality standards in one's work
Desirable
- Experience of using psychosocial interventions (e.g. Motivational Interviewing, Node Link Mapping, Solution Focussed Approaches)
- Experience of working with Awarding Bodies regarding developing and running accredited training programmes
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- A good working knowledge of Microsoft Office, in particular Word, Power-Point and the use of Excel Spreadsheets
- Ability to use information technology for a range of different purposes, and present information in an effective and professional manner
- Motivated to work towards creating a safe, open & trusting environment
- Ability to keep 'up-to-date' with research, new initiatives, and national strategy/policy.
- Commitment to Trust Values
- Commitment to one's own professional development
Knowledge
Essential
- An awareness of policies & procedures in relation to confidentiality, information sharing, and safeguarding
- Knowledge of Equality and Diversity
- Knowledge of Psychosocial Interventions
Desirable
- Knowledge of Assessment, Recovery Planning and Discharge Planning in substance misuse
- Knowledge of key policy/strategy in relation to Substance Misuse and Mental Health
Work Circumstance
Essential
- Prepared to work flexibly to meet the needs of the service.
- The post holder will be required to regularly travel between sites and occasionally across the UK.
- The post holder may be required to work from home
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working within a Health and Social Care setting. At least one of the following: oExperience of working within a mental health setting oExperience of working within a substance misuse setting oExperience of working within a criminal justice setting oExperience of working in the homeless sector
- Experience of developing, delivering, monitoring, and evaluating training programmes equivalent to a post-graduate diploma. (Online and Class-based)
Desirable
- Experience of marketing and promotions aimed at income generation
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Demonstrate creativity, initiative, and effective communication skills when planning and delivering training to meet the needs of the target audience
- Ability to organise one's workload and take a methodical approach to training
- Highly motivated to achieve organisational objectives and maintain quality standards and able to motivate others
- Ability to proactively engage with, and support others, whilst managing competing demands.
- Ability to recognise one's own limitations, and know when to approach others for support and advice
Knowledge
Essential
- An understanding of the complex needs of mental health and substance misuse
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).
Employer details
Employer name
Greater Manchester Mental Health NHSFT
Address
Chapman Barker Management Offices
Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust, Prestwich Hospital, Bury New Road
Prestwich, Manchester
M25 3BL
Employer's website
https://www.gmmh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
