Bradford District Care NHS Foundation Trust

Oliver McGowan Programme Facilitator

The closing date is 27 July 2025

Job summary

We are seeking a motivated and innovative team member to autonomously serve as a project manager for the implementation of the Oliver McGowan Tier 2 training programme across BDCFT. This role includes ensuring that all activities are meticulously planned and efficiently managed.

You will oversee and facilitate training provision alongside co-trainers with expertise stemming from their experiences as autistic individuals and individuals with learning disabilities. The successful candidate will be responsible for developing and maintaining relationships with a diverse range of stakeholders at all levels of management, thereby promoting clear and effective communication.

Closing Date 27th July

Potential Interview Date 7th August

Main duties of the job

Working independently to project manage and co-ordinate the role out of the Oliver McGowan Tier 2 training programme across BDCFT. This includes taking a lead role in ensuring all activities are well planned and managed effectively.Lead and support the delivery of the training alongside the facilitator .Inbuilding into the programme a continuous improvement approach to ensure the successful delivery of the project objectives and meeting identified KPI's.Will be required to build and maintain relationships with a wide variety ofstakeholders across all levels of management ensuring clear and effective lines of communication.Lead and support expert by experience co-trainers who will be autistic people and people with a learning disability.Work within their scope of competence, referring issues or training needs that they cannot deal with to the appropriate individual(s).

About us

Everything we do is underpinned by our core values: -We Care - We act with respect and empathy, and always value differenceWe Listen - We understand people's views and respond to their individual needsWe Deliver - We develop and provide excellent services and support our partnersWe will consider a variety of flexible working arrangements to enable staff to balance their work and home lives and support staff by offering a fantastic range of benefits including :Increase mileage rates for > 3500A wide range of health and wellbeing support packagesA range of internal and external development and learning opportunitiesPlus many more.We are also proud to pledge our support to the Armed Forces and hold a Bronze Award in the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme.BDCFT is dedicated to environmental and social sustainability by delivering on the commitments within our Green Plan. All staff are actively encouraged and supported to participate in training and to identify and implement sustainable quality improvement across all service areas and activities.The Trust reserves the right to close this position early if a significant number of applications are received.

Date posted

10 July 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£37,338 to £44,962 a year Per Annum Pro Rata

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Part-time, Job share, Flexible working, Home or remote working

Reference number

453-25-7288679

Job locations

new mill

Victoria Road

Saltaire

BD18 3LA

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please read the attached Job description and person specification for more details about this role.

Right to Work in the UK

Applicants should be aware that for any individual who requires a visa to work in the UK, the Trust provides sponsorship for registered healthcare practitioner roles only. This is an essential requirement of the role, and the Trust is unable to offer you a role if you are unable to meet Trust requirements for sponsorship and Home Office requirements for a visa.Prior to your appointment you will be asked to provide confirmation of your right to work and reside in the UK. During your continued employment with the Trust, you have a personal responsibility to notify your manager as soon as possible should there be any changes to your right to work status.Regrettably, if the role is not eligible for sponsorship under the Trusts eligibility criteria, the Trust are unable to extend your employment beyond the expiration of your current visa. The Trust is not responsible or liable for ensuring that your employment continues after this period.As a condition of continuous employment, it essential you maintain the legal right to work in the United Kingdom throughout the duration of your employment with Bradford District Care NHS Foundation Trust (BDCFT). Any change in your right-to-work status, including but not limited to visa expiration, revocation, or denial of renewal, may impact your eligibility for employment with the Trust. It is your responsibility to promptly inform your Line Manager of any changes in your right-to-work status immediately and to provide necessary documentation for verification purposes. Failure to obtain or renew your visa in a timely manner is a breach of employment conditions and will result in termination of your employment. We appreciate your attention to this matter and your commitment to fulfilling this requirement promptly.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please read the attached Job description and person specification for more details about this role.

Right to Work in the UK

Person Specification

Training

Essential

Successful completion of required Oliver McGowan Training as per the requirements of the role (elearning and 2 day Train the facilitator course - or working towards this)
Evidence of on-going professional, personal and academic development

Qualifications

Essential

Degree level qualification or the equivalent experience

Experience

Essential

Experience of the successful planning, implementation and delivery of a practice-based project in health and social care or similar environment.
Experience of working within a 'functional matrix' team structure to achieve objectives and presenting complex data in the form of reports (verbal/written) to differing levels of stakeholders
To have had experience via their professional role and/or qualifications in the provision of pastoral care.

Desirable

Experience of delivering high quality services to people with a learning disability and autistic people in a professional role or can demonstrate an equivalent level or skills, knowledge and experience.

Knowledge

Essential

Has an up to date working knowledge of the fields of autism and learning disability and is familiar with current issues.
Understanding of equality and diversity issues and how this affects, experts by experience and staff

Person Specification

Training

Essential

Successful completion of required Oliver McGowan Training as per the requirements of the role (elearning and 2 day Train the facilitator course - or working towards this)
Evidence of on-going professional, personal and academic development

Qualifications

Essential

Degree level qualification or the equivalent experience

Experience

Essential

Experience of the successful planning, implementation and delivery of a practice-based project in health and social care or similar environment.
Experience of working within a 'functional matrix' team structure to achieve objectives and presenting complex data in the form of reports (verbal/written) to differing levels of stakeholders
To have had experience via their professional role and/or qualifications in the provision of pastoral care.

Desirable

Experience of delivering high quality services to people with a learning disability and autistic people in a professional role or can demonstrate an equivalent level or skills, knowledge and experience.

Knowledge

Essential

Has an up to date working knowledge of the fields of autism and learning disability and is familiar with current issues.
Understanding of equality and diversity issues and how this affects, experts by experience and staff

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.

Employer details

Employer name

Bradford District Care NHS Foundation Trust

Address

new mill

Victoria Road

Saltaire

BD18 3LA

Employer's website

https://www.bdct.nhs.uk/current-vacancies/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Bradford District Care NHS Foundation Trust

Address

new mill

Victoria Road

Saltaire

BD18 3LA

Employer's website

https://www.bdct.nhs.uk/current-vacancies/ (Opens in a new tab)