Job summary
Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire Integrated Care Board have an exciting opportunity to join the Learning and Leadership Academy in the expansion of their Oliver McGowan Mandatory Training Team. We are looking for a Training Facilitator to co-deliver the Oliver McGowan Mandatory Training for Learning Disability and Autism alongside experts with lived experience, to our health and care workforce.
The Oliver McGowan Mandatory Training on Learning Disability and Autism is named after Oliver McGowan, whose death highlighted the need for health and social care staff to have better skills, knowledge and understanding of the needs of autistic people and those with a learning disability.
This is an amazing opportunity to influence how care is delivered by providing health and social care staff with the knowledge and skills they need to make a difference.
You will be joining a friendly, supportive and dedicated team who are passionate about making a difference for people with learning disabilities and autistic people.
The role is available full time, however, part time applications considered. There are opportunities for home working on non-training days, if desired.
We welcome applications from candidates from a diverse background. If you require any reasonable adjustments in relation to the recruitment process, please do get in touch.
Main duties of the job
- Role models exemplary behaviour in terms of conduct, attitude, performance, when delivering The Oliver McGowan Mandatory Training on Learning Disability and Autism.
- Demonstrates ability to effectively support experts with lived experience co-trainers, ensuring they are fully included and supported in the delivery of the sessions, helping them to develop skills and confidence.
- Undertakes a supervisory role for expert with lived experience co-trainers, ensuring appropriate support, leadership and coaching in line with organisational expectations.
- Demonstrates the ability to co-deliver training sessions.
- Demonstrates best practice facilitating training.
- Recognises and addresses the needs of individuals and the group prior to, during and after the session.
- Helps to keep participants and staff safe and confident in their surroundings and acts on safeguarding and health and safety concerns in line with organisation policies.
- Appropriately challenges poor practice.
- Keeps up to date with current and emerging thinking in health and social care practice, learning disability and autism, laws of consent (UK), The Mental Capacity Act 2005, The Human Rights Act 1998, The Autism Act 2009, Do not attempt cardiovascular resuscitation case law (DNACPR), LeDeR and other associated data.
- Understand and respond to a range of complex queries and challenges from delegates during training, identifying the correct response from the range of factual and most up to date material available.
About us
We are committed to creating an inclusive organisation that promotes and values diversity. We know from experience that different ideas, perspectives and backgrounds create a stronger, more creative workplace that helps us to deliver the best services. We welcome applications which represent the rich diversity of our community; from people of all ages, disabled people, all genders, people from ethnic minority groups, LGBTQ+ people, people with diverse gender identity and expression, people from all religions and beliefs and other diverse characteristics, and we have processes in place to ensure that all applications are treated fairly and consistently at every stage of the recruitment process.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to Job Description and Person Specification for further details of the main responsibilities of this role.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to Job Description and Person Specification for further details of the main responsibilities of this role.
Person Specification
Knowledge, Training and Experience
Essential
- Educated to degree level in relevant subject or equivalent level of experience of working at a similar level in specialist area.
- A relevant teaching qualification such as Diploma in Teaching in the Lifelong Learning Sector (DTLLS), Multi-professional support of learning and assessment in practice, or an equivalent.
- Significant experience of proficient and successful delivery of face-to-face training in health and social care, or similar environment.
- Experience delivering high quality services to people with a learning disability and autistic people in a professional role such as RNLD, OT or social worker, or can demonstrate an equivalent level of skills, knowledge and experience.
- Has excellent up to date working knowledge of the fields of autism and learning disability and is familiar with current issues.
- Has experience leading and developing quality practice in others.
- Robust experience, understanding and application of the Mental Capacity Act 2005 within in a health and/or social care environment or similar.
- Robust experience and understanding of the Human Rights Act 1998, the Autism Act 2009, The Equality Act 2010, UK legal valid consent laws and DNACPR case law.
- A good understanding of the health and social care environment and roles and responsibilities within it.
- Knowledge and experience of a variety of learning and development methodologies and their application, in particular coaching, action learning, and facilitation.
- Knowledge and understanding of the learning cycle and its application.
Desirable
- Previous experience in similar role in public sector.
Communication skills
Essential
- Clear communicator with excellent presentation skills; capable of constructing and delivering clear ideas and concepts concisely and accurately for diverse audiences.
- Skills for communication on complex matters and difficult situations, requiring persuasion and influence.
- Skills for nurturing key relationships and maintaining networks.
- Ability to co-facilitate training delivery with experts with lived experience.
Desirable
- Ability to persuade and influence learners' attitudes at a range of levels.
Analytical
Essential
- Ability to analyse and interpret information and complex facts, including in situations which may arise during training delivery, pre-empt and evaluate issues, and recommend an appropriate course of action to address the issues.
- Problem solving skills and ability to respond to sudden unexpected demands.
- Strategic thinking - ability to anticipate.
- Attention to detail combined with the ability to extract key messages and communicate these to a diverse audience.
- Independent thinker with demonstrated good judgement, problem-solving and analytical skills.
Desirable
- Takes decisions on difficult and contentious issues where they may be a number of courses of action.
Planning Skills
Essential
- Demonstrated capability to plan over short, medium and long-term timeframes to meet targets within a fast-paced environment.
- Ability to use own initiative.
- Experience of supporting others to plan for success, including supporting any reasonable adjustments within the team. This may include support with travel planning, venue changes and / or staffing changes.
- Ability to plan ahead to ensure all documentation is available in an accessible format for all team members.
- Experience of setting up and implementing internal processes and procedures. Experience of reflecting on feedback received, and making changes to process where necessary.
Desirable
- Ability to adjust plans and resource requirements accordingly to ensure all learning outcomes are fully achieved.
Management Skills
Essential
- Ability to engender trust and confidence and demonstrate integrity in the provision of advice and support.
Physical Skills
Essential
- Skills for manipulating information. Intermediate keyboard skills and excellent knowledge of Powerpoint.
Autonomy
Essential
- Ability to work in a self-directed manner as part of a distance-managed team, utilising good organisational skills to prioritise and manage workload.
- Ability to make informed decisions and manage potentially challenging situations taking into account the needs of the training team, delegates and organisational reputation.
Equality and Diversity
Essential
- Understanding of and commitment to the principles of equality diversity and inclusion.
- Evidence of complying with appropriate legislation and making a positive contribution to the promotion of equality diversity and inclusion.
Person Specification
Knowledge, Training and Experience
Essential
- Educated to degree level in relevant subject or equivalent level of experience of working at a similar level in specialist area.
- A relevant teaching qualification such as Diploma in Teaching in the Lifelong Learning Sector (DTLLS), Multi-professional support of learning and assessment in practice, or an equivalent.
- Significant experience of proficient and successful delivery of face-to-face training in health and social care, or similar environment.
- Experience delivering high quality services to people with a learning disability and autistic people in a professional role such as RNLD, OT or social worker, or can demonstrate an equivalent level of skills, knowledge and experience.
- Has excellent up to date working knowledge of the fields of autism and learning disability and is familiar with current issues.
- Has experience leading and developing quality practice in others.
- Robust experience, understanding and application of the Mental Capacity Act 2005 within in a health and/or social care environment or similar.
- Robust experience and understanding of the Human Rights Act 1998, the Autism Act 2009, The Equality Act 2010, UK legal valid consent laws and DNACPR case law.
- A good understanding of the health and social care environment and roles and responsibilities within it.
- Knowledge and experience of a variety of learning and development methodologies and their application, in particular coaching, action learning, and facilitation.
- Knowledge and understanding of the learning cycle and its application.
Desirable
- Previous experience in similar role in public sector.
Communication skills
Essential
- Clear communicator with excellent presentation skills; capable of constructing and delivering clear ideas and concepts concisely and accurately for diverse audiences.
- Skills for communication on complex matters and difficult situations, requiring persuasion and influence.
- Skills for nurturing key relationships and maintaining networks.
- Ability to co-facilitate training delivery with experts with lived experience.
Desirable
- Ability to persuade and influence learners' attitudes at a range of levels.
Analytical
Essential
- Ability to analyse and interpret information and complex facts, including in situations which may arise during training delivery, pre-empt and evaluate issues, and recommend an appropriate course of action to address the issues.
- Problem solving skills and ability to respond to sudden unexpected demands.
- Strategic thinking - ability to anticipate.
- Attention to detail combined with the ability to extract key messages and communicate these to a diverse audience.
- Independent thinker with demonstrated good judgement, problem-solving and analytical skills.
Desirable
- Takes decisions on difficult and contentious issues where they may be a number of courses of action.
Planning Skills
Essential
- Demonstrated capability to plan over short, medium and long-term timeframes to meet targets within a fast-paced environment.
- Ability to use own initiative.
- Experience of supporting others to plan for success, including supporting any reasonable adjustments within the team. This may include support with travel planning, venue changes and / or staffing changes.
- Ability to plan ahead to ensure all documentation is available in an accessible format for all team members.
- Experience of setting up and implementing internal processes and procedures. Experience of reflecting on feedback received, and making changes to process where necessary.
Desirable
- Ability to adjust plans and resource requirements accordingly to ensure all learning outcomes are fully achieved.
Management Skills
Essential
- Ability to engender trust and confidence and demonstrate integrity in the provision of advice and support.
Physical Skills
Essential
- Skills for manipulating information. Intermediate keyboard skills and excellent knowledge of Powerpoint.
Autonomy
Essential
- Ability to work in a self-directed manner as part of a distance-managed team, utilising good organisational skills to prioritise and manage workload.
- Ability to make informed decisions and manage potentially challenging situations taking into account the needs of the training team, delegates and organisational reputation.
Equality and Diversity
Essential
- Understanding of and commitment to the principles of equality diversity and inclusion.
- Evidence of complying with appropriate legislation and making a positive contribution to the promotion of equality diversity and inclusion.
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
NHS Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire Integrated Care Board
Address
Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire Integrated Care Board
100 Temple Street
Bristol
BS1 6HT
Employer's website
https://bnssg.icb.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
