Bank PMVA Tutor (Prevention and Management of Violence & Aggression)

Job summary

Dorset HealthCare is offering an exciting opportunity to become a Bank PMVA tutor working in the PMVA team, within the Learning and Development Service.

A 3 week General Services Association (GSA) Tutor course will take place from 25th September to 15thof October 2023. The course will be delivered by Senior GSA Tutor Ramiro Da Silva.

The candidates must have a minimum of 3 years clinical experience in Mental Health and are reliable, have initiative, good organisational skills, good level of fitness, able to work face to face and an excellent team player, to support the delivery of high-quality training for our workforce and outside agencies i.e. General Hospitals, care providers and University students.

The tutor role will positively support, influence and increase competence and confidence of staff and aim to reduce the use of Restrictive Interventions and provide a safe environment for all.

The Learning and Development Service welcomes applications from individuals who meet the requirements of the role and person specification, demonstrate a real passion for learning and development within clinical practice, and have a commitment to innovation, exploring new ways of working, continually improving learning opportunities for all staff and learners, and ultimately supporting excellent quality of care for our patients

Main duties of the job

The Learning and Development Service welcomes applications from individuals who meet the requirements of the role and person specification, demonstrate a real passion for learning and development within clinical practice, and have a commitment to; innovation, exploring new ways of working, continually improving learning opportunities for all staff and learners and ultimately supporting excellent quality of care for our patients

If you hold a permanent post on a ward, you will need the permission of your line manager.

Successful applicants will have to do a 10 minute presentation on any aspect of their choice relating to the Prevention and Management of Violence & Aggression at interview.

The post holder will need to travel across Dorset to deliver this training face to face.

About us

At Dorset HealthCare we're on a mission to empower people to make the most of their lives through our outstanding, joined-up healthcare services. We're a dynamic, forward-looking Trust, running 12 community hospitals, specialist inpatient facilities and a wide range of integrated community and mental health services for a population of almost 800,000 people.

We do things differently here - it's one of the reasons the CQC rated us 'outstanding' in 2019. It's also why 95% of patients across our services say they have a good or very good experience of our services and 89% of staff feel they can really make a difference. Whether you're looking to work with us in one of our bustling market towns, vibrant urban locations, thriving seaside spots, or among the rolling hills of Dorset, there are lots of ways you can make a difference in our communities.

Our 7,000-strong workforce is at the heart of what we do and our success is a testament to our brilliant people. We're all about building a workplace for the future, we believe in equal opportunities, and we celebrate diversity. We're an inclusive workplace, where everyone is welcome, everyone can be authentic, and we are all encouraged to be the best version of ourselves.

Working with us you'll be part of a strong team, challenge yourself, build a career, and teach us what we don't know. And you'll be working towards our vision to be better every day through excellence, compassion and expertise in all we do.