Job summary
12 Months Fixed Term / Secondment Opportunity
Interview Date: TBC
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a highly
motivated individual who has a passion for training and working with staff to
deliver certified training in order to support them in delivering care to
patients with complex needs at Barnsley Hospital NHS Trust.
This is a new post for the Trust and will therefore
provide you with an amazing opportunity to develop the role and the service.
Applications for this post are invited from individuals who have experience in dealing with complex situations
and will be delivering training to a number of staff. Applicants will be
expected to undertake a certified external course and support staff to work
through a number of modules.
We are looking for a dynamic, forward thinking individual who is
flexible, self-motivated, reliable, a good team player and leader. You will be
committed to developing your practice and that of others to ensure that the
Barnsley patients receive a high standard of care.
Main duties of the job
Main duties include:
To be involved/contribute in the promotion and implementation of
the Trust policies on the management of non-deliberate violence
and aggression.
To facilitate certified training safely and effectively in line
with Health & Safety legislation and National guidance - Restraint
Reduction Network (RRN) standards.
To report training compliance rates and alert the Head of Nursing
Quality to any issues as they arise.
Ensure that patient experience of safety, privacy and dignity
within the organisation is enhanced though the provision of effective mandatory
education programs for all relevant staff.
Support and contribute to the audit programme with regard to
incidents of non-deliberate violence and aggression ensuring results are
published and shared, and that lessons learned, and improvement are evidenced.
Advise staff on the preparation of risk management plans to reduce
and manage non-deliberate violence and aggression as directed by the personal
safety lead.
Attend meetings as directed by line managers to provide advice on
personal safety and management and reduction of non-deliberate violence and
aggression in the workplace.
Represent the organisation on a national basis. At the request of
line manager/ or in absence of line manager for such meetings.
To assist Head of Nursing Quality and VPR Lead in developing joint
training initiatives with other organisations as appropriate if required
For
a full list of responsibilities, please see the attached job description.
About us
Please note that the Trust reserves the right to
close a position early.
Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is a high
performing Trust achieving a Good rating in our most recent Care Quality
Commission (CQC) assessment and achieving significant progress in the delivery
of our strategic objectives. We are proud of the commitment of our staff to
ensuring a strong and sustainable future for this organisation which is highly
valued by our local communities.
There has never been a better time to join Barnsley
Hospital. It is moving at pace and a we can do this attitude is evident right
through the organisation, where staff are engaged for change and committed to
being part of the journey to sustainability and growth.
Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is committed
to promoting equality of opportunity and fair treatment to all applicants
regardless of race, nationality, ethnic origin, gender, marital status, mental
or physical disability, religion or belief, sexual orientation, age or
offending history.
The cost of the DBS (criminal records check) for
Band 6 and above roles only will be met by the successful candidate(s) through
salary deduction.
Certificates of Sponsorship
For individuals who may require sponsorship under
the skilled worker or health & care visa route please use the link below to
check your eligibility Check if you need a UK visa - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk), band
2 roles are no longer eligible for sponsorship.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Job Description forNon-Deliberate
Violence and Aggression Reduction Facilitator
Please refer to the attached
Job Description and Person Specification for full details of the role and
responsibilities.
Supporting
Documents
Please refer to the
values-based recruitment guidance and associated documentation.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Job Description forNon-Deliberate
Violence and Aggression Reduction Facilitator
Please refer to the attached
Job Description and Person Specification for full details of the role and
responsibilities.
Supporting
Documents
Please refer to the
values-based recruitment guidance and associated documentation.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Significant general NHS/public sector experience
- Experience of working with people in sensitive and emotional situations
- Demonstrate experience of delivering skills based training to a variety of differing job roles
- Experience of working independently and in a team orientated collaborative environment
Desirable
- Experience of working in a healthcare setting with multidisciplinary teams across organisational boundaries
Other Factors
Essential
- A commitment to learning and undertaking personal development opportunities with Evidence of regular attendance at relevant training and professional development, events and activities
Knowledge and Awareness
Essential
- Knowledge acquired through relevant Degree/or equivalent experience to degree level and working knowledge within Health & Safety / violence and aggression
- An understanding of current challenges that NHS organisations face in terms of violence and aggression
- Awareness of Health and Safety requirements, relevant legislation, requirements and Department of Health guidelines
- Demonstrate relevant knowledge of legal issues
- Translate theoretical knowledge of specific subject into appropriate healthcare context
- Able to demonstrate an understanding of the risk assessment process
- Understanding of the need for confidentiality
- Knowledge of audit, research and development
- Awareness of own limitations
Desirable
- Shows enthusiasm for developing a safety conscious culture
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Ability to manipulate and interpret data
- The ability to communicate effectively (verbal and written) with a wide range of stakeholders
- Strong interpersonal skills demonstrating the ability to communicate in difficult and emotional situations with empathy and professionalism
- Ability to recognise what a patient safety issue/risk is and the implications,
- Ability to plan organize and prioritise conflicting and fluctuating workload around competing complex priorities whilst meeting targets and deadlines
- Ability to work methodically and collate complex information with attention to detail and accuracy
- Ability to work on own initiative and as part of a team
- Ability to identify areas for collaborative working where there may be resistance to change using Influencing, negotiating and motivating skills
- The ability to facilitate workshops/forums/learning events in a scripted and non-scripted environment
Qualifications
Essential
- 5 GCSE level including English/Maths at grade C or equivalent e.g. functional skills level 2 in English/Maths or Key Skills Level 2 Communication (Literacy)/Application of Number (Numeracy). Or evidence from NARIC of equivalent English/Maths (A*-C)
- Skills based training/qualification or relevant experience
- Completion of MAYBO certified Train the trainer or willing to work towards
Desirable
- Demonstrates evidence of ongoing continuous professional development
Trust Values
Essential
- In around 100 words please describe what Equality & Diversity means to you and why they are important.
- In around 100 words please describe how you encourage a culture of continuous improvement.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Significant general NHS/public sector experience
- Experience of working with people in sensitive and emotional situations
- Demonstrate experience of delivering skills based training to a variety of differing job roles
- Experience of working independently and in a team orientated collaborative environment
Desirable
- Experience of working in a healthcare setting with multidisciplinary teams across organisational boundaries
Other Factors
Essential
- A commitment to learning and undertaking personal development opportunities with Evidence of regular attendance at relevant training and professional development, events and activities
Knowledge and Awareness
Essential
- Knowledge acquired through relevant Degree/or equivalent experience to degree level and working knowledge within Health & Safety / violence and aggression
- An understanding of current challenges that NHS organisations face in terms of violence and aggression
- Awareness of Health and Safety requirements, relevant legislation, requirements and Department of Health guidelines
- Demonstrate relevant knowledge of legal issues
- Translate theoretical knowledge of specific subject into appropriate healthcare context
- Able to demonstrate an understanding of the risk assessment process
- Understanding of the need for confidentiality
- Knowledge of audit, research and development
- Awareness of own limitations
Desirable
- Shows enthusiasm for developing a safety conscious culture
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Ability to manipulate and interpret data
- The ability to communicate effectively (verbal and written) with a wide range of stakeholders
- Strong interpersonal skills demonstrating the ability to communicate in difficult and emotional situations with empathy and professionalism
- Ability to recognise what a patient safety issue/risk is and the implications,
- Ability to plan organize and prioritise conflicting and fluctuating workload around competing complex priorities whilst meeting targets and deadlines
- Ability to work methodically and collate complex information with attention to detail and accuracy
- Ability to work on own initiative and as part of a team
- Ability to identify areas for collaborative working where there may be resistance to change using Influencing, negotiating and motivating skills
- The ability to facilitate workshops/forums/learning events in a scripted and non-scripted environment
Qualifications
Essential
- 5 GCSE level including English/Maths at grade C or equivalent e.g. functional skills level 2 in English/Maths or Key Skills Level 2 Communication (Literacy)/Application of Number (Numeracy). Or evidence from NARIC of equivalent English/Maths (A*-C)
- Skills based training/qualification or relevant experience
- Completion of MAYBO certified Train the trainer or willing to work towards
Desirable
- Demonstrates evidence of ongoing continuous professional development
Trust Values
Essential
- In around 100 words please describe what Equality & Diversity means to you and why they are important.
- In around 100 words please describe how you encourage a culture of continuous improvement.
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).
