Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Patient Education Team at Rampton Hospital. We are looking for a motivated and compassionate individual with a strong background in education, who can lead and support the delivery of learning sessions to adults with a range of mental health needs.
As a key member of the team, you will plan and deliver educational sessions under the guidance and supervision of a Band 6 Lecturer. This role involves working closely with patients, staff, and other stakeholders within the hospital setting, therefore, alongside outstanding teaching and learning abilities excellent communication and interpersonal skill are essential.
We are seeking someone who:
Has experience of teaching in an educational setting (essential).
Holds a relevant teaching qualification (essential).
Has experience of working with adults with mental health difficulties (desirable).
Is n excellent communicator with a person-centred approach.
Demonstrates empathy, patience, and a genuine passion for helping others learn.
Please note applicants will be required to pay for their DBS check. Costs are deducted from salary following appointment. The cost of the DBS application is £26.40 (standard) or £54.40 (enhanced), this cost will be deducted from your salary over the first 2 months of employment.
You are encouraged to enrol for the DBS Update Service. An annual fee of £16 per year applies.
Main duties of the job
The main duties of the role include:
Planning schemes of work and facilitating educational sessions tailored to individual patient needs.
Working collaboratively with the wider MDT to support patient progress.
Maintain accurate records and contribute to session planning and evaluation.
Communicate effectively with patients, colleagues, and other professionals.
Escort patients to and from sessions.
Adhere to all Security policies and procedures.
Uphold the highest standards of dignity, respect, and care at all times.
About us
#TeamNottsHC comprises over 11,000 dedicated colleagues who #MakeADifference every day. We deliver intellectual disability, mental health, community health, forensic, and offender healthcare services across Nottinghamshire, Leicestershire, Lincolnshire, and South Yorkshire. Our care is provided from over 200 sites, spanning community locations, acute settings, and secure environments, including prisons.
We are one of the largest mental health and community Trusts in the East Midlands and one of Nottinghamshire's biggest employers. We also host national and regional services, such as the National High Secure Deaf Service and the Nottingham Centre for Transgender Health.
We offer a variety of employee-led staff networks, including Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) groups, the Green Champions network, the Freedom to Speak Up network, the Health and Wellbeing Champions network, and the Menopause Champions network. These networks play a vital role in supporting our diverse workforce and promoting a culture of inclusivity.
The health and wellbeing of colleagues is a top priority. We invest significantly in this through our in-house occupational health and staff counselling services, supported by a dedicated Health and Wellbeing team.
The Trust is committed to reducing its carbon emissions, with a specialised Energy and Environmental team working to ensure compliance with environmental legislation, enhance our environmental performance, and achieve our net-zero commitment.
Job description
Job responsibilities
This role is essential for the Patients Education Team as you will plan and deliver group and bespoke lessons to patients. The successful candidate is also be expected to follow all local and hospital procedures around security and safety. This also includes escorting patients to and from areas. You will be responsible for creating individual learning plans with patients, that suite their learning needs and abilities. Good communication skills are essential, you will need to contribute to electronic records that are accessed by various departments and disciplines. The successful candidate will need to be physically fit enough to complete the Prevention of Violence and Management of Aggression course.
Job description
Job responsibilities
This role is essential for the Patients Education Team as you will plan and deliver group and bespoke lessons to patients. The successful candidate is also be expected to follow all local and hospital procedures around security and safety. This also includes escorting patients to and from areas. You will be responsible for creating individual learning plans with patients, that suite their learning needs and abilities. Good communication skills are essential, you will need to contribute to electronic records that are accessed by various departments and disciplines. The successful candidate will need to be physically fit enough to complete the Prevention of Violence and Management of Aggression course.
Person Specification
Physical requirements
Essential
- oAbility to successfully complete Management of Violence and Aggression training. This involves learning to control violent incidents through approved physical restraints.
- oAbility to participate in the escorting of patients in accordance with policies and procedures
Training
Essential
- Evidence of ongoing professional development related to teaching and learning
Qualifications
Essential
- Maths & English GCSE 4-9 or equivalent
- Level 5 Teaching Qualification (DET) or equivalent, must be recognised in UK
Desirable
- PGCE, QTS, QTLS
- Subject specific qualification (Maths, English, ICT) Diploma level or higher
Experience
Essential
- Experience of teaching in a formal educational setting
- Experience of developing and planning schemes of work/lessons related to relevant subject/s.
Desirable
- Experience of working with students with learning difficulties and/or disabilities in a Secure environment.
- Experience of collaborative working across disciplines in partnership with colleagues to enhance the Learner experience
Knowledge
Essential
- Understanding of Functional Skills in relation to the Lifelong Learning Sector
- Knowledge of teaching strategies to motivate learners with mental health problems and/or learning difficulties and relevant flexible approaches to teaching and learning
Desirable
- Knowledge of Mental Health Act (1983)
- Familiarity with the Core Curriculum in Adult Education
Skills
Essential
- Ability to assess Literacy/Language /Numeracy and ICT skills
- Ability to develop inclusive learning resources in relation to Diversity and Equal Opportunities.
- Ability to motivate, support, monitor and record progress of learners
- Competent in the use of IT, record keeping and administrative tasks related to patient education
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work on own initiative and as a member of a team
Desirable
- Excellent IT Skills, proficient in the use of Microsoft packages including PowerPoint, Publisher and Excel
Values and Behaviours
Essential
- oAll colleagues are expected to demonstrate that they act in line with Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust Values: Trust Honesty Respect Compassion Teamwork
- oAll colleagues are expected to demonstrate an understanding of and commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) and how it applies to their role. The Trust's expectations are highlighted within our EDI Policy, and associated EDI and Human Rights legislation
Contractual Requirements
Essential
- oTo undertake Essential Training and update as required by Trust Policies.
Person Specification
Physical requirements
Essential
- oAbility to successfully complete Management of Violence and Aggression training. This involves learning to control violent incidents through approved physical restraints.
- oAbility to participate in the escorting of patients in accordance with policies and procedures
Training
Essential
- Evidence of ongoing professional development related to teaching and learning
Qualifications
Essential
- Maths & English GCSE 4-9 or equivalent
- Level 5 Teaching Qualification (DET) or equivalent, must be recognised in UK
Desirable
- PGCE, QTS, QTLS
- Subject specific qualification (Maths, English, ICT) Diploma level or higher
Experience
Essential
- Experience of teaching in a formal educational setting
- Experience of developing and planning schemes of work/lessons related to relevant subject/s.
Desirable
- Experience of working with students with learning difficulties and/or disabilities in a Secure environment.
- Experience of collaborative working across disciplines in partnership with colleagues to enhance the Learner experience
Knowledge
Essential
- Understanding of Functional Skills in relation to the Lifelong Learning Sector
- Knowledge of teaching strategies to motivate learners with mental health problems and/or learning difficulties and relevant flexible approaches to teaching and learning
Desirable
- Knowledge of Mental Health Act (1983)
- Familiarity with the Core Curriculum in Adult Education
Skills
Essential
- Ability to assess Literacy/Language /Numeracy and ICT skills
- Ability to develop inclusive learning resources in relation to Diversity and Equal Opportunities.
- Ability to motivate, support, monitor and record progress of learners
- Competent in the use of IT, record keeping and administrative tasks related to patient education
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work on own initiative and as a member of a team
Desirable
- Excellent IT Skills, proficient in the use of Microsoft packages including PowerPoint, Publisher and Excel
Values and Behaviours
Essential
- oAll colleagues are expected to demonstrate that they act in line with Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust Values: Trust Honesty Respect Compassion Teamwork
- oAll colleagues are expected to demonstrate an understanding of and commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) and how it applies to their role. The Trust's expectations are highlighted within our EDI Policy, and associated EDI and Human Rights legislation
Contractual Requirements
Essential
- oTo undertake Essential Training and update as required by Trust Policies.
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).
