Northamptonshire Healthcare Foundation Trust

PMVA Tutor

The closing date is 29 August 2025

Job summary

The purpose of this role is to work with the PMVA Senior Trainer (PMVA Specialist), to ensure the preparation and delivery of a variety of PMVA training programmes for Northamptonshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust employed staff. These programmes will be in line with corporate business objectives and organizational need.

The post holder will deliver a range of role specific training programmes to incorporate the requirements of the Care Quality Commission, Department of Health, National Institute of Health and Clinical Excellence and other assurance bodies as required by professional standards and legal requirements. The post holder will be expected to lead the delivery of these programmes to a range of staff. They will, under the guidance and with the support of senior member of the PMVA team, embed training into practice by acting as an expert resource where appropriate.

To deliver training sessions at an appropriate level for all employed staff as required on a variety of specialist PMVA specific training programmes.The post holder must be physically able to deliver all aspects of training.Keep accurate statistics/records on programmes taught and assist in providing reports as appropriate.

Main duties of the job

To work closely with the other members of the PMVA Department to provide effective and coordinated statutory, mandatory and role specific training. Keep updated with national guidance to maintain an in-depth knowledge and specialist clinical skills.Support clinical skills provision and assess practical competence.Maintain competence in all areas in which post holder has responsibility for providing training. Provide coaching, support and supervision to junior members of the PMVA team. Assist the Senior Trainer and PMVA Manager to provide evidence for National and local clinical governance purposes and other external bodies requiring assurance. To be responsible for own personal/professional development by identifying learning needs and developing strategies for implementation. To undertake any other duties of a similar nature consistent with the responsibilities of this post in order to provide a quality service. To undertake regular clinical practice in a variety of settings to maintain clinical competence and credibility. To take responsibility for their allocated workload, working both autonomously and as part of the team within the PMVA Department. To assist in the evaluation of the training delivered and use the information to inform the delivery of subsequent training programmes. Represent the PMVA Department as required in relation to the development of clinical skills training.Participate in other training deemed necessary within the PMVA Department.

About us

NHFT is an integrated primary care and mental health Trust, providing physical, mental health and specialty services in both hospital settings and out in the community. Because we put the person at the centre of all we do, we focus on delivering care that is as easy to access as possible. This means many of our services can be provided at home, work or in schools.We also provide health services to various prisons and detention centres in Bedfordshire and Cambridgeshire.

NHFT promotes a culture of learning to improve the care and safety of our patients and staff, which focuses on people who enable our Trust to be 'outstanding' by supporting opportunity, innovation, development and growth.

Details

Date posted

27 August 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£31,049 to £37,796 a year pa pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

270-TG308-MH

Job locations

Berrywood Hospital

Northampton

NN5 6UD


Job description

Job responsibilities

Attend clinical services and risk management operational meetings as required to provide appropriate representation of the PMVA. Utilise risk management systems in NHFT so as to ensure appropriate and timely reporting of incidents and hazardous practice, ensuring the necessary remedial action is taken. Under the guidance and with the support of the Senior Trainer, to act as a resource for clinical support and advise in relation to clinical skills provision. Act as a role model for staff and champion the restraint reduction agenda.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Attend clinical services and risk management operational meetings as required to provide appropriate representation of the PMVA. Utilise risk management systems in NHFT so as to ensure appropriate and timely reporting of incidents and hazardous practice, ensuring the necessary remedial action is taken. Under the guidance and with the support of the Senior Trainer, to act as a resource for clinical support and advise in relation to clinical skills provision. Act as a role model for staff and champion the restraint reduction agenda.

Person Specification

Essential/ Desirable

Essential

  • oExperience and skills in planning and organization of own / team duties oPrevious use of written and electronic patient administration and training record keeping systems. oDemonstrable clinical experience within a healthcare environment oEffective communication skills, both verbal and written oExperience of recovery principles and care planning oExperience of work within a multi-disciplinary team. oHave a minimum of 2 years healthcare experience and evidence of continuing development.

Desirable

  • oRegistered with accrediting organisation (WLMHT) to Assistant PMVA instructor level. oExperience of teaching/training skills. oProficiency using MS Office including word processing and developing and using PowerPoint presentations. oDemonstrable experience of delivering training in a healthcare setting and the underpinning theoretical knowledge. oEffective presentation skills. oExperience within a mental health, learning disability community and/ or pediatric environment. oExperience of developing and delivering robust audit of services. oWorking towards degree in health studies or nursing.

Essential/ Desirable

Essential

  • oExperience and skills in planning and organization of own / team duties oPrevious use of written and electronic patient administration and training record keeping systems. oDemonstrable clinical experience within a healthcare environment oEffective communication skills, both verbal and written oExperience of recovery principles and care planning oExperience of work within a multi-disciplinary team. oHave a minimum of 2 years healthcare experience and evidence of continuing development.

Desirable

  • oRegistered with accrediting organisation (WLMHT) to Assistant PMVA instructor level. oExperience of teaching/training skills. oProficiency using MS Office including word processing and developing and using PowerPoint presentations. oDemonstrable experience of delivering training in a healthcare setting and the underpinning theoretical knowledge. oEffective presentation skills. oExperience within a mental health, learning disability community and/ or pediatric environment. oExperience of developing and delivering robust audit of services. oWorking towards degree in health studies or nursing.
Person Specification

Essential/ Desirable

Essential

  • oExperience and skills in planning and organization of own / team duties oPrevious use of written and electronic patient administration and training record keeping systems. oDemonstrable clinical experience within a healthcare environment oEffective communication skills, both verbal and written oExperience of recovery principles and care planning oExperience of work within a multi-disciplinary team. oHave a minimum of 2 years healthcare experience and evidence of continuing development.

Desirable

  • oRegistered with accrediting organisation (WLMHT) to Assistant PMVA instructor level. oExperience of teaching/training skills. oProficiency using MS Office including word processing and developing and using PowerPoint presentations. oDemonstrable experience of delivering training in a healthcare setting and the underpinning theoretical knowledge. oEffective presentation skills. oExperience within a mental health, learning disability community and/ or pediatric environment. oExperience of developing and delivering robust audit of services. oWorking towards degree in health studies or nursing.

Essential/ Desirable

Essential

  • oExperience and skills in planning and organization of own / team duties oPrevious use of written and electronic patient administration and training record keeping systems. oDemonstrable clinical experience within a healthcare environment oEffective communication skills, both verbal and written oExperience of recovery principles and care planning oExperience of work within a multi-disciplinary team. oHave a minimum of 2 years healthcare experience and evidence of continuing development.

Desirable

  • oRegistered with accrediting organisation (WLMHT) to Assistant PMVA instructor level. oExperience of teaching/training skills. oProficiency using MS Office including word processing and developing and using PowerPoint presentations. oDemonstrable experience of delivering training in a healthcare setting and the underpinning theoretical knowledge. oEffective presentation skills. oExperience within a mental health, learning disability community and/ or pediatric environment. oExperience of developing and delivering robust audit of services. oWorking towards degree in health studies or nursing.

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).

Employer details

Employer name

Northamptonshire Healthcare Foundation Trust

Address

Berrywood Hospital

Northampton

NN5 6UD


Employer's website

https://www.nhft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer details

Employer name

Northamptonshire Healthcare Foundation Trust

Address

Berrywood Hospital

Northampton

NN5 6UD


Employer's website

https://www.nhft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Lead for Reducing Restrictive Practices

Chris Burke

chris.burke@nhft.nhs.uk

07874882752

Details

Date posted

27 August 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£31,049 to £37,796 a year pa pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

270-TG308-MH

Job locations

Berrywood Hospital

Northampton

NN5 6UD


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