Midlands Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

Oliver McGowan Facilitating Trainer

The closing date is 08 September 2025

Job summary

The Oliver McGowan Facilitating Trainer is responsible for delivering learning disability and autism training (Oliver McGowan Mandatory Training) to employees of Midlands Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust across Staffordshire, Stoke on Trent, Shropshire and the wider geographical footprint. They may also be required to deliver this training to other organisations outside of the Trust.

The training materials have been developed by the central team, there is no requirement to develop the training package, however there may be a requirement to flex these sessions to meet audience need; a significant level of knowledge about Learning Disability and Autism is required to be able to respond to audience questions and demonstrate credibility.

The Facilitating Trainer must have an in-depth knowledge and understanding of Learning Disability and Autism in order to deliver the Oliver McGowan Mandatory Training programme and have the requisite teaching skills to deliver both Tier 1 and Tier 2 training packages. The post holder will work with experts with lived experience and co-trainers who will be autistic people and people with a learning disability. The trainer must have significant experience with working with people with Learning Disability and Autistic people and be able to offer pastoral and direct support during the training programme, particularly at times of stress, anxiety, meltdown or shutdown.

Main duties of the job

Main duties and responsibilities

Take responsibility for the delivery of theOliver McGowan Mandatory Training programme (Tier 1 and Tier 2).

Become an accredited Oliver McGowan Mandatory trainer by successfully attending the "Train the Trainer" training.

Plan the Oliver McGowan Mandatory Training schedule for the organisation to ensure compliance with national targets, with support from the Workforce and Learning Team. This will include co-ordinating training venues (across various Trust sites), procuring experts with lived experience/co-trainers, and managing planned absences such as annual leave.

About us

Come and work with us at our award-winning NHS Trust, leading the way for trying new and better ways of working to help improve life for our local communities.

We have around 9,000 staff who provide physical and mental healthcare, support for people with learning disabilities, and adult social care across Staffordshire, Stoke-on-Trent, Shropshire, and Telford & Wrekin. We also run regional and national services, including help for new parents (perinatal care), eating disorders, forensic services, sexual health, and support for people in prison with mental health, drug, or alcohol problems.

We offer great career development for both clinical and non-clinical roles, with ongoing training and support to help you learn and grow.

We are 'United in our Uniqueness' and committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels welcome and can be themselves, no matter their background or identity. We want our staff to feel supported and valued, and we aim to build a team that reflects the communities we serve. Together, we can make sure every voice is heard, and every difference is respected.

Please note, we may be required to close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications

Please be aware that the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in completing application forms will be monitored to ensure fairness and transparency. If you have used AI you must state this in your application.

Details

Date posted

21 August 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£31,049 to £37,796 a year PA Prorata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Home or remote working

Reference number

301-JP-25-7353929

Job locations

Longton Cottage Hospital

Upper Belgrave Road

Longton

ST3 4QX


Job description

Job responsibilities

To deliver the Oliver McGowan Mandatory Training across Midland Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust. T

Main duties and responsibilities

Take responsibility for the delivery of the Oliver McGowan Mandatory Training programme (Tier 1 and Tier 2) under the indirect supervision of the Clinical Training Team Manager.

Become an accredited Oliver McGowan Mandatory trainer by successfully attending the Train the Trainer training, keeping up to date with current and emerging thinking in health and social care practice, learning disability and autism, laws of consent (UK),

Plan the Oliver McGowan Mandatory Training schedule for the organisation to ensure compliance with national targets, with support from the Workforce and Learning Team. This will include co-ordinating training venues (across various Trust sites), procuring experts with lived experience/co-trainers, and managing planned absences such as annual leave.

Recognises and addresses the needs of individuals and the group prior to, during and after the session, ensuring reasonable adjustments are adopted.

Deliver the training using a range of methods, including traditional training delivery, digital format, group discussions, and film.

Understand and respond to a range of queries and challenges from delegates during training, appropriately challenges poor practice, identifying the correct response from the range of factual and most up to date material available.

Regularly co-teaches large groups including multi-professional and/or multi-agency people from different professions and different workplaces (including external organisations).

Ensures all of the learning outcomes are fully achieved.

Carries out a range of tasks to support monitoring and evaluation; proactively reflecting on own practice to improve performance.

Attends meetings and training to develop relevant skills and knowledge and ensure consistent and high-quality delivery.

Prepare written reports to demonstrate compliance, progress and challenges, disseminating and/or presenting to the wider leadership team.

Systems and Equipment

Effectively use IT applications including all aspects of the Microsoft Office Suite to produce accurate and well-presented documentation and presentation.

Prepare equipment at training venues in order that electronic training tools are effective.

Ensure attendance registers are maintained accurately and the electronic staff record (ESR system)/electronic training record is updated accurately and in a timely manner.

Adapt to and adopt changes to work instructions and practices as and when they are suggested.

Decisions and Judgements

The Oliver McGowan Mandatory Training programme is to be undertaken by all eligible staff over a three-year period and therefore training is scheduled in partnership with the Workforce & Development team to ensure rolling compliance. The Facilitating Trainer is responsible for ensuring that the organisation meets national compliance targets by scheduling and delivering training effectively.

The post holder will exercise independence and judgement in the arrangement of own administrative work managing and prioritising their own day-to-day activities in line with their workload, priorities and training plan delivery deadlines.

Deliver against organisational and ICS objectives, achieving quality outcomes, prioritising own workload and working to tight deadlines.

Promote the Oliver McGowan Mandatory Training programme across the Trust and support teams to ensure that staff are available to attend training sessions. This will include attending meetings with senior managers and preparing and delivering briefings to the wider organisation and senior staff.

Change training schedules and plans if necessary to respond to unexpected issues. Where this occurs the post holder will be responsible for ensuring delegates and co-trainers are informed of changes and room bookings rescheduled.

Participate in relevant meetings (internally and with ICS), reporting training compliance, delivery issues and providing information advice and support where requested.

Highlight risks ensuring mitigating actions are taken to keep the training programme on track.

Work within policies and procedures relevant to the Nursing Directorate and the wider Trust, ensuring own health safety.

Communication and Relationships

Demonstrate positivity, recognising the strengths and abilities of individuals, including people with a learning disability and autistic people who are co-trainers, and learners.

Establish and maintain positive interpersonal relationships with other Trust employees including the wider members of the Clinical Training Team and subject experts within the Trust.

Communicate effectively, respectfully, with tact, understanding and discretion when dealing with participants and co-trainers responding appropriately to all enquires, complaints or pastoral matters.

Answer routine and non-routine (complex) questions from participants and expert with lived experience co-trainers, noting any themes or concerns and responding appropriately to resolve.

Demonstrate high levels of empathy and integrity when dealing with emotive and/or complex issues or discussions which arise during the training.

Provide training and pastoral support to other co-facilitators/trainers and participants.

Where necessary, inform trainers/co-facilitators and delegates of anything that may affect the programme delivery.

Have excellent training and presentation skills using various approaches and delivery styles to meet learners needs making sure that they create a supportive training environment.

Motivate delegates attending training sessions and act as a positive role model.

Promote the training, make people aware of it and encourage them to attend.

Raise any issues with the delivery of Oliver McGowan Mandatory Training with the Clinical Training Manager or other senior leader within the organisation.

Build relationships and liaise with local organisations and individuals that advocate for experts with lived experience co-trainers.

Be trustworthy and able to keep information confidential.

Research and Development

Review training feedback and evaluation, identifying themes, trends and areas for improvement, and using this information to inform the wider Oliver McGowan Mandatory Training programme.

Seek out new ways to improve the delivery of Oliver McGowan Mandatory Training based on personal experience, lessons learned and training feedback.

Actively supports and contributes to the achievement of key performance indicators for the successful assessment of compliance.

Undertake surveys and/or audits relevant to the Oliver McGowan Mandatory Training in order to inform wider discussions and ensure high quality delivery.

Physical and Emotional Demands of the Job

The post holder will need to travel independently to different venues across the Trust in order to deliver theOliver McGowan Mandatory Training.

Although there are no direct clinical activities there is an expectation that the post holder maintains fundamental clinical (where the post holder has a professional registration) and professional skills.

Competent keyboard skills with proficient use of Trust IT applications including all aspects of Microsoft applications.

Transporting the training equipment e.g. projector, laptop, flip charts, and other relevant equipment to the training environment.

Able to set-up laptop and projectors and trouble shoot any problems associated with this audio visual and other training equipment.

Preparing the training environment for sessions, this could involve moving furniture e.g. tables, chairs and other equipment and leaving it as it was found at the end of the session.

Ensure the training environment is clean and tidy ready for the delegates, raising any concerns as appropriate.

It is expected that whilst carrying out training activities there may be interruptions from participants, other staff or service users to ask questions and develop understanding.

Required to spend considerable periods of concentration to ensure that learners are engaged in training activities and paperwork is completed accurately.

Required to work with people with a wide range of learning abilities.

May be required to discuss sensitive issues with delegates that might be triggering for both delegates and trainers.

Responsibility for Financial and Physical Resource

Be responsible for the security, care and maintenance of equipment, ensuring standards of infection control and safety are maintained.

Maintain knowledge of safe equipment usage and local resources.

Maintain and clean equipment in accordance with Trust polices on infection prevention and control, health and safety and local equipment protocols.

Most Challenging/Difficult Parts of the Job

This training programme can be triggering for participants and co-trainers. The Facilitating Trainer may be exposed to distressing and emotional information and situations, requiring additional support or interventions for those involved.

The post holder must have an up to date and in depth understanding and knowledge Learning Disability and Autism, which them must maintain within this role.

The role requires the post holder to be working on their own, other than delivering the training with the experts with lived experience co-trainers.

There will be a requirement for independent travel across Staffordshire, Stoke on Trent and Shropshire as well as the wider geographical footprint of the Trust, whilst also transporting training equipment and resources.

Job description

Job responsibilities

To deliver the Oliver McGowan Mandatory Training across Midland Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust. T

Main duties and responsibilities

Take responsibility for the delivery of the Oliver McGowan Mandatory Training programme (Tier 1 and Tier 2) under the indirect supervision of the Clinical Training Team Manager.

Become an accredited Oliver McGowan Mandatory trainer by successfully attending the Train the Trainer training, keeping up to date with current and emerging thinking in health and social care practice, learning disability and autism, laws of consent (UK),

Plan the Oliver McGowan Mandatory Training schedule for the organisation to ensure compliance with national targets, with support from the Workforce and Learning Team. This will include co-ordinating training venues (across various Trust sites), procuring experts with lived experience/co-trainers, and managing planned absences such as annual leave.

Recognises and addresses the needs of individuals and the group prior to, during and after the session, ensuring reasonable adjustments are adopted.

Deliver the training using a range of methods, including traditional training delivery, digital format, group discussions, and film.

Understand and respond to a range of queries and challenges from delegates during training, appropriately challenges poor practice, identifying the correct response from the range of factual and most up to date material available.

Regularly co-teaches large groups including multi-professional and/or multi-agency people from different professions and different workplaces (including external organisations).

Ensures all of the learning outcomes are fully achieved.

Carries out a range of tasks to support monitoring and evaluation; proactively reflecting on own practice to improve performance.

Attends meetings and training to develop relevant skills and knowledge and ensure consistent and high-quality delivery.

Prepare written reports to demonstrate compliance, progress and challenges, disseminating and/or presenting to the wider leadership team.

Systems and Equipment

Effectively use IT applications including all aspects of the Microsoft Office Suite to produce accurate and well-presented documentation and presentation.

Prepare equipment at training venues in order that electronic training tools are effective.

Ensure attendance registers are maintained accurately and the electronic staff record (ESR system)/electronic training record is updated accurately and in a timely manner.

Adapt to and adopt changes to work instructions and practices as and when they are suggested.

Decisions and Judgements

The Oliver McGowan Mandatory Training programme is to be undertaken by all eligible staff over a three-year period and therefore training is scheduled in partnership with the Workforce & Development team to ensure rolling compliance. The Facilitating Trainer is responsible for ensuring that the organisation meets national compliance targets by scheduling and delivering training effectively.

The post holder will exercise independence and judgement in the arrangement of own administrative work managing and prioritising their own day-to-day activities in line with their workload, priorities and training plan delivery deadlines.

Deliver against organisational and ICS objectives, achieving quality outcomes, prioritising own workload and working to tight deadlines.

Promote the Oliver McGowan Mandatory Training programme across the Trust and support teams to ensure that staff are available to attend training sessions. This will include attending meetings with senior managers and preparing and delivering briefings to the wider organisation and senior staff.

Change training schedules and plans if necessary to respond to unexpected issues. Where this occurs the post holder will be responsible for ensuring delegates and co-trainers are informed of changes and room bookings rescheduled.

Participate in relevant meetings (internally and with ICS), reporting training compliance, delivery issues and providing information advice and support where requested.

Highlight risks ensuring mitigating actions are taken to keep the training programme on track.

Work within policies and procedures relevant to the Nursing Directorate and the wider Trust, ensuring own health safety.

Communication and Relationships

Demonstrate positivity, recognising the strengths and abilities of individuals, including people with a learning disability and autistic people who are co-trainers, and learners.

Establish and maintain positive interpersonal relationships with other Trust employees including the wider members of the Clinical Training Team and subject experts within the Trust.

Communicate effectively, respectfully, with tact, understanding and discretion when dealing with participants and co-trainers responding appropriately to all enquires, complaints or pastoral matters.

Answer routine and non-routine (complex) questions from participants and expert with lived experience co-trainers, noting any themes or concerns and responding appropriately to resolve.

Demonstrate high levels of empathy and integrity when dealing with emotive and/or complex issues or discussions which arise during the training.

Provide training and pastoral support to other co-facilitators/trainers and participants.

Where necessary, inform trainers/co-facilitators and delegates of anything that may affect the programme delivery.

Have excellent training and presentation skills using various approaches and delivery styles to meet learners needs making sure that they create a supportive training environment.

Motivate delegates attending training sessions and act as a positive role model.

Promote the training, make people aware of it and encourage them to attend.

Raise any issues with the delivery of Oliver McGowan Mandatory Training with the Clinical Training Manager or other senior leader within the organisation.

Build relationships and liaise with local organisations and individuals that advocate for experts with lived experience co-trainers.

Be trustworthy and able to keep information confidential.

Research and Development

Review training feedback and evaluation, identifying themes, trends and areas for improvement, and using this information to inform the wider Oliver McGowan Mandatory Training programme.

Seek out new ways to improve the delivery of Oliver McGowan Mandatory Training based on personal experience, lessons learned and training feedback.

Actively supports and contributes to the achievement of key performance indicators for the successful assessment of compliance.

Undertake surveys and/or audits relevant to the Oliver McGowan Mandatory Training in order to inform wider discussions and ensure high quality delivery.

Physical and Emotional Demands of the Job

The post holder will need to travel independently to different venues across the Trust in order to deliver theOliver McGowan Mandatory Training.

Although there are no direct clinical activities there is an expectation that the post holder maintains fundamental clinical (where the post holder has a professional registration) and professional skills.

Competent keyboard skills with proficient use of Trust IT applications including all aspects of Microsoft applications.

Transporting the training equipment e.g. projector, laptop, flip charts, and other relevant equipment to the training environment.

Able to set-up laptop and projectors and trouble shoot any problems associated with this audio visual and other training equipment.

Preparing the training environment for sessions, this could involve moving furniture e.g. tables, chairs and other equipment and leaving it as it was found at the end of the session.

Ensure the training environment is clean and tidy ready for the delegates, raising any concerns as appropriate.

It is expected that whilst carrying out training activities there may be interruptions from participants, other staff or service users to ask questions and develop understanding.

Required to spend considerable periods of concentration to ensure that learners are engaged in training activities and paperwork is completed accurately.

Required to work with people with a wide range of learning abilities.

May be required to discuss sensitive issues with delegates that might be triggering for both delegates and trainers.

Responsibility for Financial and Physical Resource

Be responsible for the security, care and maintenance of equipment, ensuring standards of infection control and safety are maintained.

Maintain knowledge of safe equipment usage and local resources.

Maintain and clean equipment in accordance with Trust polices on infection prevention and control, health and safety and local equipment protocols.

Most Challenging/Difficult Parts of the Job

This training programme can be triggering for participants and co-trainers. The Facilitating Trainer may be exposed to distressing and emotional information and situations, requiring additional support or interventions for those involved.

The post holder must have an up to date and in depth understanding and knowledge Learning Disability and Autism, which them must maintain within this role.

The role requires the post holder to be working on their own, other than delivering the training with the experts with lived experience co-trainers.

There will be a requirement for independent travel across Staffordshire, Stoke on Trent and Shropshire as well as the wider geographical footprint of the Trust, whilst also transporting training equipment and resources.

Person Specification

Application

Essential

  • Recognised training/teaching qualification or relevant experience.
  • Evidence of ongoing professional/personal development
  • Experience of delivering training to clinical and non-clinical teams and organisational boundaries.
  • Educated to Degree level or equivalent in healthcare or education e.g. Teaching/Nursing/Social Work/Therapy
  • Knowledge and proven track record of delivery and facilitation of learning.
  • Knowledge and experience of a variety of learning and development methodologies and their application, in particular coaching, action learning, and facilitation.
  • Excellent planning and organisational skills to enable the post-holder to complete own workload in an efficient and effective manner.

Desirable

  • Professional registration (NMC/HCPC/SW England).
  • Previous experience in similar role.
  • Be able to independently travel to different training venues across Staffordshire, Stoke on Trent, Shropshire and the wider Trust footprint.

Skills & Abilities

Essential

  • Excellent planning and organisational skills to enable the post-holder to complete own workload in an efficient and effective manner.
  • Excellent facilitation & presentation skills across small to large multi - professional/level staff groups.
  • Ability to co-facilitate training delivery with the Experts with Lived Experience.
  • Knowledge and experience of using learning technologies and digital media.

Desirable

  • Creative thinking to inform design of innovative and engaging learning solutions.
  • Ability to persuade and influence learners' attitudes at a range of levels.

Knowledge & Experience

Essential

  • Knowledge and proven track record of delivery and facilitation of learning
  • Experience of delivering training to clinical and non-clinical teams and organisational boundaries.
  • Knowledge and experience of a variety of learning and development methodologies and their application, in particular coaching, action learning, and facilitation.
  • Has up to date expert working knowledge of the fields of autism and learning disability and is familiar with current issues.

Desirable

  • Previous experience in similar role.
  • A good understanding of the health and social care environment and roles and responsibilities within it.
Person Specification

Application

Essential

  • Recognised training/teaching qualification or relevant experience.
  • Evidence of ongoing professional/personal development
  • Experience of delivering training to clinical and non-clinical teams and organisational boundaries.
  • Educated to Degree level or equivalent in healthcare or education e.g. Teaching/Nursing/Social Work/Therapy
  • Knowledge and proven track record of delivery and facilitation of learning.
  • Knowledge and experience of a variety of learning and development methodologies and their application, in particular coaching, action learning, and facilitation.
  • Excellent planning and organisational skills to enable the post-holder to complete own workload in an efficient and effective manner.

Desirable

  • Professional registration (NMC/HCPC/SW England).
  • Previous experience in similar role.
  • Be able to independently travel to different training venues across Staffordshire, Stoke on Trent, Shropshire and the wider Trust footprint.

Skills & Abilities

Essential

  • Excellent planning and organisational skills to enable the post-holder to complete own workload in an efficient and effective manner.
  • Excellent facilitation & presentation skills across small to large multi - professional/level staff groups.
  • Ability to co-facilitate training delivery with the Experts with Lived Experience.
  • Knowledge and experience of using learning technologies and digital media.

Desirable

  • Creative thinking to inform design of innovative and engaging learning solutions.
  • Ability to persuade and influence learners' attitudes at a range of levels.

Knowledge & Experience

Essential

  • Knowledge and proven track record of delivery and facilitation of learning
  • Experience of delivering training to clinical and non-clinical teams and organisational boundaries.
  • Knowledge and experience of a variety of learning and development methodologies and their application, in particular coaching, action learning, and facilitation.
  • Has up to date expert working knowledge of the fields of autism and learning disability and is familiar with current issues.

Desirable

  • Previous experience in similar role.
  • A good understanding of the health and social care environment and roles and responsibilities within it.

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

Midlands Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Longton Cottage Hospital

Upper Belgrave Road

Longton

ST3 4QX


Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Midlands Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Longton Cottage Hospital

Upper Belgrave Road

Longton

ST3 4QX


Employer's website

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

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Clinical Training Team Manager

Helen Jarratt

Helen.Jarratt@mpft.nhs.uk

01782137920

Details

Date posted

21 August 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£31,049 to £37,796 a year PA Prorata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Home or remote working

Reference number

301-JP-25-7353929

Job locations

Longton Cottage Hospital

Upper Belgrave Road

Longton

ST3 4QX


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