Midlands Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

Senior DMI Trainer

The closing date is 10 March 2026

Job summary

This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship. If it is identified that you require sponsorship to undertake this role your application may be withdrawn

Senior DMI Trainer Band 6

Working within a team of Trainers, the post holder will deliver and further develop violence, aggression and challenging behaviour training programmes for all care professionals in the Trust, in line with our agreed mandatory training strategy. This will include supporting theory and skills assessments, continued development of a robust competency framework and assisting with the regular review of skill mix and care needs. In addition, you will work directly within the clinical area, advising and supporting the development of staff competency and confidence in managing challenging situations. You will therefore need to be an excellent practitioner who is seen as a role model.

Main duties of the job

Inform and lead on mandatory training requirements for the whole Trust

Tosupport delivery,build and help develop the current training programme supporting the professional development of all care staff

To support the development of competence of the care teamin line with agreed educational development strategies and priorities

To work regularly with the care team within the clinical rota,role modelling, advising and supporting their development of competency and confidence

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

04 March 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£38,682 to £46,580 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

301-JP-26-7834725

Job locations

Trust Headquarters

Corporation Street

Stafford

ST16 3SR


Job description

Job responsibilities

Demonstrate a high degree of evidence-based knowledge and act as a role model by participating in learning activity across the service

Provide expert knowledge to support Teams in maintaining a safe clinical environment, while also developing the competence and confidence of the care team

Assess and evaluate training regularly to ensure best practice is maintained within local and national guidelines

Evaluate learning activities to identify and inform future practice

Promote life-long learning among staff through reflective practice and to build on the training and development programme

Develop and implement competency frameworks in order to assess the ongoing development of clinical and professional skills

To use a range of skills to influence, inspire and encourage learners

To contribute to the development of standards and performance

To be competent in presenting and leading teaching and training in a variety of settings and to a variety of audiences both clinical and non-clinical.

Knowledge and Information Resources

To keep up to date with areas of clinical practice informing the service of all changes

Responsible for providing accurate and complete data to maintain the training database as appropriate and produce monthly reports as requested

To be computer literate and able to work with a variety of internet based packages/models

Personal and People Development

To participatein networking, professional updates and benchmarkingto maintain a current knowledge of professional issues

To generate and use appropriate learning opportunities and apply own learning to the future development of practice

To maintain a Personal Development Portfolio, in line with Trust Policy and Professional Registration

To contribute to the development of others enabling them to apply current knowledge and skills in practice

To actively promote the workplace as a learning environment encouraging everyone to learn from each other and from external good practice.

Contribute to identification of relevant and monitoring of quality standards and assessments

Job description

Job responsibilities

Demonstrate a high degree of evidence-based knowledge and act as a role model by participating in learning activity across the service

Provide expert knowledge to support Teams in maintaining a safe clinical environment, while also developing the competence and confidence of the care team

Assess and evaluate training regularly to ensure best practice is maintained within local and national guidelines

Evaluate learning activities to identify and inform future practice

Promote life-long learning among staff through reflective practice and to build on the training and development programme

Develop and implement competency frameworks in order to assess the ongoing development of clinical and professional skills

To use a range of skills to influence, inspire and encourage learners

To contribute to the development of standards and performance

To be competent in presenting and leading teaching and training in a variety of settings and to a variety of audiences both clinical and non-clinical.

Knowledge and Information Resources

To keep up to date with areas of clinical practice informing the service of all changes

Responsible for providing accurate and complete data to maintain the training database as appropriate and produce monthly reports as requested

To be computer literate and able to work with a variety of internet based packages/models

Personal and People Development

To participatein networking, professional updates and benchmarkingto maintain a current knowledge of professional issues

To generate and use appropriate learning opportunities and apply own learning to the future development of practice

To maintain a Personal Development Portfolio, in line with Trust Policy and Professional Registration

To contribute to the development of others enabling them to apply current knowledge and skills in practice

To actively promote the workplace as a learning environment encouraging everyone to learn from each other and from external good practice.

Contribute to identification of relevant and monitoring of quality standards and assessments

Person Specification

Shortlisting

Essential

  • Degree or relevant professional qualification. Competence and experience to a relevant level.

Shortlisting

Essential

  • Currently Associate or Bank DMI Trainer
Person Specification

Shortlisting

Essential

  • Degree or relevant professional qualification. Competence and experience to a relevant level.

Shortlisting

Essential

  • Currently Associate or Bank DMI Trainer

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.

Employer details

Employer name

Midlands Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Trust Headquarters

Corporation Street

Stafford

ST16 3SR


Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Midlands Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Trust Headquarters

Corporation Street

Stafford

ST16 3SR


Employer's website

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

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

DMI Operational and Commercial Development Manager

Jan Evans

jan.evans@mpft.nhs.uk

07545422017

Details

Date posted

04 March 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£38,682 to £46,580 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

301-JP-26-7834725

Job locations

Trust Headquarters

Corporation Street

Stafford

ST16 3SR


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