Job summary
The PMVA (Prevention and Management of Violence and Aggression) Instructor Lead is responsible for delivering high-quality training across the Trust, ensuring staff are equipped to manage distressed behaviours safely and effectively. The role promotes a person-centred approach to care while reducing the use of restrictive interventions. Through training, mentorship, and direct support, the postholder will help integrate PMVA principles into clinical practice, fostering a culture of safety, learning, and continuous improvement.
The PMVA Instructor Lead will work closely with multidisciplinary teams, providing specialist advice, debriefing support, and risk assessment guidance to improve outcomes for both staff and service users. Additionally, the role involves collaboration with leadership to align training programmes with national training standards, trust policies and legislation.
Main duties of the job
The PMVA Instructor Lead delivers high-quality, evidence-based training on the Prevention and Management of Violence and Aggression. They ensure alignment with national standards and mentor the Senior PMVA Instructors. The role focuses on reducing restrictive interventions and promoting person-centred care.
The role goes beyond delivering training. The PMVA Instructor Lead mentors and supports teams in real-time during high-risk incidents. They work closely with multidisciplinary teams, helping to develop care plans for service users with complex behaviours. Regular post-incident debriefs allow teams to reflect and improve. They also offer one-on-one coaching and hands-on support.
The postholder also drives data analysis, audits, and research to improve PMVA practices. They maintain training records, manage resources, and ensure compliance with governance and safeguarding standards. As a trusted mentor, they empower frontline staff to handle challenging situations with skill and confidence. By fostering a culture of learning, resilience, and safety, they help create a workforce that is competent, adaptable, and compassionate.
About us
We are proud to provide high quality mental health and learning disability services, both inpatient and in the community across five boroughs of Greater Manchester - Bury, Oldham, Rochdale, Stockport and Tameside and Glossop.
Our vision is for a happier and more hopeful life for everyone in our communities and our staff work hard to deliver the very best care for the people who use our services. We're really proud of our#PennineCarePeopleand do everything we can to make sure we're a great place to work.
All individuals regardless of race, age, disability, ethnicity, nationality, gender, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage and civil partnership are encouraged to apply for this post. We would also encourage applications from individuals with a lived experience of mental illness, either individually or as a carer.
If you come and work for us we will offer a range of benefits and opportunities, including:
- Generous annual leave entitlement for Agenda for Change and Medical and Dental staff.
- Flexible working opportunities to support your work/life balance
- Access to Continued Professional Development
- Involvement in improvement and research activities
- Health and Wellbeing activities and access to an excellent staff wellbeing service
- Access to staff discounts across retail, leisure and travel
Job description
Job responsibilities
The role involves a wide range of responsibilities, including training, mentorship, clinical support, and quality improvement. The PMVA Instructor Lead must work closely with multidisciplinary teams to ensure best practices in managing violence and aggression. For a full breakdown of duties, expectations, and competencies required, please refer to the job description.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The role involves a wide range of responsibilities, including training, mentorship, clinical support, and quality improvement. The PMVA Instructor Lead must work closely with multidisciplinary teams to ensure best practices in managing violence and aggression. For a full breakdown of duties, expectations, and competencies required, please refer to the job description.
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- Degree or equivalent qualification
- Physical Intervention (PMVA RESTRAINT) Trainer Award
- Level 3 teaching/training qualification
- Current PMVA Physical Intervention Level 2 & 4 Certificates
- First Line Manager Course
Desirable
- Security Management Service Conflict Resolution Familiarisation Training
- ECDL
Experience
Essential
- Experience of teaching/training adults formally and informally - To groups of varying size - To groups of varying seniority - Sessions of varied duration
- Competent in the use of PMVA skills
- Experience of working in clinical environments - mental health/community/clinics/specialist services
Desirable
- Experience delivering prewritten or policy training materials
- Experience of delivering training: - On varied subject matter - At varied difficulty levels
- Experience of working in acute mental health care
- Experience of managing others
Knowledge
Essential
- Theories of violence, aggression and conflict resolution
Desirable
- Learning theories
- Working knowledge of mental health services
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Physical ability to demonstrate ALL of the PMVA syllabus competencies
- Experience of care planning and working within teams to collaboratively care plan
- Able to supervise other staff in PMVA situations and give feedback and instruction
- Able to undertake and lead higher risk (risk to others and or self) transfer of service user
- Excellent communication skills both written and verbal
- Ability to write concise programmes and reports
- Ability to adapt sessions to meet individual/participants' needs
- Ability to work autonomously, as own work is managed rather than supervised
- Self-motivated and good time management
- Evidence of ability to problem solve, use own initiative and take personal responsibility when instant action is needed on courses
- Able to plan and organise own work
- Ability to reflect on the effectiveness of training and adapt approach
- Able to work both independently and as part of a team, effectively liaising with colleagues whose roles interlink
- Evidence of managing and prioritising competing demands
- Ability to coordinate and deliver to work targets
- Ability to plan and communicate targets with others at all levels
Desirable
- Physical Training/Gym Induction Qualification
- Familiar with appropriate I.T.
- Coaching award
Work Related Circumstances
Essential
- Travelling to and from units in the Trust footprint and working in training environments outside of the Trust geographical area
- Use of a car or access to a means of mobility to travel across the Trust footprint in line with service needs
- Willing to carry out all duties and responsibilities of the post in accordance with the Trust's Equal Opportunities and Equality and Diversity policies
- Appointments to regulated and controlled activities require an enhanced DBS disclosure
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- Degree or equivalent qualification
- Physical Intervention (PMVA RESTRAINT) Trainer Award
- Level 3 teaching/training qualification
- Current PMVA Physical Intervention Level 2 & 4 Certificates
- First Line Manager Course
Desirable
- Security Management Service Conflict Resolution Familiarisation Training
- ECDL
Experience
Essential
- Experience of teaching/training adults formally and informally - To groups of varying size - To groups of varying seniority - Sessions of varied duration
- Competent in the use of PMVA skills
- Experience of working in clinical environments - mental health/community/clinics/specialist services
Desirable
- Experience delivering prewritten or policy training materials
- Experience of delivering training: - On varied subject matter - At varied difficulty levels
- Experience of working in acute mental health care
- Experience of managing others
Knowledge
Essential
- Theories of violence, aggression and conflict resolution
Desirable
- Learning theories
- Working knowledge of mental health services
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Physical ability to demonstrate ALL of the PMVA syllabus competencies
- Experience of care planning and working within teams to collaboratively care plan
- Able to supervise other staff in PMVA situations and give feedback and instruction
- Able to undertake and lead higher risk (risk to others and or self) transfer of service user
- Excellent communication skills both written and verbal
- Ability to write concise programmes and reports
- Ability to adapt sessions to meet individual/participants' needs
- Ability to work autonomously, as own work is managed rather than supervised
- Self-motivated and good time management
- Evidence of ability to problem solve, use own initiative and take personal responsibility when instant action is needed on courses
- Able to plan and organise own work
- Ability to reflect on the effectiveness of training and adapt approach
- Able to work both independently and as part of a team, effectively liaising with colleagues whose roles interlink
- Evidence of managing and prioritising competing demands
- Ability to coordinate and deliver to work targets
- Ability to plan and communicate targets with others at all levels
Desirable
- Physical Training/Gym Induction Qualification
- Familiar with appropriate I.T.
- Coaching award
Work Related Circumstances
Essential
- Travelling to and from units in the Trust footprint and working in training environments outside of the Trust geographical area
- Use of a car or access to a means of mobility to travel across the Trust footprint in line with service needs
- Willing to carry out all duties and responsibilities of the post in accordance with the Trust's Equal Opportunities and Equality and Diversity policies
- Appointments to regulated and controlled activities require an enhanced DBS disclosure
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).
