Job summary
The post holder will work as part of a team of trainers to deliver Safety Intervention (SI) Training to Trust employees. SI Training was previously known as MAPA - Management of Actual or Potential Aggression - or PMVA - Prevention and Management of Violence and Aggression. Please note: although Banded at Band 5, this post does not require NMC or other professional registration and is suitable for unregistered staff.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be responsible for delivering and maintaining a high standard of SI Training in a classroom setting and across a number of workplaces in ELFT sites. The training will be delivered to all levels of staff.
To provide assessment of competence for individuals within the workplace.
Trainers will be responsible for developing and updating courses in accordance with best practice and current legislation that is both compliant with the Regional Mandatory Training Passport, NHSLA standards, CQC and course specific standards outlined by relevant professional body.
Trainers will keep accurate training registers to assist the Learning and Development Team to maintain employee learning records.
To evaluate competency of all Trust staff on training courses to negate risk and ensure legislative compliance.
About us
Our mission is to make a positive difference to people's lives by improving the quality of life for all we serve. Our values are: We Care, We Respect, We are Inclusive - so we are looking for people who live and breathe these qualities when supporting service users and carers, and in their relationships with colleagues in the Trust and our partner organisations.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Person Specification Qualifications Essential
- Experience of mental health care
- Very good communication and 'people' skills
- Evidence of Continuing Professional Development
Desirable
- Safety Intervention Certified Training Qualification
- Teaching / Training Qualification or equivalent
Experience Essential
- Experience working in a mental health clinical setting
- Team work and communication
Desirable
- Relevant experience of delivering training packages to multi-disciplinary groups
- Relevant experience of assessing competence in the classroom and in the workplace
- Relevant experience of using a range of methodologies to evaluate the effectiveness of training
- Experience of working with patients with challenging behaviours
Skills/ Knowledge Essential
- Knowledge of the Health Sector
- Ability to demonstrate a sound knowledge and application of training techniques
- Ability to generate verbal and written communication which is relevant, concise, accurate and legible at all levels
- IT literate in the areas of Microsoft Office, Outlook, PowerPoint, Word and MS Teams
- Demonstrate an understanding of Regulations covering Statutory and Mandatory Training
Personal Qualities Essential
- Team player
- Excellent communicator both verbally and in writing
- Flexible and adaptable
- Resilient and calm under pressure
- Organised and reliable
Other Essential
- Able to demonstrate de-escalation and defusion methods and role model these to others in their communication
- Must be physically able to work as an SI Trainer and teach and demonstrate physical skills to staff
Desirable
- Experience of CPI Training model
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.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Person Specification Qualifications Essential
- Experience of mental health care
- Very good communication and 'people' skills
- Evidence of Continuing Professional Development
Desirable
- Safety Intervention Certified Training Qualification
- Teaching / Training Qualification or equivalent
Experience Essential
- Experience working in a mental health clinical setting
- Team work and communication
Desirable
- Relevant experience of delivering training packages to multi-disciplinary groups
- Relevant experience of assessing competence in the classroom and in the workplace
- Relevant experience of using a range of methodologies to evaluate the effectiveness of training
- Experience of working with patients with challenging behaviours
Skills/ Knowledge Essential
- Knowledge of the Health Sector
- Ability to demonstrate a sound knowledge and application of training techniques
- Ability to generate verbal and written communication which is relevant, concise, accurate and legible at all levels
- IT literate in the areas of Microsoft Office, Outlook, PowerPoint, Word and MS Teams
- Demonstrate an understanding of Regulations covering Statutory and Mandatory Training
Personal Qualities Essential
- Team player
- Excellent communicator both verbally and in writing
- Flexible and adaptable
- Resilient and calm under pressure
- Organised and reliable
Other Essential
- Able to demonstrate de-escalation and defusion methods and role model these to others in their communication
- Must be physically able to work as an SI Trainer and teach and demonstrate physical skills to staff
Desirable
- Experience of CPI Training model
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.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Must have experience of mental health care
Desirable
- Previous SI Trainer qualification
Skills
Essential
- Excellent communication skills
Desirable
- Knowledge of SI Training & SI skills
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Must have experience of mental health care
Desirable
- Previous SI Trainer qualification
Skills
Essential
- Excellent communication skills
Desirable
- Knowledge of SI Training & SI skills
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).
