Job summary
We have an exciting opportunity for a dynamic and experienced Training Consultant to join our Community Transformation Programme team.
This role will be responsible for researching, sourcing, co-designing/co-developing, and facilitating training, learning and development sessions for staff across the Birmingham and Solihull (BSol) Community Mental Health and Wellbeing Service, under the BSol Community Mental Health Transformation Programme.
We are looking for someone who has an excellent track record in co-designing and facilitating training to various staff groups, meeting training needs and supporting the learning and development of staff groups.
Main duties of the job
The role will include sourcing relevant training, as well as supporting the co-design, co-development and facilitation/co-facilitation of a number of training courses for staff members, linking in with Trust-wide learning and development opportunities and programmes.
The training will support the learning and development of colleagues across the Community Mental Health and Wellbeing Service, ensuring adequate and appropriate baseline training levels for staff, with a strong focus on trauma-informed, service user-focused training, underpinned by equality, diversity and inclusion principles. The role includes both sourcing and facilitating training, as well as keeping accurate records of training requirements and achievements across staff teams, and liaising with relevant colleagues to ensure a robust, comprehensive training offer to staff teams.
About us
Welcome to Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust. Our 4000 clinical and support staff help us to improve mental health wellbeing and meet the needs of the 70,000 people we serve each year. We provide a range of mental healthcare services across Birmingham and Solihull, as well as specialised services nationally. We also offer medical, nursing and psychology training and are proud of our international reputation for both research and innovation.
Our population is culturally diverse, characterised in places by high levels of deprivation which create an increasing demand for our services and a necessity for us to make sure everyone can access the help they need. We are a team of compassionate, inclusive and committed people working together to provide excellent care to support our community. If you are looking for a place to belong, where you can make a real difference to people's lives, join our team where our warm welcome is waiting for you.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification for full details of what this role entails, and the main responsibilities.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification for full details of what this role entails, and the main responsibilities.
Person Specification
Essential & Desirable
Essential
- Masters/postgraduate diploma or equivalent knowledge and skills gained through any combination of alternative study or employment in learning and development field
- PTTLS or Post Graduate Certificate in Education
- Substantial experience in management/training role within learning and development field
- Proven ability to design and delivery training programmes to all levels of staff and ensure robust evaluation/review
- Sound knowledge and experience of range of training and development methods and theories to deliver blended learning
- Excellent knowledge and understanding of Equality, Diversity & Inclusion, including challenges faced by underserved / underrepresented communities
- Excellent and proven interpersonal, negotiating and influencing skills with all levels of staff both internally and externally
Desirable
- Experience of co-designing, co-producing and co-facilitating training sessions with people with lived experience of mental illness
- Understanding of relevant courses - including Trauma-informed approaches, Solution-Focused training, Motivational Interviewing training
- Experience of working in a clinical setting
Person Specification
Essential & Desirable
Essential
- Masters/postgraduate diploma or equivalent knowledge and skills gained through any combination of alternative study or employment in learning and development field
- PTTLS or Post Graduate Certificate in Education
- Substantial experience in management/training role within learning and development field
- Proven ability to design and delivery training programmes to all levels of staff and ensure robust evaluation/review
- Sound knowledge and experience of range of training and development methods and theories to deliver blended learning
- Excellent knowledge and understanding of Equality, Diversity & Inclusion, including challenges faced by underserved / underrepresented communities
- Excellent and proven interpersonal, negotiating and influencing skills with all levels of staff both internally and externally
Desirable
- Experience of co-designing, co-producing and co-facilitating training sessions with people with lived experience of mental illness
- Understanding of relevant courses - including Trauma-informed approaches, Solution-Focused training, Motivational Interviewing training
- Experience of working in a clinical setting
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).
