Job summary
- Main area
- Education
- Grade
- NHS AfC: Band 6
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week (37.5 hours per week)
- Job ref
- 216-AM-A7267597
- Employer
- University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust
- Town
- Plymouth
- Salary
- £37,338 - £44,962 £37,338 - £44,962 Per Annum
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 30/06/2025 23:59
- Interview date
- 07/07/2025
Employer heading
Senior Physical Interventions Facilitator
NHS AfC: Band 6
Job overview
This is an exciting opportunity to join a team to develop and deliver a Physical Intervention Training programme within the Acute setting, as well as supporting staff build packages of care for our service users who display challenging behaviour.
The successful applicant must be a GSA Accredited Grade A or equivalent qualification and experience of working in clinical settings to ensure the highest possible standards that are service user focused.
***Preference will be given to internal Trust staff, as well as ‘Priority’ and 'At Risk' status including NHS At Risk staff throughout Devon who are able to display recent relevant experience as dictated by the Person Specification.***
Main duties of the job
To act as one of a team of Physical Interventions Trainers within UHPNT.
The role will be expected to develop and deliver a range of training courses, both theory and practical which meet both organisational and external client requirements for safeguarding of service users and staff within those organisations.
The trainer will support the development and delivery of training packages to a wide range of internal and external staff groups, from both adult and paediatric nursing/care/theatre environments.
Working for our organisation
We are a people business – where every member of staff matters and can make a difference. Patients are at the heart of everything we do. Joining University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust means becoming part of a team of dedicated staff, who are committed to leading the way through innovation, clinical excellence and great customer care. The Trust has great opportunities for career development in a highly progressive working environment. We offer all of this in a vibrant, modern city with a historic reputation for adventure. PLEASE NOTE THAT ALL COMMUNICATION WILL BE ELECTRONIC, PLEASE CHECK YOUR EMAIL ACCOUNT REGULARLY. If you have any issues with applying online and need additional support including reasonable adjustments with the application process please contact the recruitment team on 01752 432100. We recognise that work life balance is important for our colleagues and so we invite requests from applicants around less than full time/flexible working for our advertised roles. Please contact the recruiting manager to discuss this prior to your application submission. We commit to giving this full consideration in each case. We encourage people from diverse backgrounds to apply for our roles, as diversity strengthens our teams. It is sometimes necessary to close vacancies before the closing date. If you have not heard from us within 4 weeks of the closing date, please assume that you have not been shortlisted.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
1. Assist Physical Interventions Training Lead in the design and delivery of conflict-de- escalation, breakaway and physical interventions training to an appropriate level consistent with DoH recommendations, statutory requirements, Trust standards, and external client requirements.
2. Deliver a range of Physical Interventions trainings and conflict resolution courses, bespoke where appropriate to staff needs/external client requirements, as set out by the Physical Interventions Training lead.
3. To provide expert advice to clinical staff across all specialties with regard to conflict de- escalation and physical interventions.
4. Will be the specialist lead for Conflict De-escalation, Breakaway /Self Protection ligature, Lone Working and searching of persons and property training.
5. To line manage band 5 Physical Interventions trainer if post developed.
6. Ensure that all Physical Interventions training is delivered in a safe and effective manner in accordance with Trust training needs, policies , national guidance, and trainer training provider requirements/standards, and that training venues are risk assessed, and that the risk assessments are up to date, prior to commencement of training.
7. Assessment of candidates to ensure where applicable they meet the required standard.
8. Interface with both internal and external candidates acting as an ambassador for Physical Interventions Training Team and the Trust, upholding Trust Values.
9. When appropriate meet both internal and external clients with or without the Physical interventions Training Lead, to design/bespoke course material, methods of delivery.
10. Liaise with the Physical Interventions Training Lead on all aspects of offering guidance, advice and support to Trust employees on training needs in line with Trust Policies and DoH recommendations. To also offer guidance, advice and support to external clients in line with their requirements.
For further details please see attached JD&PS.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- Proven Physical interventions Train the Trainer Qualification as required by UHP for example GSA Accredited Grade A tutor/NCRGSA Instructors Certificate (this will be undertaken post appointment if candidate does not already possess).
- Proven evidence of postgraduate education (or demonstrable equivalent experience).
- Registration for NMC/HCPC
Desirable criteria
- ENB A74 Train the Trainers course or equivalent.
- Mentorship module (level 3 or equivalent).
- BLS/PBLS trained.
Knowledge & Experience
Essential criteria
- Demonstrable experience of Working with patients with challenging behaviours/Learning disability (Children & Young People and or Adult).
- Demonstrate an Understanding of 2005 Mental Capacity Act
- Working proven knowledge of standard desktop IT packages including Email, calendar, Microsoft Office, Power Point, Excel and internet.
Desirable criteria
- Demonstrate experience of teaching/training/mentoring in small and or large groups.
Aptitude & Abilities
Essential criteria
- Ability to work collaboratively.
- Demonstrable communication skills, written and verbal, ability to demonstrate fluency, clarity and effectiveness at all levels.
Desirable criteria
- Demonstrable experience of delivering Personal skills development programmes
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
The postholder will have access to vulnerable people in the course of their normal duties and as such this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Piotr Jalowiec
- Job title
- Moving and Handling Lead
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01752431965
- Additional information
Please email to arrange a conversation or visit
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