Job overview

Hi! My name is Catherine (Kat)! I am the PMA Lead Practitioner. Firstly, thank you for your interest in the PMA Instructor role. I wanted to take some time just to let you know what a typical day looks like in our department. We are a small and supportive team with a diverse range of backgrounds and experience. We are dedicated to improving the safety of staff and patients alike through delivering breakaway, conflict resolution and physical intervention training. On a typical day you will be delivering training to our staff, visiting the wards to offer support and utilising any existing skills to develop our team.  As a team we are placing a large emphasis on our own continued professional development, learning and education and welcome those who are keen to develop. It is an exciting time to join our team, we have just gained our own accreditation meeting the restraint reduction network training standards and have exciting plans. If you are interested and would like an informal chat, please do utilise the contact details below to arrange this with me. I would love the opportunity to chat with you!

You will need to have been continuously employed in a support or care role within social care, education or a health care environment for a period of not less than two years.

Main duties of the job

This physical role  will include delivering  Conflict Resolution theory, Breakaway techniques and Physical Intervention skills training to NSFT staff, as part of the subject area of Prevention and Management of Aggression.

Work alongside the clinical staff to continue to educate by role modelling best practice in prevention and management of aggression.

You will need effective communication and listening skills, to work within a multi-disciplinary team to support our service users, staff and stakeholders.

You will be eager to expand your understanding of the subject area increasing your knowledge through continuous reflective practice to enhance your personal and professional development.

Work within the team to provide a safe learning and teaching environment to support the decision-making process in the assessment of skills, knowledge and attitude.

You will plan, prioritise and manage your own time effectively, seek guidance from your peers', as well as building relationships with our stakeholders. 

You will maintain your own physical ability to ensure you can fully carry out your role. 

Working for our organisation

Travelling between Ipswich and Norwich is essential to complete your preceptorship and facilitate training.

The PMA Team advocate the NSFT Trust Values and their associated behaviours incorporating these naturally into our day to day working environment.

We are committed to developing individuals and homing in on your skills to enhance our diverse team.

We commit to monthly protective time for supervision, where your Health and Wellbeing is acknowledged as a vital aspect of your ability to develop within the team.

Our hours are 9-5pm Monday to Friday, bank holidays and weekends off, giving you valuable time with your families and friends.

Travel expenses paid when working across Norfolk and Suffolk training environments.