Job overview

The purpose of this role is to work with the PMVA Senior Trainer (PMVA Specialist), to ensure the preparation and delivery of a variety of PMVA training programmes for Northamptonshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust employed staff. These programmes will be in line with corporate business objectives and organizational need.

The post holder will deliver a range of role specific training programmes to incorporate the requirements of the Care Quality Commission, Department of Health, National Institute of Health and Clinical Excellence and other assurance bodies as required by professional standards and legal requirements. The post holder will be expected to lead the delivery of these programmes to a range of staff. They will, under the guidance and with the support of senior member of the PMVA team, embed training into practice by acting as an expert resource where appropriate.

To deliver training sessions at an appropriate level for all employed staff as required on a variety of specialist PMVA specific training programmes.The post holder must be physically able to deliver all aspects of training.Keep accurate statistics/records on programmes taught and assist in providing reports as appropriate.

Main duties of the job

To work closely with the other members of the PMVA Department to provide effective and coordinated statutory, mandatory and role specific training. Keep updated with national guidance to maintain an in-depth knowledge and specialist clinical skills.Support clinical skills provision and assess practical competence.Maintain competence in all areas in which post holder has responsibility for providing training. Provide coaching, support and supervision to junior members of the PMVA team. Assist the Senior Trainer and PMVA Manager to provide evidence for National and local clinical governance purposes and other external bodies requiring assurance. To be responsible for own personal/professional development by identifying learning needs and developing strategies for implementation. To undertake any other duties of a similar nature consistent with the responsibilities of this post in order to provide a quality service. To undertake regular clinical practice in a variety of settings to maintain clinical competence and credibility. To take responsibility for their allocated workload, working both autonomously and as part of the team within the PMVA Department. To assist in the evaluation of the training delivered and use the information to inform the delivery of subsequent training programmes. Represent the PMVA Department as required in relation to the development of clinical skills training.Participate in other training deemed necessary within the PMVA Department.  

Working for our organisation

NHFT is an integrated primary care and mental health Trust, providing physical, mental health and specialty services in both hospital settings and out in the community. Because we put the person at the centre of all we do, we focus on delivering care that is as easy to access as possible. This means many of our services can be provided at home, work or in schools. We also provide health services to various prisons and detention centres in Bedfordshire and Cambridgeshire.

NHFT promotes a culture of learning to improve the care and safety of our patients and staff, which focuses on people who enable our Trust to be ‘outstanding’ by supporting opportunity, innovation, development and growth.