Job summary
- Main area
- Education
- Grade
- Band 5
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week (Potential to work two evenings per week.)
- Job ref
- 186-010-26-FS
- Employer
- Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Rampton
- Town
- Woodbeck
- Salary
- £31,049 - £37,796 Additional High secure payment - £7000 per year.
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 20/01/2026 23:59
- Interview date
- 09/04/2026
Employer heading
Associate Lecturer
Band 5
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Job overview
An exciting opportunity has arisen within the Patient Education Team at Rampton Hospital. The role involves teaching adults within a high secure mental health setting. We are seeking a skilled and committed teacher with experience in an educational environment, excellent teaching and learning skills, and the ability to work effectively with adults who have a range of mental health difficulties. The successful candidate will demonstrate professionalism and treat patients with dignity and respect at all times.
Main duties of the job
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Plan, deliver and review educational sessions under the supervision of a Band 6 Lecturer
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Lead educational sessions and manage a patient learning caseload
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Develop and deliver Schemes of Work and lesson plans
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Embed Functional Skills across all subject areas
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Review learning outcomes, evaluate sessions, and identify next steps for learning
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Communicate effectively with patients, colleagues, and other disciplines
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Liaise with colleagues to prepare and adapt resources to meet diverse learner needs
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Support accreditation opportunities in line with awarding body and Ofqual requirements
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Maintain accurate written and electronic records using ICT systems
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Escort patients within the hospital environment when required
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Complete mandatory training, including Managing Violence and Aggression
Working for our organisation
#TeamNottsHC comprises over 11,000 dedicated colleagues who #MakeADifference every day. We deliver intellectual disability, mental health, community health, forensic, and offender healthcare services across Nottinghamshire, Leicestershire, Lincolnshire, and South Yorkshire. Our care is provided from over 200 sites, spanning community locations, acute settings, and secure environments, including prisons.
We are one of the largest mental health and community Trusts in the East Midlands and one of Nottinghamshire's biggest employers. We also host national and regional services, such as the National High Secure Deaf Service and the Nottingham Centre for Transgender Health.
We offer a variety of employee-led staff networks, including Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) groups, the Green Champions network, the Freedom to Speak Up network, the Health and Wellbeing Champions network, and the Menopause Champions network. These networks play a vital role in supporting our diverse workforce and promoting a culture of inclusivity.
The health and wellbeing of colleagues is a top priority. We invest significantly in this through our in-house occupational health and staff counselling services, supported by a dedicated Health and Wellbeing team.
The Trust is committed to reducing its carbon emissions, with a specialised Energy and Environmental team working to ensure compliance with environmental legislation, enhance our environmental performance, and achieve our net-zero commitment.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
The post holder must have experience working within an educational setting and hold an appropriate UK-recognised teaching qualification. Experience of working with adults who have mental health difficulties is desirable. The role requires the ability to plan relevant, learner-centred lessons that meet individual needs and to communicate appropriately with this patient group.
The successful candidate will be a strong team player, able to both support colleagues and seek support when needed, and will work closely with other disciplines across the hospital. A level of physical fitness is required due to the need to escort patients within the secure environment. Strong ICT skills are essential, as maintaining accurate electronic records forms a key part of the role.
Please note applicants will be required to pay for their DBS check. Costs are deducted from salary following appointment. The cost of the DBS application is £26.40 (standard) or £54.40 (enhanced), this cost will be deducted from your salary over the first 2 months of employment.
You are encouraged to enrol for the DBS Update Service. An annual fee of £16 per year applies.
Please note that this post does not meet the pay or skill level required for a Skilled worker visa.Successful applicants with no prior NHS experience would normally be placed at the
bottom of the band in line with Agenda for Change. This salary is below the minimum
salary required for sponsorship for a Skilled Worker / Health & Care visa. In these
circumstances the Trust would not, therefore, be able to sponsor for a Skilled Worker/Health & Care visa.
Applicants requiring a Skilled Worker Visa can determine the likelihood of obtaining a
Certificate of Sponsorship against the relevant criteria here https://www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa
Person specification
Values and Behaviours
Essential criteria
- All colleagues are expected to demonstrate that they act in line with Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust Values: Trust Honesty Respect Compassion Teamwork
- All colleagues are expected to demonstrate an understanding of and commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) and how it applies to their role. The Trust’s expectations are highlighted within our EDI Policy, and associated EDI and Human Rights legislation
Physical Requirements
Essential criteria
- Ability to successfully complete Management of Violence and Aggression training. This involves learning to control violent incidents through approved physical restraints.
- Ability to participate in the escorting of patients in accordance with policies and procedures
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- Level 5 Teaching Qualification (DET) or equivalent, must be recognised in the UK
- Maths & English GCSE 4-9 (or equivalent)
Desirable criteria
- PGCE/QTS or equivalent
- Subject Specific Qualification at Level 5 or above (Numeracy/Literacy/ICT)
Training
Essential criteria
- Evidence of on-going professional development to maintain appropriate professional competencies.
Desirable criteria
- Experience of delivering training to other teaching staff.
Experience
Essential criteria
- Experience of developing and planning schemes of work/lessons related to relevant subject/s.
- Experience of developing/mentoring other staff
- Experience of working with students with learning difficulties and/or disabilities
Desirable criteria
- Experience of collaborative working across disciplines in partnership with colleagues to enhance the Learner experience.
- Experience as a SENDCO
Knowledge
Essential criteria
- Understanding of Functional Skills in relation to the Lifelong Learning Sector
- Knowledge of teaching strategies to motivate learners with mental health problems and/or learning difficulties
- Relevant flexible approaches to teaching and learning
Desirable criteria
- Knowledge of teaching strategies associated with dyslexia
Skills
Essential criteria
- Ability to assess Literacy/Language /Numeracy and ICT skills
- Ability to develop inclusive learning resources in relation to Diversity and Equal Opportunities.
- Ability to motivate, support, monitor and record progress of learners
- Competent in the use of IT, record keeping, auditing and administrative tasks related to patient education.
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work on own initiative and as a member of a team
Desirable criteria
- Familiar with procedures within a High Secure Mental Health hospital
- Excellent IT Skills, proficient in the use of Microsoft packages including PowerPoint, Publisher and Excel
Contractual Requirements
Essential criteria
- To undertake Essential Training and update as required by Trust Policies.
- Complete Personal Appraisal annually.
- Undertake Managerial and Clinical supervision
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Matthew Clayton
- Job title
- Patients' Education Manager
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01777 248321
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