Senior Physical Intervention Instructor
- NHS
- Full Time
- Gloucester
- 39959.00 - 48117.00 a year
Job Description
Job summary
We are seeking an experienced BILD ACT certified senior instructor to join the Behaviour Support and Training Team with a background in the development and delivery of training programmes.
We are a highly motivated team that provides a wide range of learning and development opportunities including conflict resolution, breakaway and Teamwork (restrictive physical intervention) for staff working for Gloucestershire Health and Care Trust (c 5000 staff).
The applicant must be willing to use existing knowledge and skills and be able to transfer them into the GHC certified training model, PARRI. The model is trauma informed and is supportive of the GHC Trust reducing restrictive practice programme. The senior instructor role is viewed as practice leader and will promote a positive culture of care through the delivery of training and the provision of clinical advice and support.
Main duties of the job
Training & Education
- Identify training needs (TNA)
- Deliver a range of training (PARRI, conflict resolution, breakaway, search training)
- Adapt delivery styles to suit different settings & audiences
- Evaluate training impact on patient experience, staff skills, confidence, & safety
- Stay up to date via networking & research, improving training quality & sharing best practice
- Assist with reporting, reducing cancellations, & efficient use of resources
- Maintain training equipment & update teaching materials
- Involve service users in developing & reviewing training content
- Ensure knowledge of legal frameworks (e.g. Mental Health Act, Mental Capacity Act)
Clinical Responsibilities
- Plan & deliver training aligned with Trust requirements
- Support multidisciplinary work with staff, families, carers
- Enable reasonable adjustments for patients with behavioural challenges
- Act as a role model, promoting teamwork, communication, & professional relationships
Professional Responsibilities
- Provide expert advice on reducing & managing restrictive practices
- Take responsibility for ongoing professional development & maintaining required registration
About us
We have a skilled and dedicated workforce of over 5000 colleagues working in a diverse range of services over 55 sites and within people's homes. We strive to enable a welcoming workplace culture that builds and celebrates civility, inclusivity and diversity, while providing a sense of belonging and trust.
Annual staff surveys, regular Pulse surveys and other engagement opportunities provide our people with lots of opportunity to tell us about their experiences of working with us. In the latest staff survey, 61% of colleagues gave us their views. It was great to hear that:
- 72% of colleagues would recommend the Trust as a place to work, ranking us 1st for Provider Trusts in the South West region on this question.
- 76% would recommend the standard of care provided in our services if a friend or relative needed treatment, also ranking us 1st in the South West region.
- 81% said that care of patients and service users is the Trust's priority, compared with an average in comparable NHS Trusts in England of 64%.
This high-level overview shows we are in a healthy position, with higher scores than average for comparable organisations, alongside a great response rate, indicating good staff engagement. However, we also know we have plenty of room for improvement in many areas. To that end, we continue to prioritise and invest in our commitment to genuinely becoming a Great Place to Work with consistent top-quartile performance in the annual staff survey and Pulse surveys.
Job responsibilities
Training & Education
- Deliver specialist training (e.g. PARRI, conflict resolution, breakaway) across all Trust sites & staff grades
- Carry out training needs analysis (including surveys) to shape delivery
- Support & sometimes lead training programmes, including mandatory training, in the absence of the Team Lead
- Evaluate training effectiveness, particularly its impact on patient experience, staff confidence, & safety
- Provide expert advice during clinical work on care planning, incident reporting, & use of skills
- Contribute to service development through research, networking, & reviewing best practice
- Assist with training reporting, reducing cancellations, & improving efficiency
- Support recruitment, management, & supervision of junior & bank instructors
- Maintain training equipment & ensure high standards of delivery, venues, & administration
- Ensure compliance with legal frameworks (e.g. Mental Health Act, Mental Capacity Act)
- Promote co-production by involving service users in shaping training content
- Contribute to professional knowledge (e.g. publications where appropriate)
Clinical
- Plan & deliver training programmes aligned to Trust requirements & annual plans
- Maintain awareness of current research, trends, & professional developments
- Work with multi-disciplinary teams, families, carers, & external agencies to support patients with behavioural challenges
- Support reasonable adjustments in clinical care (e.g. procedures for patients with additional needs)
- Assist in innovation & evaluation of new systems or products
- Share Trust-wide guidance on physical intervention practices
- Manage workload effectively & use resources efficiently
- Maintain health & safety standards for self & others
- Act as a positive role model, promoting teamwork & effective communication
Professional
- Provide specialist advice on restrictive practice reduction & use
Take responsibility for ongoing professional development & maintaining required standards/registration
Person Specification
QUALIFICATIONS
Essential
- Accredited Restrictive Physical Intervention Instructor (accrediting body; BILD ACT)
- Onsite Emergency Response Team (OERT) trained or willingness to attend
- Adult Teaching & Assessing Certificate (Minimum level 3)
Desirable
- Level 5 BTEC Diploma, Practice Leadership in Reducing Restrictive Practices or similar
- First Aid at Work Certified (Level 3)
LENGTH and/or NATURE of EXPERIENCE
Essential
- Significant, proven experience as an accredited Restrictive Physical Intervention Instructor (accrediting body; BILD ACT)
- Relevant clinical and teaching/mentoring experience
- Demonstrable experience of delivering, assessing and evaluating training
- IT skills - competent in the use of Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint & Teams
- Ability to interpret and compile data driven report
PROFESSIONAL/MANAGERIAL/SPECIALIST KNOWLEDGE
Essential
- Good clinical knowledge of the reduction and use of a range of restrictive care practices
- Good working knowledge of the legal framework regarding the use of a range of restrictive care practices
- Understanding the audit process and research
- Able to work within a team and be self-directed
PERSONAL SKILLS ABILITIES and ATTRIBUTES
Essential
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, having confidence to teach a multidisciplinary workforce within the organisation
- Have a flexible approach to working patterns, and work on own initiative, whilst demonstrating good time management skills
- Proven ability to facilitate and support staff
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.
Employer details
Employer name
Gloucestershire Health and Care NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Invista
The NHS Training Hub, Invista, Ermin Street, Brockworth
Gloucester
GL3 4HP
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.ghc.nhs.uk/who-we-are/jobs/ (Opens in a new tab)
