PMA Instructor

Job summary

The Prevention and Management of Aggression Department are looking for a passionate, caring and resourceful individual to join our proactive, dynamic, solution focussed team. Can you apply theory to practice in educating our staff to continue to put our service users at the heart of all our decision-making processes?

Your continued skills in clinical practice will be transferable to the teaching environment. Your ongoing personal and professional development is essential to continue to enhance your knowledge and experience as an instructor in this complex subject area.

Do you feel ready for a new challenge? Keen to expand your theoretical knowledge and clinical skills? Want to bridge the gap between the classroom and clinical practice?

Our team is expanding and developing, so don't wait any longer: you are what we need

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.

About us

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.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Your main responsibilities on commencement of this role would be to complete your 6-month preceptorship programme and continue to develop in your role to be accredited as a PMA instructor. You will also need to complete your AET (Award in Education and Teaching).

You need to have at least two years' clinical experience working in mental health or learning disability settings within the NHS or other Health Care Settings.

You will have an interest in teaching, be passionate about reducing restrictive interventions and be keen to develop the theoretical knowledge required surrounding violence reduction.

You need to be physically apt to complete the daily activities involved in teaching physical intervention and personal safety skills daily.

Your main role and responsibilities will be to deliver the training, contribute to the day-to-day operational needs of the department, complete Health and Safety checks, prepare your teaching environment and comply with the Data Protection Act (2018) when completing relevant paperwork, and in discussions.

Maintain and increase knowledge in legislation, national guidance and NSFT Trust policies which are relevant to PMA and the clinical settings.

Complete all statutory and mandatory training needs as applicable to your role, with the willingness to complete additional learning specific to clinical practice in a timely manner.

Be able to develop positive professional relationships with all grades, disciplines and service users in the clinical and teaching environments and be actively involved in team discussions.

Be proactive and manage your own time effectively, share knowledge of your learning to the team and keep up to date e calendar information necessary for effective communication.

You can recognise and be proactive in developing confidence to reduce and manage anxiety levels for our attendees to support their learning.

You are willing to continue to develop your skills in teaching, effective communication and group management skills, can use your own initiative and recognise when to seek support and advice from your peers.

You will be required to have the necessary ICT skills to deliver training and complete administrative tasks as required within your role. Training to deliver theory on Microsoft teams will be given.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

Minimum 2 years relevant clinical experience Experience of working in an MDT

Desirable

Has worked in different specialties / areas within mental health Has had experience in teaching

Qualification

Essential

Level 4 Diploma in Instructing and Presenting Violence Reduction Skills OR Foundation degree or working towards Foundation degree or other equivalent qualification Care Certificate

Desirable

BLS/ ALS trainer First Aid at work, PTTLS or other teaching qualification Vocational Qualification (health, education or social care)

Skills

Essential

Ability to effectively and appropriately manage own time and priorities IT literate

Knowledge

Essential

Understanding of mental health issues in relation to PMA Knowledge of psychomotor skills of self and others Up to date knowledge of local and national guidance on PMA and its surrounding issues

Desirable

Awareness of the policies and guidelines both local and national that can affect all staff and PMA.

Other

Essential

Ability to work In multiple sites Ability to be able to perform the duties of the post Physically fit enough to undertake the role

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