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Reducing Restrictive Practice Tutor/Clinical Lead | Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
| Posting date: | 10 July 2024 |
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| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £35,392 - £42,618 per annum |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 09 August 2024 |
| Location: | Reading, RG30 4EJ |
| Company: | Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 6468737/371-CS155 |
Summary
INTERNAL ONLY
This post is open to Berkshire Healthcare NHS Employees Only
An exciting opportunity to join the Personal Safety team, as part of the wider Training and OD team.The Personal Safety team deliversPrevention & Management of Violence and Aggression (PMVA)training, Breakaway, PSTS (allcertified by the BILD ACT, Restraint ReductionNetwork)and Search training.We are looking for a candidateto join the teamwhohas the specialist skillsfor this unique position. As a qualified GSA tutor, you willsupport the delivery of this important traininglocally as well as externally.As a qualified nurse,you will alsoact as a Clinical Lead within the teamto support the implementation of reducingrestrictivepracticein clinical areasandleadingclinical projects withinthe team.
Withexpertisein the field ofPMVAand Restrictive Interventions,youwillassistthe Personal Safety and PMVA Lead inrepresentingthe Trust in promoting training and support strategies in the PMVA and use of restrictive interventions internally as well as externally.You will have the opportunityto develop knowledge,practiceand research in this specialist area.
The job is Monday to Friday.Working hours can be flexible between8-4pm or 9-5pm to support the delivery of training.There are opportunities to work from home on an ad-hoc basis.
They will be expected to provide knowledge andexpertisein clinical practice when supporting staff who provide care to peopleexhibitingaggressive and/or violent behaviour or subjected to restrictive interventions.
The post will encompass training and education, input into risk management, policy development, staff support and improvements in patient care and experience. In addition, the Personal Safety team works closely with the Resuscitation Team, and it is important that the post holder is supports delivery of the training within that team when applicable andrequired.
Main duties of the role:
•To ensure compliance with relevant core standards and targets within local teams
•To ensure cost effective delivery of personal safety training
•To deliver effective training that supports personal safety training plans
•To support clinical teams in reducing frequency, severity and impact of violence and the use of restrictive interventions
•To deputise in the absence of the Personal Safety and PMVA Lead
Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a specialist mental health and community health services trust. Rated ‘outstanding’ by the CQC, we’re committed to providing the best possible care to people across Berkshire.
We value diversity and are proud to be a Stonewall Top 100 Employer. We work hard to create an inclusive environment where you’ll be supported by friendly and professional colleagues to flourish.
Our values at Berkshire Healthcare:
• Caring for and about you is our top priority
• Committed to providing good quality, safe services
• Working Together with you to develop innovative solutions
We welcome people who share these values to come and work for us.
Benefits of working for us include:
• Flexible working options to support work-life balance
• 27 days’ annual leave rising with service + opportunity to buy and sell
• Generous NHS pension scheme
• Excellent learning and career development opportunities
• ‘Cycle to Work’ and car leasing scheme including electric vehicles
• Access to a range of wellbeing tools and services
• Discounts at hundreds of popular retailers and restaurants
• Staff networks for race, diversity, disabilities, the environment and armed forces community to support equality
• Generous maternity, paternity, adoption and special leave
• Free parking across Trust sites
If you share our values and would like to come and work for us, please submit your application as soon as possible as we'll occasionally close roles early that have a high number of applications.
The “must haves” for this role:
1. Professional qualification in mental health/learning disability nursing or other registered clinician at Degree level
1. Minimumof 2 year’s clinical experience of inpatient mental health or learning disability settings (in line with RRN training standards)
1. GSA(General Services Association) Tutor Grade A
1. Experience deliveringpersonal safety training.
1. Teaching qualificationeg.PTLLS or willing to undertake thetraining.
1. First Aid at work trained or willing to undertake thetraining.
For further information about the role, please see attached job description and person specification.We strongly encourage you to review how you meet thecriteria in theperson specificationand write about thispoint-by-pointin your supporting statementfor the best chance of being shortlisted.For further application tips – see thehelp with your applicationdocument attachedonce you click apply.
Ifyou’resomeone who shares our passion for excellence and care,you belong at Berkshire Healthcare!
We welcome a conversation about flexibility and any other questions you may have. Pleasedon’thesitate toemailthe Personal Safety and PMVA Lead,Samantha Place,(Samantha.place@berkshire.nhs.uk)who’llbe delighted to help.
We are committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community, regardless of any protected characteristics. Reasonable adjustments will be made for disabled applicants whererequired.
This advert closes on Wednesday 17 Jul 2024
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