PMA Practitioner
| Posting date: | 28 April 2025 |
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| Salary: | £29,970.00 to £36,483.00 per year |
| Additional salary information: | £29970.00 - £36483.00 a year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 18 May 2025 |
| Location: | Ipswich, IP3 8LS |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | C9246-25-0519 |
Summary
To participate in the development and/or trial of new clinical and service innovations, which are evidence based under the direction of the PMA Team Lead. You will maintain your own physical abilities and fitness ensuring you are able to fully carry out your role. To provide training to all grades of staff and professions. To work within the multidisciplinary team and be engaged in partnership working within other areas of the Trust, under the direction of the PMA Team Lead. Assist senior staff to provide mental health advice particularly in the field of PMA and risk management issues, both within the organisation and externally. Maintain up to date knowledge within the specific realm of PMA, keepingthe PMA Team Lead fully informed of any changes, maintaining up to date knowledge of legislation, guidance and policies in relation to PMA. To maintain and provide accurate records, and reports as required by the PMA Team Lead, ensuring statutory requirements are met. To effectively organise the PMA working day for self and others, making the best use of time and resources. Where appropriate, to be involved in networking with appropriate training and academic institutes regarding current and contemporary practice. Assist in the development of appropriate training programmes. To assist with the audit and evaluation of training in the prevention and management of aggression, reporting this to the PMA Team Lead. Ensure up to date knowledge and understanding of mental health issues in relation to PMA Attending appropriate meetings. Use available resources effectively. To follow all policies pertaining to PMA and provide comment on proposals for change. Participate in recruitment, selection and induction of junior staff as required. Be aware of personal limitations and role boundaries. Ensure that personal appearance, practice, and manner conform to the standards and expectations of the Trust and Restraint Reduction Network and are in accordance with the NMC of code of professional conduct or equivalent. To fully participate in own appraisals and professional development plans, clearly linking them to their own training needs. To disseminate and impact same to colleagues, through a variety of methods. Establish and maintain therapeutic relationships with service users, staff and carers when in clinical areas. Attend statutory and mandatory training required for the role, maintaining compliance by completing updates as required by the Trust and identified in PDP/Appraisals. To utilise knowledge and skills obtained through further training. The job description reflects the current position and may change in emphasis or detail in the light of subsequent development.