Lived Experience Practitioner in Trauma Informed Approaches
| Posting date: | 08 May 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £37,338 - £44,962 per annum |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 13 June 2025 |
| Location: | Bournemouth, BH2 5JW |
| Company: | Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | 7181792/152-M03925 |
Summary
A Vacancy at Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust.
The Wellbeing and Recovery Partnership, which is a formal partnership between Dorset HealthCare and Dorset Mental Health Forum are excited to recruit into this new Lived Experience Practitioner role in Trauma Informed Approaches.
We are looking to recruit an individual who has experience using their Lived Experience in a work or clinical setting and has experience of distress which could be understood as ‘personality disorder’, complex emotional needs, and/or dissociative experiences. This role requires the intentional sharing and use of their own Lived Experience expertise in all aspects of the work.
The purpose of the partnership is to ensure that Lived Experience perspectives are acknowledged and valued alongside clinical and technical expertise at all levels in the design and delivery of Mental Health services in Dorset.
The successful candidate will work with and be line managed by our Lived Experience Leads in Trauma Informed Approaches.
This post is a temporary post to cover maternity leave. We are currently looking for someone to work with us up until 31 March 2026. We have up to full time hours available but will consider part time hours.
The Lived Experience Practitioner will support the implementation of the WaRP strategy through the delivery of Trauma Informed Approaches across DHC and into the wider Dorset system including communities.
They will participate in the development, delivery, and evaluation of high quality Trauma Informed Training with a focus on Trauma, Complex Trauma and Safety. This includes staff training and working with and into our Recovery Education Centre, the REC is Dorset’s Recovery College. The practitioner will support the offer of supervision and reflection for trainers with Lived Experience and/or Clinical Experience in DMHF and within DHC.
The Lived Experience Practitioner will work closely with the Lived Experience Leads in TIA and with WaRP colleagues to promote, develop and embed lived experience, TIA, and the principles of recovery orientated practice.
This post will also contribute to the development of lived experience perspectives to challenge stigma and perceptions of people with experiences of complex trauma in Dorset.
Applications from candidates that require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are unfortunately ineligible to apply for this position.
This is a fixed term role and for those with current NHS service, the role will be offered on a secondment basis only. Please obtain permission to be released on a secondment before submitting an application.
At Dorset HealthCare we’re on a mission to empower people to make the most of their lives through our outstanding, joined-up healthcare services. We’re a dynamic, forward-looking Trust, running 12 community hospitals, specialist inpatient facilities and a wide range of integrated community and mental health services for a population of almost 800,000 people.
We do things differently here – it’s one of the reasons the CQC rated us ‘outstanding’ in 2019. It’s also why 95% of patients across our services say they have a good or very good experience of our services and 89% of staff feel they can really make a difference. Whether you’re looking to work with us in one of our bustling market towns, vibrant urban locations, thriving seaside spots, or among the rolling hills of Dorset, there are lots of ways you can make a difference in our communities.
Our 7,000-strong workforce is at the heart of what we do, and our success is a testament to our brilliant people. We're all about building a workplace for the future, we believe in equal opportunities, and we celebrate diversity. We’re an inclusive workplace, where everyone is welcome, everyone can be authentic, and we are all encouraged to be the best version of ourselves.
Working with us you’ll be part of a strong team, challenge yourself, build a career, and teach us what we don’t know. And you’ll be working towards our vision to be better every day through excellence, compassion, and expertise in all we do.
For the main duties and responsibilities for this role please read the attached job description and person specification. When completing your application please ensure your supporting statement reflects the criteria set out in these documents by showing how your experience and skills apply to this post.
As part of our vision to have a skilled, diverse and caring workforce, Dorset HealthCare is working in partnership with The Prince’s Trust to support people getting into work, as part of this partnership, we are offering an employability service to support individuals between 16-30 years old with application writing, interview skills and other employment support. If you would like or know of anyone who would value this support please do contactdhc.wideningparticipation@nhs.net
This advert closes on Monday 26 May 2025
The Wellbeing and Recovery Partnership, which is a formal partnership between Dorset HealthCare and Dorset Mental Health Forum are excited to recruit into this new Lived Experience Practitioner role in Trauma Informed Approaches.
We are looking to recruit an individual who has experience using their Lived Experience in a work or clinical setting and has experience of distress which could be understood as ‘personality disorder’, complex emotional needs, and/or dissociative experiences. This role requires the intentional sharing and use of their own Lived Experience expertise in all aspects of the work.
The purpose of the partnership is to ensure that Lived Experience perspectives are acknowledged and valued alongside clinical and technical expertise at all levels in the design and delivery of Mental Health services in Dorset.
The successful candidate will work with and be line managed by our Lived Experience Leads in Trauma Informed Approaches.
This post is a temporary post to cover maternity leave. We are currently looking for someone to work with us up until 31 March 2026. We have up to full time hours available but will consider part time hours.
The Lived Experience Practitioner will support the implementation of the WaRP strategy through the delivery of Trauma Informed Approaches across DHC and into the wider Dorset system including communities.
They will participate in the development, delivery, and evaluation of high quality Trauma Informed Training with a focus on Trauma, Complex Trauma and Safety. This includes staff training and working with and into our Recovery Education Centre, the REC is Dorset’s Recovery College. The practitioner will support the offer of supervision and reflection for trainers with Lived Experience and/or Clinical Experience in DMHF and within DHC.
The Lived Experience Practitioner will work closely with the Lived Experience Leads in TIA and with WaRP colleagues to promote, develop and embed lived experience, TIA, and the principles of recovery orientated practice.
This post will also contribute to the development of lived experience perspectives to challenge stigma and perceptions of people with experiences of complex trauma in Dorset.
Applications from candidates that require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are unfortunately ineligible to apply for this position.
This is a fixed term role and for those with current NHS service, the role will be offered on a secondment basis only. Please obtain permission to be released on a secondment before submitting an application.
At Dorset HealthCare we’re on a mission to empower people to make the most of their lives through our outstanding, joined-up healthcare services. We’re a dynamic, forward-looking Trust, running 12 community hospitals, specialist inpatient facilities and a wide range of integrated community and mental health services for a population of almost 800,000 people.
We do things differently here – it’s one of the reasons the CQC rated us ‘outstanding’ in 2019. It’s also why 95% of patients across our services say they have a good or very good experience of our services and 89% of staff feel they can really make a difference. Whether you’re looking to work with us in one of our bustling market towns, vibrant urban locations, thriving seaside spots, or among the rolling hills of Dorset, there are lots of ways you can make a difference in our communities.
Our 7,000-strong workforce is at the heart of what we do, and our success is a testament to our brilliant people. We're all about building a workplace for the future, we believe in equal opportunities, and we celebrate diversity. We’re an inclusive workplace, where everyone is welcome, everyone can be authentic, and we are all encouraged to be the best version of ourselves.
Working with us you’ll be part of a strong team, challenge yourself, build a career, and teach us what we don’t know. And you’ll be working towards our vision to be better every day through excellence, compassion, and expertise in all we do.
For the main duties and responsibilities for this role please read the attached job description and person specification. When completing your application please ensure your supporting statement reflects the criteria set out in these documents by showing how your experience and skills apply to this post.
As part of our vision to have a skilled, diverse and caring workforce, Dorset HealthCare is working in partnership with The Prince’s Trust to support people getting into work, as part of this partnership, we are offering an employability service to support individuals between 16-30 years old with application writing, interview skills and other employment support. If you would like or know of anyone who would value this support please do contactdhc.wideningparticipation@nhs.net
This advert closes on Monday 26 May 2025