Deputy Peer & Lived Experience Training Team Lead
| Posting date: | 30 March 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £53,751 - £60,651 per annum inc HCAS pro rata |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 29 April 2026 |
| Location: | London, NW6 5FA |
| Company: | CNWL NHS Foundation Trust |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 7903455/333-C-HQ-2061 |
Summary
A Vacancy at Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust.
Do you have personal lived experience of recovery from mental and emotional distress? Do you have substantial professional experience in peer and lived experience working and training delivery within healthcare? Are you looking for an opportunity to join an established peer workforce in a leadership role in training and development?
We are seeking an experienced peer worker/trainer to join CNWL’s Peer & Lived Experience Workforce as Deputy Team Lead for the Peer & Lived Experience Training Team.
To ensure the development and delivery of training for peer and lived experience workers across and beyond CNWL is provided in line with the principles and ethos of recovery and social inclusion, the Band 7 Deputy Peer & Lived Experience Training Team Lead will contribute their lived experience of recovery, professional experience as a peer support worker, peer trainer and peer supervisor, as well as their specialist knowledge and expertise in supporting the organisation to deliver recovery-focused lived experience-centric training opportunities, optimising the contribution of CNWL’s peer and lived experience workforce and meeting the requirements of our internal and external training provision.
Please notethatonlycandidates who have personally experienced mental health challenges and have professional experience in peer and lived experience working and trainingwill be shortlisted.Please reference these experiences within your application to be considered for this position.
The Deputy Peer & Lived Experience Training Team Lead will support the development of training packages, programmes and pathways for CNWL’s peer and lived experience workforce Trustwide and to external stakeholders, assuming deputised responsibility for the development, implementation and delivery of training in line with contractual obligations and workforce strategy aims. They will support and deputise for the Trustwide Peer & Lived Experience Training and Development Lead to ensure high quality training delivery is maintained and operational leadership is provided to the team.
The Deputy Peer & Lived Experience Training Team Lead will contribute to the Central Lived Experience Team, strategically planning and guiding training development, and providing professional supervision to the team. The Deputy will contribute to the development of our Senior Peer Development Programme, as well as have oversight of student and assignment support for our external training offer.
They will work closely with the Trustwide Peer & Lived Experience Training & Development Lead and Training Team Administrator to ensure smooth and consistent delivery of our external peer training programme, as well as on regular monitoring and reporting on assigned KPIs to make sure team objectives are being met.
Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust (CNWL) is one of the largest and most diverse NHS trusts in the UK, providing physical and mental health services across London, Milton Keynes, Surrey, and beyond. We are proud of our reputation for innovation, quality, and compassionate care. Our staff are our greatest asset, and we are committed to supporting their wellbeing, learning, and development. By joining CNWL, you will become part of a compassionate, inclusive, and forward-thinking organisation that values diversity and is dedicated to improving lives. We offer a wide range of training, career development opportunities, and staff benefits to help you thrive both professionally and personally.
For a detailed overview of the duties and responsibilities of this job, please see the linked Job Description.
This advert closes on Tuesday 14 Apr 2026
Do you have personal lived experience of recovery from mental and emotional distress? Do you have substantial professional experience in peer and lived experience working and training delivery within healthcare? Are you looking for an opportunity to join an established peer workforce in a leadership role in training and development?
We are seeking an experienced peer worker/trainer to join CNWL’s Peer & Lived Experience Workforce as Deputy Team Lead for the Peer & Lived Experience Training Team.
To ensure the development and delivery of training for peer and lived experience workers across and beyond CNWL is provided in line with the principles and ethos of recovery and social inclusion, the Band 7 Deputy Peer & Lived Experience Training Team Lead will contribute their lived experience of recovery, professional experience as a peer support worker, peer trainer and peer supervisor, as well as their specialist knowledge and expertise in supporting the organisation to deliver recovery-focused lived experience-centric training opportunities, optimising the contribution of CNWL’s peer and lived experience workforce and meeting the requirements of our internal and external training provision.
Please notethatonlycandidates who have personally experienced mental health challenges and have professional experience in peer and lived experience working and trainingwill be shortlisted.Please reference these experiences within your application to be considered for this position.
The Deputy Peer & Lived Experience Training Team Lead will support the development of training packages, programmes and pathways for CNWL’s peer and lived experience workforce Trustwide and to external stakeholders, assuming deputised responsibility for the development, implementation and delivery of training in line with contractual obligations and workforce strategy aims. They will support and deputise for the Trustwide Peer & Lived Experience Training and Development Lead to ensure high quality training delivery is maintained and operational leadership is provided to the team.
The Deputy Peer & Lived Experience Training Team Lead will contribute to the Central Lived Experience Team, strategically planning and guiding training development, and providing professional supervision to the team. The Deputy will contribute to the development of our Senior Peer Development Programme, as well as have oversight of student and assignment support for our external training offer.
They will work closely with the Trustwide Peer & Lived Experience Training & Development Lead and Training Team Administrator to ensure smooth and consistent delivery of our external peer training programme, as well as on regular monitoring and reporting on assigned KPIs to make sure team objectives are being met.
Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust (CNWL) is one of the largest and most diverse NHS trusts in the UK, providing physical and mental health services across London, Milton Keynes, Surrey, and beyond. We are proud of our reputation for innovation, quality, and compassionate care. Our staff are our greatest asset, and we are committed to supporting their wellbeing, learning, and development. By joining CNWL, you will become part of a compassionate, inclusive, and forward-thinking organisation that values diversity and is dedicated to improving lives. We offer a wide range of training, career development opportunities, and staff benefits to help you thrive both professionally and personally.
For a detailed overview of the duties and responsibilities of this job, please see the linked Job Description.
This advert closes on Tuesday 14 Apr 2026
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