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THIS VACANCY IS ONLY OPEN TO CURRENT EMPLOYEES OF NHS AYRSHIRE AND ARRAN
An opportunity has arisen for a Violence & Aggression Specialist Trainer based at Ailsa Hospital.
What you will do:
1. In conjunction with the V&A Adviser, design, co-ordinate and deliver train the trainers courses for not only NHS Ayrshire & Arran staff, but also for other NHS Boards and external agencies
2. Be a V&A Assessor for other NHS Boards and external agencies – ensuring that potential trainers are able to safely and competently teach both the theoretical and practical aspects of training
3. In conjunction with the V&A Adviser, facilitate and deliver annual updates to all Violence and Aggression Trainers and Key-Workers
4. Support, motivate, monitor performance and offer advice and guidance to Violence and Aggression Trainers and Key-Workers, ensuring best practice is fully implemented and national guidelines are complied with (the post holder will not have any direct line management responsibilities)
For further information on the role please click the link below to view the job description
Knowledge, training and/or experience required to do the job:
5. Educated to degree level in a relevant subject (i.e. BsC in Violence Reduction or equivalent) or evidence of prior experience, learning and knowledge
6. Instructors Certificate in Therapeutic Management of Aggression & Violence
7. Consultant Trainer for Therapeutic Management of Violence & Aggression Consortium
8. NEBOSH Certification, or equivalent qualification or substantive experience in relevant field
9. Previous experience in delivering violence and management training within NHS, Acute or Primary Care Setting or other healthcare setting or similar
For further information on the requirements for the role please click the link below to view the person specification
Hours:
37 per week
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