Job summary An exciting opportunity has arisen for an individual to join our new reducing restrictive practice team. This team is a new innovation which will assist with ensuring our clinical teams develop understanding related to the functions behind dysregulated, distressed and challenging behaviour. The team will support staff teams to develop skills, knowledge and competency to support individuals without applying aversive and restrictive approaches. We are looking to recruit an individual who is highly motivated and passionate about ensuring clinical practice is compassionate, patient centred, mental health informed with an emphasis on understanding behaviour to support a more functional approach to care. Applicants should have the knowledge and skills in assessing patient's needs, positive behaviour support, teaching and have a person-centred approach to considering care arrangements. Main duties of the job This post will work across multiple sites to support the trusts strategy and implementation plan around mental health and reducing restrictive practice. This will consist of delivering high quality training as well as supporting clinical teams to implement what is learnt in the classroom into the clinical sphere. As part of the Reducing Restrictive Practice Team, this post will support the Lead for Reducing Restrictive Practice and Mental Health in the delivery of organisational objectives for education including theory and practical training across the Trust. This post will represent the Trust internally and externally and will ensure appropriate leadership in the promotion and delivery of education. A heavy emphasis will be on supporting clinical teams to develop competency in developing person-centred strategies to reduce restrictive practices. Specialist dissemination of knowledge and expertise in clinical practice is expected when supporting staff teams who provide care to people who are exhibiting dysregulated, distressed and potentially challenging behaviours. The post will work closely with the outside agencies to ensure all training aligns with standards as well as ensuring national guidelines and recommendations, trust policy and procedure are compliant. Closing date of applications: 12 November 2024 Interview date: 26 November 2024 About us As a trusted organisation at the heart of our communities, we recognise the important role we can play in supporting the public, patients, our own people and local partners in achieving the best of health for the local population and the communities in which they live by providing Exceptional Care Together Our fundamental Values of Compassion, Openness and Excellence underpin how we intend to work as a Trust and the associated behaviours are becoming embedded in all aspects of how we work. In return we will offer: Development opportunities, both professional and leadership development On-going support from recruitment to when you join our team and beyond. Staff benefits including employee assistance programme, discounted gym membership, onsite fitness classes, car schemes Key Facts: We see on average 4810 OP appointments a day. We are the 4 th busiest Trauma & Orthopaedic outpatients department in England - an average of 2077 per week. An average of 1115 patients are seen in A&Es across our network every day - 3rd largest in the country. Our hospitals admit an average of 195 emergency patients daily. Last year we undertook almost 33,700 planned surgical operations in our 57 operating theatres. We are one of only 7 Trusts nationally with more than 50 operating theatres. We carry out more than 140 elective procedures each working day. UHDB is a research active University Hospital with a large and varied portfolio of clinical trials and research opportunities for all staff. Date posted 29 October 2024 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 5 Salary £29,970 to £36,483 a year pa Contract Fixed term Duration 12 months Working pattern Full-time Reference number 320-TWS-1842 Job locations University Hospitals of Derby and Burton Uttoxeter Road Derby DE22 3NE Job description Job responsibilities Please see attached Job description and Person Specification. To apply please click APPLY FOR THIS JOB this link will take you to the TRAC Recruitment Site. You will need to register if you do not already have an account. Following the recent update on UK immigration policy for those on a Health and Care Visa or Skilled Worker Visa, please click on the link to check your eligibility before applying for this post as we may be unable to provide sponsorship Impacts of the changes to the UK immigration policy | NHS Employers If you are applying for an Internal Secondment, please ensure you have spoken to your line manager and have their support prior to your application. Please speak to the Recruitment Team if you have any questions. Job description Job responsibilities Please see attached Job description and Person Specification. To apply please click APPLY FOR THIS JOB this link will take you to the TRAC Recruitment Site. You will need to register if you do not already have an account. Following the recent update on UK immigration policy for those on a Health and Care Visa or Skilled Worker Visa, please click on the link to check your eligibility before applying for this post as we may be unable to provide sponsorship Impacts of the changes to the UK immigration policy | NHS Employers If you are applying for an Internal Secondment, please ensure you have spoken to your line manager and have their support prior to your application. Please speak to the Recruitment Team if you have any questions. Person Specification Education, Training and Qualifications Essential Professional qualification and/or registration or equivalent Qualification related to health and social care, teaching, PBS or equivalent clinical experience Achieved or willingness to complete level 3 AET teaching qualification Achieved or willingness to complete level 3 AET teaching qualification Desirable Evidence of degree / working towards higher degree or equivalent experience First aid at work Certificate Experience/knowledge Essential Evidence of supporting members of a team with leadership skills gained through theoretical knowledge and or experience Experience of mentoring, supporting and developing staff/delivering teaching (Presentation and demonstration skills). Experience and knowledge of multiagency working Experience of supporting patients/service-users with complex needs and/or in crisis Understands and overcomes barriers to communication and acceptance Desirable Experience of working in an acute mental health, forensic or learning disability setting Experience of working in a CAMHS inpatient setting Evidence of teaching/ nurturing Skills and Ability Essential Responsibility & Accountability Contributes to decision making and able to assesses associated risks and takes appropriate action Ability to analyse and compare appropriate information before reaching a judgement, deciding and responding accordingly within own boundaries Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, demonstrates the ability to build a rapport quickly and efficiently Can communicate information that could be considered emotive and distressing Ability to undertake the physical and emotional demands and duties of this post. A Current driving licence and access to a car during the working day is essential (reasonable adjustments will be considered for any applicants who are unable to drive due to a disability Desirable Motivation, reassurance, facilitation and influencing skills Person Specification Education, Training and Qualifications Essential Professional qualification and/or registration or equivalent Qualification related to health and social care, teaching, PBS or equivalent clinical experience Achieved or willingness to complete level 3 AET teaching qualification Achieved or willingness to complete level 3 AET teaching qualification Desirable Evidence of degree / working towards higher degree or equivalent experience First aid at work Certificate Experience/knowledge Essential Evidence of supporting members of a team with leadership skills gained through theoretical knowledge and or experience Experience of mentoring, supporting and developing staff/delivering teaching (Presentation and demonstration skills). Experience and knowledge of multiagency working Experience of supporting patients/service-users with complex needs and/or in crisis Understands and overcomes barriers to communication and acceptance Desirable Experience of working in an acute mental health, forensic or learning disability setting Experience of working in a CAMHS inpatient setting Evidence of teaching/ nurturing Skills and Ability Essential Responsibility & Accountability Contributes to decision making and able to assesses associated risks and takes appropriate action Ability to analyse and compare appropriate information before reaching a judgement, deciding and responding accordingly within own boundaries Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, demonstrates the ability to build a rapport quickly and efficiently Can communicate information that could be considered emotive and distressing Ability to undertake the physical and emotional demands and duties of this post. A Current driving licence and access to a car during the working day is essential (reasonable adjustments will be considered for any applicants who are unable to drive due to a disability Desirable Motivation, reassurance, facilitation and influencing skills Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Employer details Employer name University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust Address University Hospitals of Derby and Burton Uttoxeter Road Derby DE22 3NE Employer's website https://www.uhdb.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)