West London NHS Trust is seeking a motivated and conscientious PMVA instructor at Broadmoor Hospital (High Secure Services) to join and work alongside the existing team of instructors on a full time basis in the PMVA department.
Applicants must meet the criterion as defined within the West London NHS Trusts’ Professional Code of Practice (PCP) for level one PMVA Instructors / Tutors.
Applicants must be up to date with current PMVA teaching practices, in addition to both local and national guidance in relation to violence reduction including the reduction of restrictive practices.
Essential to this role is the ability to preserve the respect and dignity of service users and staff in relation to all aspects of PMVA interventions, acting as an ambassador for the PMVA Department and the Trust.
The successful applicant(s) must
• Have current experience in High Secure Services and the needs of our patient and staff group.
• Be able to demonstrate that they have the required level of skills and knowledge to support / facilitate the daily delivery of PMVA training programmes
•Work as part of the multidisciplinary team to assist with the development of proactive strategies and interventions to reduce violence and aggression and restrictive practices.
•Substantive contract and be working full time within a direct care role at Broadmoor Hospital
•Current Line Manager and Senior Clinical Manager approval to support your application.
•A good level of physical fitness
•Be up to date with their mandatory training
West London NHS Trust is one of the most diverse healthcare providers in the UK, delivering a range of mental health and physical healthcare and community services. The Trust runs Broadmoor Hospital, one of three high secure hospitals in the country, with an international reputation.
Our high secure services care for patients from South of England and we provide low and medium secure services across eight London boroughs. The Trust also provides mental and physical healthcare in three London boroughs (Ealing, Hounslow and Hammersmith & Fulham). We employ over 5,000 staff, of whom 59% are BME. Our turnover for 2024-25 is over £500m.
The Trust is rated as ‘Good’ overall by the Care Quality Commission. Forensic services are rated as ‘Outstanding’.
The Trust is an established partner and contributor in the development of the evolving North West London Integrated Care System and the Integrated Care Board. The Trust leads the NW London Children and Adolescent Mental Health provider collaborative.
The Candidate Pack provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. Please view as attached
The person specification below is not the full person specification, but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed.
This advert closes on Sunday 6 Apr 2025