Job summary The roles are to deliver learning disability and autism training to people who work in health and social care. This training is called The Oliver McGowan Mandatory Training on Learning Disability and Autism.You can find out more about it here: The Oliver McGowan Mandatory Training on Learning Disability and Autism | NHS England | Workforce, training and education As afacilitating trainer you will have an in-depth understanding of learning disability and autism and are likely to have training experience. You will lead and support expert by experience co-trainers who will be autistic people and people with a learning disability Main duties of the job Role models exemplary behaviour in terms of conduct, attitude, performance, when delivering The Oliver McGowan Mandatory Training on Learning Disability and Autism. Demonstrates ability to effectively support experts with lived experience co-trainers, ensuring they are fully included and supported in the delivery of the sessions, helping them to develop skills and confidence. Undertakes a supervisory role for expert with lived experience co-trainers, ensuring appropriate support, leadership and coaching in line with organisational expectations. Demonstrates the ability to co-deliver training sessions. The sessions will utilise a range of methods, including traditional training delivery, group discussions, and film. About us Our values define who we are as TeamUHD. They underpin everything we do now and in the future. They define how we treat our patients, visitors, and each other, our valued teammates and colleagues. UHD are investing in services across the Trust, with many being transformed and developed following merger and the New Hospital Programme. This means that some services may move site this year or next, either temporarily or long term. Recruiting Managers interviewing for this role will be happy to answer any specific questions that you have about this at interview. (If no dates provided remove this line) This service has a planned move from XX site to XX site on the XX date Please note if the role or service is relocated as part of a planned move, employees will not be eligible for excess mileage reimbursement. Travel from the postholder's home to the new work base will be considered a normal commute. Any other changes not related to this relocation will be managed according to the relevant Trust or National terms and conditions. Date posted 04 April 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 6 Salary £37,338 to £44,962 a year £15.33 per hour rate of pay Contract Bank Working pattern Flexible working Reference number 153-TBS00109 Job locations Poole/ Bournemouth/ Christchurch hospitals and other UHD sites Poole/ Bournemouth BH7 7DW Job description Job responsibilities Responsibilities Role models exemplary behaviour in terms of conduct, attitude, performance, when delivering The Oliver McGowan Mandatory Training on Learning Disability and Autism. Demonstrates ability to effectively support experts with lived experience co-trainers, ensuring they are fully included and supported in the delivery of the sessions, helping them to develop skills and confidence. Undertakes a supervisory role for expert with lived experience co-trainers, ensuring appropriate support, leadership and coaching in line with organisational expectations. Demonstrates the ability to co-deliver training sessions. The sessions will utilise a range of methods, including traditional training delivery, group discussions, and film. Demonstrates best practice facilitating training. Regularly teaches large groups multi-professional, multi-agency. Employs learning interventions that are learner centred. Ensures all the learning outcomes are fully achieved. Recognises and addresses the needs of individuals and the group prior to, during and after the session. Helps to keep participants and staff safe and confident in their surroundings and acts on safeguarding and health and safety concerns in line with organisation policies. Appropriately challenges poor practice. Keeps up to date with current and emerging thinking in health and social care practice, learning disability and autism, laws of consent (UK), The Mental Capacity Act 2005, The Human Rights Act 1998, The Autism Act 2009, Do not attempt cardiovascular resuscitation case law (DNACPR), LeDeR and other associated data. Identifies trends and issues, escalating and acting on these as appropriate. Attends meetings and training to develop relevant skills and knowledge and ensure consistent and high-quality delivery. Proactively reflects on own practice to improve performance. Carries out a range of tasks to support monitoring and evaluation. Communicates complex information, verbally and in writing. Values The facilitating trainer will: Demonstrate positivity, recognising the strengths and abilities of individuals, including people with a learning disability and autistic people who are co-trainers, and learners. Gain an understanding of the perspectives and personal references of each co-trainer with a learning disability and autistic co-trainer when co-facilitating, including reference to learners. Be patient and really listen to what is being communicated by the expert by lived experience co-trainers, and learners. Recognise the presentation, behaviour and identity of people with a learning disability and autistic people, and learners, and respond with respect and compassion, without judgment. Value and acknowledge the experience and expertise of people with a learning disability and autistic people, and learners, enabling choice and autonomy and protecting peoples human rights at all times. Act with integrity, honesty and openness, seeking to develop mutual trust in all interactions at all times. Recognise, respect and value people with a learning disability and autistic peoples differences and challenge negative stereotyping. Job description Job responsibilities Responsibilities Role models exemplary behaviour in terms of conduct, attitude, performance, when delivering The Oliver McGowan Mandatory Training on Learning Disability and Autism. Demonstrates ability to effectively support experts with lived experience co-trainers, ensuring they are fully included and supported in the delivery of the sessions, helping them to develop skills and confidence. Undertakes a supervisory role for expert with lived experience co-trainers, ensuring appropriate support, leadership and coaching in line with organisational expectations. Demonstrates the ability to co-deliver training sessions. The sessions will utilise a range of methods, including traditional training delivery, group discussions, and film. Demonstrates best practice facilitating training. Regularly teaches large groups multi-professional, multi-agency. Employs learning interventions that are learner centred. Ensures all the learning outcomes are fully achieved. Recognises and addresses the needs of individuals and the group prior to, during and after the session. Helps to keep participants and staff safe and confident in their surroundings and acts on safeguarding and health and safety concerns in line with organisation policies. Appropriately challenges poor practice. Keeps up to date with current and emerging thinking in health and social care practice, learning disability and autism, laws of consent (UK), The Mental Capacity Act 2005, The Human Rights Act 1998, The Autism Act 2009, Do not attempt cardiovascular resuscitation case law (DNACPR), LeDeR and other associated data. Identifies trends and issues, escalating and acting on these as appropriate. Attends meetings and training to develop relevant skills and knowledge and ensure consistent and high-quality delivery. Proactively reflects on own practice to improve performance. Carries out a range of tasks to support monitoring and evaluation. Communicates complex information, verbally and in writing. Values The facilitating trainer will: Demonstrate positivity, recognising the strengths and abilities of individuals, including people with a learning disability and autistic people who are co-trainers, and learners. Gain an understanding of the perspectives and personal references of each co-trainer with a learning disability and autistic co-trainer when co-facilitating, including reference to learners. Be patient and really listen to what is being communicated by the expert by lived experience co-trainers, and learners. Recognise the presentation, behaviour and identity of people with a learning disability and autistic people, and learners, and respond with respect and compassion, without judgment. Value and acknowledge the experience and expertise of people with a learning disability and autistic people, and learners, enabling choice and autonomy and protecting peoples human rights at all times. Act with integrity, honesty and openness, seeking to develop mutual trust in all interactions at all times. Recognise, respect and value people with a learning disability and autistic peoples differences and challenge negative stereotyping. Person Specification Qualifications Essential Good standard of education - equivalent of 5 GCSEs including Maths and English Desirable A relevant training qualification (level 3) or teaching qualification such as Diploma in Teaching in the Lifelong Learning Sector (DTLLS), Multi-professional support of learning and assessment in practice or an equivalent. Experience Essential Clear experience of proficient and successful delivery of face to face training in health and social care or similar environment. Experience delivering high quality services to people with a learning disability and autistic people in a professional role such as registered nurse in learning disability, occupational therapist or social worker, or can demonstrate an equivalent level of skills, knowledge and experience. Has an up to date working knowledge of the fields of autism and learning disability and is familiar with current issues. Has experience leading and developing quality practice in others. Knowledge Essential Robust knowledge and understanding of learning disability along with current issues, trends and priorities within the health and social care sector including relevant legislation Robust knowledge and understanding of autism along with current issues, trends and priorities within the health and social care sector including relevant legislation such as the Autism Act 2009. Skills Essential Skilled in the facilitation of learning through a variety of means related to a deep understanding of differing learning styles and support needs. Ability to give objective, accurate, consistent and timely advice in relation to health and social care learning and development, within the scope of this role. Robust time and project management skills to ensure the training is delivered on time, with all learning outcomes adequately addressed. Excellent communication skills and ability to easily build rapport Person Specification Qualifications Essential Good standard of education - equivalent of 5 GCSEs including Maths and English Desirable A relevant training qualification (level 3) or teaching qualification such as Diploma in Teaching in the Lifelong Learning Sector (DTLLS), Multi-professional support of learning and assessment in practice or an equivalent. Experience Essential Clear experience of proficient and successful delivery of face to face training in health and social care or similar environment. Experience delivering high quality services to people with a learning disability and autistic people in a professional role such as registered nurse in learning disability, occupational therapist or social worker, or can demonstrate an equivalent level of skills, knowledge and experience. Has an up to date working knowledge of the fields of autism and learning disability and is familiar with current issues. Has experience leading and developing quality practice in others. Knowledge Essential Robust knowledge and understanding of learning disability along with current issues, trends and priorities within the health and social care sector including relevant legislation Robust knowledge and understanding of autism along with current issues, trends and priorities within the health and social care sector including relevant legislation such as the Autism Act 2009. Skills Essential Skilled in the facilitation of learning through a variety of means related to a deep understanding of differing learning styles and support needs. Ability to give objective, accurate, consistent and timely advice in relation to health and social care learning and development, within the scope of this role. Robust time and project management skills to ensure the training is delivered on time, with all learning outcomes adequately addressed. Excellent communication skills and ability to easily build rapport 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. Employer details Employer name University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust Address Poole/ Bournemouth/ Christchurch hospitals and other UHD sites Poole/ Bournemouth BH7 7DW Employer's website https://www.uhd.nhs.uk/careers (Opens in a new tab)