Job summary An exciting opportunity has arisen for 2 Reducing Restrictive Practice Trainers working with the Hywel Dda Health Board - Reducing Restrictive Practice Training Team (RRPT). The team is passionate about reducing unnecessary restrictive practices in the care and treatment of patients who use the services available. This is a great opportunity for people with an interest in the arena of restrictive practice and the main duties will include: Being part of a team that provides evidence-based, specialist clinical skills training and advice and support to Mental Health, Learning Disabilities and all other staff groups within Hywel Dda University Health Board (HDUHB), regarding the prevention and management of violence, aggression, behaviours that challenge and the identification and reduction of any restrictive practice. Support the implementation of HDUHB policies in relation to violence and aggression, the management of behaviours that challenge and reducing restrictive practice. Providing specialist guidance by contributing to any corporate, departmental or individual risk assessment processes with the intention of minimising risks to people in receipt of care, HDUHB staff and members of the public. Main duties of the job Develop and deliver a range of training courses with varying levels of skill and competence assessments while being accountable for assessing a training participant's level of understanding and ability, so that the training remains meaningful and pertinent to them in order to achieve their competence and confidence. Evaluate and be responsible for the evolution of training programmes in line with the Restraint Network Training certification standards. Undertake risk assessments and training needs analyses to inform the delivery of training programmes in a variety of clinical areas and environmental settings for all staff groups. This can involve challenging established practices in a tactful and empathetic manner to encourage a change in practice. Support the Lead Trainer in the planning and delivery of training across the year, taking into account the training needs of the Health Board workforce. Provide the Reducing Restrictive Practice Lead Trainer with a clear plan for any delivery of own projects and complete by designated deadlines. The ability to travel between sites in a timely manner is essential for this post. Interviews to be held on 22/11/2024 About us Hywel Dda University Health Board is the planner and provider of NHS healthcare services for people in Carmarthenshire, Ceredigion, Pembrokeshire and its bordering counties. Our 12,000 members of staff provide primary, community, in-hospital, mental health and learning disabilities services for around 384,000 people across a quarter of the landmass of Wales. We do this in partnership with our three local authorities and public, private and third sector colleagues, including our volunteers, through: Four main hospitals: Bronglais General in Aberystwyth, Glangwili General in Carmarthen, Prince Philip in Llanelli and Withybush General in Haverfordwest; Seven community hospitals: Amman Valley and Llandovery in Carmarthenshire; Tregaron, Aberaeron and Cardigan in Ceredigion; and Tenby and South Pembrokeshire Hospital Health and Social Care Resource Centre in Pembrokeshire; 47 general practices (6 of which are managed practices), 45 dental practices (including 4 orthodontic), 96 community pharmacies, 44 general ophthalmic practices (43 providing Eye Health Examination Wales and 34 low vision services) and 17 domiciliary only providers and 11 health centres; Numerous locations providing mental health and learning disabilities services; Highly specialised and tertiary services commissioned by the Welsh Health Specialised Services Committee, a joint committee representing seven health boards across Wales. Date posted 28 October 2024 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 6 Salary £37,898 to £45,637 a year per annum Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 100-NMR442-1024 Job locations Hafan Derwen, St David's Park Carmarthen SA31 3BB Job description Job responsibilities You will be able to find a full job description and person specification attached within the supporting documents. The Health Board is committed to supporting its staff to fully embrace the need for bilingualism thereby enhancing patient and service user experiences. In our commitment to increase the number of staff who are able to communicate in Welsh with patients and professionals, we welcome applications from Welsh speakers. The ability to communicate in Welsh is desirable for this post. If you do not meet the Welsh Language requirements specified, the Health Board offers a variety of learning options and staff support to help you meet these minimal desirable requirements during the course of your employment with us. Get instant access to our financial wellbeing benefit Wagestream. Wagestream is a tool for everyday life that lets you get paid your way by letting you track your wages in real-time, stream up to 50% of the money youve already earned, learn easy tips to manage your money better and save your wages straight from your salary. https://fb.watch/hzQjE8HzTN/ Job description Job responsibilities You will be able to find a full job description and person specification attached within the supporting documents. The Health Board is committed to supporting its staff to fully embrace the need for bilingualism thereby enhancing patient and service user experiences. In our commitment to increase the number of staff who are able to communicate in Welsh with patients and professionals, we welcome applications from Welsh speakers. The ability to communicate in Welsh is desirable for this post. If you do not meet the Welsh Language requirements specified, the Health Board offers a variety of learning options and staff support to help you meet these minimal desirable requirements during the course of your employment with us. Get instant access to our financial wellbeing benefit Wagestream. Wagestream is a tool for everyday life that lets you get paid your way by letting you track your wages in real-time, stream up to 50% of the money youve already earned, learn easy tips to manage your money better and save your wages straight from your salary. https://fb.watch/hzQjE8HzTN/ Person Specification Qualifications and knowledge Essential Appropriate Health Professional Registration at degree level: e.g., Registered Nurse, Psychologist, Physiotherapist, Occupational Therapist. Professional Development to Postgraduate Diploma Level/ Evidence of Specialist Professional Knowledge and practice equivalent to Postgraduate Diploma Level Hold or willingness to work towards a PGCE Hold up to date Moving and Handling Certificate and ILS Certificate (or willingness to obtain ILS Certificate) Desirable Experience of delivering Restrictive Physical Intervention training. Further study or qualification in affiliated areas of professional psychology, mental health practice, positive behavioural support or reducing restrictive practice A level 3 award in Education and Training A coaching/instructor qualification Experience Essential Experience of working in mental health and/or learning disabilities services with individuals with behaviours that challenge. Experience of providing informal or formal training to staff and/or carer groups. Desirable Experience of mentoring, coaching or supervision of staff or others Experience of supporting a broad range of individuals with a variety of impairments across the developmental and age span e.g., children, adolescents, young people, older age. Experience of working within a multi-cultural framework. Language Skills Desirable Welsh Speaker (Level 1) Person Specification Qualifications and knowledge Essential Appropriate Health Professional Registration at degree level: e.g., Registered Nurse, Psychologist, Physiotherapist, Occupational Therapist. Professional Development to Postgraduate Diploma Level/ Evidence of Specialist Professional Knowledge and practice equivalent to Postgraduate Diploma Level Hold or willingness to work towards a PGCE Hold up to date Moving and Handling Certificate and ILS Certificate (or willingness to obtain ILS Certificate) Desirable Experience of delivering Restrictive Physical Intervention training. Further study or qualification in affiliated areas of professional psychology, mental health practice, positive behavioural support or reducing restrictive practice A level 3 award in Education and Training A coaching/instructor qualification Experience Essential Experience of working in mental health and/or learning disabilities services with individuals with behaviours that challenge. Experience of providing informal or formal training to staff and/or carer groups. Desirable Experience of mentoring, coaching or supervision of staff or others Experience of supporting a broad range of individuals with a variety of impairments across the developmental and age span e.g., children, adolescents, young people, older age. Experience of working within a multi-cultural framework. Language Skills Desirable Welsh Speaker (Level 1) 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. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). 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. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). 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 Hywel Dda University Health Board Address Hafan Derwen, St David's Park Carmarthen SA31 3BB Employer's website https://hduhb.nhs.wales/ (Opens in a new tab)