Job Overview 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 Working for our organisation 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. 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