Job summary Are you a lived experience leader passionate about peer and lived experience training? The Peer & Lived Experience Workforce at Central & North West London NHS Foundation Trust (CNWL) is looking for an inspiring and experienced lived experience leader to shape the future of peer and lived experience training within and beyond the Trust. This is a unique opportunity to grow and lead a new Peer & Lived Experience Training Team in delivering innovative and recovery-focused training for peer and lived experience workers and peer supervisors. You will work alongside a diverse staff group, fostering excellence in training delivery and development, while championing the value of lived experience at all levels. As the Trustwide Peer & Lived Experience Training & Development Lead, you will: Spearhead the development and delivery of bespoke training programmes, including Developing Expertise in Peer Working and Peer Support Worker Supervision Training. Lead and support a talented team of Peer Educators. Drive strategic initiatives and collaborations with various stakeholders to expand peer and lived experience training nationally. Innovate and develop training pathways and leadership programmes to enhance peer and lived experience career progression. Promote cultural change towards recovery-focused practices and co-production within the organisation. Main duties of the job Job summary: The role will be responsible for developing, supporting, supervising and line managing Peer Educators working within the Peer & Lived Experience Training Team. They will have operational oversight of the accredited Level 4 'Developing Expertise in Peer Working' programme delivered nationally. They will lead and develop the Peer & Lived Experience Training Team, providing high quality supervision, CPPD opportunities and holding line management responsibilities. They will also lead on the in-person module delivered for and by staff in CNWL, working closely with the Training Project Delivery Officer to ensure effective and timely co-ordination and rollout, as well as liaising with the accrediting provider. The post holder will be responsible for working with services to progress the development of peer and lived experience workers and engage with partners on the development of training for and in services that incorporate peer and lived experience workers. The postholder will participate in the development, evaluation and promotion of the peer training offer, contributing to national discourse related to peer training and linking regularly with NHS England and other NHS Trusts offering training to remain up to date with the latest developments and innovations in this area and ensure best standards in peer training development and delivery are embedded in the CNWL provision. About us We're passionate about delivering first-class patient-centred, safe and effective care, whether it is in a hospital setting, in a community clinic or in the patient's own home. Patients are at the heart of everything we do. Providing top quality care depends on our ability to employ the best people. We're always looking torecruit outstanding peoplewho will go the extra mile to support our patients, colleagues, teams and the Trust. With every new employee we're hoping to find our future leaders and we'll support our staff by providing opportunities to develop your career. With a diverse culture and equally diverse range of opportunities across mental health, community services, addictions, eating disorders, learning disabilities and more - whatever stage of your career you're at, there's always a place for you at CNWL. The successful applicant may have contact with patients or service users. As an NHS Trust we strongly encourage and support vaccination as this remains the best way to protect yourself, your family, your colleagues and of course patients and service users when working on our healthcare settings. Date posted 15 January 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 8a Salary £59,490 to £66,239 a year per annum inc HCAS (pro rata if P/T) Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 333-C-HQ-0801 Job locations Argo House 180 Kilburn Park Road London NW6 5FA Job description Job responsibilities For a comprehensive list of duties and responsibilities within this role, please read the attached Job Description and Person Specification. Please note only candidates who have personal lived experienceof recovery from mental health difficulties and emotional distress should apply. Please therefore refer to your lived experience in your application. Job description Job responsibilities For a comprehensive list of duties and responsibilities within this role, please read the attached Job Description and Person Specification. Please note only candidates who have personal lived experienceof recovery from mental health difficulties and emotional distress should apply. Please therefore refer to your lived experience in your application. Person Specification Education and Qualifications Essential Postgraduate degree or able to demonstrate equivalent skill in research, writing or analysis Evidence of continuing professional development Teaching qualification Completion of training in peer support Desirable Train the Trainer training Coaching Qualification Mentorship or supervision training PETALS Adult learning qualification or equivalent Attitudes, aptitudes and personal characteristics Essential Ability to reflect sensitively on own personal experience of recovery to support others Ability to identify and take steps to support own wellbeing through a personal Wellness Recovery Plan or equivalent Experience of setting objective measurements and developing and monitoring systems for performance management and improvement. Experience of directing a multi-dimensional project across a complex organisation Desirable Proven track record of delivering on a number of improvement projects related to peer workers in an NHS context Proven track record of providing effective leadership to a large number of NHS workers in an NHS context Skills, Knowledge and Abilities Essential Skills in effective leadership Excellent written communication skills Ability to provide leadership and supervision to a team Good IT skills Expert knowledge on peer working, involvement and coproduction Extensive experience of project management, organisational change and cultural change Desirable Awareness of community resources and service user groups Knowledge of current legislation which underpins Health and Social Care and a working knowledge of the Equalities Act 2010 and Human Rights Act o Experience of working within a multicultural framework Previous Experience Essential Lived experience of recovery from mental health difficulties and emotional distress Experience of accessing and strong working knowledge of healthcare services Extensive experience in the field of mental health, as a peer/lived experience worker or similar Significant experience of delivering training in peer support Experience of developing bespoke training relating to lived experience for staff in healthcare Experience of delivering mentoring and/or supervision/appraisal Experience of utilising one's lived experience perspectives and insights in a strategic leadership role Experience in line management Experience in financial management Extensive experience of relationship building and partnership working Experience of public speaking, including at national and international forums Experience of liaising and working with colleagues from other disciplines Experience of managing high profile workstreams with a robust governance structure into a Trust board level forum (or equivalent) Project and programme management experience and facilitating and managing change Dealing with challenging and complex situations and take meaningful action and to develop others to do so Desirable Teaching experience within another educational setting Experience of policy development Experience of analysing complex data and using it to inform standards of care Experience of delivering advanced or complex peer work Experience in writing bids Person Specification Education and Qualifications Essential Postgraduate degree or able to demonstrate equivalent skill in research, writing or analysis Evidence of continuing professional development Teaching qualification Completion of training in peer support Desirable Train the Trainer training Coaching Qualification Mentorship or supervision training PETALS Adult learning qualification or equivalent Attitudes, aptitudes and personal characteristics Essential Ability to reflect sensitively on own personal experience of recovery to support others Ability to identify and take steps to support own wellbeing through a personal Wellness Recovery Plan or equivalent Experience of setting objective measurements and developing and monitoring systems for performance management and improvement. Experience of directing a multi-dimensional project across a complex organisation Desirable Proven track record of delivering on a number of improvement projects related to peer workers in an NHS context Proven track record of providing effective leadership to a large number of NHS workers in an NHS context Skills, Knowledge and Abilities Essential Skills in effective leadership Excellent written communication skills Ability to provide leadership and supervision to a team Good IT skills Expert knowledge on peer working, involvement and coproduction Extensive experience of project management, organisational change and cultural change Desirable Awareness of community resources and service user groups Knowledge of current legislation which underpins Health and Social Care and a working knowledge of the Equalities Act 2010 and Human Rights Act o Experience of working within a multicultural framework Previous Experience Essential Lived experience of recovery from mental health difficulties and emotional distress Experience of accessing and strong working knowledge of healthcare services Extensive experience in the field of mental health, as a peer/lived experience worker or similar Significant experience of delivering training in peer support Experience of developing bespoke training relating to lived experience for staff in healthcare Experience of delivering mentoring and/or supervision/appraisal Experience of utilising one's lived experience perspectives and insights in a strategic leadership role Experience in line management Experience in financial management Extensive experience of relationship building and partnership working Experience of public speaking, including at national and international forums Experience of liaising and working with colleagues from other disciplines Experience of managing high profile workstreams with a robust governance structure into a Trust board level forum (or equivalent) Project and programme management experience and facilitating and managing change Dealing with challenging and complex situations and take meaningful action and to develop others to do so Desirable Teaching experience within another educational setting Experience of policy development Experience of analysing complex data and using it to inform standards of care Experience of delivering advanced or complex peer work Experience in writing bids 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). 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). Employer details Employer name Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust Address Argo House 180 Kilburn Park Road London NW6 5FA Employer's website https://www.cnwl.nhs.uk/work (Opens in a new tab)