Wellbeing & Recovery College Allied Health Professional
The closing date is 31 May 2026
The Wellbeing & Recovery College is seeking an experienced, recovery focused AHP who is passionate about co-production and understands the value and benefit of an educational approach to support mental health and wellbeing.
The Lincolnshire Wellbeing and Recovery College provides free educational courses focused on mental health and wellbeing. The College provides a safe space for those wanting to learn about improving wellbeing and living well with mental health.
The College has a focus on empowerment, self-management and fostering a sense of hope, control and opportunity. The courses are created by people with their own lived experience of mental health challenges alongside healthcare professionals. Students gain an understanding of mental health, support recovery, gain skills and strategies to live well, and make connections with others. Courses are available both in person across Lincolnshire and online for anyone aged 16 and over.
The post holder will be registered with the HCPC (Health and Care Professions Council), hold a teaching or training qualification of level 3 or above (or be committed to complete the qualification once appointed). Having your own lived experience of mental health challenges is desirable.
Main duties of the job
* Using the guiding principles of a Recovery College together with professional knowledge and expertise: take a lead role in co-production, delivery, review and evaluation of the curriculum, inclusive of both the courses and service delivery model
* Provide empowering, visible and effective leadership within the College, supporting the Manager to supervise, mentor, develop, induct and support team members as required
* Actively seek opportunities in local and national areas to promote and develop the Recovery College and the AHP role
* Analyse and evaluate the impact of the College via student outcome measures, prepare termly and annual data reports/audits
* Take part in recruitment and retention
* Source health professionals / experts by lived experience to be involved with the co-production and delivery of the college curriculum, providing development and training opportunities to those supporting the College including volunteers
* Adhere to HCPC code of professional conduct and ethics, plus associated legislation
* Provide AHP student placement opportunities within the College to meet CPD standards
* Attend promotional events inclusive of delivering presentations and workshops both within LPFT and externally to increase awareness and understanding of the College's offer
* Develop opportunities to attract income generation
About us
Lincolnshire Partnership NHS Foundation Trust provides mental health services and a number of learning disability, autism and social care services in the county of Lincolnshire. We employ around 2,900 staff and serve a population of over 768,400.
We offer options for flexible working and provide a wide range of training and promotion opportunities in all professions. We support and celebrate diversity, have active staff networks groups and are always looking at what more we can do to support our staff.
Benefits
* Early access to Psychological Therapies and Physiotherapy
* Competitive annual leave allowance
* Car leasing scheme
* Free eye tests
* Money saving options through our salary sacrifice scheme
* Discounts on major high street retailers and restaurants
Person Specification
Qualifications
* AHP with current HCPC registration.
* Teaching qualification of level 3 or above (or be committed to complete the qualification within 6 months of appointment).
* APPLE accreditation, or similar for the different AHP roles, APPLE is OT to allow to have students
* Minimum two years' experience in NHS service provision
Experience
* Evidence of continued professional development
* Substantial experience of working with people who experience emotional wellbeing and mental health challenges.
* A proven track record of developing and delivering educational programmes using group work.
* A sound understanding of adult learning principles and theories.
* Substantial experience of using evidence-based practice.
* Collating, analysing and presenting data.
* Own lived experience of mental health challenges
* Co-production and co-delivery of sessions / training to staff and/or service users/carers
* Experience of public speaking and presenting.
* Experience of chairing meetings
Skills
* To incorporate the values and principles of an AHP role into an educational approach towards student self-management, creating opportunity for learning, role modelling hope and agency.
* Ability to work in partnership with both internal and external agencies to co-produce the College curriculum.
* Sound knowledge of clinical/risk assessment and understanding of Information Governance principles.
* Highly developed communication and interpersonal skills
* Highly motivated & able to engage with students & carers to improve outcomes and student experience.
* Ability to be creative and adapt education to different learning styles and abilities.
* Evidence of working in a recovery focused and socially inclusive manner
* Competent user of Microsoft office packages including presentation skills via MS Teams.
* Excellent time management skills, organisational skills, ability to work under pressure and to manage own and other workloads efficiently.
Special Requirements
* The post holder will be required to travel independently within and external to Lincolnshire. Ability to travel across a geographical area and various locations within the trust.
* The Colleges offers course online in the evening. The post holder will be required to work some evenings.
* Willingness to undertake training as required to deliver the duties of the post.
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.
Lincolnshire Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
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