Job overview
West London NHS Trust is seeking a motivated and conscientious PMVA Senior Specialist Tutor/ Team Leader / PPE Advisor (full time) at Broadmoor Hospital (High Secure Services) to join and work alongside the existing team of instructors on a full-time basis in the PMVA department.
Applicants must meet the criterion as defined within the West London NHS Trusts’ Professional Code of Practice (PCP) for PMVA Senior Specialist Tutor/ Team Leader / PPE Advisor (full time).
Applicants must be up to date with current PMVA teaching practices, in addition to both local and national guidance in relation to violence reduction including the reduction of restrictive practices.
Applicants must have:
•Have current experience in High Secure Services and the needs of our patient and staff group.
•Be able to demonstrate that they have the required level of skills and knowledge to support / facilitate the daily delivery of all the current PMVA training programmes
·Work as part of the multidisciplinary team to assist with the development of proactive strategies and interventions to reduce violence and aggression and restrictive practices.
·Substantive contract and be working full time within a direct care role at Broadmoor Hospital
·Current Line Manager and Senior Clinical Manager approval to support your application.
·A good level of physical fitness
Be up to date with their mandatory training
Main duties of the job
The post holder will:
have line management responsibility for the daily management of the department and allocation of resources, including training and allocation plans.
provide first line management and supervision/mentorship to junior instructors.
be able to undertake and coordinate assurance work with affiliate trainers and organisations.
have in-depth knowledge of theory in relation to causes of violence and factors/systems and practice that can prevent and minimise violence.
be able to lead on service evaluation, audits; and contribute to research and consultancy
have good knowledge and application of evidence-based modes of reducing conflict and containment (e.g. Safe Wards)
undertake training that reflects a trauma informed approach to care and treatment.
undertake regular direct clinical work in clinical areas (wards)
offer advice and support to Multi-Disciplinary Teams on the prevention and management of violence and aggression.
be a part of on call cover for the PPE advisor and oversee the PPE rota as delegated by line manager.
will provide cover for line manager as delegated.
Working for our organisation
West London NHS Trust is one of the most diverse healthcare providers in the UK, delivering a range of mental health and physical healthcare and community services. The Trust runs Broadmoor Hospital, one of three high secure hospitals in the country, with an international reputation.
Our high secure services care for patients from South of England and we provide low and medium secure services across eight London boroughs. The Trust also provides mental and physical healthcare in three London boroughs (Ealing, Hounslow and Hammersmith & Fulham). We employ over 5,000 staff, of whom 59% are BME. Our turnover for 2024-25 is over £500m.
The Trust is rated as ‘Good’ overall by the Care Quality Commission. Forensic services are rated as ‘Outstanding’.
The Trust is an established partner and contributor in the development of the evolving North West London Integrated Care System and the Integrated Care Board. The Trust leads the NW London Children and Adolescent Mental Health provider collaborative.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
The Candidate Pack provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. Please view as attached.
The person specification below is not the full person specification, but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
1. Training and professional competency as per West London PMVA PcPs and RRN Training Standards Certification.
2. Teaching and Assessing Qualification minimum level 3 (or equivalent): Senior Trainers will be expected to achieve a Level 4 or above.
3. Care certificates / qualifications (or equivalent).
4. BTEC certificate Level 4 and or Diploma Level 5 in Practice Leadership in Reducing Restrictive Practices.
5. RRN training standards accredited
6. Evidence of Senior continued/ongoing professional development (e.g. PG Dip Education, BSc Violence Reduction, or PG Dip in Mental Health or Professional Registration (e.g. RMN, OT). Chartered management degree apprenticeship.
7. First Aid at Work.
Desirable criteria
8. Other professional clinical qualifications (e.g. RMN)
9. Training The Trainers Cert
10. Trained in Quality Improvement
11. BTEC certificate Level 4 and or Diploma Level 5 in Practice Leadership in Reducing Restrictive Practices
Experience
Essential criteria
12. Significant experience working clinically within inpatient mental health setting
13. Significant experience of delivering PMVA physical interventions training.
14. Strong record of multi-professional collaboration at a senior level.
15. Strong evidence continued professional development.
Desirable criteria
16. Experience in patient forensic mental health
17. Experience in high Secure mental health
Knowledge
Essential criteria
18. Lead/oversee on PMVA training.
19. Knowledge of contemporary issues in PMVA.
20. In-depth Knowledge of best practice / National Guidance
21. In-depth knowledge of RRN standards
22. In-depth of evidence based models of reducing conflict or reducing violence
23. Knowledge of Trauma informed Care.
24. Knowledge of Mental Health Services.
25. Strong evidence of own personal development.
Skills
Essential criteria
26. Demonstrable high level leadership skills.
27. Excellent knowledge and skills of PMVA subject matter and training.
28. Strong communications and interpersonal skills.
29. Able to use Microsoft word and excel.
30. Organised and committed.
31. Strong morals, values and discipline
32. Effective training skills.
33. Good problem solving skills.
34. Working with Gold, Silver and Bronze structure.
35. Proficient in the in use of Microsoft excel.
36. Ability to teach all programmes at West London NHS Trust.
37. Able to produce reports using excel /data and SPC charts.
38. High quality report writing skills.
39. First Aid.
40. AED.
Desirable criteria
41. Management Ability: Internal departmental staff management may be necessary as part of the job, for example day to day job allocations, managing / supporting staff, planning departmental/functional training. Some people-management skills, experience and natural ability will be useful
Other Requirements
Essential criteria
42. Car driver.
43. Able to work own initiative.
44. Work with Trust values.
45. Ability to work away from home on occasions
46. Need to become part of on call cover for PPE advisor.
Personal Qualities
Essential criteria
47. Able to exercise discretion and maintain confidentiality at all times.
48. Able to deal with staff and clients in a courteous and helpful manner both in person and on the telephone
49. Ability to work within professional boundaries
50. Understanding of the needs of people using mental health services.
51. Ability to work under pressure.
52. Flexible.
53. Enthusiastic.
54. Proactive.
Desirable criteria
55. Personal Situation: Must be mature, reliable and able to work independently. When required able work away from base, this may involve staying away from home for the duration of the planned course/activity
56. Able to commute reliably to office base