Lead Trainer - Physical Interventions Training

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a highly motivated, enthusiastic and innovative trainer, to become the Lead Physical Interventions Trainer, within the Physical Interventions and PBS Training Department, which sits in the Mental Health and Learning Disabilities Service Group (SBUHB). The role will have a particular focus on Restrictive Physical Interventions Training, for staff working across all Mental Health and Forensic Mental Health services.
The RPI training curriculum has recently achieved BILD ACT certification against the RRN Training Standards, bringing the training in line with our highly regarded PBM ABMU training. The Lead Trainer will be responsible for building on this success, leading on the ongoing development of operational frameworks and curriculum design. The Lead Trainer will monitor quality and ensure that training is well-informed, evidence based and meets the needs of individuals and of the service, whilst remaining compliant with the RRN Training Standards and upholding our commitment to reducing restrictive practices.
The Lead Trainer will be responsible for facilitating ongoing opportunities to work closely with staff teams and patients across the Service Group, to fully achieve the duties of the role. Including managing incoming referrals, developing bespoke interventions, carrying out observations, participating in MDT activities and representing the department at a variety of forums., To develop, monitor, deliver and evaluate physical interventions training, including patient population specific training.
To ensure ongoing training compliance against the RRN Training Standards and be responsive to developments within these Standards.
To facilitate Train the Trainer Workshops and Trainer Re-certifications.
To complete and evaluate Training Needs Analysis for all areas commissioning the training.
To conduct and collate training audits.
To provide advice, guidance and mentorship to all other Physical Interventions Trainers
To provide advice, guidance and support in relation to queries that are received by the Physical Interventions Training team.
To provide practical support as required in relation to more complex clinical cases.
To be an advocate for restraint reduction and contribute to the broader Reducing Restrictive Practices agenda, including representing the training team in local forums and events.
To identify and contribute to research projects.
To identify, contribute to and facilitate service improvement/quality improvement., Equality remains at the centre of the Health Boards policy-making, service delivery and employment practices. We value the diversity of our staff and welcome applications from people from protected groups under the Equality Act 2010, this specifically includes age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/reassignment, race, religion, disability, pregnancy and maternity and marriage and civil partnership.
We are a Disability Confident Employer and applications are welcomed from persons with disabilities. A disability will not prejudice your application. If you are unable to submit your application in the requested format because of a disability please contact the Recruitment Team, who will agree a more suitable way for you to apply. All disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria listed in the Person Specification will be invited to interview.

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.

Applications may be submitted in Welsh. Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English., We believe staff are our best asset and we want you to be happy and confident about starting your career here in Swansea Bay University Health Board.
As one of the biggest healthcare groups in the UK we can offer a wealth of professional training and development opportunities in an innovative, forward-thinking organisation.
You might be a nurse or doctor, maybe you specialise in a health science/therapy or can offer skills in one of our support services - we have a job for you.
There are also apprenticeships, work placements and volunteering roles available.
We are an inclusive employer and welcome applications from everyone whatever their sex; religion or belief; race; age; sexual orientation; gender identity or, whether they are pregnant or have recently been on maternity leave, married or are in a civil partnership; or, whether they are disabled.
Our values - Caring For Each Other, Working Together and Always Improving, show that our commitment to equality is at the heart of everything we do.
If you want excellent career and training opportunities while living on the doorstep of some of Europe's most spectacular scenery, with all the benefits of a thriving and cosmopolitan city - look no further., Swansea Bay University Health Board is committed to supporting its staff and processes to fully embrace the need for bilingualism thereby enhancing service users experience. In our commitment to increase the number of staff able to communicate in Welsh with patients and professionals, we would particularly welcome applications from Welsh speakers.

Swansea Bay University Health Board reserve the right to close this vacancy after 24 hours if a large number of suitable applications are received. Therefore we encourage early applications to ensure consideration for this post.
Prior consideration for this vacancy will be given to staff currently awaiting redeployment and we therefore reserve the right to withdraw this advert at any stage.
Please be advised that there is a temporary top up for Bands 1,2 and 3 to reflect the incorporation of the top up to the living wage of £12 per hour - £23,465 per annum. This temporary top up will be in place until the annual pay uplift for 2024/25 is confirmed.