PMA Instructor

The Prevention and Management of Aggression Department are looking for a passionate, caring and resourceful individual to join our proactive, dynamic, solution focussed team. Can you apply theory to practice in educating our staff to continue to put our service users at the heart of all our decision-making processes?

Your continued skills in clinical practice will be transferable to the teaching environment. Your ongoing personal and professional development is essential to continue to enhance your knowledge and experience as an instructor in this complex subject area.

Do you feel ready for a new challenge? Keen to expand your theoretical knowledge and clinical skills? Want to bridge the gap between the classroom and clinical practice?

Our team is expanding and developing, so don't wait any longer: you are what we need!

Main duties of the job

Applicants will have already completed an instructor training programme, accredited by Bild/RRN.

This physical role will include delivering Conflict Resolution theory, Breakaway techniques and Physical Intervention skills training to NSFT staff, as part of the subject area of Prevention and Management of Aggression.

Work alongside the clinical staff to continue to educate by role modelling best practice in prevention and management of aggression.

You will need effective communication and listening skills, to work within a multi-disciplinary team to support our service users, staff and stakeholders.

You will be eager to expand your understanding of the subject area increasing your knowledge through continuous reflective practice to enhance your personal and professional development.

Work within the team to provide a safe learning and teaching environment to support the decision-making process in the assessment of skills, knowledge and attitude.

You will plan, prioritise and manage your own time effectively, seek guidance from your peers', as well as building relationships with our stakeholders.

About us

Travelling between Ipswich and Norwich is essential to complete your preceptorship and facilitate training.

The PMA Team advocate the NSFT Trust Values and their associated behaviours incorporating these naturally into our day to day working environment.

We are committed to developing individuals and homing in on your skills to enhance our diverse team.

We commit to monthly protective time for supervision, where your Health and Wellbeing is acknowledged as a vital aspect of your ability to develop within the team.

Our hours are 9-5pm Monday to Friday, bank holidays and weekends off, giving you valuable time with your families and friends.

Travel expenses paid when working across Norfolk and Suffolk training environments.