Job summary
Suffolk and North East Essex Integrated Care Board have an exciting
opportunity. We are looking for an
Oliver McGowan Mandatory Training Trainer to work as part of a Training
Collaborative team alongside Expert by Experience co-trainers to co-deliver the
Oliver McGowan Mandatory Training for Learning Disability and Autism to our
health and care workforce.
The Oliver McGowan Mandatory Training on Learning Disability and Autism
is named after Oliver McGowan, whose death highlighted the need for health and
care staff to have better skills, knowledge and understanding of the needs of
people with a learning disability and autistic people.
This is an amazing opportunity to influence how care is delivered by
providing health and social care staff with the knowledge and skills they need
to make a difference.
You will be joining a
friendly, supportive and dedicated team who are passionate about making a
difference for people with learning disabilities and autistic people
Please note, due to the ongoing cost reduction programme
and restructure underway at SNEE ICB (due to end in Summer 2024), prior
consideration for this role may be given to existing staff who are affected by
this programme and this role may be removed from the recruitment process at any
time.
Main duties of the job
Role models
exemplary behaviour in terms of conduct, attitude, performance, when delivering
The Oliver McGowan Mandatory Training on Learning Disability and Autism and The
Oliver McGowan Mandatory Training on Learning Disability and Autism Trainers
Training.
Demonstrates ability
to effectively support and co-facilitate the Oliver McGowan Mandatory Training
with experts by experience.
Plans delivery of
the Oliver McGowan Mandatory Training on Learning Disability and Autism and The
Oliver McGowan Mandatory Training on Learning Disability and Autism Trainers,
co-producing elements with external stakeholders as required.
Demonstrates best
practice facilitating training.
Employs learning
interventions that are learner-centred.
Ensures all the
learning outcomes are fully achieved.
Recognises and
addresses the needs of individuals and the group prior to, during and after the
session.
Appropriately
challenges poor practice.
Keeps up to date
with current and emerging thinking in health and social care practice, learning
disability and autism, laws of consent (UK), The Mental Capacity Act 2005, The
Human Rights Act 1998, The Autism Act 2009, Do not attempt cardiovascular resuscitation
case law (DNACPR), LeDeR and all elements of the Learning Disability and Autism
NHS Long Term Plan.
About us
The NHS Suffolk and North East Essex ICB plan and buy healthcare services for over one million people. Working within a total budget of £1.5bn per year, we serve some of the poorest and wealthiest communities in the UK.
In addition to consolidating our own resources and expertise, we are also building powerful alliances with our partners in the local government, healthcare, community and voluntary sectors. Because we know that together, we can achieve the best possible health outcomes
We are committed to providing a supportive work environment where employees are able to work to the best their abilities. We value professional development and care about health and wellbeing of our staff with many initiatives in place to make us an employer of choice and an organisation that employees are proud to be part of.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The role is to play a key part in delivering
the Oliver McGowan Mandatory Training in Learning Disability and Autism to
people who work in health and social care across the Suffolk and North East
Essex ICS footprint.
The post holder will work as part of an Oliver
McGowan Mandatory Training Collaborative Team, alongside Expert by Experience
Co-Trainers.
The role can be flexible but will involve the
need to travel independently to different venues to deliver training.
This training will take place both through
online virtual 1-hour sessions and through face-to-face training in groups of
up to 30.
Full training and ongoing support will be
provided to the successful candidate to enable them to carry out this role and
develop their skills.
Person Specification
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge and experience of a variety of learning and development methodologies and their application, in particular coaching, action learning, and facilitation.
- Knowledge and understanding of the learning cycle and its application.
- Excellent knowledge and understanding of learning disability along with current issues, trends and priorities within the social care sector including relevant legislation.
- Excellent knowledge and understanding of Autism along with current issues, trends and priorities within the health and social care sector including relevant legislation such as the Autism Act 2009.
- Excellent knowledge and understanding of the Mental Capacity Act 2005, the Human Rights Act 1998, The Equality Act 2010, UK legal valid consent law and DNACPR case law.
- Knowledge of health and social care sectors and current and emerging trends that constitute best practice in delivering health and social care support.
Experience
Essential
- Clear experience of proficient and successful delivery of face to face training in health and social care or similar environment.
- Experience delivering high quality services to people with a learning disability and autistic people in a professional role such as RNLD, OT or social worker, or can demonstrate an equivalent level of skills, knowledge and experience.
- Has an up to date working knowledge of the fields of autism and learning disability and is familiar with current health inequality issues as identified in the NHS Long Term Plan
- Has experience leading and developing quality practice in others.
- Robust experience, understanding and application of the Mental Capacity Act 2005 within in a health and/or social care environment or similar.
- Robust experience and understanding of the Human Rights Act 1998, the Autism Act 2009, The Equality Act 2010, UK legal valid consent laws and DNACPR case law.
- Commitment to own professional development.
Other
Essential
- Work flexibly in accordance with the needs of the post, including occasional evening and overnight stays away from home.
- An ability to travel to dispersed locations without restriction.
- An ability to work from home.
- An ability to work flexibly and in independently in accordance with the needs of the role.
Qualifications
Essential
- A relevant teaching qualification such as Diploma in Teaching in the Lifelong Learning Sector (DTLLS), Multi-professional support of learning and assessment in practice or an equivalent.
Skills & Competence
Essential
- Excellent time and project management skills to ensure the training is delivered on time, with all learning outcomes adequately addressed.
- Proven ability to deliver a wide range of highly effective training and learning interventions to a wide variety of health and /or social care audiences.
- Skilled in the facilitation of learning through a variety of means related to a deep understanding of differing learning styles and support needs.
- Ability to give objective, accurate, consistent and timely advice in relation to health and social care learning and development, within the scope of this role
- Ability to persuade and influence learners attitudes at a range of levels.
- Excellent presentation skills.
- Ability to co-facilitate with experts by experience.
- Ability to work in a self-directed manner as part of a distance-managed team, utilising good organisational skills to prioritise and manage workload.
- Excellent IT skills including use of PowerPoint.
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.
Employer details
Employer name
NHS Suffolk and North East Essex ICB
Address
Endeavour House
8 Russell Road
Ipswich
Suffolk
IP1 2BX