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Safety Intervention Trainer
East London NHS Foundation Trust View all jobs
Posted 1 month(s) ago
Reference: 363-CP8050119-A
Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen within the London Safety Intervention (SI) team. We are seeking to recruit an enthusiastic and innovative Safety Intervention trainer at Agenda for Change band 5. Train the trainer training will be provided to the successful candidate
This is a fantastic opportunity to lead on continuous development and improvement of SI training and to assist clinical teams in providing high quality care to service users in a least restrictive manner.
Main duties of the job
Main Duties
To support adequate programmes of SI courses so as to meet the requirements identified in the Trusts Risk Management and Training Needs Analysis
To assist in maintaining an up-to-date database of staff attendance on SI courses.
Organise and facilitate a range of SI courses, safely and effectively in line with Health & Safety legislation, Trust values and RRN Training Standards.
Work with others to staff following incidents, including debriefing and critical incident analysis, when requested.
Attend meetings, compile reports, and provide verbal feedback as required on issues within areas of responsibility as directed by SI lead trainer or Matron for Restrictive Practice.
To be involved in continual professional development to ensure courses and skills reflect best practice and meet Trust and legal obligations.
The Safety Intervention team
This is a vibrant team covering London, Luton and Bedford areas in providing a variety of non-restrictive and restrictive intervention training programmes to staff working in different client group services. The team's aim is to provide quality participatory training that is respectful and responds to clinical area needs.
The London and Bedford teams work closely together. Our mission is to make a positive difference to service users by providing training that is focused on least restrictive and trauma responsive approaches
About us
Our mission is to make a positive difference to people's lives by improving the quality of life for all we serve. Our values are: We Care, We Respect, We are Inclusive - so we are looking for people who live and breathe these qualities when supporting service users and carers, and in their relationships with colleagues in the Trust and our partner organisations.
Details
Date posted
01 September 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 5
Salary
£38,488 to £46,852 a year per annum Inc HCA
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
363-CP8050119-A
Job locations
Unit 7 Kings Wharf
Unit 7 Kings Wharf, 301 Kingsland Road, E8 4DS
London
E8 4DS
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
To support the Matron for Restrictive Practice & SI training and the Lead SI trainer in the development and implementation of a Trust training strategy on SI in line with national policies and standards.
2. To be professional and act as a positive role model at all times whilst working with other trainers, course delegates and other disciplines/ departments in line with Trust Policies and BILD Restraint Reduction Training Standards
3. To support an adequate programme of SI courses to meet the requirements as identified in the Trusts Risk Management and Training Needs Analysis
4. To assist the lead SI trainer in developing joint training initiatives with other organisations as appropriate if required.
5. To assist in maintaining an up to date database of staff attendance on Trust statutory courses.
6. To be involved/ contribute in the launching, promotion and implementation of the Trust policy on the management of violence and aggression.
Full Job description and Person specification attached to this vacancy
Job description
Job responsibilities
To support the Matron for Restrictive Practice & SI training and the Lead SI trainer in the development and implementation of a Trust training strategy on SI in line with national policies and standards.
2. To be professional and act as a positive role model at all times whilst working with other trainers, course delegates and other disciplines/ departments in line with Trust Policies and BILD Restraint Reduction Training Standards
3. To support an adequate programme of SI courses to meet the requirements as identified in the Trusts Risk Management and Training Needs Analysis
4. To assist the lead SI trainer in developing joint training initiatives with other organisations as appropriate if required.
5. To assist in maintaining an up to date database of staff attendance on Trust statutory courses.
6. To be involved/ contribute in the launching, promotion and implementation of the Trust policy on the management of violence and aggression.
Full Job description and Person specification attached to this vacancy
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- GCSE level- including English at Grade C or better
- oNVQ level 3 or equivalent
Desirable
- Skills based training or relevant experience
Experience
Essential
- Experience in clinical practice, working in mental health and/or learning disability services
Desirable
- Skills based training or relevant experience
Experiance
Desirable
- Safety Intervention Trainer or other Models
Kowledge and Experience
Essential
- Computer literate with experience of MS Office esp. PowerPoint
- Ability to communicate widely in a clear manner
- Demonstrable ability to problem solve
- Approachable, tactful and diplomatic
- Ability to work as a team player
- Ability to work under pressure and prioritise work, meeting agreed deadlines
- Knowledge of current national best practice guidelines in relation to SI; e.g. NICE, DoH, BILD and RRN standards
- Able to travel Trust wide if required
- Good time management skills
Desirable
- The ability to occasionally work independently when delivering training
- Knowledge of Mental Health and Learning Disability disorders, which may result in aggressive behaviour
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- GCSE level- including English at Grade C or better
- oNVQ level 3 or equivalent
Desirable
- Skills based training or relevant experience
Experience
Essential
- Experience in clinical practice, working in mental health and/or learning disability services
Desirable
- Skills based training or relevant experience
Experiance
Desirable
- Safety Intervention Trainer or other Models
Kowledge and Experience
Essential
- Computer literate with experience of MS Office esp. PowerPoint
- Ability to communicate widely in a clear manner
- Demonstrable ability to problem solve
- Approachable, tactful and diplomatic
- Ability to work as a team player
- Ability to work under pressure and prioritise work, meeting agreed deadlines
- Knowledge of current national best practice guidelines in relation to SI; e.g. NICE, DoH, BILD and RRN standards
- Able to travel Trust wide if required
- Good time management skills
Desirable
- The ability to occasionally work independently when delivering training
- Knowledge of Mental Health and Learning Disability disorders, which may result in aggressive behaviour
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Additional information
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Employer details
Employer name
East London NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Unit 7 Kings Wharf
Unit 7 Kings Wharf, 301 Kingsland Road, E8 4DS
London
E8 4DS
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.elft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
East London NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Unit 7 Kings Wharf
Unit 7 Kings Wharf, 301 Kingsland Road, E8 4DS
London
E8 4DS
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.elft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)