Restraint Reduction Trainer

We're looking for people who share our values of compassion, accountability and optimism to help us provide high quality care for the patients, carers, families and communities we serve. We specialise in NHS mental health and learning disability services and we're proud to make a difference every day.
At SPFT we put people first. We'll do everything possible to help you feel respected, valued and included. You'll have opportunities to learn, grow and gain new experiences to support your career, with access to lifelong learning and professional development.
We actively promote flexible working and understand how important work life balance is, especially in healthcare. Whether it's part time hours, hybrid working or flexible start and finish times, we'll explore what works for you and the role.
We recognise that AI is becoming part of daily life and you may choose to use it to help prepare your application. We welcome innovation but ask that anything you submit reflects your own abilities, experience and voice. AI can support how you describe your skills and experience, but it should never replace your own words as we want to get to know you.
We're shaping a workplace where ideas are encouraged, technology supports you and everyone has a voice in how we improve. If that sounds like the kind of organisation you want to be part of, we'd love to hear from you., We are looking for a Restraint Reduction Trainer to join our friendly and compassionate team on a 12 month secondment. This is a Trust-wide post providing a service to all departments within Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust.
The postholder will ensure that appropriate training records are maintained and shared with the Learning and Development team, liaising with the Restraint Reduction Team Lead on risk management aspects of use of force in accordance with relevant legislation and best practice guidance.
We are seeking an effective and motivated person to deliver Trust-wide Restraint Reduction training as set out by the Team Lead in a safe and effective manner in accordance with the Trust training needs, offering advice and appropriate training to meet the needs of services and individuals. This involves the assessment of students attending the courses., + Maintain accurate training records, ensuring these are shared with the Training & Development team
+ Responsibility for delivering Restraint Reduction training as set out by the Restraint Reduction Team Lead
+ Support and guidance to Trust employees re prevention and management of violence and aggression in line with Trust polices.
+ Ensure evaluation forms are completed at the end of each course and that these are used to inform improvements in the training offered.
+ Maintain a safe training environment at all times when delivering Restraint Reduction training ensuring up to date environmental risk assessments are available for all venues.
+ Ensure own identified statutory and mandatory training is updated and maintained as appropriate in line with Trust and national requirements for Restraint Reduction Trainers.
+ Attend team meetings and participate in line management supervision and appraisals.
+ Liaise with the Team Lead to enhance knowledge base and maintain standardised delivery of training.
+ Contribute with updating Restraint Reduction training set out by the Team Lead
+ Liaise with the Team Lead when offering advice and support to in-patient services on specific patient intervention issues
+ Liaise with the Team Lead when advising on specific service issues re use of force and restrictive interventions
+ Maintain best practice with delivery of training programmes set out by the lead trainer ensuring high quality training at all times
+ Mobility to travel across all Trust sites required.

Working for our organisation
We provide mental health and learning disability care for children, young people and adults across Sussex and for children and young people in Hampshire.
Working in Sussex & Hampshire:
+ Travel easily between coast and countryside, with a blend of picturesque villages and seaside towns.
+ Enjoy a range of beautiful rural settings and bustling city locations.
+ With easy access to Gatwick and Heathrow and excellent railway links across the UK there is plenty of opportunity for adventure.
We are keen to ensure that our workforce reflects the community it serves, particularly in terms of ethnicity, gender, disability, LGBTQ+ and experience of mental illness.

Successful candidates are normally appointed to the bottom of the pay scale unless previous NHS experience in a similar role can be evidenced.

SPFT takes its responsibilities for safeguarding children, young people and adults at risk very seriously. We expect all staff and bank workers to share this commitment and complete the relevant safeguarding training for their role.