Band 7 Training Lead - RRI (Averts)

Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 47,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional mental health service provider in Birmingham seeks a Band 7 Training Lead for the RRI (AVERTS) programme. This role includes managing a training team, ensuring programme quality, and delivering training. Candidates should have relevant clinical experience and a teaching qualification. Salary ranges from £47,810 to £54,710 per year, pro rata.

Qualifications

• Registered health care professional required.
• Experience delivering training to groups.
• Previous managerial experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the RRI training team.
• Monitor content of the training programme.
• Assist in the delivery of RRI training.

Skills

Evidence of in-patient clinical experience in a mental health or learning disability setting

Track record of Continuing Professional Development

Ability to perform physical skills

Education

Recognised teaching qualification

Level 5 or 7 teaching qualification

Job description

Overview

Band 7 Training Lead - RRI (AVERTS) at Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust. The closing date is 22 October 2025.

Main duties

This is an exciting opportunity to join the Trust's Learning and Development Team as a Training Lead for the Trust's RRI (AVERTS) Fundamental Training programme. AVERTS is a Trust-owned reduction of restrictive intervention training programme that is delivered Trust-wide. The post-holder will be responsible for the leadership and direct line management of the RRI (AVERTS) training team and will work closely with Learning and Development colleagues to ensure sufficient training is planned to meet the requirements of the organisation. The post-holder will also be responsible for monitoring the content of the RRI training programme to ensure it meets the ongoing needs of BSMHFT and will work alongside the Trainers and SME for RRI to make changes that are commensurate with national policy and best practice guidelines. The Training lead will also be required, on occasions, for assisting in the delivery of the RRI training and will also work closely with the RRI consultants to ensure that there is direct assimilation of training from the classroom into clinical practice. This will include visiting and co-delivering training within clinical areas with the wider RRI team. The post holder will need to be able to travel across the Trust to multiple sites as part of this role. A recognised teaching qualification would be advantageous, Individuals will be trained to deliver the Trusts RRI (AVERTS) programme, therefore previous trainer experience is desirable but not essential.

About us

Welcome to Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust. Our 4000 clinical and support staff help us to improve mental health wellbeing and meet the needs of the 70,000 people we serve each year. We provide a range of mental healthcare services across Birmingham and Solihull, as well as specialised services nationally. We also offer medical, nursing and psychology training and are proud of our international reputation for both research and innovation.

Our population is culturally diverse, characterised in places by high levels of deprivation which create an increasing demand for our services and a necessity for us to make sure everyone can access the help they need. We are a team of compassionate, inclusive and committed people working together to provide excellent care to support our community. If you are looking for a place to belong, where you can make a real difference to people\'s lives, join our team where our warm welcome is waiting for you.

Job responsibilities

For further information about the main responsibilities please view the attached job description and person specification.

Person Specification

Role requirements

• Registered health care professional
• Evidence of in-patient clinical experience in a mental health or learning disability setting including knowledge of restrictive physical interventions
• Track record of Continuing Professional Development
• Previous experience of delivering training to groups of individuals
• Recognised teaching qualification
• Ability to perform physical skills and repetitively be able to move to and from the floor to demonstrate physical skills
• Experience of RRI training systems
• Level 5 or 7 teaching qualification
• Previous managerial experience
• ENB A74 or equivalent
• Wider subject specific knowledge around RRI and RRP

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.

Salary: £47,810 to £54,710 per year, pro rata