Bank Expert with Lived Experience Co-Facilitator/Trainer

University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 37,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading NHS trust is seeking a trainer to deliver the Oliver McGowan Mandatory Training in Learning Disability and Autism. The role involves flexible working, supporting health and social care workers through training sessions, and requires strong communication skills and relevant qualifications. This position offers an opportunity to contribute to an inclusive training environment while working across various locations.

Qualifications

• GCSE in Maths or English, or lived experience with learning disability or autism.
• Interest in delivering training to health and social care staff.
• Good communication skills for training delivery.

Responsibilities

• Deliver training sessions using various methods.
• Collaborate with team members to evaluate and improve training.
• Travel to different training venues.

Skills

Communication

Training delivery

Collaboration

Education

GCSE in Maths or English

Job description

Job summary

Main area: Learning and Development

Grade: NHS AfC: Band 5

Contract: Bank, 11 months (until NHSE funding support for the Oliver McGowan Mandatory Training programme begins in March 2026)

Hours: Flexible working - 0 hours per week (Zero hour contract for ad-hoc training sessions with a team of trainers)

Job ref: 153-TBS00108

Employer: University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust

Employer type: NHS

Site: University Hospitals Dorset sites - Poole, Bournemouth, and Christchurch hospitals

Town: Poole/Bournemouth

Salary: £29,970 - £36,483 (£15.33 per hour)

Salary period: Yearly

Closing date: 21/04/2025 23:59

Employer heading

As University Hospitals Dorset, we are a three-site acute trust with ‘university hospital’ status through our partnership with Bournemouth University, working with an annual budget of £730m.

We offer highly regarded health services, employing around 10,000 staff. Our ambitious £250m estates programme aims to deliver state-of-the-art facilities over the next two years to meet current and future healthcare needs.

Located in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, with over seven miles of sandy beaches, the area offers opportunities for a healthy work/life balance. The towns of Poole, Bournemouth, and Christchurch are nearby, with easy access to London.

We value diversity and strive to create an inclusive, welcoming, and productive workplace. We encourage applications from underrepresented community groups and support various staff networks and schemes such as Disability Confident and Armed Forces Covenant.

Job overview

This role involves delivering the Oliver McGowan Mandatory Training in Learning Disability and Autism to health and social care workers.

Main duties of the job

The successful candidate will support training delivery, including:

• Learning disability awareness and understanding autism
• Reasonable adjustments
• Supporting individuals with learning disabilities, autism, and mental health conditions
• Effective communication
• Supporting young people with learning disabilities

Training will be delivered through online modules, interactive sessions, and face-to-face days, requiring travel to various venues. Full training and ongoing support will be provided. The role may include training other trainers and experts with lived experience.

Working for our organisation

Our values define #TeamUHD and underpin our approach to patient care and staff relations. We are investing in service development and facilities, which may include site relocations. Travel expenses related to relocations are managed according to trust policies. We promote diversity and are committed to reasonable adjustments to support applicants.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

General Duties

• Deliver training sessions using various methods, including group discussions and multimedia
• Participate in training rehearsals and development activities
• Maintain professionalism and create a welcoming environment
• Collaborate with team members to evaluate and improve training
• Travel to different training venues
• Deliver training flexibly, including evenings and weekends with prior agreement

Communication and Working Relationship Skills

• Work closely with facilitators, trainers, delegates, and other stakeholders
• Communicate effectively and respectfully, promoting training participation
• Describe lived experience to enrich training sessions

Other responsibilities

• Manage and look after training equipment
• Assist in developing new trainers and facilitators
• Reflect on personal progress and contribute to continuous improvement

Travel and flexibility

The role involves regional travel and flexible working hours, including evenings and weekends as agreed.

Additional information

We support reasonable adjustments and provide comprehensive induction and training. COVID-19 vaccination is encouraged but not mandatory.

Person specification

Qualifications

• GCSE in Maths or English, or lived experience as a person with learning disability or autism

Training Experience

• Interest in delivering training to health and social care staff
• Good communication skills for training delivery

Desirable criteria

• Experience in reviewing and delivering training

Planning and organisational skills

• Ability to manage priorities and adapt to change

Other

• Understanding of confidentiality issues

Additional desirable criteria

• Experience in customer care environments
• Willingness to travel across the region

We expect staff to work flexibly across all trust locations to meet service needs. The application closing date is subject to early closure if sufficient applications are received. COVID-19 vaccination is encouraged but not required.