Mental Health & Learning Disability Education Facilitator

Saarthy Travel Solutions; Gloucester; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare training trust is seeking an enthusiastic professional to design and deliver training programs. The role requires a professional qualification in Health and/or Social Care, teaching experience, and a passion for education. Responsibilities include developing innovative education programs and ensuring compliance with training standards. The position is based in Gloucester and provides an opportunity to enhance learning experiences through technology.

Qualifications

• Relevant professional qualification in Health and/or Social Care.
• Experience in mental health and/or learning disability services.
• Ability to design, deliver, and evaluate training programs.

Responsibilities

• Design and deliver innovative education programmes for the Trust.
• Develop learning pathways based on law and national policy.
• Ensure compliance with training targets and educational resources.

Skills

Training program development

Teaching experience

Clinical risk knowledge

Passion for education

Use of technology in education

Education

Professional qualification in Health and/or Social Care

Job description

Overview

We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated professional to join the Trust's wider Learning & Development Team. This is a varied role focused on ensuring staff have the skills and competence to deliver high standards of care. You will design, deliver and evaluate a range of online and face-to-face programmes. Training topics include clinical induction, safeguarding, clinical risk and Mental Capacity Act training.

This role is suitable for someone moving from a hands-on clinical role who wants to apply experience from mental health and/or learning disability services. A relevant professional qualification in Health and/or Social Care and some teaching experience are required. A passion for education and a willingness to embrace new technology are key as we seek to use technology to enhance the learner experience both online and in person. Support will be provided to develop skills and confidence in all aspects of the role.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop and deliver innovative education programmes including written course materials and guides to meet the needs of services provided by the Trust, based on identified service needs and up-to-date evidence bases.
• Develop and regularly review programmes and pathways for learning based on law, national policy and guidance, and the Trust’s Training Plan(s).
• Seek ways of improving performance by reflecting on teaching design and delivery and obtaining and analysing feedback.
• Ensure effective use of educational resources to ensure training compliance targets are met.
• Promote social inclusion and reduce inequalities in health opportunities through training and education of the Trust’s workforce.
• L3 Award Education & Training Course (or equivalent), Practice Assessor module, Practice Educator, Practice Assessor or Practice Supervisor experience may be considered if willing to achieve a further qualification to teach at an accredited standard.
• The qualification, training & experience requirements for the role are described in the Job Description/Person Specification.

About the Trust

We have a skilled and dedicated workforce of over 5000 colleagues across 55 sites and in peoples homes. We strive to enable a welcoming workplace culture that builds civility, inclusivity and diversity, while providing belonging and trust.

Engagement is encouraged through annual staff surveys and Pulse surveys. For example, in the latest staff survey 61% of colleagues shared their views; 72% would recommend the Trust as a place to work, ranking us 1st for Provider Trusts in the South West region; 76% would recommend the standard of care; 81% said that care of patients and service users is the Trust’s priority.

The Trust is committed to embedding personalised care and delivering high-quality care. Personalised care starts with conversations about what matters to people and building on what they can do, while addressing health needs. We are adopting new ways of working to deliver the best possible patient care and want you to share our values on this journey.

This role is not eligible for sponsorship under the Government UK visa and immigration rules. For more information please visit the GOV.UK website.

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