Oliver McGowan Co-Facilitator (Learning Disability)

Croydon Health Services NHS Foundation Trust; Greater London; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Croydon Health Services NHS Foundation Trust invites applications for a Learning Disability Co-Facilitator to support the Oliver McGowan Mandatory Training for health and social care staff. You will co-deliver sessions online and in-person, sharing your lived experience to enhance learning alongside trainers and facilitators.

The role involves working with a multidisciplinary training team and contributing to the delivery of two training formats, a Tier 1 online webinar and a Tier 2 in-person

Qualifications

• Diagnosis of Learning Disability or Learning Disability with Autism.
• Clear communication skills and ability to work with a training team.
• Willingness to share lived experience of using health services.

Responsibilities

• Co-deliver learning disability and autism training as part of the Oliver McGowan Mandatory Training team.
• Support online Tier 1 and in-person Tier 2 training sessions to approx 30 staff.
• Attend Train the Trainer programs and become an NHS England-accredited co-trainer.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Reliability

Job description

Croydon is a busy, exciting and diverse place to work. The borough has one of the youngest populations in London and continues to grow.

Croydon Health Services cares for local people at Croydon University Hospital, Purley Memorial Hospital and in clinics and people's homes all across the borough.

We are a very close-knit and friendly organisation where everyone of our 3600 members of staff is valued. We strongly believe that our employees are our greatest asset and so through Listening into Action - our way of engaging staff - we empower everyone at any level to initiate and bring about real improvements in our care.

Join us and be a part of the team that is making Croydon proud. #choosecroydon

Job overview

The role plays a key part in delivering The Oliver McGowan Mandatory Training on Learning Disability and Autism to people who work in health and social care services within the Croydon Health Services NHS.

The successful Co‑Facilitator will be supported to deliver training to include:

• Learning disability awareness and/or understanding autism.
• Reasonable adjustments.
• Supporting people with a learning disability and autistic people.
• Communication.

The Learning Disability Co‑Facilitator will be co‑delivering with a facilitating trainer.

The post holder will be part of an Oliver McGowan Mandatory Training Team, alongside other Experts with Lived Experience Co‑Facilitator, Facilitating Trainers, Lead Trainer and support staff.

As a Co‑Facilitator you be an expert with lived experience and have a diagnosis of a learning disability or learning disability with Autism. You will be encouraged to share your experiences of having a learning disability and using health services during the training.

Interview: tbc

Main duties of the job

The training will be co‑delivered to help NHS and social care staff understand their role in supporting people with a learning disability and autistic people.

The training is split into two types:

• The first type of training is an online one‑hour interaction session co‑delivered to 30 members of staff called a Tier 1 Webinar.
• The second type of training is a one day in‑person training session that is taught at Croydon Health Services NHS Trust and co‑delivered to 30 members of staff. This is called a Tier 2 in‑person training session. The morning session is co‑delivered by the Co‑Facilitator with a Learning Disability and Facilitating Trainer, and the afternoon session is co‑delivered by the Autistic Co‑Facilitator and Facilitating Trainer.

Full training and ongoing support will be provided to successful candidates to enable them to carry out this role and become an NHS England-accredited Oliver McGowan Mandatory Co-trainer by successfully attending the ‘Train the Trainer’ training.

The post holder will be part of an Oliver McGowan Mandatory Training Team, alongside other Experts with Lived Experience Co‑ Facilitator, Facilitating Trainers, Lead Trainer and support staff.

As a Co‑ Facilitator you be an expert with lived experience and have a learning disability. You will be encouraged to share your experiences of having a learning disability and using health services during the training.

Working for our organisation

Croydon Health Services NHS Trust provide hospital and community services from a number of community and specialist clinics throughout Croydon. The Trust was formed on 1st August 2010 through the integration of Croydon Community Health Services and Mayday Healthcare NHS Trust. Around 4,100 staff provide services for a population of over 360,000 people who are relatively young with a high level of ethnic diversity.

Our main hospital site, Croydon University Hospital is one of the busiest in London. We're also leading the way in providing more healthcare outside hospitals at clinics, specialist centres and in people's homes. Our experienced district nursing teams, Allied Health Professionals and community matrons look after people of all ages across Croydon.

Across the NHS everyone is working hard to meet growing demand and we're no exception. But with the right people on board, we are rising to this challenge, putting our people in the driving seat, encouraging innovation and transforming our services to give local people the quality of care they deserve. Croydon Health Services puts a great deal of importance on education and training throughout the careers of all of our staff.

If you want the opportunity to have a real impact, challenge yourself and be part of an NHS Trust that’s making a real difference then a career at Croydon Health Services could be just what you’re looking for.

Person specification

Essential criteria

• Diagnosis of Learning Disability or Learning Disability with Autism
• Demonstrate good communication skills
• Work well with others as part of the Oliver McGowan training team
• Be reliable, including excellent timekeeping
• Professionally answer questions from delegates with your Co‑Facilitators/Trainers
• Describe lived experience to other Co‑Facilitators/Trainers and delegates
• Communicate effectively and respectfully with delegates during the Oliver McGowan Mandatory Training (this can be through different communication modes)

Desirable criteria

• Registration as an approved Oliver McGowan Mandatory Training co‑trainer
• An ability to work flexibly in accordance with the needs of the role, this may include covering training sessions at short notice

Personal Skills

Essential criteria

• Represent NHS and present a positive image when dealing with all stakeholders
• Supportive of colleagues

References

Please provide a minimum of 3 years' employment and/or education history, including professional email addresses (not personal accounts such as Hotmail or Gmail). If you cannot provide these, please inform the interview panel to avoid delays in pre‑employment checks.

Safeguarding and DBS Checks

We are committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults. For roles with direct access to these groups, an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check will be required. All staff are expected to understand and uphold their safeguarding responsibilities as part of their role.