Oliver McGowan Co-Trainer

Pennine Care; Ashton-in-Makerfield; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Agenda for Change benefits

Flexible working opportunities

Continued Professional Development

Staff wellbeing service

Staff discounts

Job summary

Pennine Care NHS Foundation Trust is seeking an Oliver McGowan Co‑Trainer to co-deliver mandatory training on learning disability and autism across Greater Manchester. You will bring lived experience to enhance learning and support staff in delivering person‑centred care.

The role involves working with partner organisations to ensure high‑quality training standards and consistent delivery across the network. A commitment to lived experience is essential.

Qualifications

• Clear communication and confident speaking to individuals and groups.
• Active listening and responding appropriately in discussions.
• Willingness to learn and participate in training and development activities.

Responsibilities

• Co-deliver the Oliver McGowan Mandatory Training with qualified Facilitating Trainers.
• Act as a lived experience specialist to enhance learning and professional practice.
• Lead learner engagement and facilitate discussions on sensitive topics.
• Share experiences in a structured, professional way to support reflection and change.

Skills

Clear communication

Active listening

Willingness to learn

Basic IT skills

Education

Degree-level knowledge

Lived experience of autism/learning disability

Oliver McGowan training eligibility

Job description

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If you are Kind, Fair, Ingenious and Determined then we want you to come and join our#PennineCarePeople

Pennine Care NHS Foundation Trust is committed to improving the experiences and outcomes of autistic people and people with a learning disability through the delivery of the Oliver McGowan Mandatory Training on Learning Disability and Autism.

The Oliver McGowan Co‑Trainer will work as part of a collaborative Greater Manchester training programme alongside Pennine Care NHS Foundation Trust, partner NHS trusts, local authorities and wider health and social care organisations. The post holder will bring either lived experience of autism or learning disability, or significant experience of supporting people with lived experience, to co‑deliver high‑quality training alongside Facilitating Trainers.

The role will play a vital part in ensuring that the voices, experiences and perspectives of autistic people and people with a learning disability are central to the delivery of training. Through sharing experiences, facilitating discussion and supporting learning activities, the Co‑Trainer will help health and social care staff better understand the needs of autistic people and people with a learning disability and the impact that person‑centred care can have on people's lives.

The post holder will work across Pennine Care and partner organisations as part of a collaborative delivery model, helping to ensure a consistent, high‑quality approach to Oliver McGowan Mandatory Training across Greater Manchester and the wider health and care system.

Main duties of the job

• Co‑deliver the Oliver McGowan Mandatory Training on Learning Disability and Autism alongside accredited Facilitating Trainers, ensuring training is delivered in accordance with national programme standards.
• Act as a recognised lived experience specialist, using personal insight and expertise to enhance learning and influence professional practice across health and social care services.
• Lead aspects of learner engagement and facilitate discussions on complex and sensitive topics, including health inequalities, discrimination, communication needs, reasonable adjustments and person‑centred care.
• Share lived experience and personal perspectives in a structured, meaningful and professionally appropriate way to support learning, reflection and behavioural change.

Working for our organisation

We are proud to provide high quality mental health and learning disability services, both inpatient and in the community across five boroughs of Greater Manchester - Bury, Oldham, Rochdale, Stockport and Tameside and Glossop.

Our vision is for a happier and more hopeful life for everyone in our communities and our staff work hard to deliver the very best care for the people who use our services. We’re really proud of our#PennineCarePeopleand do everything we’re a great place to work.

All individuals regardless of race, age, disability, ethnicity, nationality, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage and civil partnership are encouraged to apply for this post. We would also encourage applications from individuals with a lived experience of mental illness, either individually or as a carer.

If you come and work for us we will offer a range of benefits and opportunities, including:

• Generous annual leave entitlement for Agenda for Change and Medical and Dental staff.
• Flexible working opportunities to support your work/life balance
• Access to Continued Professional Development
• Involvement in improvement and research activities
• Health and Wellbeing activities and access to an excellent staff wellbeing service
• Access to staff discounts across retail, leisure and travel

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Co‑deliver the Oliver McGowan Mandatory Training on Learning Disability and Autism alongside accredited Facilitating Trainers, ensuring training is delivered in accordance with national programme standards.

• Act as a recognised lived experience specialist, using personal insight and expertise to enhance learning and influence professional practice across health and social care services.
• Lead aspects of learner engagement and facilitate discussions on complex and sensitive topics, including health inequalities, discrimination, communication needs, reasonable adjustments and person‑centred care.
• Share lived experience and personal perspectives in a structured, meaningful and professionally appropriate way to support learning, reflection and behavioural change.

Please see attached job description and person specification for further details about this role

Education

• Good general level of education, literacy and communication skills sufficient to undertake the role.
• Lived experience as an autistic person and/or a person with a learning disability, with relevant knowledge sufficient to undertake the role equivalent to degree level
• Registered as an Oliver McGowan Co‑trainer or commitment to undertake and complete training provided on appointment

Experience

• Lived experience of a learning disability and/or autism to degree level and a willingness to share personal experiences appropriately to support learning
• Be able to deliver training to health and social care staff
• Working with others as part of a team.

Knowledge

• Have an understanding of issues around confidentiality
• Specialist knowledge around lived experience of individuals with a learning disability and/or autism.

Skills and Abilites

• Able to communicate clearly and confidently with individuals and large groups of people.
• Good listening skills and ability to respond appropriately to questions and discussions.
• Willingness to learn and participate in training and development activities.
• Basic IT skills including the use of email.

Work Related Circumstances

• Willing to work across Pennine Care and partner organisations as part of the collaborative delivery model