Physical Intervention Tutor

Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust; Exeter; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

27 days annual leave + bank holidays

NHS Pension scheme

Cycle to work scheme

Job summary

Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Physical Intervention Tutor to develop and deliver training across Acute and Community settings. The role involves supporting staff to manage challenging behaviours and ensuring high standards aligned with service user needs.

A GSA Grade A Tutor accreditation is preferred; if not held, a residential Tutor Training course must be completed within six months. A valid driving licence is required.

Qualifications

• GSA Accreditation required; if not held, attendance at a residential Tutor Training course within 6 months.
• Must hold a valid driving licence.
• Experience in clinical settings to ensure high standards and service user focus.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver a Physical Intervention Training programme in Acute and Community settings.
• Support staff in building packages of care for service users with challenging behaviour.
• Assist with data collection, evaluation and course administration for workforce requirements.

Skills

GSA Accreditation

Driving licence

Clinical settings experience

Job description

Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Physical Intervention Tutor

The closing date is 18 November 2026

To facilitate, assist and provide with the planning, preparation and delivery of staff training programmes ranging from the use of de-escalation techniques through to physical interventions techniques. To raise the profile of the use of appropriate techniques in managing challenging behavioural situations and the use of restraint techniques in the Trust. To assist with necessary data collection, evaluation and course administration of these training programmes and also any clerical duties associated with workforce and statutory requirements. To work closely with and support the operational security team.

Main duties of the job

For more detail about the main duties of this role, please see the job description section below. As a key member of the Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust, you will be joining an exceptional team working together to help our patients to stay healthy, when they need it most.

About us

Stretching across Northern, Eastern and Mid Devon, we have a workforce of over 15,000 staff, making us the largest employer in Devon. Our core services, which we provide to more than 615,000 people, cover more than 2,000 square miles across Devon, while some of our specialist services cover the whole of the peninsula, extending our reach as far as Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly.

We deliver a wide range of emergency, specialist and general medical services through North Devon District Hospital and the Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital (Wonford).

Alongside our two acute hospitals, we provide integrated health and social care services across a variety of settings, including community inpatient hospitals, outpatient clinics, and within peoples own homes. We also offer primary care services, a range of specialist community services, and Sexual Assault Referral Centres (SARC).

Our state-of-the-art equipment, leading technologies and strong links to local universities put us at the forefront of research and innovations, enabling us to provide world-class care to our local communities.

Its never been a more exciting time to join the Royal Devon, as youll help to shape our services as we continue along our integration journey.

Job responsibilities

This is an exciting opportunity to join a newly formed team to develop and deliver a Physical Intervention Training programme both within the Acute and Community setting, as well as supporting staff build packages of care for our service users who display challenging behaviour.

The successful applicant would ideally hold a GSA Accreditation as a Grade A Tutor with experience of working in clinical settings to ensure the highest possible standards that are service user focused. If this accreditation is not currently held the successful applicant would be required to attend and pass a residential Tutor Training course within the 6 month probationary period. The successful applicant must also hold a valid driving licence. Please note these in your supporting information.

Working Pattern: 37.5 hours per week. Monday - Friday 09:00 - 17:00

Interview Date: To be confirmed

For further information please contact: Mike Arthurs, Security Manager Violence Prevention & Reduction Lead on [e-mail] or 07770 692765

Please note:

This role is not eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker visa route. The position does not meet the required criteria outlined by the UK's immigration regulations, such as being on the list of eligible occupations or meeting the necessary salary thresholds. As a result, candidates must have an existing right to work in the UK that does not require visa sponsorship. Applicants should ensure they possess the appropriate right to work before applying, as the Trust will not be able to provide support for visa applications or sponsorship for this role.

As an inclusive employer, the Royal Devon values diversity and is committed to creating a culture of inclusivity where everyone can be themselves and reach their full potential. We believe in fostering a sense of belonging and actively encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, cultures, and abilities. We recognise the advantages of having a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve.

Preference will be given to staff with Priority and 'At Risk' status including NHS At Risk staff throughout Devon.

The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust reserves the right to close vacancy when sufficient applications have been received.

The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust was established in April 2022, bringing together the expertise of both the Royal Devon and Exeter NHS Foundation Trust and Northern Devon Healthcare NHS Trust.

We will work together to maintain a culture that develops and supports you and your team.

This might include funding for a care certificate, a degree or leadership qualifications. Or it might include days off to study, engage in CPD or rotational placements to help you hone your skills. Wherever you are heading in the NHS, we'll help you get there.

Looking after you is important to us.

We strive to help our staff create a healthy work-life balance through flexible working schemes and our family friendly policies.

If you're starting out in the NHS, you'll start with 27 days paid annual leave (plus bank holidays), rising to 33 days plus bank holidays.

You'll benefit from access to our own comprehensive occupational health services, including counselling, onsite wellbeing activities and groups.

Salary is not the only financial benefit

You'll have access to an extensive range of staff discounts on shopping, fitness and leisure options and you can spread the cost of technology and home appliance purchases from major retailers.

You will also have access to other benefits including:

• National discount services such as the Blue Light Card and Health Service Discounts.
• Salary sacrifice options including our OFSTED rated outstanding nursery onsite at Exeter
• Car lease schemes.
• The NHS Pension scheme (one of the most generous and comprehensive in the UK).

Cycle to work scheme

These are just a few of the benefits available if the role is something you are interested in, we'd love to hear from you.

Person Specification

General Requirements

• See job description text above, and (where applicable) you can download a copy of the full job description
• See job description text above, and (where applicable) you can download a copy of the full job description

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.

Employer name

Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust