PMVA Instructor

Job overview

West London NHS Trust is seeking a motivated and conscientious PMVA instructor at Broadmoor Hospital (High Secure Services) to join and work alongside the existing team of instructors on a full time basis in the PMVA department.

Applicants must meet the criterion as defined within the West London NHS Trusts’ Professional Code of Practice (PCP) for level one PMVA Instructors / Tutors.

Applicants must be up to date with current PMVA teaching practices, in addition to both local and national guidance in relation to violence reduction including the reduction of restrictive practices.

Main duties of the job

Essential to this role is the ability to preserve the respect and dignity of service users and staff in relation to all aspects of PMVA interventions, acting as an ambassador for the PMVA Department and the Trust.

The successful applicant(s) must

• Have current experience in High Secure Services and the needs of our patient and staff group.
• Be able to demonstrate that they have the required level of skills and knowledge to support / facilitate the daily delivery of PMVA training programmes
• Work as part of the multidisciplinary team to assist with the development of proactive strategies and interventions to reduce violence and aggression and restrictive practices.
• Substantive contract and be working full time within a direct care role at Broadmoor Hospital
• Current Line Manager and Senior Clinical Manager approval to support your application.
• A good level of physical fitness
• Be up to date with their mandatory training

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

The Candidate Pack provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. Please view as attached

The person specification below is not the full person specification, but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed.