PMVA Instructor

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:

1. Have current experience in High Secure Services and the needs of our patient and staff group.
2. Be able to demonstrate that they have the required level of skills and knowledge to support / facilitate the daily delivery of PMVA training programmes.
3. 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.
4. Hold a substantive contract and be working full time within a direct care role at Broadmoor Hospital.
5. Have current Line Manager and Senior Clinical Manager approval to support your application.
6. Maintain a good level of physical fitness.
7. Be up to date with their mandatory training.

About us

West London NHS Trust is one of the most diverse healthcare providers in the UK, delivering a range of mental health and physical healthcare and community services. The Trust runs Broadmoor Hospital, one of three high secure hospitals in the country, with an international reputation.

Our high secure services care for patients from South of England and we provide low and medium secure services across eight London boroughs. The Trust also provides mental and physical healthcare in three London boroughs (Ealing, Hounslow and Hammersmith & Fulham). We employ over 5,000 staff, of whom 59% are BME. Our turnover for 2024-25 is over £500m.

The Trust is rated as 'Good' overall by the Care Quality Commission. Forensic services are rated as 'Outstanding'.

The Trust is an established partner and contributor in the development of the evolving North West London Integrated Care System and the Integrated Care Board. The Trust leads the NW London Children and Adolescent Mental Health provider collaborative.

Job 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.

Person Specification

PHYSICAL MAKE-UP

• Excellent attendance record.
• Ability to undertake training and duties compatible with the role.
• Adaptability and flexibility.
• Maintains a good level of fitness.
• Highly effective interpersonal skills and will be a recognisable role model for staff and patients as outlined within the West London NHS Trust professional codes of practice and statement of intent.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to participate and lead on any training in the core curriculum of the department.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Senior Specialist Tutor certification (internal training-able to attain) RRN standards Certification.
• Teaching & Assessing Qualification minimum level 3 (or equivalent).
• Care certificates / qualifications (or equivalent).
• Other professional clinical/care qualifications, NVQ/DIP/BSC, PGDip or higher.
• Certificate in Further Education and Training (CertEd), PGDip HE).

EXPERIENCE

• Experience of working within an inpatient Mental Health (High Secure Services) setting.
• Experience of working with clinical teams and individual patients to reduce restrictive practices and improve quality of life for patients.
• Evidence of working in or delivering in specialist area (PMVA/PPE/MOE).
• Experience in incident management.
• Experience in High Risk Escorting PMVA/PPE Advisor (or able to attain).

KNOWLEDGE

• Knowledge of contemporary issues in PMVA and violence prevention and reduction.
• Risks associated with Restraint.
• National Best practice standards/guidance.
• Local policies and emergency contingency plans.
• Understanding of theory and practice of minimising restrictive practice/conflict and containment.
• Understanding of diverse populations and the impact of restrictive practices.
• Understanding of principles of Trauma Informed Care.

SKILLS

• Working with challenging behaviours.
• Working with Gold, Silver and Bronze structures.
• Report writing skills.
• Demonstrate good quality I.T. skills (Word, PowerPoint & Excel).
• First Aid certificate.
• AED.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS

• Car Driver.
• Ability to work away from home (limited).
• Maintain an up to date Professional Portfolio.
• Maintain adequate fitness for the role.

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.

£34,521 to £41,956 a year Per Annum Inclusive of Allowances.