Job Description

We are looking for experts with lived experience of Learning disabilities and/or Autism to join our Oliver McGowan training team. You will be required to deliver Oliver McGowan Mandatory Training in Learning Disability and Autism to people who work in health and social care, in the classroom and via online webinars. The aim is to help people understand their role in supporting people with a learning disability and autistic people and the difference they can make to improve care.



You should be confident and comfortable when speaking to groups of staff about your lived experiences. Full training will be provided alongside ongoing support to help you develop your skills. The training sessions follow a script which you will be following, and a facilitator will be in the classroom to support the session.

Topics within the training include:

Learning disability awareness and/or understanding autism. Reasonable adjustments. Supporting people with a learning disability and autistic people with mental health conditions. Communication. Supporting young people with a learning disability.

The role will involve working with other experts with lived experience and may include training other experts and trainers to become part of the Oliver McGowan Mandatory Training team.



The role can be flexible but will involve the need to travel independently to different venues to deliver training. This training will be delivered through online virtual 1-hour sessions and through face-to-face training in groups of up to 30 which can last approximately 3 hours.

You can read more about Oliver's training here:

The Oliver McGowan Mandatory Training on Learning Disability and Autism | NHS England | Workforce, training and education



Our values define who we are as #TeamUHD. They underpin everything we do now and in the future. They define how we treat our patients, visitors, and each other, our valued teammates and colleagues.



UHD are investing in services across the Trust, with many being transformed and developed following merger and the New Hospital Programme.



This means that some services may move site this year or next, either temporarily or long term. Recruiting Managers interviewing for this role will be happy to answer any specific questions that you have about this at interview.



Please note if the role or service is relocated as part of a planned move, employees will not be eligible for excess mileage reimbursement. Travel from the postholder's home to the new work base will be considered a normal commute. Any other changes not related to this relocation will be managed according to the relevant Trust or National terms and conditions.



General Duties

With support and training, the postholder will:

Work with other co-facilitators/trainers to deliver training sessions. The sessions will use a range of methods, including traditional training delivery, group discussions, and film.

Take part in training and rehearsals to develop skills and confidence to deliver great training.

Be professional, friendly and welcoming to people coming to the training.

Work with the rest of the team to look at what is working well in the training and what could be improved.

Work as part of a team to deliver the standardised package of training to delegates.

Help to change training schedules and plans if necessary to respond to unexpected issues.



Travel to training venues across the region.

Work flexibly to deliver planned training sessions at evenings or weekends, with agreement.

Attend meetings and training to develop relevant skills and knowledge and ensure consistent and high-quality delivery.



Communication and Working Relationship Skills



The postholder will work closely with a range of stakeholders across the region, including:



Co-facilitators/trainers.

Oliver McGowan Mandatory Training Team.

Other training providers.

Training delegates.

Health and care workforce. For example, this includes doctors, nurses, receptionists, Carers, catering staff etc...

Lecturers/trainers/facilitators.

With support and training, the postholder will:

Communicate key information and issues.

Be comfortable talking in front of groups of people.

Be great at communicating and making people comfortable.

Help to promote the training, make people aware of it and encourage them to attend.

Develop good working relationships with the rest of the team.

Describe their lived experience to other co-facilitators/trainers and delegates.

Help to create a supportive training environment.

Communicate effectively and respectfully with delegates before, during and after the training.

Provide training support to other co-facilitators/trainers and participants.

Tell people about the Oliver McGowan Mandatory Training at events, giving information and instructions.

Where necessary, inform trainers/co-facilitators and delegates of anything that may affect the programme delivery.

Raise any issues with the delivery of Oliver McGowan Mandatory Training.

Answer routine and non-routine questions from participants and co-facilitators/trainers, asking for help if needed.

Be able to work with other people to co-deliver the training as well as follow instructions.

Regularly co-teach large groups of people from different professions and different workplaces.

W ork with other co-facilitators/trainers to deliver training sessions. The sessions will use a range of methods, including traditional training delivery, group discussions, and film.

W ork as part of a team to deliver the standardised package of training to delegates.



Analytical and Judgemental Skills

With support and training, the postholder will:

Work with the rest of the team to look at what is working well in the training and what could be improved.

Work as part of a team to deliver the standardised package of training to delegates.

Help to change training schedules and plans if necessary to respond to unexpected issues.



Planning and Organisational Skills

With support and training, the postholder will:

T ake part in training and rehearsals to develop skills and confidence to deliver great training.



M ake sure that they are in the right place at the right time, and well prepared to deliver training sessions. H elp to change training schedules and plans if necessary to respond to unexpected issues. Manage and prioritise their own day-to-day activities in line with the team workload, priorities and deadlines. Help to plan and organise the delivery of training sessions .



Responsibility for Patient/Client Care, Treatment and Therapy



None expected



Responsibility for Policy / Service Development

With support and training, the postholder will:

Follow the rules and policies to keep people safe. Share lessons learned and suggestions for improved ways of working/best practice with the rest of the team. Adapt to and adopt changes to work instructions and practices as and when they are suggested. Observe new members of the training team and offer supportive and constructive feedback to make sure the training is high quality .

Responsibility for Finance, Equipment and Other Resources

With support and training, the postholder will:

Be responsible for looking after equipment associated with the delivery of the training, for example Laptop, whiteboards, pens, paper and printouts and seeking replacements if necessary.



Responsibility for Human Resources, e.g. Supervision, Training, HR Advice and Management

With support and training, the postholder will:

Help to promote the welfare of the Oliver McGowan Training Team and participants.



Be a role model to new starters. Assist with the induction new co-facilitators/trainers, including providing information and demonstrations of processes and explaining their own activity. Be part of the training team to develop new co-facilitators and trainers .

Responsibility for Information Resources and Administrative Duties

With support and training, the postholder will:

Be trustworthy and able to keep information confidential.



Responsibility for Research and Development

With support and training, the postholder will:

R egularly reflect on their progress and share areas of concern to Oliver McGowan Mandatory Training Team as appropriate.

Review training feedback and discuss with the Oliver McGowan Mandatory Training Team, contributing suggestions for continuous improvement.

Think of new ways to improve the delivery of Oliver McGowan Mandatory Training based on personal experience, lessons learned and training feedback.



Freedom to Act

With support and training, the postholder will:

T he role may involve some T ravel to training venues across the D orset region .

The role will involve travel to UHD sites (Main sites being Poole Hospital, Bournemouth Hospital, Christchurch Hospital and Yeoman's House).

W ork flexibly to deliver planned training sessions at evenings or weekends, with agreement.



Mental, Physical, and Emotional Effort



The role will involve some pressure. At times the role may be challenging but support and guidance will be provided.



Any Other Specific Tasks Required

With support and training, the postholder will:

A ttend meetings and training to develop relevant skills and knowledge and ensure consistent and high-quality delivery.



We are committed to implementing reasonable adjustments for people with a learning disability and autistic people. There is flexibility to agree which duties you feel able to complete.



We'll be committed to your training and development from day one.



When you join, you'll receive a thorough induction.