Job Description

Are you passionate about using your lived experience to support others on their recovery journey? Do you believe in the power of education, empowerment, and peer support? If so, we'd love to hear from you.



We are looking for a compassionate and motivated Lived Experience Tutors to join our team at Buckinghamshire Recovery College . This is a unique opportunity to co-produce and co-deliver educational, creative, and wellbeing-focused courses that support individuals in their mental health and recovery journeys.



You should have lived experience or have cared for someone with mental health challenges.



This role is delivered through NHS Professionals, and you be subject to their training and pre-employment checks. Following the interview process (with your permission) your details will be shared with NHSP, and you will go through their checks.



Work will typically be roughly up to 15 hours per week on a part-time basis though this will shift and change dependent on service needs. As part of these hours you will be required to attend service meetings.



Co-design and co-facilitate courses and workshops alongside peer and professional tutors.



Share your own recovery journey and self-management strategies in a supportive and empowering way.



Provide learning support, guidance, and encouragement to students.



Promote hope, choice, and personal responsibility in all aspects of your work.



Act as a positive role model and advocate for recovery-focused approaches.



The ability to travel independently between sites within the Trust is essential for this role.



Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust provides physical, mental health and social care for people of all ages across Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Swindon, Wiltshire, Bath and North East Somerset.



Our services are delivered at community bases, hospitals, clinics and people's homes, delivering care as close to home as possible



Our vision is that no matter who you are or where you are, you will tell us that you receive: "Outstanding care delivered by an outstanding team"

Our values are:

"Caring, safe and excellent"



At Oxford Health we offer a wide range of benefits designed to support your career and wellbeing. These include:



Excellent opportunities for career progression



Access to tailored individual and Trust wide learning and development



27 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, rising to 33 days with continuous service



NHS Discount across a wide range of shops, restaurants and retailers



Competitive pension scheme



Lease car scheme



Cycle to work scheme



Employee Assistance Programme



Mental Health First Aiders



Staff accommodation (please note waiting lists may apply)



Staff networking and support groups hosted by our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion team



We hope that the advert has given you a clear understanding of the skills we are seeking and the opportunity at hand. You will need to use the "supporting statement" element of your application form to demonstrate your suitability for this role and you should refer to the job description, person specification and the guidance notes attached to this role to help you tailor your application. The essential and desirable criteria will be used to shortlist for interview and you should ensure that you refer to these within your application to increase your chances of being selected for interview.