Job Description

Description

Our Central Division plays a vital role in ensuring that our operational and administrative functions are delivered efficiently, enabling us to maintain the highest standards of care across our organisation.



We're hiring a Reducing Restrictive Interventions Training Lead (RRIT). This is a full time role, 37.5 hours per week



Location:



This remote working role involves some occasional national travel, to services and training venues

What you'll be doing

Lead the development, delivery and quality assurance of the physical intervention team (RRIT) and curriculum across the division. You'll provide expert leadership to instructors, drive BILD accreditation and ensure compliance with RRN standards. This role combines strategic oversight with hands-on training delivery and continuous improvement. Collaborate across departments to embed best practice and reduce restrictive interventions organisation-wide.Provide visible leadership and expert guidance on all aspects of the Physical Interventions curriculum (RRI), ensuring compliance with RRN standards and organisational policy. Lead, line manage and support the senior divisional RRI instructors, driving quality assurance, performance and continuous improvement across all services. Oversee curriculum design, evaluation and accreditation, including leading the BILD accreditation process and ensuring best practice and collaboration underpins all training delivery. Coordinate divisional audits and governance reporting, analysing trends and outcomes to inform safe and effective practice. Collaborate across departments and service networks to embed learning and reduce reliance on restrictive interventions

What you'll bring to the role

An experienced professional with advanced expertise in preventing and managing violence and aggression, including de-escalation and physical intervention. You'll be a current or previous certified instructor in a recognised physical intervention programme (PMVA/MAPA/RRN or equivalent) with strong knowledge of BILD accreditation and RRN Standards. You'll have proven experience leading teams, delivering high-quality training, and producing clear reports, with excellent communication, coaching and influencing skills.
This position is a leadership role at Priory and during the interview process we will be assessing candidates against our leadership behaviours. These are a set of ten values driven behaviours that define great leadership at Priory. They are integral to driving a positive high performing culture where we strive to deliver the best care and outcomes for the people we support. You can find out more about our interview approach and our leadership behaviours here.

What we will give you in return

We want you to succeed at Priory and thrive in your role. You will be well supported with regular career conversations. We also offer full training and numerous pathways into leadership and qualified clinical positions to help you shape your career with us.Car Allowance payment per month 25 days Annual Leave + Bank Holidays + additional day's leave for your Birthday! Annual leave entitlement increases based on length of service: 27 days after 5 years' service and 30 days after 10 years' service Length of service recognition awards - every 5 years Employee Assistance Programme Competitive Pension Scheme Initial Disclosure Check Cost covered, if applicable to role 'My Possible Self' App and health-related benefits Online discounts and cashback rewards - Priory Perks Smart Technology scheme (qualifying period) Cycle to work scheme (qualifying period) Smart Holidays (qualifying period) Gym Flex (qualifying period) Healthcare Cash Plan - Simply Health Scheme Eye Care Vouchers 'Cash for Colleagues' - Employee referral scheme Career Pathways Programme - for development and further qualifications Parental Leave Gift
Please take the time to familiarise yourself with the full job description attached prior to making an application.



Shortlisting may begin upon receipt of applications, and the Recruiting Manager may close the vacancy early if enough suitable candidates are identified.

About Priory

Priory is the UK's leading independent provider of mental health and adult social care. With 13,000 colleagues and a network of 280 services, we support over 26,000 people each year to live their lives as fully and independently as possible. We treat more than 70 conditions - including depression, anxiety, eating disorders and children's mental health - and provide residential and supported living care for autistic adults, people with a learning disability, Prader-Willi Syndrome, brain injuries and older people.

We are an equal opportunities employer committed to providing an inclusive, accessible recruitment process. Learn more about the accessibility support we offer here.

All roles are subject to a successful disclosure at an appropriate level from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS), Access NI or Disclosure Scotland. Priory will cover the cost of a DBS check.



We kindly request that recruitment agencies do not contact us regarding this vacancy.