Senior DMI Trainer

Senior DMI Trainer

The closing date is 10 March 2026

This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship. If it is identified that you require sponsorship to undertake this role your application may be withdrawn

Senior DMI Trainer Band 6

Working within a team of Trainers, the post holder will deliver and further develop violence, aggression and challenging behaviour training programmes for all care professionals in the Trust, in line with our agreed mandatory training strategy. This will include supporting theory and skills assessments, continued development of a robust competency framework and assisting with the regular review of skill mix and care needs.

In addition, you will work directly within the clinical area, advising and supporting the development of staff competency and confidence in managing challenging situations. You will therefore need to be an excellent practitioner who is seen as a role model.

• Inform and lead on mandatory training requirements for the whole Trust
• Support delivery, build and help develop the current training programme supporting the professional development of all care staff
• Support the development of competence of the care team in line with agreed educational development strategies and priorities
• Work regularly with the care team within the clinical rota, role‑modeling, advising and supporting their development of competency and confidence

Come and work with us at our award-winning NHS Trust, leading the way for trying new and better ways of working to help improve life for our local communities.

We have around 9,000 staff who provide physical and mental healthcare, support for people with learning disabilities, and adult social care across Staffordshire, Stoke‑on‑Trent, Shropshire, and Telford & Wrekin. We also run regional and national services, including help for new parents (perinatal care), eating disorders, forensic services, sexual health, and support for people in prison with mental health, drug, or alcohol problems.

We offer great career development for both clinical and non‑clinical roles, with ongoing training and support to help you learn and grow.

We are 'United in our Uniqueness' and committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels welcome and can be themselves, no matter their background or identity. We want our staff to feel supported and valued, and we aim to build a team that reflects the communities we serve. Together, we can make sure every voice is heard, and every difference is respected.

Please note, we may be required to close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications

Please be aware that the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in completing application forms will be monitored to ensure fairness and transparency. If you have used AI you must state this in your application.

• Demonstrate a high degree of evidence-based knowledge and act as a role model by participating in learning activity across the service
• Provide expert knowledge to support teams in maintaining a safe clinical environment, while also developing the competence and confidence of the care team
• Assess and evaluate training regularly to ensure best practice is maintained within local and national guidelines
• Evaluate learning activities to identify and inform future practice
• Promote life‑long learning among staff through reflective practice and to build on the training and development programme
• Develop and implement competency frameworks in order to assess the ongoing development of clinical and professional skills
• Use a range of skills to influence, inspire and encourage learners
• Contribute to the development of standards and performance
• Be competent in presenting and leading teaching and training in a variety of settings and to a variety of audiences both clinical and non‑clinical
• Keep up to date with areas of clinical practice informing the service of all changes
• Provide accurate and complete data to maintain the training database as appropriate and produce monthly reports as requested
• Be computer literate and able to work with a variety of internet based packages/models

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