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Who We Are

NHS Ayrshire and Arran is one of 14 territorial NHS Boards within NHS Scotland.

In support of our core purpose of Working together to achieve the healthiest life possible for everyone in Ayrshire and Arran we are committed to a culture that is Caring Safe and Respectful. You will be required to work collaboratively in a safe, caring and respectful way.

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Position

An opportunity has arisen for a Violence & Aggression Trainer based at Ailsa Hospital on a fixed term/secondment basis for 18 months.

What You Will Do

The role involves supporting the provision of a professional training service in all matters relating to the management of Violence & Aggression, ensuring the design, development, delivery and evaluation of an efficient training programme.

This is a physically challenging role and will require working flexibly at training venues across the organisation and occasionally at other venues.

For further information on the role please click the link below to view the job description

Knowledge, Training And/or Experience Required To Do The Job

This position will bring you into contact with a broad range of employees throughout NHS Ayrshire & Arran; therefore excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate with all disciplines of staff are essential. You must be able to demonstrate your abilities in the delivery of training courses.

You will be required to hold a current a Therapeutic Management of Aggression and Violence (TMAV) Instructors Certificate or equivalent, however training is available.

For further information on the requirements for the role please click the link below to view the person specification

Driving Licence/Car Ownership

A car owner/driver is essential for this role.

Hours: 37 per week.

If you want to find out more about the role, Please contact Eric Clement, V&A Team Lead or Colin White, V&A Adviser, at the Clinical Simulations Unit, Ailsa Hospital on 01292 885962 (Internal Ext 15962) for an informal discussion.

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