About this role
Job summary
We are seeking an engaging, motived and enthusiastic individual to join our Forensic Mental Health Service as an Adult Education Tutor. This role will be based across the Forensic Service at the Milton Keynes and Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire. This role is part-time working 15 hours per week.
We are very interested in tutors who are able to support learners to work towards their aspirations. The postholder will ensure a safe and organised risk assessed learning environment, adhering to all relation security guidelines.
They will create a positive and encouraging learning atmosphere that promotes skills development and confidence. It is important toengage learners by using a range of teaching and learning strategies, adapting teaching methods to suit a diverse range of learners. You will also be responsible in assessing learner progress, providing constructive feedback to support learning and development.
The post holder will ensure ongoing accreditation with Ascentis, and will collaborate with the MDT to deliver a high-quality programme aligned with the learner's aspirations.
Main duties of the job
To be responsible as a tutor and assessor for an identified workload and provide group and/or individual tutoring to service users. To work efficiently and effectively to meet both individual and service targets and accreditation quality requirements. To work autonomously and as a member of the Thames Valley Forensic Mental Health Service. To develop, agree and review Individual Learning Plans with service users and provide regular support/monitoring of their progress to provide the best possible opportunities for award achievement within agreed time scales. To maintain effective records of own assessment and training practice using the electronic systems in place where required. To contribute to quality assurance of awards and delivery programmes, the revision and implementation of changes to quality assurance standards as recommended by Awarding Body External Verifiers, as well as other management issues related to the service. To develop materials and lesson plans to be delivered to service users requiring underpinning training or for work-based and vocational, pre-employment qualifications and internal certificates. Take responsibility for own continual professional development. To provide feedback on practice deficiencies or policy gaps. To ensure internal teaching/training rooms are fully equipped, stocked and fully functional in line with in-house procedures. Engage with supervision as per Trust policy.
About us
Oxford Health is a great place to work and to be able to showcase the best of yourself when making an application please read the "candidate guide to making an application" and ensure your supporting statement is tailored to the role you are applying for and addresses any essential criteria.
As a Trust we provide physical, mental health and social care for people of all ages across Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Swindon, Wiltshire, Bath and Northeast 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"
We offer a wide range of benefits designed to support your career and wellbeing. These include:
o Excellent opportunities for career progressiono Access to tailored individual and Trust wide learning and developmento 27 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, rising to 33 days with continuous serviceo NHS Discount across a wide range of shops, restaurants and retailerso Competitive pension schemeo Lease car schemeo Cycle to work schemeo Employee Assistance Programmeo Mental Health First Aiderso Staff accommodation (please note waiting lists apply)o Staff networking and support groups hosted by our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion team
Job description Job responsibilities
Please refer to the Job description and person specification for more indepth details regarding job role requirements.
If you are thinking of applying for this role and would like to know more, we would warmly welcome you to visit our services or make contact with Jo Brooker (Professional Lead for Occupational Therapy) for an informal chat prior to interview.
The ability to travel independently between sites within the Trust is essential for this role.
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.
We are aware that some candidates may choose to use AI tools to support their application. We kindly remind applicants that submissions should remain an honest and accurate representation of their experience and must take care to ensure the use of AI tools does not generate an application that does not accurately reflect their knowledge, skills and values.
Person Specification
Education / Qualification Essential
Further and Adult Education Teachers Certificate or equivalent Recognised English/Maths qualification at Level 3 or above
Desirable
Recognised specialist qualification at level 4/5 (at least diploma level)
Experience Essential
Working with learners who have severe mental illness, learning disabilities and specific learning disorders eg dyslexia, dyscalculia Working as part of a team to deliver learning opportunities
Desirable
Working in a Forensic Mental Health setting Audit Service development
Skills Essential
Use of IT systems Excellent communication with people from diverse backgrounds and complex needs Able to work autonomously
Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details Employer name Oxford Health NHS Trust
Address Milton Keynes University Hospital (MKUH)
Eaglestone,
Milton Keynes
MK6 5LD
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.oxfordhealth.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)