Clinical Educator - OVA Reduction
Core
Advanced clinical leadership role leading training and education to reduce clinical aggression, violence, and restrictive practices in a forensic mental health hospital.
Role type
Senior clinical educator (occupational violence and aggression reduction)
Builds
Hospital-wide training programs, staff capability in de-escalation and safe responses, and post-incident debriefing frameworks
Domain
Forensic mental health / Clinical safety and violence prevention
Required skills
Design and deliver clinical training programs, teach de-escalation and physical intervention techniques, conduct post-incident debriefing, evaluate training effectiveness, apply trauma-informed and human rights-based approaches, collaborate with multidisciplinary teams
Preferred skills
Postgraduate qualifications in mental health, experience in forensic settings, knowledge of the Mental Health and Wellbeing Act 2022
Technologies
None stated
Responsibilities
Lead physical intervention training and induction programs, provide in-situ coaching on violence prevention, support post-incident reporting and quality improvement, advise stakeholders on aggression management strategies, promote least-restrictive practices
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with leadership responsibilities