Oliver McGowan Co-Trainer
Pennine Care NHS FT
Ashton-Under-Lyne, OL6 7SRView on map(opens Google Maps in a new tab)
Salary
£32,073 to £39,043
Contract
Fixed-Term
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
20 October 2026
1 day leftJob description
Pennine Care NHS Foundation Trust is committed to improving the experiences and outcomes of autistic people and people with a learning disability thro...
Co-deliver the Oliver McGowan Mandatory Training on Learning Disability and Autism alongside accredited Facilitating Trainers, ensuring training is delivered in accordance with national programme standards.
Act as a recognised lived experience specialist, using personal insight and expertise to enhance learning and influence professional practice across health and social care services.
Lead aspects of learner engagement and facilitate discussions on complex and sensitive topics, including health inequalities, discrimination, communication needs, reasonable adjustments and person-centred care.
Share lived experience and personal perspectives in a structured, meaningful and professionally appropriate way to support learning, reflection and behavioural change.
We are proud to provide high quality mental health and learning disability services, both inpatient and in the community across five boroughs of Greater Manchester - Bury, Oldham, Rochdale, Stockport and Tameside and Glossop.
Our vision is for a happier and more hopeful life for everyone in our communities and our staff work hard to deliver the very best care for the people who use our services. We're really proud of our#PennineCarePeopleand do everything we can to make sure we're a great place to work.
All individuals regardless of race, age, disability, ethnicity, nationality, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage and civil partnership are encouraged to apply for this post. We would also encourage applications from individuals with a lived experience of mental illness, either individually or as a carer.
If you come and work for us we will offer a range of benefits and opportunities, including:
- Generous annual leave entitlement for Agenda for Change and Medical and Dental staff.
- Flexible working opportunities to support your work/life balance
- Access to Continued Professional Development
- Involvement in improvement and research activities
- Health and Wellbeing activities and access to an excellent staff wellbeing service
- Access to staff discounts across retail, leisure and travel
Education
Essential
- Good general level of education, literacy and communication skills sufficient to undertake the role.
- Lived experience as an autistic person and/or a person with a learning disability, with relevant knowledge sufficient to undertake the role equivalent to degree level
- Registered as an Oliver McGowan Co-trainer or commitment to undertake and complete training provided on appointment
Experience
Essential
- Lived experience of a learning disability and/or autism to degree level and a willingness to share personal experiences appropriately to support learning
- Be able to deliver training to health and social care staff
- Working with others as part of a team.
Knowledge
Essential
- Have an understanding of issues around confidentiality
- Specialist knowledge around lived experience of individuals with a learning disability and/or autism.
Skills and Abilites
Essential
- Able to communicate clearly and confidently with individuals and large groups of people.
- Good listening skills and ability to respond appropriately to questions and discussions.
- Willingness to learn and participate in training and development activities.
- Basic IT skills including the use of email.
Work Related Circumstances
Essential: - Willing to work across Pennine Care and partner organisations as part of the collaborative delivery model
How to apply
Applications are handled entirely by the employer on the original advert. We do not collect CVs, supporting statements or application data.
Provenance
Source
NHS Jobs
First seen
14 October 2026
Last checked
15 October 2026
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