Recovery College Practitioner Trainer

Site Springfield University Hospital Town London Salary £38,488 - £46,852 per annum inclusive of inner London HCAS Salary period Yearly Closing 08/11/2026 23:59

South West London and St George's Mental Health NHS Trust has a rich history, well-established community links and an international reputation. We provide a full range of local mental health services to the Kingston, Merton, Richmond, Sutton and Wandsworth London boroughs, as well as specialist forensic mental health services, including specialised services such as national deaf adults and CAMHS inpatients and OCD.

We are committed to providing high quality integrated health and social care for local people with mental health problems in South West London and more specialist mental health services for people throughout the UK. The Care Quality Commission already rates our services as ‘good’ however we aim to be ‘outstanding’.

Our Values

We take pride in providing specialist care to our service users where our Trust values; being consistent, compassionate, collaborative, respectful and open is at the heart of everything we do. Our mission is "making life better together".

When you join us, you’ll be part of something special – an innovative and rapidly growing organisation that is helping to redefine the Mental Health, education and social care landscape in the UK.

As a Trust, we are happy to talk flexible working.

Job overview

The Recovery College Practitioner Trainer plays a key role in delivering high-quality educational opportunities that support recovery, wellbeing, and self-management for people accessing the Trust’s mental health services, their families, carers, supporters and staff. Working in partnership with Peer Trainers, the postholder will co-design, co-produce, and co facilitate Recovery College courses and workshops, ensuring that lived experience and professional expertise are valued equally. The Practitioner Trainer will promote a culture of hope, empowerment, inclusion, and shared learning, supporting students to identify and build upon their strengths, skills, and aspirations.

This Role requires the practitioner trainer to work across all 5 Boroughs, Wandsworth, Kingston, Merton, Sutton, Richmond.

Main duties of the job

Key Responsibilities:

Co-facilitate Recovery College face to face and online courses alongside Peer Trainers across venues that are used by the Recovery College in Wandsworth, Kingston, Merton, Richmond and Sutton.

Deliver engaging and interactive learning experiences that encourage active

participation, reflection, and self-directed learning.

Support students to identify suitable courses and learning opportunities that align with their individual recovery goals.

Promote self-management approaches that enable students to develop confidence, resilience, wellbeing, and independence.

Ensure learning environments are welcoming, inclusive, psychologically safe, and accessible for all students.

Working for our organisation

Unless expressly stated in the job advert the role is not subject to sponsorship, please be advised that all offers of employment are subject to evidence of right to work in the UK.

We are Proud to Belong at South West London and St George’s Mental Health NHS Trust.

We have expert services, a rich history and a clear commitment to providing the best quality care for those with mental ill-health. The Care Quality Commission already rates our services as ‘good’ - we aspire to be ‘outstanding’.

This is a great time to join us. We are transforming the way we care for our communities to support our mission of Making Life Better Together. We have built two brand new mental health facilities at Springfield University Hospital, which are amongst the best in the world. More developments are planned across our sites and services.

We are inclusive and diverse and strive to be actively anti racist. We want to attract people from all backgrounds and experiences to enrich the work we do together. We are proud to co-produce and involve our local communities in all that we do.

We offer flexible working, career development and a variety ofbenefits to enable a positive, welcoming environment in which our people and their careers can thrive.

Come and join our inclusive teams and help our patients on their recovery journey.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Co-Production and Course Development

Work in equal partnership with Peer Trainers to design, develop, review, and deliver Recovery College courses and learning materials.

Contribute professional expertise whilst recognising and valuing the expertise that comes from lived experience.

Support the ongoing development of innovative, recovery-focused courses that reflect student feedback and identified needs.

Student Engagement and Support

Encourage participation from diverse communities and support increased access to Recovery College opportunities.

Help students identify strengths, goals, and resources that support recovery and wellbeing.

Recognise and respond appropriately to individual learning needs, ensuring reasonable adjustments are considered where required.

Partnership Working

Develop and maintain effective working relationships with Trust services, community organisations, voluntary sector partners, and other stakeholders.

Act as an ambassador for the Recovery College, promoting its vision and values across internal and external networks.

Support engagement activities that maximise student enrolment and participation across all Recovery College courses.

Quality, Governance and Evaluation

Contribute to the Recovery College Quality Assurance Framework.

Support the collection and analysis of student feedback and outcome measures to inform service improvement.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in job applications

If you have used AI to support the preparation of your application, please briefly indicate how it was used within your supporting statement or application form.

Please remember, your application is your opportunity to tell us about your skills, experience and motivation for the role. We encourage applicants to complete their application and supporting statement in their own words wherever possible. We recognise that AI tools can be helpful in supporting accessibility, and for improving spelling, grammar and structure.

Applications that rely heavily on AI-generated content can become generic and fail to accurately reflect an applicant's individual experience. Applications that clearly demonstrate your own voice, reflections and experiences are often the most effective and help us better understand your suitability for the role.

Please be aware that information provided in your application and supporting statement may be explored further during the selection process. It is important that all applications accurately represent your own knowledge, skills and experience.

Person specification

Training& Qualification

• Educated to degree level or equivalent experience in a field relevant to mental health, recovery, education, health, social care, or community development.
• Professional qualification in Occupational Therapy, Nursing, Social Work, Psychology, Education, or another relevant Allie

Experience

• Experience of working alongside people with lived experience in mental health
• Experience of facilitating recovery focused training and/or group work
• Experience of co – production of self management courses
• Experience of managing competing priorities and organising own workload effectively.
• Experience of co facilitating recovery focused training in mental health settings
• Experience of facilitating groups in a safe, interactive and engaging way that supports active learning
• Experience of developing or co producing courses or learning materials.

Knowledge & Skills

• Good understanding of recovery-oriented practice and self-management approaches in mental health
• Understanding of co production principles and commitment to working in equal partnership with Peer Trainers.
• Ability to facilitate groups in an engaging, inclusive, and empowering manner.
• Ability to identify and build upon people's strengths and aspirations.
• Understanding of trauma-informed approaches and their application within learning environments.
• Knowledge of the Recovery College model

At South West London St Georges Mental Health Trust we are committed to providing services which embrace diversity and that promote equality of opportunity. We are a Disability Committed Employer, and welcome applications from all sections of the community and people of all protected characteristics. We are Members of Stonewall Diversity Champions and Employers Network for Equality and Inclusion.

As part of the Trust's commitment to Equalities and Diversity, the Trust supports the establishment of Staff Networks groups to promote diversity in the workplace:

• BME (Evolve) Staff Network
• DiverseAbility
• Mental Health Staff Forum
• Women's Staff Network
• LGBTQIA+

We are committed to supporting the Armed Forces Community and has signed the Armed Forces Covenant.

We provide reasonable adjustments to the interview process for any candidates with a disability.

Please note:

• That the closing date listed is a guide only and that the vacancy may close earlier should sufficient number of applicants have been received
• That once you have submitted your application you agree to your application being transferred to a 3 rd party e-recruitment system
• That should you not have heard from us within three weeks from the closing date your application has not successful
• That priority consideration for applications may be given to at-risk NHS employees
• That should you be successful and appointed, you authorise South West London and St George's Mental Health NHS Trust to confirm your previous NHS service via an Inter Authority Transfer (IAT) process
• That your employment is offered subject to successful completion of a Probationary Period depending on your Band (except medical roles)
• That we are a smoke-free Trust

South West London and St George’s Mental Health NHS Trust does not charge any fees at any stage of the recruitment process, including job applications, sponsorship arrangements, or employment offers. The contact details published on our official website are the Trust’s authorised contact channels and should be used for all recruitment communications, job applications, and verification of employment offers.

Employer certification / accreditation badges

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Name Nisha Proietti Job title Recovery College Manager Email address nisha.proietti@swlstg.nhs.uk Telephone number 07970 105439

If you have problems applying, contact

Address Springfield University Hospital,
61 Glenburnie Rd,
London SW17 7DJ
Telephone 020 3513 4615

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