Reducing Restrictive Interventions Training Lead (RRIT)

Application Deadline: 26 January 2026

Department: Corporate Services

Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: Remote

Reporting To: Director of Quality

Compensation: £50,000 / year

Description

Our Central Division plays a vital role in ensuring that our operational and administrative functions are delivered efficiently, enabling us to maintain the highest standards of care across our organisation.

We're hiring a Reducing Restrictive Interventions Training Lead (RRIT). This is a full time role, 37.5 hours per week

Location: 

This remote working role involves some occasional national travel, to services and training venues

What you'll be doing

Lead the development, delivery and quality assurance of the physical intervention team (RRIT) and curriculum across the division. You’ll provide expert leadership to instructors, drive BILD accreditation and ensure compliance with RRN standards. This role combines strategic oversight with hands-on training delivery and continuous improvement. Collaborate across departments to embed best practice and reduce restrictive interventions organisation-wide.

• Provide visible leadership and expert guidance on all aspects of the Physical Interventions curriculum (RRI), ensuring compliance with RRN standards and organisational policy.
• Lead, line manage and support the senior divisional RRI instructors, driving quality assurance, performance and continuous improvement across all services.
• Oversee curriculum design, evaluation and accreditation, including leading the BILD accreditation process and ensuring best practice and collaboration underpins all training delivery.
• Coordinate divisional audits and governance reporting, analysing trends and outcomes to inform safe and effective practice.
• Collaborate across departments and service networks to embed learning and reduce reliance on restrictive interventions 

What you'll bring to the role

• An experienced professional with advanced expertise in preventing and managing violence and aggression, including de-escalation and physical intervention. 
• You’ll be a current or previous certified instructor in a recognised physical intervention programme (PMVA/MAPA/RRN or equivalent) with strong knowledge of BILD accreditation and RRN Standards.
• You’ll have proven experience leading teams, delivering high-quality training, and producing clear reports, with excellent communication, coaching and influencing skills. 

This position is a leadership role at Priory and during the interview process we will be assessing candidates against our leadership behaviours. These are a set of ten values driven behaviours that define great leadership at Priory. They are integral to driving a positive high performing culture where we strive to deliver the best care and outcomes for the people we support. You can find out more about our interview approach and our leadership behaviours here.

What we will give you in return

We want you to succeed at Priory and thrive in your role. You will be well supported with regular career conversations. We also offer full training and numerous pathways into leadership and qualified clinical positions to help you shape your career with us. 

• Car Allowance payment per month
• 25 days Annual Leave + Bank Holidays + additional day’s leave for your Birthday! 
• Annual leave entitlement increases based on length of service: 27 days after 5 years’ service and 30 days after 10 years’ service
• Length of service recognition awards – every 5 years
• Employee Assistance Programme 
• Competitive Pension Scheme 
• Initial Disclosure Check Cost covered, if applicable to role
• ‘My Possible Self’ App and health-related benefits 
• Online discounts and cashback rewards – Priory Perks
• Smart Technology scheme (qualifying period)
• Cycle to work scheme (qualifying period)
• Smart Holidays (qualifying period)
• Gym Flex (qualifying period)
• Healthcare Cash Plan – Simply Health Scheme
• Eye Care Vouchers
• ‘Cash for Colleagues’ – Employee referral scheme 
• Career Pathways Programme – for development and further qualifications
• Parental Leave Gift 

Please take the time to familiarise yourself with the full job description attached prior to making an application.

Shortlisting may begin upon receipt of applications, and the Recruiting Manager may close the vacancy early if enough suitable candidates are identified.