A vacancy at Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust.
Do you have personal lived experience of recovery from mental and emotional distress? Do you have substantial professional experience in peer and lived experience working and training delivery within healthcare? Are you looking for an opportunity to join an established peer workforce in a leadership role in training and development?
We are seeking an experienced peer worker/trainer to join CNWL’s Peer & Lived Experience Workforce as Deputy Team Lead for the Peer & Lived Experience Training Team.
Responsibilities
- Support the development of training packages, programmes and pathways for CNWL’s peer and lived experience workforce Trustwide and to external stakeholders.
- Assume deputised responsibility for the development, implementation and delivery of training in line with contractual obligations and workforce strategy aims.
- Support and deputise for the Trustwide Peer & Lived Experience Training and Development Lead to ensure high quality training delivery is maintained and operational leadership is provided to the team.
- Contribute to the Central Lived Experience Team, strategically planning and guiding training development, and providing professional supervision to the team.
- Achieve oversight of student and assignment support for our external training offer.
- Work closely with the Trustwide Peer & Lived Experience Training & Development Lead and Training Team Administrator to ensure smooth and consistent delivery of our external peer training programme.
- Monitor and report on assigned KPIs to ensure team objectives are being met.
Qualifications & Experience
- Personal lived experience of recovery from mental health challenges.
- Professional experience as a peer support worker, peer trainer and peer supervisor.
- Specialist knowledge and expertise in supporting the organisation to deliver recovery‑focused lived experience‑centric training opportunities.
- Band 7 level knowledge of workforce strategy and contractual obligations.
Benefits
We offer a wide range of training, career development opportunities, and staff benefits to help you thrive professionally and personally.
Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust (CNWL) is one of the largest and most diverse NHS trusts in the UK, providing physical and mental health services across London, Milton Keynes, Surrey, and beyond. We are proud of our reputation for innovation, quality, and compassionate care. Our staff are our greatest asset, and we are committed to supporting their wellbeing, learning, and development. By joining CNWL, you will become part of a compassionate, inclusive, and forward‑thinking organisation that values diversity and is dedicated to improving lives.
This advert closes on Tuesday 14 Apr 2026.
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