Knowledge and Skills

Thank you for completing this Transforming Psychological Trauma workforce training needs self-assessment tool. The practice level most relevant to your current job role is Trauma Informed.

Thank you for completing this Transforming Psychological Trauma workforce training needs self-assessment tool. The practice level most relevant to your current job role is Trauma Skilled.

Thank you for completing this Transforming Psychological Trauma workforce training needs self-assessment tool. The practice level most relevant to your current job role is Trauma Skilled Manager.

Thank you for completing this Transforming Psychological Trauma workforce training needs self-assessment tool. The practice level most relevant to your current job role is Trauma Enhanced.

The knowledge and skills required to work at this level is indicated in pages 64-96 of the Transforming Psychological Trauma Knowledge and skills framework (here) , and summarised on the Training Plan on pages 44-49 (here) You may find the following NTTP online training resources helpful in developing your knowledge prior to embarking on any training programme (here).

Due to the advanced and often clinical nature of trauma enhanced knowledge and skills, this type of training is most often delivered face to face (or screen to screen) in real time, to give you the chance to practice and build relevant skills. You can use the summary of enhanced practice areas of competence from the framework below to inform discussion with your own manager about your individual trauma enhanced training needs, and the key areas that apply to your own role. You can identify together suitable training with content and intended learning objectives that meet your needs in your local area.

For people whose roles within NHS Scotland involve delivering interventions for people with trauma-related difficulties, specifically phase-based and/or evidence based approaches, NES currently recommends Safety and Stabilisation or Survive and Thrive training, available through your local Transforming Psychological Trauma Implementation Coordinator (TPTIC).

Enhanced practice areas of competence:

• An understanding of trauma and attachment, the developmental impact of trauma, mental health and diagnoses, trauma symptoms and the impact of trauma on physical health.
• Knowledge of trauma informed practices and principles, trauma-informing relationships and minimising re-traumatisation.
• Confidence in using organisational support for wellbeing and self-care.
• Knowledge and confidence in trauma informed risk assessment and management, including risk factors for trauma, self-harm, violence and abuse.
• Knowledge about disclosure and routine enquiry and response, including how to respond, factors influencing disclosure and legal aspects.
• Knowledge of implications of attachment difficulties and emotional stability, coping and interpersonal functioning.
• Assessment skills for people with trauma related difficulties, including resilience and recovery stage, link with substance use, mental health and setting culturally relevant personal goals.
• Skills to deliver interventions for people with trauma-related difficulties, specifically phase-based and/or evidence based approaches, skills development, support, advocacy, resilience and hope.
• Knowledge of recovery and connection aspects, such as models of recovery, trauma informed care planning, skills gaps and psychosocial support.
• As a manager: Understanding and implementing Trauma informed organisations, including organisational factors that influence the impact of trauma, sustaining trauma-informed systems and staff wellbeing & supervision.

Thank you for completing this Transforming Psychological Trauma workforce training needs self-assessment tool. The practice level most relevant to your current job role is Trauma Enhanced Manager.

The knowledge and skills required to work at this level is indicated in pages 64-96 of the Transforming Psychological Trauma Knowledge and skills framework (here) , and summarised on the Training Plan on pages 44-49 (here) You may find the following NTTP online training resources helpful in developing your knowledge prior to embarking on any training programme (here).

Due to the advanced and often clinical nature of trauma enhanced knowledge and skills, this type of training is most often delivered face to face (or screen to screen) in real time, to give you the chance to practice and build relevant skills. You can use the summary of enhanced practice areas of competence from the framework below to inform discussion with your own manager about your individual trauma enhanced training needs, and the key areas that apply to your own role. You can identify together suitable training with content and intended learning objectives that meet your needs in your local area.

For people whose roles within NHS Scotland involve delivering interventions for people with trauma-related difficulties, specifically phase-based and/or evidence based approaches, NES currently recommends Safety and Stabilisation or Survive and Thrive training, available through your local Transforming Psychological Trauma Implementation Coordinator (TPTIC).

Enhanced practice areas of competence:

• An understanding of trauma and attachment, the developmental impact of trauma, mental health and diagnoses, trauma symptoms and the impact of trauma on physical health.
• Knowledge of trauma informed practices and principles, trauma-informing relationships and minimising re-traumatisation.
• Confidence in using organisational support for wellbeing and self-care.
• Knowledge and confidence in trauma informed risk assessment and management, including risk factors for trauma, self-harm, violence and abuse.
• Knowledge about disclosure and routine enquiry and response, including how to respond, factors influencing disclosure and legal aspects.
• Knowledge of implications of attachment difficulties and emotional stability, coping and interpersonal functioning.
• Assessment skills for people with trauma related difficulties, including resilience and recovery stage, link with substance use, mental health and setting culturally relevant personal goals.
• Skills to deliver interventions for people with trauma-related difficulties, specifically phase-based and/or evidence based approaches, skills development, support, advocacy, resilience and hope.
• Knowledge of recovery and connection aspects, such as models of recovery, trauma informed care planning, skills gaps and psychosocial support.
• As a manager: Understanding and implementing Trauma informed organisations, including organisational factors that influence the impact of trauma, sustaining trauma-informed systems and staff wellbeing & supervision.

Thank you for completing this Transforming Psychological Trauma workforce training needs self-assessment tool. The practice level most relevant to your current job role is Trauma Specialist.

Thank you for completing this Transforming Psychological Trauma workforce training needs self-assessment tool. The practice level most relevant to your current job role is Trauma Specialist Manager.