DIVISIONAL OFFICER INT O

PELLEW DIVISIONAL TRAINING OFFICER (DTO)

Preamble

The role of DTO at BRNC is challenging and hugely rewarding both professionally and personally. It requires judgement, resolution, and compassion. At all times and in all places, impressions are being formed, ethos and values are shaped and reinforced. DTOs are the CO’s centre of gravity and must provide an exemplary demonstration of Command, Leadership and Management (CLM); you are responsible for shaping future RN Officers and their standards will reflect in a generation of leaders.

The DTO must be flexible and adaptable, offering direction and guidance in a variety of circumstances and during exercises, on the river, Dartmoor, during Initial Sea Time (IST) and in the classroom. Self-assurance, initiative, and judgement are required every day. In addition, you must be equally capable of dealing with welfare and Duty of Care issues of Officer Cadets (OCs) that range from school leavers to experienced Senior Ratings, Medical Officers, and Chaplains. Every reporting competency will be exercised and opportunities for personal development abound, some of which is formally accredited by City and Guilds, Institute of Leadership and Management, RYA, and other recognised bodies.

Purposes

Primary Purpose:

• On behalf of the Senior Training Officer (STO), develop personal qualities, standards, conduct, leadership, and professional training of the Officer Cadets (OCs) in your charge.
• To act as DTO for all OCs in your charge, including acting as their 1RO, whilst liaising with the STO on any issues requiring close oversight.
• As the main focal point for the entire Recovery and Remedial (Pellew) Division, you will be responsible for monitoring the progress of all OCs who are withdrawn from Mainstream training on medical grounds. You will work directly with the ERI and Physio to understand the nature of the injuries and provide feedback to the STO, OC INT(O) and The Training Commander (Cdr T) via the TRAF and Case Conferences. 
• You will be responsible for the provision of remedial training for all OCs who have not been successful during their summative leadership exercises and physical preparations. You will be responsible for liaising with departments within BRNC to provide the necessary support. 

Secondary Purpose:

• To act as Directing Staff IAW the College timetable and RNLA training programme.
• Be prepared to act as Deputy STO.
• Perform secondary roles as required by the College management, as agreed by the The Cdr, Cdr T and The STO.
• Deliver DSAT compliant training IAW TORs for Defence Trainer set out in JSP 822 PT2, Ch 1, Sect 1.4.

Accountability

The DTO is Accountable to:

• STO for delivery of Roles and Responsibilities.
• The Training Commander for functional accountability.

Authority

Line Management Responsibility.

• The DTO has authority over all OCs under their immediate charge and within Phase 1 Training.
• DTOs have functional authority over ADOs and other Divisional Affiliate Teams (including OF3 affiliates).
• DTOs have authority to authorise compassionate and medical leave of absence, in consultation with STO, or in lieu of the STO in extremis. Through consultation with STO, CoS(T) and DCO / OOD, the DTOs are to ensure the College Duty Executive (Duty) organisation is informed of all medical and compassionate issues off base, that the CO may wish to be aware of.

Liaison and Correspondence.

• DTOs have authority to liaise as necessary, both internally and externally, on matters related to primary and secondary tasks.
• Authorised to liaise directly with MOD Departments, other Command Establishments and Naval Base Authorities on matters within purpose.

Principal Tasks

The DTO is to:

• Act as Divisional Officer and 1RO for Officer Cadets (OCs) in their charge, exercising Duty of Care responsibility for their well-being.
• Provide the focal point for all OCs that have been withdrawn from mainstream training, whether it be professional or medical.
• Lead by example to stimulate and inspire OCs and inculcate the Naval Service Core Values.
• Conduct Naval General Training and deliver specialist lessons in accordance with ISPECs and requirements of the SME.
• Monitor professional progress and initiate additional coaching and instruction as required, providing formal feedback to the STO.
• Stimulate and inspire their Division, ensuring the well-being, overall professional development, personal standards and motivation of individuals. Encourage and monitor OCs’ participation in sport, games and other recreation.
• Provide OCs with honest feedback on all aspects of their training at regular intervals, develop OCs personal qualities and standards and support leadership and professional training.
• Manage the IST embarkation and training programme, supervising and reporting on the Senior Rate nominated as Training Planning Officer.
• Liaise with medical staff to deliver bespoke tailored recoveries plans for OCs that are extended in training due to injury / illness.

Secondary Tasks

The DTO is to:

• Act as Directing Staff for leadership exercises as directed.
• To act as Duty Divisional Training Officer (DDTO) in accordance with the DDTO roster and other Duty tasks as required by the College Management.
• To act as Visits Liaison Officer (VLO) as directed.
• To act as IST DTO if required by SO2 IST.
• Instruct on High/Low Ropes as required.
• Instruct MAROPS as required.
• Instruct on small craft, including Motor Whaler and Vahanna. And if qualified, all Sail Training Craft.

Must be an OR8-OF2 of ANY specialisation. 

OF3 applicants, if successful, will only be paid as and normally wear the rank of OF2.

Must be serving as a member of the Reserve Forces or have served with the Regular Forces.

Competencies

Inserted directly from JPA:

1. Defence Trainer Course.
2. Level 2 First Aid – Navy (CBRNDC 23).
3. SEA 129

Staff Training

The following training is deemed essential to fulfil the principal purpose and can be achieved once in post:

1. Complete the Defence Trainer Course package including Stage 3 Portfolio.
2. Advanced Care of Trainees
3. Level 2 First Aid (CBRNDC 23).

DTOs are to be in date for the following, including but not limited to:

1. All NCTs.
2. Weapon Handling Test.
3. AGR checks.
4. BSSC / ISSC.
5. Power Boat Level Two

Applicants will undergo an initial eligibility sift. Successful applicants will have their details forwarded to the Post Sponsor to arrange interviews. Unsuccessful applicants will be advised accordingly.

Following interviews; the successful applicant will be informed that they are the Preferred Candidate with details being sent to the CM RES FTRS Cell who will continue the recruitment process. Unsuccessful applicants will be advised accordingly.

Once the recruitment process is complete then the Preferred Candidate will be invited to take up FTRS.

The start date is the anticipated one however, applicants should be aware a number of factors will potentially impact on this including the completion of pre-employment checks, medical category confirmation and the award of a Security Clearance. The start date could therefore be adjusted as appropriate – earlier for a fully qualified person with their and the employers agreement, or later if approvals cannot be immediately completed.

INITIAL COMMITMENT LENGTH WILL NORMALLY BE 24 MONTHS WITH THE POTENTIAL TO EXTEND

NB: Where the Anticipated Start date has already passed, the start date will be ASAP

Eligibility for FTRS/ADC

Any member of the Maritime Reserves (RNR, RMR) or the Royal Fleet Reserves (RFR) (Ex-Regular Reserve) may volunteer to undertake a period of FTRS/ADC in accordance with the following:

Maritime Reserves:.

Members of the Maritime Reserves require a Final Date in Service beyond the expected period of the commitment they are applying for. Applicants who do not have sufficient service remaining are to submit an application for EOS with transfer to List-4 status prior to applying for the role.

EOS with transfer to List-4 Applications are to be submitted to (NAVY PEOPLE-CM RES CPO) Nicholas.Hatton869@mod.gov.uk with a cc address of (NAVY PEOPLE-CM RES FTRS WO1) Daz.Bale225@mod.gov.uk, stating the specific role applied for, for which an EoS with transfer to List-4 is sought. FTRS applications received that do not have a concurrent EOS with transfer to List 4 application in progress will be rejected during the initial sift process.

Applications for EOS with transfer to List 4 status will not be accepted within 8 weeks of the applicant’s current Final Date in Service.

RFR (Ex-Regulars):

Ex-Regular personnel whose RFR liability has run out will be re-instated in the RFR to take up FTRS/ADC.

Applicants undertaking a period of FTRS/ADC must be suitably qualified by rank/rate, specialisation, qualifications and experience to fill the posts for which they apply.

Applications will be accepted from reservists who hold a rank/rate one or more above the advertised rank/rate or hold a rank/rate one below the advertised rank/rate.  

• Applicants one rate below may be interviewed at the discretion of the FTRS Cell/Line Manager and may be employed in the acting higher rate (excluding the advertised rate of WO2 or WO1) if they are suitable, qualified, meet current promotion regulations in all respects and are selected to do so. Otherwise, may be given the opportunity to carry out the role in their substantive rank/rate; the payment of Substitution Pay (SUPA) may be considered by the employer.
• Applicants of a higher rank/rate prepared to serve in a position at a lower rank/rate than their current or former substantive rank will wear uniform, and be paid, at the Upper Rank/Rate’ level appropriate to that of the position on JPA. Exceptions will not normally be considered.

Ex-Regular Reserves of an equivalent rank from the Army or Royal Air Force are required to join the Maritime Reserves (RNR/RMR) before being eligible to apply.

Applications from those above normal FTRS/ADC retirement age (60) will be considered by exception.

Medical/Dental

Applicants must also be medically fit, and meet the minimum medical category required for the level of commitment, to fulfil the duties which their Commitment will require them to undertake.

• A medical form to confirm MedCat and suitability to be employed is required to be returned within 2 weeks of commencing the role, or the commitment may be revoked.

Personnel who have been discharged via the RN Medical Board of Survey (MOBS) or the RN Medical Employability Board (MEB), do not have a RFR liability and are therefore unable to be considered for any FTRS/ADC/VERR role.

Only personnel on FTRS(FC) commitments will be entitled to the full range of Service Medical and Dental support. Those on lower levels will be entitled to emergency medical support whilst on duty.

Pension Issues. 

Personnel who qualify for a service pension should take financial advice from Defence Business Services (DBS) Reserves/Re-employment Pensions Department on the effect that undertaking FTRS service has on their pension, EDP, Resettlement Grant or Terminal Benefits.

Additional guidance can also be found at https://www.gov.uk/guidance/pensions-and-compensation-for-veterans. Of particular note is reference to the ‘Effect of Re-employment’ on Commutation and, for those leaving on a ‘preserved’ pension, the Resettlement Grant. Other organisations such as the Armed Forces Pension Society or the White Ensign Association may also be able to offer advice, but it is stressed that only DBS can provide an authoritative answer.

Transition between TCoS. 

Personnel taking this appointment from other TCoS should consider the impact on any accrued entitlements, such as leave, resettlement etc and should seek specialist guidance where required as certain entitlements are TCoS specific and may not be retained or transferred on transition between TCoS. 

Naval Core Training (NCT), Individual Training Requirement (IRT) and Defence Mandated Training (DMT)

 Personnel on FTRS commitments are required to maintain currency in NCT, IRT and MDT in alignment with the rest of the RN/RM. The successful applicant will be expected to complete all modules and have them recorded on JPA within 2 months of commencing employment. This is an employer’s responsibility to monitor. 

• RNFT/PES

Personnel on FTRS Limited/Home/ADC/VERRs commitments are exempt the RNFT/PES, unless they are a member of the RNR/RMR who should remain in date.

 Annual Salary and Leave. 

Pay will be in accordance with the pay scales published for the Armed Forces annually, and as governed by JSP 754.  Leave entitlement is detailed in JSP 760. Note, you are not able to carry forward leave from a Regular commission/engagement when commencing an FTRS Commitment or from one FTRS Commitment role to another FTRS Commitment role.

Allowances.

Entitlement to allowances is in accordance with JSP 752 however the following should be noted:

Get you Home (Travel)                  Only paid to qualifying personnel on FTRS(FC)

Home Duty Travel                          Only paid to qualifying personnel on FTRS(FC), and those on FTRS(LC), (HC) and ADC are eligible to HDT if they are assigned to Inner London (defined as a five mile radius of Charing Cross). 

Accommodation.

Personnel serving on FTRS(FC) TCoS are entitled to Single Living Accommodation (SLA) and Service Families Accommodation (SFA) as per Regular entitlements. 

Personnel serving on FTRS(LC/HC)/ADC TCoS are only eligible to occupy surplus Single Living Accommodation (SLA), at non-entitled rates.

Personnel serving on VeRR TCoS are not entitled to service accommodation.

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