Job summary
The Mental Health Network is looking to appoint a Programme Support Officer to support key workstreams delivering on Welsh Government mental health strategic objectives, and in particular the suicide and self harm prevention programme of work. As part of the NHS Wales Health Collaborative, the Network operates across the national system, engaging with a full range of public sector organisations, including NHS Boards and Trusts; third sector agencies; and people with lived experience and their representative organisations; through the management of programmes and projects.
Fixed-term until 31/03/25 due to funding.
Main duties of the job
The role of Programme Support Officer will be to:
support the development, implementation and management of specific project plans
take responsibility for the management of defined areas of work which could include the development and maintenance of digital tools, platforms and services
support stakeholder communications and engagement, working with corporate communication and engagement teams, and event management technologies
ensure the voice of service users and people with lived experience inform processes of service or resource development and delivery
engage with lead professionals, across sectors, to influence practice through implementation of current national pathways and standards
support and manage whole system approaches
provide an overview of performance information and priorities
contribute to the development of key documents, requiring academic referencing; editorial oversight; review of literature and evidence; presentation and visualisation of datasets; and coordination of multiple authors
produce reports on progress for internal and external use and to deadlines
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.
About us
Public Health Wales is the National Public Health Institute in Wales. Our vision is 'Working to achieve a healthier future for Wales' where we play a pivotal role in driving improvements in population health and well-being, reducing health inequalities, improving healthcare outcomes, protecting the public and supporting the development of health in all policies across Wales. Our organisation is guided by our Values, 'Working together, with trust and respect, to make a difference'. We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace that values equality, diversity and inclusion. We welcome applications which represent the rich diversity of the communities we serve and from those wishing to work part time or on a job share basis.
To find out more about working for us, the benefits we offer and guidance on the application process, please visit https://phw.nhs.wales/working-for-us/applicant-information-and-guidance/
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will work as part of a team implementing the Talk to me 2 suicide and self harm prevention strategy for Wales (2015-2022), through specific work-streams delivered by the NHS Wales Health Collaborative. The post holder will support the national lead to deliver on national and regional projects, requiring multi-sectoral engagement, and partnership working across disciplinary, organisational, county and other boundaries
The post holder will also link with the other mental health work-streams within the Mental Health Network childrens mental health including CAMHS and the Together for Mental Health children and young peoples programme (T4YP); and adult mental health services including perinatal mental health and eating disorders, delivering on aspects of the Together for Mental Health Strategy for Wales (2012-2022)
Key areas of business requiring support include stakeholder engagement and relationships management; management of programme documentation and communications; the development, planning and delivery of learning and development workshops and webinars; the ongoing management of a digital platform supporting learning and development across sectors; the building of capacity in support of people bereaved, or impacted by suicide; and the timely availability of data, intelligence and evidence to support workers across sectors in the delivery of suicide and self harm prevention
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will work as part of a team implementing the Talk to me 2 suicide and self harm prevention strategy for Wales (2015-2022), through specific work-streams delivered by the NHS Wales Health Collaborative. The post holder will support the national lead to deliver on national and regional projects, requiring multi-sectoral engagement, and partnership working across disciplinary, organisational, county and other boundaries
The post holder will also link with the other mental health work-streams within the Mental Health Network childrens mental health including CAMHS and the Together for Mental Health children and young peoples programme (T4YP); and adult mental health services including perinatal mental health and eating disorders, delivering on aspects of the Together for Mental Health Strategy for Wales (2012-2022)
Key areas of business requiring support include stakeholder engagement and relationships management; management of programme documentation and communications; the development, planning and delivery of learning and development workshops and webinars; the ongoing management of a digital platform supporting learning and development across sectors; the building of capacity in support of people bereaved, or impacted by suicide; and the timely availability of data, intelligence and evidence to support workers across sectors in the delivery of suicide and self harm prevention
Person Specification
English
Essential
- Level 6 qualification (NVQ/Degree) or equivalent level of experience
English
Essential
- Experience of communicating with all levels of professional staff and the public
English
Essential
- Ability to work on own initiative and self-manage workload
Person Specification
English
Essential
- Level 6 qualification (NVQ/Degree) or equivalent level of experience
English
Essential
- Experience of communicating with all levels of professional staff and the public
English
Essential
- Ability to work on own initiative and self-manage workload
Additional information
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
