People Support Officer

University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust

The closing date is 06 December 2024

Job summary

The purpose of this post is to support the development and delivery of a comprehensive staff engagement plan aimed at enhancing outcomes and experiences for Trust staff. This includes supporting the annual NHS Staff Survey and quarterly People Pulse Survey, ensuring ongoing data collection, analysis and reporting that will inform meaningful demonstrable initiatives.

This role involves working collaboratively with teams across the organisation to promote and strengthen staff engagement. This involves actively communicating and sharing best practices, as well as supporting the use of engagement tools and platforms. A compassionate and respectful approach is key, with an emphasis on addressing individual needs and signposting to appropriate resources when necessary.

The post holder will also support multiple People Support (Engagement, EDI, Wellbeing) projects, working closely with various internal and external stakeholders that contribute to the overall strategic aims of the People Strategy.

Please be advised there is a proposed interview date of 17th December 2024.

Main duties of the job

Support the programme of work linked to the Trust's participation in the annual Staff Survey.

Analyse staff feedback to share with suitable audiences, contributing to the development, implementation and monitoring of subsequent action plans to improve the experiences of staff working within the Trust.

Champion staff engagement approaches in all Clinical Groups and disciplines across the Trust, inspiring and empowering leadership teams to understand the value of supporting staff wellbeing and promoting positive staff engagement practices.

Plan and co-ordinate staff engagement programmes, such as a new recognition programme and implementation of a range of staff voice tools.

Closing Date: Please be advised that this job advert will close as soon as sufficient applications have been received. Please apply for this job as soon as you can, if interested.

About us

University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust, rated as good by the Care Quality Commission, is one of the largest teaching Trusts in the UK.

We are extremely proud of our employees across our hospital sites, with high quality patient care at the heart of everything we do.

Boasting some of the most modern facilities in Western Europe, the Trust is renowned for being at the forefront of research and innovation as part of its blossoming reputation as a worldwide leader in healthcare.

We are proud to be recognised as a Pathway to Excellence designated organisation - please click the link for further details about this prestigious award. Pathway To Excellence - University Hospitals Coventry & Warwickshire (uhcw.nhs.uk)

By joining our exciting journey, you will form part of a passionate, talented team and will be able to access a wide range of learning and development opportunities. There has never been a better time to join our team.

The Trust is committed to building an organisation that makes full use of the talents, skills, experience, and different perspectives available in our diverse society. We want everyone to feel they are respected, valued, can achieve their potential and receive the most appropriate and relevant care. We will create an environment where the equality and human rights principles of fairness, respect, equality, dignity and autonomy are promoted and are part of the organisation's core values.

Date posted

22 November 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£29,970 to £36,483 a year per annum

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

18 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

218-AC-B5-6817369

Job locations

University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire

Clifford Bridge Road

Coventry

CV2 2DX


Job description

Job responsibilities

Administrative Responsibilities

Undertake administrative tasks in relation to own work and as requested e.g. taking telephone calls, collating and analysing data, filing and photocopying.

Use Microsoft Office Applications daily.

Responsibility for Information & Information systems

Record information required for reporting or statistical purposes in an accurate and timely manner.

Responsibility for Planning/Organising & Strategic/Business Development

Organise own day to day tasks.

Lead in the planning, facilitation and evaluation of a broad range of activities including learning events, workshops, presentations, support sessions and poster displays. To proactively promote a rolling programme of People Support initiatives in accordance with national calendars, working collaboratively with communications to achieve this.

Service Development, Project Management

Evaluate current ways of working and takes action to effect improvements.

Participate in Quality Improvement Initiatives or events in relation to staff and engagement.

For further details please see the attached job description.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Administrative Responsibilities

Undertake administrative tasks in relation to own work and as requested e.g. taking telephone calls, collating and analysing data, filing and photocopying.

Use Microsoft Office Applications daily.

Responsibility for Information & Information systems

Record information required for reporting or statistical purposes in an accurate and timely manner.

Responsibility for Planning/Organising & Strategic/Business Development

Organise own day to day tasks.

Lead in the planning, facilitation and evaluation of a broad range of activities including learning events, workshops, presentations, support sessions and poster displays. To proactively promote a rolling programme of People Support initiatives in accordance with national calendars, working collaboratively with communications to achieve this.

Service Development, Project Management

Evaluate current ways of working and takes action to effect improvements.

Participate in Quality Improvement Initiatives or events in relation to staff and engagement.

For further details please see the attached job description.

Person Specification

Qualifications

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Experience

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Knowledge

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Skills

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Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

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Desirable

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Experience

Essential

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Desirable

  • see supporting documents

Knowledge

Essential

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Desirable

  • see supporting documents

Skills

Essential

  • see supporting documents

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).

Additional information

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust

Address

University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire

Clifford Bridge Road

Coventry

CV2 2DX


Employer's website

https://www.jobsatuhcw.co.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust

Address

University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire

Clifford Bridge Road

Coventry

CV2 2DX


Employer's website

https://www.jobsatuhcw.co.uk (Opens in a new tab)

For questions about the job, contact:

People Support Manager Staff Engagement

Rajvinder Grewal

rajvinder.grewal@uhcw.nhs.uk

Date posted

22 November 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£29,970 to £36,483 a year per annum

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

18 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

218-AC-B5-6817369

Job locations

University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire

Clifford Bridge Road

Coventry

CV2 2DX


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