Staff Engagement Advisor

East Midlands Ambulance Service NHS Trust

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Job summary

The post will be at the forefront of providing a comprehensive and professional wellbeing and inclusion service to the managers and employees of the Trust with a particular focus on staff engagement and wellbeing activities; therefore an ability to build good working relationships is pivotal.

Through excellent communication, coaching and influencing skills you will be responsible for and advise on a variety of engagement matters including Staff Survey, Quarterly Pulse Surveys, Reward and Recognition and general HR matters ensuring that the organisation is a leader in these areas and demonstrates best practice.

You will be responsible for the development of key policies and procedures and project work linked to staff engagement that will ensure that the People Strategy is delivered and EMAS is viewed as a leader in these key areas and an employer of choice.

Main duties of the job

To support the delivery of the Trust's People Strategy with particular focus on the areas of staff engagement, health, and wellbeing.
. Support the Senior Wellbeing and Inclusion Advisor with key projects and deliverables including the health and wellbeing agenda, the annual joint flu and Covid-19 vaccination campaign and the achievement of the national CQUIN.
Develop and review key policies and procedures relating to staff engagement / health and wellbeing.
To coordinate and take minutes/actions arising from the Occupational Health Service Review meeting.
u Support the contract monitoring of the Occupational Health and Wellbeing Services contract to ensure it is being delivered to the service specification.
Lead the Trust's annual staff survey/pulse survey process with support from divisional/service area HR Teams to co-ordinate the process and work with Divisional Senior leadership teams to increase the Trusts overall response rate and develop and implement local action plans.
To work in partnership with the Communications Team to promote health and wellbeing, staff survey, pulse survey and other initiatives to enhance staff engagement and promote positive health and wellbeing of the workforce.

About us

As part of EMAS's commitment to ensure the Health and Wellbeing of its workforce, an exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Wellbeing and Inclusion Team.

This is an exciting opportunity to develop your experience in two key areas of work including staff engagement and health and wellbeing.

The post holder will be actively engaged in supporting the annual NHS Staff Survey, Pulse Surveys and the Joint Flu and Covid-19 Vaccination campaigns.

The post holder must possess excellent organisational skills, be able to communicate and build relationships with a variety of stakeholders andhas a genuine commitment to improving our people practices within the Trust.

Date posted

30 August 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£29,970 to £36,483 a year pa

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time, Home or remote working

Reference number

335-A-1574

Job locations

EMAS Headquarters, Horizon Place

Nottingham

NG8 6PY

Job description

Job responsibilities

The Staff Engagement Advisor will play an instrumental part on ensuring that the NHS People Plan and People Promise are embedded within the Trust and that staff do have a Voice that counts.

Job description

Job responsibilities

The Staff Engagement Advisor will play an instrumental part on ensuring that the NHS People Plan and People Promise are embedded within the Trust and that staff do have a Voice that counts.

Person Specification

Qualification

Essential

CIPD qualification (or prepared to study)
Educated to degree level or equivalent

Experience and knowledge

Essential

Proven track record of operating in an operational HR/Wellbeing environment
Experience of advising managers on staff engagement
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office software
Excellent understanding of contemporary HR/wellbeing practices
Proven experience of operating in an operational HR environment in recruitment, discipline, grievance, absence management and equality and diversity in a complex setting
Knowledge and understanding of key NHS issues including national and local policy drivers
Up to date knowledge of employment legislation related to core employment/equality issues
Experience of working in partnership with Trade Unions or staffing representatives
Able to research, interpret and present complex information in a clear and logical manner
Project Management experience and delivering projects within timescales
Design, development and delivery of training courses

Skills

Essential

Ability to manage and prioritise own workload
Excellent communication, interpersonal skills
Experience of managing multiple priorities and meeting deadlines
Experience of writing complex reports for a wide range of audiences
Ability to analyse data
Ability to process claims, invoices for payment

Special Requirements

Essential

Ability to work from home
Willingness to travel to various Trust sites
Access to a vehicle with insurance for business use

Person Specification

Qualification

Essential

CIPD qualification (or prepared to study)
Educated to degree level or equivalent

Experience and knowledge

Essential

Proven track record of operating in an operational HR/Wellbeing environment
Experience of advising managers on staff engagement
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office software
Excellent understanding of contemporary HR/wellbeing practices
Proven experience of operating in an operational HR environment in recruitment, discipline, grievance, absence management and equality and diversity in a complex setting
Knowledge and understanding of key NHS issues including national and local policy drivers
Up to date knowledge of employment legislation related to core employment/equality issues
Experience of working in partnership with Trade Unions or staffing representatives
Able to research, interpret and present complex information in a clear and logical manner
Project Management experience and delivering projects within timescales
Design, development and delivery of training courses

Skills

Essential

Ability to manage and prioritise own workload
Excellent communication, interpersonal skills
Experience of managing multiple priorities and meeting deadlines
Experience of writing complex reports for a wide range of audiences
Ability to analyse data
Ability to process claims, invoices for payment

Special Requirements

Essential

Ability to work from home
Willingness to travel to various Trust sites
Access to a vehicle with insurance for business use

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.