Job summary
Do you have experience of working with health and wellbeing, strong commitment, a focus to being a team player and committed to equality?
This is a role that will continue to develop and grow with the service and requires the successful candidate to demonstrate: research skills, flexibility, strong communication and leadership.
The focus of the post will be to provide a comprehensive source of guidance for colleague wellbeing and to support the Head of Occupational Health & Wellbeing and Psychological / Counselling team, with the delivery of the health and wellbeing programme in line with the Trust's People Plan, and national and local guidelines.
This will be achieved by providing project, delivery, leadership and support to ensure health and wellbeing remains a key priority at the Trust
Main duties of the job
The Trust's Staff Wellbeing programme delivers a wide range of health and wellbeing initiatives to support the wellbeing of staff including;
- Training and support for managers in looking after staff wellbeing
- Access to support services such as our Staff Physiotherapist, Occupational Health, Financial wellbeing service
- Lead the ULHT winter vaccine Covid19 and Flu programme and support the Hospital Hubs and Complex Clinics
- Health promotion events including free health check-ups, support with smoking cessation, healthy eating and weightloss
- Support the variety of emotional, psychological and mental health initiatives in the Trust
The post holder will lead on the delivery and development of the Trust's Staff Wellbeing programme and strategy to ensure ULHT remains an exemplar Trust. Also, be the Trust's Staff Wellbeing expert providing advice, guidance and ensuring that the Trust follows current best practice guidance.
The post holder will provide effective operational leadership and direction, managing a changing and expanding programme of work. They will provide line management and support to the multi-disciplinary Staff Wellbeing team as well as building credible and effective partnership work at all levels across the organisation to ensure the delivery of the Staff Wellbeing Strategy.
The post holder will be expected to work across all Trust sites as required and be expected to work flexibly.
About us
What's the hospital like?
Pilgrim Hospital is situated in beautiful countryside and serves the communities in the South Lincolnshire area. It provides all major specialties and a 24-hour major accident and emergency service.
Grantham and District Hospital serves the communities of Grantham and the local area. It provides ambulatory paediatric and accident and emergency services.
Lincoln Hospital is a thriving university city, and with the opening of the new medical school, it provides all major specialties and a 24-hour major accident and emergency service. This district general hospital serves the city of Lincoln and the North Lincolnshire area. It provides all major specialties and a 24-hour major accident and emergency service.
Louth Hospital is set on the edge of the Wolds and serves the communities of Louth and the local area. It provides a number of services, including an outpatient department, diagnostic and surgical procedures, as well as a surgical ward.
If you want to make a difference and be part of something new and exciting, we would love to hear from you. So, what are you waiting for?!
One Trust, Endless opportunities
Job description
Job responsibilities
What should you do next?
Have a look at the job description, and if you like what you see, then apply today. Dont miss this fantastic opportunity to work with a great team in a supportive environment within a great institution. Your NHS needs you!
Job description
Job responsibilities
What should you do next?
Have a look at the job description, and if you like what you see, then apply today. Dont miss this fantastic opportunity to work with a great team in a supportive environment within a great institution. Your NHS needs you!
Person Specification
Education / Qualifications / Training
Essential
- University Degree in relevant subject i.e. health promotion, public health, Nursing or Midwifery, HWB related or equivalent qualification / training and experience
- Working towards a post graduate masters qualification in a related subject
- Post-graduate qualifications or equivalent health and wellbeing experience
- Evidence of continuous personal, professional and academic development
Desirable
- Working towards a post graduate masters qualification in a related subject
- Qualification or equivalent experience in Project Management / Leadership
Experience
Essential
- Expert knowledge of workfoce issues, law and legislation; best practice and national initiatives; techniques approaches and procedures relating to health promotion of staff wellbeing
- Experience of setting up and implementing systems, processes and procedures
- Experience of delivering and developing digital educational packages and face to face training programmes related to health and wellbeing
- Experience in facilitating groups and presenting to stakeholders
- Experience in supervising junior staff
- Proven experience in project management and demonstrable evidence of delivery of a programme of work involving management of multiple projects at one time
Desirable
- Line management of junior staff
- Experinece of delivering complex projects with a wide range of stakeholders within agreed timescales
- Experience of interpreting guidance and policy for implementation
Skills / Aptitudes
Essential
- A strong interst and knowledge of health and wellbeing strategies, approaches and interventions
- Leadership and influencing skills with the ability to enthuse, motivate and involve individuals and teams
- Excellent verbal, written, interpersonal and communication skills
- Proven evidence of ability to effectively build relationships with staff at all levels within the Trust and with external bodies
- Evidence of time management, planning and organisational skills
Desirable
- Good analytical skills. Able to analyse reports and complex data, identify trends and patterns and develop solutions
- Strong planning and organisation skills including the ability to prioritise where necessary and being able to direct activities of others
- Proven ability to manage resources effectively
- Well organised and able to work under pressure and deliver to deadlines
- Ability to work autonomously with minimal supervision
Abilities / Knowledge
Essential
- Experience of presenting and giving accurate and consistent advice at formal meetings and in other settings
- Ability to analyse and interpret basic statistics. Proven ability to organise, monitor and check work and ensure no element of a task is left unfinished
- Budgetary control and financial management
- Proven ability to use Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook and Access software programmes
- Ability to assess a programme of work against evidence of best practice and inform future planning
Desirable
- Ability to engage constructively with a wide range of staff to develop shared agendas and action plans
- Ability to influence and negotiate with a broad spectrum of people, highlighting benefits, finding alternatives and gaining active support and commitment
Attitudes
Essential
- High level of self-motivation, drive for performance and improvement, flexibility in approach and attitude
- Proactive, energetic and enthusiastic
Other Requirements
Essential
- Physically able to safely handle equipment and resources required for events / workshops
- Light physical effort will be required to deliver presentations / training and liaising between Trust and Community Sites
- The post holder must be willing to work on site at all Trust Hospital sites for the contracted hours and will be required to travel / work across the county at system sites and services
- To work flexibly to meet the needs of the service
Person Specification
Education / Qualifications / Training
Essential
- University Degree in relevant subject i.e. health promotion, public health, Nursing or Midwifery, HWB related or equivalent qualification / training and experience
- Working towards a post graduate masters qualification in a related subject
- Post-graduate qualifications or equivalent health and wellbeing experience
- Evidence of continuous personal, professional and academic development
Desirable
- Working towards a post graduate masters qualification in a related subject
- Qualification or equivalent experience in Project Management / Leadership
Experience
Essential
- Expert knowledge of workfoce issues, law and legislation; best practice and national initiatives; techniques approaches and procedures relating to health promotion of staff wellbeing
- Experience of setting up and implementing systems, processes and procedures
- Experience of delivering and developing digital educational packages and face to face training programmes related to health and wellbeing
- Experience in facilitating groups and presenting to stakeholders
- Experience in supervising junior staff
- Proven experience in project management and demonstrable evidence of delivery of a programme of work involving management of multiple projects at one time
Desirable
- Line management of junior staff
- Experinece of delivering complex projects with a wide range of stakeholders within agreed timescales
- Experience of interpreting guidance and policy for implementation
Skills / Aptitudes
Essential
- A strong interst and knowledge of health and wellbeing strategies, approaches and interventions
- Leadership and influencing skills with the ability to enthuse, motivate and involve individuals and teams
- Excellent verbal, written, interpersonal and communication skills
- Proven evidence of ability to effectively build relationships with staff at all levels within the Trust and with external bodies
- Evidence of time management, planning and organisational skills
Desirable
- Good analytical skills. Able to analyse reports and complex data, identify trends and patterns and develop solutions
- Strong planning and organisation skills including the ability to prioritise where necessary and being able to direct activities of others
- Proven ability to manage resources effectively
- Well organised and able to work under pressure and deliver to deadlines
- Ability to work autonomously with minimal supervision
Abilities / Knowledge
Essential
- Experience of presenting and giving accurate and consistent advice at formal meetings and in other settings
- Ability to analyse and interpret basic statistics. Proven ability to organise, monitor and check work and ensure no element of a task is left unfinished
- Budgetary control and financial management
- Proven ability to use Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook and Access software programmes
- Ability to assess a programme of work against evidence of best practice and inform future planning
Desirable
- Ability to engage constructively with a wide range of staff to develop shared agendas and action plans
- Ability to influence and negotiate with a broad spectrum of people, highlighting benefits, finding alternatives and gaining active support and commitment
Attitudes
Essential
- High level of self-motivation, drive for performance and improvement, flexibility in approach and attitude
- Proactive, energetic and enthusiastic
Other Requirements
Essential
- Physically able to safely handle equipment and resources required for events / workshops
- Light physical effort will be required to deliver presentations / training and liaising between Trust and Community Sites
- The post holder must be willing to work on site at all Trust Hospital sites for the contracted hours and will be required to travel / work across the county at system sites and services
- To work flexibly to meet the needs of the service
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.
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).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
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.
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).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
