Royal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust

Health and Wellbeing Project Support Coordinator

The closing date is 04 January 2026

Job summary

? Join Us in Making a Difference: Health and Wellbeing Project Support Coordinator

Are you passionate about improving staff wellbeing and tackling loneliness in the workplace? Do you have a flair for research, engagement, and co-production? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you to be part of a pioneering initiative at Royal Surrey.

We're looking for a Health and Wellbeing Project Support Coordinator to support our innovative programme:From Isolation to Connection: Finding Common Ground -- a one-year exploration into loneliness among healthcare staff.

? About the Role

This part-time role (2 days/week) is ideal for someone who thrives in a collaborative environment and is driven by purpose. You'll play a key role in:

Researching the prevalence and impact of loneliness, including links to mental health and suicide.
Engaging staff through surveys, interviews, and focus groups to understand lived experiences.
Co-producing wellbeing initiatives with staff and supporting their delivery.
Building partnerships and helping to organise inclusive social activities.
Contributing to strategic planning and national NHS learning on staff wellbeing.

Main duties of the job

Key Responsibilities

o Design and deliver research methods to capture staff experiences.o Analyse data to identify trends and inform recommendations.o Facilitate inclusive engagement activities and workshops.o Support the Health and Wellbeing Team in piloting new initiatives.

You'll be someone who:

o Has experience in research, staff engagement, or wellbeing projects.o Communicates with empathy and clarity across diverse groups.o Is confident working independently and collaboratively.o Is passionate about creating a more connected and supportive workplace.

Be part of a project that matters. Help us shape a healthier, more connected future for our staff.

About us

Royal Surrey is a compassionate and collaborative acute and community Trust. Recognising that our 5000 colleagues are our greatest strength, we offer a comprehensive health and wellbeing program along with a commitment to developing and advancing your career. Our diverse and welcoming Royal Surrey family will ensure you that you feel valued from your initial interview through your entire tenure.

We are clinically led and provide joined up care by bridging the gap between hospital and community services alongside regional specialist cancer care. Our main acute hospital site is in Guildford with community hospital sites at Milford, Haslemere and Cranleigh. We provide adult community health services in homes across Guildford and Waverley.

The Care Quality Commission (CQC) have given us an overall rating of Outstanding.

Royal Surrey has a strong reputation and history to build on. We are proud of our achievements and we are investing in our colleagues through our commitment to supporting professional development as well as investing more than £45 million in our physical environment and new equipment in the next few years. There has never been a better time to join us.

Although it isn't the Trusts normal practice, adverts may close early, so you are encouraged to submit an application as soon as possible.

A video about the Royal Surrey - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R96pMboIYdo

Date posted

02 December 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£32,602 to £39,686 a year Pro Rata Per Annum inc. HCAS

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

384-RD-EMF19446

Job locations

Royal Surrey Hospital

Egerton Road

Guildford

GU2 7XX

Job description

Job responsibilities

The Health and Wellbeing Project Support Coordinator will support the From Isolation to Connection: Finding Common Ground, a one-year programme exploring loneliness among healthcare staff. The post holder will undertake research to understand the prevalence and impact of loneliness, including links to poor mental health and suicide, and differences across staff demographics.

In addition, the post holder will engage staff through surveys, interviews, and focus groups; support co-production of wellbeing initiatives; develop local partnerships; and help deliver social activities. Findings will inform Royal Surreys strategic planning and contribute to national NHS learning on loneliness and staff wellbeing.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Educated to degree level OR equivalent level of experience of working in specialist area. Health and Wellbeing, Research, Project Management.

Desirable

Degree or Postgraduate qualification in research methods, Psychology, health, or related field.

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

Understanding of project management and qualitative/quantitative research.
IT Skills, Working knowledge of Microsoft Office with intermediate keyboard skills
Needs to have a thorough understanding of and commitment to equality of opportunity and good working relationships both in terms of day-to-day working practices, but also in relation to management systems

Desirable

Awareness of issues around loneliness, social wellbeing, and suicide prevention.
Knowledge of NHS People Promise / NHS Health & Wellbeing Framework.
Knowledge of confidentiality and ethical practice in research
Report writing for varied audiences (academic, staff, leadership).

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Educated to degree level OR equivalent level of experience of working in specialist area. Health and Wellbeing, Research, Project Management.

Desirable

Degree or Postgraduate qualification in research methods, Psychology, health, or related field.

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

Understanding of project management and qualitative/quantitative research.
IT Skills, Working knowledge of Microsoft Office with intermediate keyboard skills
Needs to have a thorough understanding of and commitment to equality of opportunity and good working relationships both in terms of day-to-day working practices, but also in relation to management systems

Desirable

Awareness of issues around loneliness, social wellbeing, and suicide prevention.
Knowledge of NHS People Promise / NHS Health & Wellbeing Framework.
Knowledge of confidentiality and ethical practice in research
Report writing for varied audiences (academic, staff, leadership).

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.

Employer details

Employer name

Royal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Royal Surrey Hospital

Egerton Road

Guildford

GU2 7XX

Employer's website

https://www.royalsurrey.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Royal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Royal Surrey Hospital

Egerton Road

Guildford

GU2 7XX

Employer's website

https://www.royalsurrey.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)