Job summary
You will be the Partnerships & Engagement Lead,
covering Solihull for the Smokefree Solihull service.
You will be expected to engage with various operational
and strategic stakeholders including development and engagement with the ICB
pathways, at place and system level to
ensure true system integration across all service elements. You will support
the Head of Service to develop and maintain effective referral pathways into
the service and build long-lasting relationships with system partners from a
range of sectors, including but not limited to primary and secondary care, CVS,
place-based partnerships, local authorities and the ICB. You will also represent
the service at key network meetings/task and finish groups/partnerships.
Another key aspect of this role is to increase referrals through system
engagement and training for professionals.
You will be responsible for developing and implementing
the service engagement strategy on an ongoing basis and producing a quarterly
impact report to submit to public health commissioners.
You will be a motivated, passionate, organised
and proactive communicator with experience working in a community setting. ABL
takes a strengths-focused, asset-based approach to community delivery, looking
to innovate and partner with, not replicate, existing delivery. The role will
require dynamic working that embraces the vision and values we wish to
establish for the service to support people in achieving healthy lives.
Main duties of the job
Design,
monitoring and evaluation of a bespoke engagement strategy to promote the service.
Producing quarterly impact
reports in line with service KPIs.
Managing all service
referral pathways to ensure referral targets are met.
Work with the ICB and Hospital Trusts to map and
improve the NHS inpatient to community transfer of care process
Explore hospital
options e.g., in reach/liaison to develop hand over sessions/clinics
between hospital and community teams
Working with ABLs communication team to help raise
the profile of service.
Engaging
key system partners to explore partnership activities.
Working
closely with the Head of Service to manage the referral rates and develop
partnerships with all potential referrers across Solihull.
Representing the service at
key strategic meetings across the health and social care system.
Attending internal senior
leadership meeting to report on progress against the engagement strategy.
Attending commissioner
meetings to report on all engagement workstreams as required.
Contributing to commissioner
reports and the internal performance review board as requested by the HOS.
Working with Comms and lead
on the implementation of smoke free campaigns.
About us
ABL is an exciting fast-paced,
growing community health organisation. As an experienced, CQC registered,
provider of community health
services, we are passionate about delivering evidence based, innovative,
effective and relevant health care services
in partnership with individuals, communities and stakeholders.
We are a values driven organisation, dedicated
to reducing health inequalities and improving peoples lives. We would love to hear from you if you would like
the opportunity to work with in a close team of committed professionals and you share our values
of designing and delivering health services.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Role Purpose:
You will be the Partnerships & Engagement Lead,
covering Solihull for the Smokefree Solihull service.
You will be expected to engage with various operational
and strategic stakeholders including development and engagement with the ICB
pathways, at place and system level to
ensure true system integration across all service elements. You will support
the Head of Service to develop and maintain effective referral pathways into
the service and build long-lasting relationships with system partners from a
range of sectors, including but not limited to primary and secondary care, CVS,
place-based partnerships, local authorities and the ICB. You will also represent
the service at key network meetings/task and finish groups/partnerships.
Another key aspect of this role is to increase referrals through system
engagement and training for professionals.
You will be responsible for developing and implementing
the service engagement strategy on an ongoing basis and producing a quarterly
impact report to submit to public health commissioners.
You will be a motivated, passionate, organised and
proactive communicator with experience working in a community setting. ABL
takes a strengths-focused, asset-based approach to community delivery, looking
to innovate and partner with, not replicate, existing delivery. The role will
require dynamic working that embraces the vision and values we wish to
establish for the service to support people in achieving healthy lives.
No two days will be the same in this varied and flexible
role. If you are as comfortable spending a day with the team as you are working
independently and confidently with new people and are highly organised this
could be the job for you. This is a demanding job, but you will not be on your
own. ABLs highly experienced and friendly multi- disciplinary team of Health
and Social Care professionals, Business Intelligence, Service Development,
Governance, Finance and Business Development are there to support. Additionally,
existing experienced delivery teams will be available to support you to drive
the Service forward.
DKey responsibilities will be:
Design,
monitoring and evaluation of a bespoke engagement strategy to promote the service.
Producing quarterly impact
reports in line with service KPIs.
Managing all service
referral pathways to ensure referral targets are met.
Work with the ICB and Hospital Trusts to map and
improve the NHS inpatient to community transfer of care process
Explore hospital
options e.g., in reach/liaison to develop hand over sessions/clinics
between hospital and community teams
Working with ABLs communication team to help raise
the profile of service.
Engaging
key system partners to explore partnership activities.
Working
closely with the Head of Service to manage the referral rates and develop
partnerships with all potential referrers across Solihull.
Representing the service at
key strategic meetings across the health and social care system.
Attending internal senior
leadership meeting to report on progress against the engagement strategy.
Attending commissioner
meetings to report on all engagement workstreams as required.
Contributing to commissioner
reports and the internal performance review board as requested by the HOS.
Working with Comms and lead
on the implementation of smoke free campaigns.
Leading on smoke free
related events.
Develop and deliver training
programme for health professionals, the Voluntary sector and residents focusing
on Very Brief Advice on smoking and MECC.
Produce a final evaluation
on service improvement and infrastructure development, working collaboratively
with SMBC and the ICB to report the programme outcomes
Skills and Competencies Required
Be experienced in community engagement and partnership working in a community
health environment.
Experience of building and maintaining
high-level, strategic partnerships from scratch.
Experience of public
speaking/delivering presentations to a wide range of system partners.
Positive and proactive with the ability to motivate, engage
and support partnership
delivery.
Adept in communication; A confident and approachable communicator who adapts the message
to
fit the needs of the audience and ability to see the bigger
picture in problem solving for community
cohesion.
Build strong relationships, Foster
trust and co-operation among colleagues, stakeholders, community leaders,
commissioners and
sub-contractors.
Quality driven; you naturally seek high standards and actively seek to improve them.
Value and remain
open to new ideas and perspective
Job description
Job responsibilities
Role Purpose:
You will be the Partnerships & Engagement Lead,
covering Solihull for the Smokefree Solihull service.
You will be expected to engage with various operational
and strategic stakeholders including development and engagement with the ICB
pathways, at place and system level to
ensure true system integration across all service elements. You will support
the Head of Service to develop and maintain effective referral pathways into
the service and build long-lasting relationships with system partners from a
range of sectors, including but not limited to primary and secondary care, CVS,
place-based partnerships, local authorities and the ICB. You will also represent
the service at key network meetings/task and finish groups/partnerships.
Another key aspect of this role is to increase referrals through system
engagement and training for professionals.
You will be responsible for developing and implementing
the service engagement strategy on an ongoing basis and producing a quarterly
impact report to submit to public health commissioners.
You will be a motivated, passionate, organised and
proactive communicator with experience working in a community setting. ABL
takes a strengths-focused, asset-based approach to community delivery, looking
to innovate and partner with, not replicate, existing delivery. The role will
require dynamic working that embraces the vision and values we wish to
establish for the service to support people in achieving healthy lives.
No two days will be the same in this varied and flexible
role. If you are as comfortable spending a day with the team as you are working
independently and confidently with new people and are highly organised this
could be the job for you. This is a demanding job, but you will not be on your
own. ABLs highly experienced and friendly multi- disciplinary team of Health
and Social Care professionals, Business Intelligence, Service Development,
Governance, Finance and Business Development are there to support. Additionally,
existing experienced delivery teams will be available to support you to drive
the Service forward.
DKey responsibilities will be:
Design,
monitoring and evaluation of a bespoke engagement strategy to promote the service.
Producing quarterly impact
reports in line with service KPIs.
Managing all service
referral pathways to ensure referral targets are met.
Work with the ICB and Hospital Trusts to map and
improve the NHS inpatient to community transfer of care process
Explore hospital
options e.g., in reach/liaison to develop hand over sessions/clinics
between hospital and community teams
Working with ABLs communication team to help raise
the profile of service.
Engaging
key system partners to explore partnership activities.
Working
closely with the Head of Service to manage the referral rates and develop
partnerships with all potential referrers across Solihull.
Representing the service at
key strategic meetings across the health and social care system.
Attending internal senior
leadership meeting to report on progress against the engagement strategy.
Attending commissioner
meetings to report on all engagement workstreams as required.
Contributing to commissioner
reports and the internal performance review board as requested by the HOS.
Working with Comms and lead
on the implementation of smoke free campaigns.
Leading on smoke free
related events.
Develop and deliver training
programme for health professionals, the Voluntary sector and residents focusing
on Very Brief Advice on smoking and MECC.
Produce a final evaluation
on service improvement and infrastructure development, working collaboratively
with SMBC and the ICB to report the programme outcomes
Skills and Competencies Required
Be experienced in community engagement and partnership working in a community
health environment.
Experience of building and maintaining
high-level, strategic partnerships from scratch.
Experience of public
speaking/delivering presentations to a wide range of system partners.
Positive and proactive with the ability to motivate, engage
and support partnership
delivery.
Adept in communication; A confident and approachable communicator who adapts the message
to
fit the needs of the audience and ability to see the bigger
picture in problem solving for community
cohesion.
Build strong relationships, Foster
trust and co-operation among colleagues, stakeholders, community leaders,
commissioners and
sub-contractors.
Quality driven; you naturally seek high standards and actively seek to improve them.
Value and remain
open to new ideas and perspective
Person Specification
Job Specific Requirements
Essential
- The ability to travel independently across Solihull and as required to ABL Healths HQ in Greater Manchester.
- Work flexibly and adapt to suit service need.
Experience
Essential
- At least 3 years experience in a healthcare setting
- Experience of engaging with a wide range of strategic and operational partners
- Experience of working in a health care environment
- Demonstrable experience of speaking to large groups
- Experience of managing a team in a target driven setting.
Desirable
- Experience in a leadership role
- Previous experience of delivering training programmes
- Experience of delivering focus groups
- Experience of public speaking
- Experience of high-level partnership working/collaborating with key stakeholders
- Experience within in-patients, hospital settings.
- Co-ordination and systems engagement
Skills & Knowledge
Essential
- Excellent communication skills both written and verbal
- Demonstrable experience of excellent active listening skills
- Demonstrable understanding of broad behaviour theory
- Ability to communicate excellently both verbally and in writing at all levels, with individuals, groups, organisations and the public.
- Ability to prioritise work tasks and develop effective work streams
- Awareness of the barriers facing adults, young people and families in engaging with a healthy lifestyle.
- Excellent organisational/time management skills.
- Positive and Can Do attitude
- Non-judgemental, friendly and approachable
- Excellent IT skills including Microsoft office.
- Excellent team player and able to work autonomously and use own initiative
- Confident and outgoing yet approachable and willing to take direction
Desirable
- Ability to read and interpret data
- Understanding of public health guidance
- Understanding of health care commissioning environment
- Capable of producing performance reports.
- Good knowledge of working with adults, young people and families in a related health project.
- Knowledge of strength-based approaches to working with people
- Knowledge of asset-based community development
- Clear understanding and experience of Confidentiality and Information Governance
- Understanding of, or willingness to learn about, whole systems approaches within healthcare.
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree and/or equivalent experience community healthcare, psychology, behaviour change
Person Specification
Job Specific Requirements
Essential
- The ability to travel independently across Solihull and as required to ABL Healths HQ in Greater Manchester.
- Work flexibly and adapt to suit service need.
Experience
Essential
- At least 3 years experience in a healthcare setting
- Experience of engaging with a wide range of strategic and operational partners
- Experience of working in a health care environment
- Demonstrable experience of speaking to large groups
- Experience of managing a team in a target driven setting.
Desirable
- Experience in a leadership role
- Previous experience of delivering training programmes
- Experience of delivering focus groups
- Experience of public speaking
- Experience of high-level partnership working/collaborating with key stakeholders
- Experience within in-patients, hospital settings.
- Co-ordination and systems engagement
Skills & Knowledge
Essential
- Excellent communication skills both written and verbal
- Demonstrable experience of excellent active listening skills
- Demonstrable understanding of broad behaviour theory
- Ability to communicate excellently both verbally and in writing at all levels, with individuals, groups, organisations and the public.
- Ability to prioritise work tasks and develop effective work streams
- Awareness of the barriers facing adults, young people and families in engaging with a healthy lifestyle.
- Excellent organisational/time management skills.
- Positive and Can Do attitude
- Non-judgemental, friendly and approachable
- Excellent IT skills including Microsoft office.
- Excellent team player and able to work autonomously and use own initiative
- Confident and outgoing yet approachable and willing to take direction
Desirable
- Ability to read and interpret data
- Understanding of public health guidance
- Understanding of health care commissioning environment
- Capable of producing performance reports.
- Good knowledge of working with adults, young people and families in a related health project.
- Knowledge of strength-based approaches to working with people
- Knowledge of asset-based community development
- Clear understanding and experience of Confidentiality and Information Governance
- Understanding of, or willingness to learn about, whole systems approaches within healthcare.
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree and/or equivalent experience community healthcare, psychology, behaviour change
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.
