Job summary
THIS POST IS FIXED TERM/SECONDMENT FOR 12 MONTHS DUE TO SECONDMENT COVER.
Working closely with the Mental Health Partnership Manager, this post supports the delivery of the 'Hearts and Minds: Together for Mental Health in Powys' by ensuring the voice of people using services is heard in the design, planning and delivery of the mental health agenda led by PTHB.
Co-production is a critical area of work for Powys Teaching Health Board.
Deal directly with patients and public, commissioned Third Sector providers andother healthcare professionals either through face to face, telephone or correspondence, ensuring all feedback is handled appropriately.
Part-time may be considered
Main duties of the job
Provide additional support for the individual representatives of the Mental Health Planning and Development Partnership to enable them to engage in Participation activity and associated meetings.
Lead the 'Engage to Change' work stream of the Mental Health Planning and Development Partnership including organising meetings, managing agendas, taking minutes, facilitating action planning and producing the Mental Health Planning and Development Partnership Annual Report.
Report to the Mental Health Planning and Development Partnership onparticipation activity/co-production and any outcomes of engagement work.
About us
Being the smallest Heath Board in Wales means that you won't get lost in the crowd. Everybody at Powys Teaching Health Board is valued for the contribution they make to our varied and diverse portfolio of community-based services. Together, we can continue to make a real difference to our patients and build on our unrivalled reputation.
As a supportive and progressive employer, we actively encourage you to carve out a career with us, through a range of development pathways. We're also lucky enough to be situated in one of the most beautiful rural counties in Britain, let alone Wales! Achieving a healthy 'life work' balance is essential, and something we recognise by prioritising your well-being.
To start your journey with us, and to learn more about what we can offer you please visit: https://pthb.nhs.wales/working-for-us/. There you will find information about our benefits and values, read staff experiences and more about what our beautiful county has to offer.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Detailed job description can be found in the document section on the job vacancy via trac.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Detailed job description can be found in the document section on the job vacancy via trac.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to HND in Health & Social Care or Business Management PLUS significant experience in communication, partnership working, coproduction , project management to degree level equivalent
- Knowledge of research-based evidence in planning implementing and evaluating in line with statutory duties under the Social Services and Wellbeing Act
- Good knowledge of communication techniques
- Understanding of Mental Health services, and the Together for Mental Health Agenda ; co-productio
- Good knowledge of IT systems and social media
- Knowledge of GDPR 2018 and understanding of the importance of confidentiality
Experience
Essential
- Experience of client facing Engagement & co-production
- Communications or participation qualification or experience for working in this field
- Experience of report writing, minute taking and ability to multitask
- Experience of working in a Partnership environment
Other
Essential
- Demonstrate PTHB Values Able to make a connection between their work and the benefit to people using services and the public
- Values diversity and difference, operates with integrity and openness Commitment to high standards and excellent quality of work Works well and engages with others, is positive and listens, respects, values and learns from contributions of those people Motivated and enthusiastic
Apptitude and abilities
Essential
- Able to demonstrate tact and diplomacy when working with others
- Evidence of undertaking presentation to groups
- Ability to work on their own, plan and prioritise effectively, and to short deadlines
- Capable of remaining calm under pressure
- Ability to record data accurately and carefully extract trends, operational and strategic themes from complex data
Desirable
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to HND in Health & Social Care or Business Management PLUS significant experience in communication, partnership working, coproduction , project management to degree level equivalent
- Knowledge of research-based evidence in planning implementing and evaluating in line with statutory duties under the Social Services and Wellbeing Act
- Good knowledge of communication techniques
- Understanding of Mental Health services, and the Together for Mental Health Agenda ; co-productio
- Good knowledge of IT systems and social media
- Knowledge of GDPR 2018 and understanding of the importance of confidentiality
Experience
Essential
- Experience of client facing Engagement & co-production
- Communications or participation qualification or experience for working in this field
- Experience of report writing, minute taking and ability to multitask
- Experience of working in a Partnership environment
Other
Essential
- Demonstrate PTHB Values Able to make a connection between their work and the benefit to people using services and the public
- Values diversity and difference, operates with integrity and openness Commitment to high standards and excellent quality of work Works well and engages with others, is positive and listens, respects, values and learns from contributions of those people Motivated and enthusiastic
Apptitude and abilities
Essential
- Able to demonstrate tact and diplomacy when working with others
- Evidence of undertaking presentation to groups
- Ability to work on their own, plan and prioritise effectively, and to short deadlines
- Capable of remaining calm under pressure
- Ability to record data accurately and carefully extract trends, operational and strategic themes from complex data
Desirable
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).
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).
