Job summary
This is a fantastic opportunity to apply
for an innovative new role. We are seeking a Health and Wellbeing
Coach to consolidate the partnership between Platt Hall and Better Health MCR.
The post holder will build on an established foundation of health work at
Platt Hall and will be embedded equally, working in both organisations. They will work at both sites to reduce health inequalities using Platt
Hall's programmes, collections and building as a key resource. The
post holder will take a lead in supporting people to self-identify issues and
encourage proactive prevention of new and existing illnesses, with a focus on
using evidence-based strategies.
Main duties of the job
The Health and Wellbeing Coach will take an
approach that considers the whole person in addressing existing issues, working
alongside people to coach and motivate them through multiple sessions,
supporting them to identify their needs, set goals and help them to implement
their personal health and care plan. They
will develop wellbeing groups at Platt Hall in partnership with patients. They
will take an approach that is non-judgemental, that supports personal choice
and positive risk-taking, that addresses potential consequences, and ensures
patients understand the accountability of their own decisions. The post holder
will develop and maintain positive relationships with key stakeholders,
providers and local communities.
You will support patients to
implement their personalised health and care plan using the Platt Hall
building, collections and programme as a resource.
This post currently has funding for
two and a half years which may be increased up to three years.
About us
Better Health MCR is a leading PCN running
over 5 Sites. We are on a mission to think differently so provide
tailored care that meets the diverse needs of our patients, breaks down the
barriers that sustain health inequalities and, ultimately, improves the lives
of local people. We can only do this by encouraging all our staff to be curious
and caring about what we do and how we do it. At Better Health MCR our people
are our biggest asset. We are a not-for-profit social enterprise reinvesting in
our patients, and importantly, in our staff.
Platt Hall is undergoing a long-term
redevelopment programme, working with local partners and residents to create a
new kind of museum and creative space focused on collections, creativity and
culture as a tool for social change. Health equality is a key strand of this
work. The Platt Hall team currently work in partnership with Better Health MCR
to develop and recruit for a range of wellbeing programmes in the Hall, garden
and park. Platt Hall is now expanding the team, to bring a different kind of
expertise into the organisation and better reflect the diverse communities of
the neighbourhood.
Job description
Job responsibilities
An outline of the job is above. For the full Job Description please see the
supporting document on the right/below. The post is up to full-time (37.5
hours) and will work at both Platt Hall and practice sites. The usual working hours are to be arranged but
will be Monday to Friday. Salary will be in the range £28,407
to £34,581 depending
on experience.
As a not-for-profit organisation we aim to pay competitive
salaries as we are an accredited Real Living Wage employer. You can choose to
be part of the NHS Pension Scheme, with an employer contribution of 20.6%. We
all need a well-deserved break: annual leave goes up to 6.6 weeks holiday plus Bank Holidays (pro rata), depending on length of NHS service.
Recruitment process:
Please apply using the NHS Jobs online system. Your application
should explain why you are applying for the post, how you believe you would
contribute to working in this setting and demonstrate how you meet the
requirements of the person specification.
Note: when you apply the system may ask you if you have "professional registration". This is an error. Please tick yes to proceed.
There is an online information session on Tuesday 23rd
January 2024 between 12:00-14:00; we would encourage all interested
candidates to attend to find out more about the role. Please contact Sue Daly,
HR Support Manager on 0161 249 3311 to book your place.
The closing date for applications is 28th January 2024. Formal interviews will be held on Tuesday 13th
February 2024.
Better Health MCR Ltd. We are an equal opportunities employer and
an accredited Real Living Wage employer.
Job description
Job responsibilities
An outline of the job is above. For the full Job Description please see the
supporting document on the right/below. The post is up to full-time (37.5
hours) and will work at both Platt Hall and practice sites. The usual working hours are to be arranged but
will be Monday to Friday. Salary will be in the range £28,407
to £34,581 depending
on experience.
As a not-for-profit organisation we aim to pay competitive
salaries as we are an accredited Real Living Wage employer. You can choose to
be part of the NHS Pension Scheme, with an employer contribution of 20.6%. We
all need a well-deserved break: annual leave goes up to 6.6 weeks holiday plus Bank Holidays (pro rata), depending on length of NHS service.
Recruitment process:
Please apply using the NHS Jobs online system. Your application
should explain why you are applying for the post, how you believe you would
contribute to working in this setting and demonstrate how you meet the
requirements of the person specification.
Note: when you apply the system may ask you if you have "professional registration". This is an error. Please tick yes to proceed.
There is an online information session on Tuesday 23rd
January 2024 between 12:00-14:00; we would encourage all interested
candidates to attend to find out more about the role. Please contact Sue Daly,
HR Support Manager on 0161 249 3311 to book your place.
The closing date for applications is 28th January 2024. Formal interviews will be held on Tuesday 13th
February 2024.
Better Health MCR Ltd. We are an equal opportunities employer and
an accredited Real Living Wage employer.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Desirable
- Coaching/counselling qualification/experience or other relevant qualification/experience involving reflective listening skills relevant training and experience in non-clinical Supported Self-Management or Health Coaching.
- Level 3 Diploma in Exercise Referral or equivalent qualification.
- Ability to speak a second language that resonates with the demographics of the local neighbourhood.
Experience
Essential
- *Previous experience delivering coaching support or similar experience of community facilitation in a community development context, health and social care, learning support or public health / health improvement.
- *Experience of working in health and social care care/community development setting or similar.
- *An active interest in and awareness of the use of museum and gallery collections for wellbeing.
- *Experience of partnership / collaborative working and of building relationships across a variety of organisations.
- *Understanding of areas of high deprivation and the challenges this presents.
- Commitment to undertake a health coach qualification.
- Commitment to professional and personal development.
- Able to work from an asset-based approach, building on current community and personal assets.
- Good IT and keyboard skills.
- *Please note, where experience is required, unpaid work will be considered
Desirable
- Experience of using coaching approaches/frameworks and models or other helping strategies e.g., motivational Interviewing.
- Experience in supporting people with long-term health conditions to make lifestyle changes.
Personal Skills and Abilities
Essential
- A full, valid UK driving licence with business car insurance and access to a car on a daily basis.
- The ability to give good and regular attendance.
- Highly motivated, creative, enthusiastic and flexible in approach to work.
- A friendly and approachable manner with good people skills showing care and empathy.
- The ability to work independently and as a member of two busy multidisciplinary teams.
- Excellent communication skills the ability to communicate clearly and effectively with a wide range of individuals both verbally and in writing.
- Understanding of the importance and process of helping people with long-term conditions to develop their knowledge, skills and confidence in managing their health and the range of models and tools available.
- Understanding of health coaching in group settings.
- The ability to communicate and interact with the public in a discreet and sensitive manner, recognising their needs for alternative methods and styles of communication.
- The ability to communicate complex and sensitive information in an understandable form to a variety of audiences (e.g. patients).
- Good organisational skills.
- A strong commitment to providing a high standard of care that is responsive and flexible in its approach to meeting the needs of a deprived and ethnically diverse population.
- A strong commitment to reducing health inequalities and to supporting people to reach their potential.
- Willingness and aptitude to be involved in teaching.
- A commitment to Better Health MCR and Manchester City Council core values.
- A commitment to professional and personal development, with evidence of recent study and learning.
- An ability to understand, assess and manage risk.
- Produce timely and informative reports.
- Ability to work with minimal supervision and act decisively and ask for help when needed.
Covid-19 Vaccinations
Desirable
- Covid-19 is a dangerous disease and we need to protect our vulnerable patients and colleagues as much as possible. Vaccination against Covid-19 is strongly recommended for all NHS staff. Please state either (1) the dates of your Covid-19 vaccinations, (2) that you have an official NHS medical exemption letter, (3) the date of your upcoming vaccination appointment, or (4) that you are unvaccinated.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Desirable
- Coaching/counselling qualification/experience or other relevant qualification/experience involving reflective listening skills relevant training and experience in non-clinical Supported Self-Management or Health Coaching.
- Level 3 Diploma in Exercise Referral or equivalent qualification.
- Ability to speak a second language that resonates with the demographics of the local neighbourhood.
Experience
Essential
- *Previous experience delivering coaching support or similar experience of community facilitation in a community development context, health and social care, learning support or public health / health improvement.
- *Experience of working in health and social care care/community development setting or similar.
- *An active interest in and awareness of the use of museum and gallery collections for wellbeing.
- *Experience of partnership / collaborative working and of building relationships across a variety of organisations.
- *Understanding of areas of high deprivation and the challenges this presents.
- Commitment to undertake a health coach qualification.
- Commitment to professional and personal development.
- Able to work from an asset-based approach, building on current community and personal assets.
- Good IT and keyboard skills.
- *Please note, where experience is required, unpaid work will be considered
Desirable
- Experience of using coaching approaches/frameworks and models or other helping strategies e.g., motivational Interviewing.
- Experience in supporting people with long-term health conditions to make lifestyle changes.
Personal Skills and Abilities
Essential
- A full, valid UK driving licence with business car insurance and access to a car on a daily basis.
- The ability to give good and regular attendance.
- Highly motivated, creative, enthusiastic and flexible in approach to work.
- A friendly and approachable manner with good people skills showing care and empathy.
- The ability to work independently and as a member of two busy multidisciplinary teams.
- Excellent communication skills the ability to communicate clearly and effectively with a wide range of individuals both verbally and in writing.
- Understanding of the importance and process of helping people with long-term conditions to develop their knowledge, skills and confidence in managing their health and the range of models and tools available.
- Understanding of health coaching in group settings.
- The ability to communicate and interact with the public in a discreet and sensitive manner, recognising their needs for alternative methods and styles of communication.
- The ability to communicate complex and sensitive information in an understandable form to a variety of audiences (e.g. patients).
- Good organisational skills.
- A strong commitment to providing a high standard of care that is responsive and flexible in its approach to meeting the needs of a deprived and ethnically diverse population.
- A strong commitment to reducing health inequalities and to supporting people to reach their potential.
- Willingness and aptitude to be involved in teaching.
- A commitment to Better Health MCR and Manchester City Council core values.
- A commitment to professional and personal development, with evidence of recent study and learning.
- An ability to understand, assess and manage risk.
- Produce timely and informative reports.
- Ability to work with minimal supervision and act decisively and ask for help when needed.
Covid-19 Vaccinations
Desirable
- Covid-19 is a dangerous disease and we need to protect our vulnerable patients and colleagues as much as possible. Vaccination against Covid-19 is strongly recommended for all NHS staff. Please state either (1) the dates of your Covid-19 vaccinations, (2) that you have an official NHS medical exemption letter, (3) the date of your upcoming vaccination appointment, or (4) that you are unvaccinated.
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.
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
