Job summary
Are you enthusiastic about supporting the health and wellbeing (HWB) of staff and looking for a new challenge?
An exciting opportunity has arisen to expandthe Staff Health and Wellbeing team which sits within the wider Occupational Health and Wellbeing Multidisciplinary Team. The post holder will create, promote and oversee a project to deliver a new staff preventative health programme, including the formation of two distinct HWB support pathways:
1. Diabetes prevention pathway
2. Work-related stress management pathway
As the post is a fixed term contract until 31st March 2027, emphasis will be placed on creating standard operation procedures (SOPs) and establishing future-proof administrative processes and onward referral pathways in order to embed both pathways into business as usual activities. Additionally, the post-holder will be expected to obtain a high level of engagement with all staff to ensure good utilisation and attendance through both pathways in order to fulfil our obligations with regards achieving outcome measures for the project.
Main duties of the job
The successful applicant will report to the Staff HWB Lead but will also work closely alongside colleagues from the wider Occupational Health and Wellbeing Multidisciplinary Team.
The post holder willprimarily act as a project lead for the duration of the fixed-term programme, and will also be expected to deliver on aspects of each pathway, including (but not limited to) diabetes testing and result interpretation and the introduction and associated administration involved with the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) Stress Indicator Toolkit (SIT).
The role requires an individual with an existing level of project management experience who is happy to work independently, and is able to safely and accurately utilise project management methodology in order to deliver clearly defined project outcomes and deliverables both on time and within budget.
About us
Diversity makes us interesting... Inclusion is what will make us outstanding.
Inequality exists and the journey to eliminate it is not easy. Every step we take will be a purposeful step forward to deliver a truly inclusive culture where all our people are enabled to deliver outstanding care, where background is no barrier, and where everyone can be their authentic self and we truly represent our patient community.
We are committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community, regardless of any protected characteristics. Reasonable adjustments will be made for disabled applicants where possible. All applicants who have a disability and meet the minimum criteria for the post can opt for a guaranteed interview.
If you need additional help with your application please get in touch by calling the recruitment team on 0118 322 6997 or 0118 322 5342.
Our primary method of communication will be via email. However, if you would prefer to be contacted through a different method, please inform the recruitment team.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for further details of the role.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for further details of the role.
Person Specification
Education, Qualifications & Training
Essential
- Registered Nurse (Pt 1/12) OR Post graduate qualification in Health Promotion / Public Health OR similar qualification
- Project/business management qualification (e.g. Project Management Professional PMP, Chartered Management Degree Apprenticeship, PRINCE2) OR similar qualification
- Evidence of continued professional development (CPD)
Desirable
- Awareness of measurement and diagnosis procedures for type 2 diabetes, including local and national support pathways for diabetes prevention and management
- Awareness of the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) domains of work-related stress, as well as standards for managing work-related stress, (e.g. stress risk assessments, stress indicator toolkit etc.)
Experience
Essential
- Computer literate, including autonomous use of Microsoft programmes (Word, Outlook, Excel, Teams etc).
- Demonstrable experience in project management, with a proven track record in successfully achieving and evaluating project outcomes whilst staying within a budget
- Experience creating Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), ensuring they minimise any associated project risks, comply with local and national guidance and follow best practice
- Experience of working autonomously or as part of a team, with demonstrable examples of contribution to achievement of the team or completion of autonomous work
Desirable
- Experience using a clinical records management and booking system
- Experience of delivering health checks and/or conveying health measurements in a clinical environment, as well as making onward referrals for further specialist medical review
- Experience of working with clinical equipment / machines, including an understanding of the importance of calibration and appropriate cleaning
- Awareness of health inequalities and the importance of addressing these
Skills, Knowledge & Abilities
Essential
- Ability to handle difficult conversations in a sensitive and empathetic manner
- Ability to explain the clinical significance of basic health measurements in layman's terms
- Ability to write clear, concise reports and service updates for a range of audiences
- Aptitude to utilise effective communication skills to engage with all staff groups at all levels of seniority
- Ability to handle confidential information with professional discretion.
Desirable
- Knowledge of the clinical significance of diabetes disease risk, including threshold values for 'normal' HbA1c and blood glucose results
- Ability to analyse and interpret health data sets in order to identify relevant trends and provide reports to senior management
- Experience of working with an internal communications team to develop a comms plan to staff
- Experience using Canva (or other graphic design software) to design and develop posters and communications documentation
Person Specification
Education, Qualifications & Training
Essential
- Registered Nurse (Pt 1/12) OR Post graduate qualification in Health Promotion / Public Health OR similar qualification
- Project/business management qualification (e.g. Project Management Professional PMP, Chartered Management Degree Apprenticeship, PRINCE2) OR similar qualification
- Evidence of continued professional development (CPD)
Desirable
- Awareness of measurement and diagnosis procedures for type 2 diabetes, including local and national support pathways for diabetes prevention and management
- Awareness of the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) domains of work-related stress, as well as standards for managing work-related stress, (e.g. stress risk assessments, stress indicator toolkit etc.)
Experience
Essential
- Computer literate, including autonomous use of Microsoft programmes (Word, Outlook, Excel, Teams etc).
- Demonstrable experience in project management, with a proven track record in successfully achieving and evaluating project outcomes whilst staying within a budget
- Experience creating Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), ensuring they minimise any associated project risks, comply with local and national guidance and follow best practice
- Experience of working autonomously or as part of a team, with demonstrable examples of contribution to achievement of the team or completion of autonomous work
Desirable
- Experience using a clinical records management and booking system
- Experience of delivering health checks and/or conveying health measurements in a clinical environment, as well as making onward referrals for further specialist medical review
- Experience of working with clinical equipment / machines, including an understanding of the importance of calibration and appropriate cleaning
- Awareness of health inequalities and the importance of addressing these
Skills, Knowledge & Abilities
Essential
- Ability to handle difficult conversations in a sensitive and empathetic manner
- Ability to explain the clinical significance of basic health measurements in layman's terms
- Ability to write clear, concise reports and service updates for a range of audiences
- Aptitude to utilise effective communication skills to engage with all staff groups at all levels of seniority
- Ability to handle confidential information with professional discretion.
Desirable
- Knowledge of the clinical significance of diabetes disease risk, including threshold values for 'normal' HbA1c and blood glucose results
- Ability to analyse and interpret health data sets in order to identify relevant trends and provide reports to senior management
- Experience of working with an internal communications team to develop a comms plan to staff
- Experience using Canva (or other graphic design software) to design and develop posters and communications documentation
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.
