Patient & Public Engagement Facilitator

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen within the Patient Experience & Engagement Team for a Patient & Public Engagement Facilitator, mostly based at Southern House in Otterbourne, although this post will involve some working from home.

This is a vital role to coordinate patient and public engagement activity across the SCAS footprint to promote the services delivered by SCAS and to proactively seek service users' feedback, experiences and opinions via a range of communication channels, ensuring they are made to feel comfortable sharing their experiences and have the opportunity to get involved.

Experience of data collection and analysis is desirable, and the successful candidate will be committed to the concept of continuous quality improvement.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will be responsible for presenting as the professional and approachable face of SCAS at patient and public engagement events across the SCAS footprint. Attendance at these events will involve regular travel. Engagement events may occasionally be held in an evening and/or at weekends, therefore working hours will need to be reasonably adjusted where required to accommodate the facilitation of these events. The post holder will be required to work independently at times and manage competing priorities.

In addition to the above, you will demonstrate:

A professional and calm manner.

Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

High level communications skills using a variety of media.

An adaptable and articulate telephone manner.

Excellent presentation skills and the ability to convey ideas to others.

Ability to work in a team environment.

Flexible and proactive approach to work.

About us

Benefits we offer:

• Full training and a range of courses which you can book locally.
• Holiday entitlement of 27 days, rising to 29 days after 5 years' service and 33 days after 10 years' service, plus an additional 8 days bank holiday (pro rata for part time).
• Automatic enrolment into the NHS Pension Scheme.
• Access to continual professional development within SCAS and the wider NHS.
• Occupational Health support and direct access to our Employee Assistance Programme as well as our own Health and Wellbeing Team.
• NHS Discounts in over 200 + stores saving money on holidays, days out, car insurance, restaurants, clothing and much more.
• Ability to join our staff networking groups (as a member, ally or just for interest).

Corporate Induction

It's really important for us to ensure you have the best onboarding experience which allows you to feel a sense of belonging from the start. To help with this, we will book your Corporate Induction as soon as we possibly can (depending on availability).

All new starters need to attend our *Corporate Induction in person, this is held over one and half days from our educational centres based in: Newbury (Berkshire), Bicester (Oxfordshire) or Whiteley (Hampshire). More specific details will be sent to you once your start date has been confirmed.

*Please note - depending on your role additional training may be required following on from your corporate induction.