Job summary
HEALTH AND WELLBEING CO-ORDINATOR BAND 5
This role will focus on the delivery of key elements of the Trust's wellbeing priorities specifically focussing on the 'We are safe and healthy' People Promise. This will include the design and delivery of initiatives that support our staff to look after their physical and mental health & wellbeing. This will involve dealing with complex public health policy and information requiring translation with relevance and meaning for NCIC staff groups of all levels.
This role includes working with multiple stakeholders across the organisation and the wider health & care system to ensure public health priorities are translated for the benefit of our staff. This is through the delivery of a programme of public health campaigns which support Better Health at Work accreditation.
The postholder will support the delivery through facilitation, engagement with stakeholders (internal and external), needs analysis, planning, consultation, project management and other proven techniques to ensure outcomes are sustainable and that good practice is shared and disseminated in the local healthcare system.
Main duties of the job
Under the direction of the People Promise Manager develop and coordinate the growth of the staff Wellbeing Champions network across the Trust. Increasing the visibility and value in the role at team level.
Actively support, assess and maintain network group membership and development, linking with EDI and FTSU leads.
Coordination and maintaining of the Trust's accreditation with Better Health at Work Award through review of current and developing wellbeing initiatives
Co-design, develop, facilitate, deliver, record and evaluate Health & Wellbeing interventions (e.g. staff networks, presentations, training, events, workshops / engagement models) in support of the Trust's people strategies.
Work collaboratively with Occupational Health Leads and Consultants to analyse survey trends and develop plans which support staff wellbeing interventions.
Work effectively with departments within the Trust to deliver wellbeing campaigns e.g. Communication team, Freedom to Speak up Guardian, etc.
Plan and schedule a programme of wellbeing activities/campaigns that reflect the corporate calendar timeline (e.g. staff networks, training, events, workshops) as required with a blend of face to face and virtual.
About us
At NCIC, we have an ambition to deliver outstanding hospital and health services to half a million people. Established on 1st October 2019, the Trust is creating a centre of excellence in providing rural and remote healthcare and provides a wide range of community and acute services throughout north Cumbria and beyond. We're responsible for delivering over 70 services across 15 main locations and we employ more than 6,500 members of staff.
Our 5 key principles demonstrate our belief in the delivery of 'safe, high quality care every time'.
- Being a clinically led organisation
- Quality and safety at the heart
- A positive patient experience every time
- A great place to work
- Managing our money well
As an organisation we are serious about supporting a diverse workforce that reflects our local community and are very much focused on being an inclusive and compassionate place to work.
Across the North East and North Cumbria we are working together to deliver our ambition to be the greenest region in England by 2030. There is an expectation for all staff to support this by familiarising yourself with the Trust's sustainability initiatives such as waste and recycling, going paperless, videoconferencing, sustainable transport and others.
We encourage you to think about what you can do as an individual and within your team to contribute in to embedding carbon reduction into the everyday running of our organisation.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached Job description and person specification for further information regarding the role and the essential and desirable criteria required to be met by applicants.
Relocation assistance may be available for successful applicants moving to the region for certain posts. Please see our Policy for eligible vacancies?
- Please ensure that you document evidence of meeting all the essential criteria in the supporting information.
- If sufficient response is received this post could be closed earlier than the specified closing date, please apply as soon as possible to ensure that your application is considered.
Important Information
Candidates who have been successfully shortlisted for interview will be asked via an email notification to log on to their Trac account to select an interview time. This will usually be within 2 weeks of the closing date.
For candidates applying using a Hotmail account or have strict firewall settings please ensure the following:
- Junk Mail is checked regularly
Disclosure and Barring Service:
On 28 November 2020, the new Disclosure and Barring Service filtering rules will come into effect.
The changes mean that:
- youth cautions, reprimands and final warnings will no longer be subject to automatic disclosure
- the multiple conviction rule has been removed, meaning that if an individual has more than one conviction, regardless of offence type or time passed, each conviction will be considered against the remaining rules individually, rather than being automatically disclosed.
If you are unsure about whether you need to disclose certain criminal record information, free confidential advice may be sought from one of the charity bodies listed below. These bodies can advise you on what you are legally required to declare and may also be able to advise you on how you can disclose criminal record information to a prospective employer and your legal rights when doing so.
Nacro Tel: 0300 123 1999, or email: helpline@nacro.org.uk
Unlock Tel: 01634 247350, email advice@unlock.org.uk or complete the online form on the Unlock website
The Trust is committed to safeguarding adults and children therefore if the post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended) the successful candidate(s) will be subject to a criminal records check with the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). The cost of the DBS must be met by the successful candidate(s) through salary deduction. DBS charges are as follows if applicable to the post:
Standard Check: £18 + Administration cost of £3.85 = £21.85. Deducted at £6.85 from 1st month salary and £5 deducted from salary over following 3 months.
Enhanced Check: £38 + administration cost of £3.90 = £41.90. Deducted at £11.90 from 1st month salary and £10 deducted from salary over following 3 months.
As part of the one of the largest employers in the UK NCIC future employees will have also access to the following benefits.
A lease car may be available for this position; further details will be provided upon appointment if applicable.
27 day holiday scheme rising to 33 after 10 years
Flexible working Scheme
Excellent opportunities for development
Competitive NHS Pension scheme
Access to NHS discounts with retailers and leisure companies
EAP (Employee Assistance Programme) a free, confidential counselling and information service to assist with personal or work-related problems
These schemes are subject to availability
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached Job description and person specification for further information regarding the role and the essential and desirable criteria required to be met by applicants.
Relocation assistance may be available for successful applicants moving to the region for certain posts. Please see our Policy for eligible vacancies?
- Please ensure that you document evidence of meeting all the essential criteria in the supporting information.
- If sufficient response is received this post could be closed earlier than the specified closing date, please apply as soon as possible to ensure that your application is considered.
Important Information
Candidates who have been successfully shortlisted for interview will be asked via an email notification to log on to their Trac account to select an interview time. This will usually be within 2 weeks of the closing date.
For candidates applying using a Hotmail account or have strict firewall settings please ensure the following:
- Junk Mail is checked regularly
Disclosure and Barring Service:
On 28 November 2020, the new Disclosure and Barring Service filtering rules will come into effect.
The changes mean that:
- youth cautions, reprimands and final warnings will no longer be subject to automatic disclosure
- the multiple conviction rule has been removed, meaning that if an individual has more than one conviction, regardless of offence type or time passed, each conviction will be considered against the remaining rules individually, rather than being automatically disclosed.
If you are unsure about whether you need to disclose certain criminal record information, free confidential advice may be sought from one of the charity bodies listed below. These bodies can advise you on what you are legally required to declare and may also be able to advise you on how you can disclose criminal record information to a prospective employer and your legal rights when doing so.
Nacro Tel: 0300 123 1999, or email: helpline@nacro.org.uk
Unlock Tel: 01634 247350, email advice@unlock.org.uk or complete the online form on the Unlock website
The Trust is committed to safeguarding adults and children therefore if the post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended) the successful candidate(s) will be subject to a criminal records check with the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). The cost of the DBS must be met by the successful candidate(s) through salary deduction. DBS charges are as follows if applicable to the post:
Standard Check: £18 + Administration cost of £3.85 = £21.85. Deducted at £6.85 from 1st month salary and £5 deducted from salary over following 3 months.
Enhanced Check: £38 + administration cost of £3.90 = £41.90. Deducted at £11.90 from 1st month salary and £10 deducted from salary over following 3 months.
As part of the one of the largest employers in the UK NCIC future employees will have also access to the following benefits.
A lease car may be available for this position; further details will be provided upon appointment if applicable.
27 day holiday scheme rising to 33 after 10 years
Flexible working Scheme
Excellent opportunities for development
Competitive NHS Pension scheme
Access to NHS discounts with retailers and leisure companies
EAP (Employee Assistance Programme) a free, confidential counselling and information service to assist with personal or work-related problems
These schemes are subject to availability
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to Degree level, or equivalent qualification, knowledge and experience in public health and/or wellbeing
Desirable
- A qualification in Public Health
Knowledge
Essential
- Experience of developing public health initiatives that promote and support proactive wellbeing
- Planning and facilitating engagement with people from diverse groups (e.g. staff networks, events)
- Management of projects from idea to evaluation and impact.
- Experience of delivering or co-delivering training to staff and managers
- Knowledge and understanding of legislation such as the Equality Act (2010) Health &Safety at Work Act (1974
- Knowledge of public sector service delivery, quality and performance
- Webpage content and development that attracts reader interest in promotion of the service offers
Desirable
- Understanding of the NHS Health & Wellbeing Framework.
- Experience using continuous improvement tools and approaches
Skills
Essential
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Develop presentations in style relevant to topic/audience
- Ability to plan, organise and coordinate stakeholder events, network meetings and workshops
- Proficient user of IT equipment and software applications.
- Critical thinking and problem solving skills
- Ability to engage with internal and external stakeholders
- Working to tight deadlines, whilst prioritising multiple tasks with minimal supervision
- Ability to deal sensitively with confidential information
- Respectful and professional manner
- Self-aware, understands influence of self on others
- Acts in ways that support equality and values diversity
Desirable
- Ability to communicate and promote through multiple platforms including social media
Personal Circumstances
Essential
- Access to transport to move freely between organisation sites
- Ability to work flexibly as part of a virtual team
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to Degree level, or equivalent qualification, knowledge and experience in public health and/or wellbeing
Desirable
- A qualification in Public Health
Knowledge
Essential
- Experience of developing public health initiatives that promote and support proactive wellbeing
- Planning and facilitating engagement with people from diverse groups (e.g. staff networks, events)
- Management of projects from idea to evaluation and impact.
- Experience of delivering or co-delivering training to staff and managers
- Knowledge and understanding of legislation such as the Equality Act (2010) Health &Safety at Work Act (1974
- Knowledge of public sector service delivery, quality and performance
- Webpage content and development that attracts reader interest in promotion of the service offers
Desirable
- Understanding of the NHS Health & Wellbeing Framework.
- Experience using continuous improvement tools and approaches
Skills
Essential
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Develop presentations in style relevant to topic/audience
- Ability to plan, organise and coordinate stakeholder events, network meetings and workshops
- Proficient user of IT equipment and software applications.
- Critical thinking and problem solving skills
- Ability to engage with internal and external stakeholders
- Working to tight deadlines, whilst prioritising multiple tasks with minimal supervision
- Ability to deal sensitively with confidential information
- Respectful and professional manner
- Self-aware, understands influence of self on others
- Acts in ways that support equality and values diversity
Desirable
- Ability to communicate and promote through multiple platforms including social media
Personal Circumstances
Essential
- Access to transport to move freely between organisation sites
- Ability to work flexibly as part of a virtual team
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
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).
