Social Determinants of Health Networking Lead

Job description

Job responsibilities

Service development and delivery

Establish networks, online systems and methods of communication that enable those currently providing support for the social determinants of health at the Homerton Hospital to form a strong network

Facilitate shared learning and support amongst the established network

To develop clear and compelling communication channels, internally and across wider partners

Identify and improve connections, referral pathways and processes between hospital-based services and the Voluntary and Community Sector, Council services, health and other anchor institutions

Support the development of the ecosystem of support for residents through relationship building between partners and networking

To deal with complaints sensitively, avoiding escalation where possible, in accordance with Trust policy

To plan, participate in and coordinate events across the place-based partnership

Project Management

Establish and maintain partnership relationships and communicate effectively with a range of key stakeholders

Lead on this programme of work using initiative, applying reason and managing individual projects, putting forward new and innovative change ideas

Collate and analyse relevant information/service data, trends, user consultation and feedback,

Collect and collate research about effective services nationally and internationally to ensure that development and planning are based on good practice and evidence

Develop project plans including timetabling key milestones, events and decision making points

Knowledge of performance management and quality improvement evaluation methods

Act as lead for the project - providing expertise and oversight in the development of the project and enlisting specialist expertise and support as required

• Gather data and insight and share learning in order to help to improve services for marginalised communities and those who often fall through the net of support (but may more often be touching hospital services)

Prepare and produce concise and insightful communications for dissemination to stakeholders, including drafting and presenting papers and reports for presentation to meetings and committees as required, identifying recommendations and action plans as appropriate

• Promoting the advantages of collaboration and preventative or social-determinants focussed work to colleagues at the Homerton, partners and stakeholders.

Maintain a risk register for projects and devise strategies for mitigation where possible, escalating through agreed routes as appropriate

Ensure a continuous quality improvement approach is embedded within the project and governance arrangements, ensuring co-design with residents and staff at all points in the improvement cycle

Chair, lead and facilitate a range of meetings, networks or other events to support the project delivery

Ensure projects align with Trust values and is delivered according to relevant Trust policies

Identify any lessons learned during the project implementation and collate future recommendations

Ensure effective staff communication and involvement, ensuring staff have the opportunity to be involved in and influence the planning and development of service

Human Resources and Budget Management

Manage allocated project budget: budget planning, managing ordering process, approving orders, liaising with procurement etc as needed

Offer training to colleagues across the organisation in group or one-to-one settings as appropriate

Offer support, supervision and mentoring to other project managers across the organisation as required

Information management

To maintain high quality record keeping standards in accordance with professional guidelines, service protocols and Trust policies.

Professional

To demonstrate commitment to training where needed and their own continuous professional development

To be accountable for their own professional practice and to seek advice and supervision from line manager/supervisor where needed.

To maintain registration with any relevant registration body (e.g. HCPC)

To take responsibility for undertaking all mandatory training required by the Trust within the expected time frame.

Person Specification

Education

Essential

• Educated to degree level or equivalent

Desirable

• project management

skills

Essential

• Confidence in effecting change across services.
• Team worker - rapport builder

Experience

Essential

• experience working with Hackney communities and people with lived experience
• working in frontline MDT services

knowledge

Essential

• An understanding of the voluntary/community sector.

Desirable

• knowledge of city and hackney

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).

Employer details

Employer name

Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Homerton Hospital

Homerton Row

Hackney

E9 6SR

Employer's website

https://www.homerton.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)