Advanced Lived Experience Practitioner (Inpatient Mental Health Care)

Job summary

The opportunity has arisen to join the Culture of Care/ Inpatient Quality Transformation Team as an Advanced Lived Experience Practitioner (co-production specialism) working across both Redwoods and St. Georges sites.

The role of Advanced Lived Experience Practitioner has been developed specifically for people who have personal lived experience of recovery from mental health challenges and of receiving care in inpatient contexts.

We recognise the importance of being able to walk alongside the communities who use our services and build trusting relationships through the mutual understanding that can be found in a shared, experiences and challenges.

Lived Experience of receiving care from inpatient mental health services is essential to fulfil the person specification requirements for this role. We are aware that this role may be based in a team where you are currently being treated. Please be aware that if this is the case, your application will not be disadvantaged but upon beginning employment with us, a transfer of care to another team (or potentially organisation) will be coordinated to ensure safe working for your care and employment needs. Similarly, if you need mental health services input whilst in role, we would arrange a transfer to another team to separate your care and your employment. This is in line with our organisational practices for all staff working at MPFT.

Main duties of the job

The main duties of this role will be to support the co-production and amplification of Lived Experience voices within the Inpatient Quality Transformation Programme across the two sites Redwoods and St Georges.

The post holder will participate in governance meetings and decision making forums and be a vital participant in the Culture of Care and Inpatient Quality Transformation Programmes, inpatient quality review visits and other forums, amplifying the voices of those who access our services and offering the lived experience perspective in decision making about assuring quality, planning of services and investment decisions.

Working across pilot wards at both Redwoods and St. Georges they will take responsibility for designated projects and for co-ordinating co-production opportunities; facilitating sessions that bring together staff and people who access our services and their carers / loved ones to ensure we are constantly developing and improving our offer to meet the needs of our local populations. The postholder will share this learning for wider implementation across MPFT inpatient settings.

About us

Come and work with us at our award-winning NHS Trust, leading the way for trying new and better ways of working to help improve life for our local communities.

We have around 9,000 staff who provide physical and mental healthcare, support for people with learning disabilities, and adult social care across Staffordshire, Stoke-on-Trent, Shropshire, and Telford & Wrekin. We also run regional and national services, including help for new parents (perinatal care), eating disorders, forensic services, sexual health, and support for people in prison with mental health, drug, or alcohol problems.

We offer great career development for both clinical and non-clinical roles, with ongoing training and support to help you learn and grow.

We are 'United in our Uniqueness' and committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels welcome and can be themselves, no matter their background or identity. We want our staff to feel supported and valued, and we aim to build a team that reflects the communities we serve. Together, we can make sure every voice is heard, and every difference is respected.

Please note, we may be required to close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications

Please be aware that the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in completing application forms will be monitored to ensure fairness and transparency. If you have used AI you must state this in your application.