Job summary
The Wellbeing Adjustment Advisor will advise and support managers and staff to implement timely, appropriate workplace adjustments in line with the Equality Act 2010 and Trust policies. Reporting to the Staff Wellbeing Manager, the role works closely with People Services, Occupational Health, EDI and Staff Side to help deliver Trust-wide wellbeing and inclusion strategies and foster psychologically safe, inclusive workplaces.
You will be the primary contact for employees needing adjustments, with a focus on those with health conditions, disabilities or long-term needs. Responsibilities include providing tailored training and coaching for line managers and teams on supporting colleagues, understanding legal duties, and applying reasonable adjustments.
A key element is designing and delivering workshops and resources that build resilience, reduce stress and promote proactive wellbeing management--encouraging regular wellbeing conversations, early identification of stress or health issues, and confident adjustment decisions to support retention and health.
This is a fixed-term post funded externally until December 2026 (12 months). It is advertised as fixed term/secondment with potential to become permanent in the future
Main duties of the job
The Wellbeing Adjustment Advisor will play a pivotal role in strengthening the organisation's approach to staff wellbeing and inclusion. This includes aligning with the NHS People Plan priorities, particularly the "We Are Safe and Healthy" theme, and supporting the implementation of WWL's Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) Strategy.
A key focus of the role is to support staff to remain well and productive at work, particularly those with health conditions, disabilities, or long-term needs. The postholder will provide advice and guidance on workplace adjustments, ensuring they are timely, appropriate, and compliant with the Equality Act 2010. By fostering inclusive practices and reducing discrimination, the Advisor will help create a psychologically safe and supportive working environment.
Through proactive engagement, training, and coaching, the Advisor will empower managers and teams to confidently hold wellbeing conversations, spot early signs of stress or health issues, and implement adjustments that support staff retention, wellbeing, and performance.
Please Note: This role is PENDING AFC SALARY BANDING APPROVAL; therefore, salary cannot be fully confirmed until the Banding is approved.
About us
Choose Well - Choose WWL
Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust are the proud providers of acute hospital and community services to the people of the Wigan Borough and surrounding areas. At WWL, we value our staff believing that 'happy staff, makes for happy patients'. We have a recognised track record in staff engagement and living our values.
People at the Heart
Listen and Involve
Kind and Respectful
ONE Team
WWL are committed to placing the patient at the heart of everything we do, and in the provision of safe, effective care that acknowledges and ensures dignity. We are seeking to recruit people who share our values and beliefs.
At WWL we value the benefits a rich and diverse workforce brings to our community and therefore welcome applications from all sections of society.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The role will require the postholder to undertake duties in relation to:
Data Management & Analysis, e.g. database creation and maintenance, analysis of sickness absence trends, reporting on uptake, response times, and effectiveness of wellbeing plans
Planning & Evaluation, e.g. monitoring and evaluating wellbeing and adjustment processes reviewing training uptake, contributing to governance meetings with metrics, feedback, and recommendations
Legislative & Policy Knowledge, e.g. staying current with disability, equality, and adjustment legislation, advising on compliance and best practices
Communication & Stakeholder Engagement, e.g. facilitating inclusive conversations across staff groups, partnering with internal teams and external services (e.g., Access to Work), representing the team at organisational events
Training & Development, e.g. designing and delivering wellbeing-themed workshops, and education sessions, equipping managers to conduct person-centred wellbeing conversations.
The postholder should be able to demonstrate personal qualities including working with empathy, sensitivity/tact & understanding the need to maintain confidentiality. They need to work in a proactive way, responding to need and adapting approaches based on feedback and outcomes. They will need to build strong relationships with key stakeholders working in collaboration with them to influence the wellbeing culture across the organisation and in the initiatives, they are supporting.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The role will require the postholder to undertake duties in relation to:
Data Management & Analysis, e.g. database creation and maintenance, analysis of sickness absence trends, reporting on uptake, response times, and effectiveness of wellbeing plans
Planning & Evaluation, e.g. monitoring and evaluating wellbeing and adjustment processes reviewing training uptake, contributing to governance meetings with metrics, feedback, and recommendations
Legislative & Policy Knowledge, e.g. staying current with disability, equality, and adjustment legislation, advising on compliance and best practices
Communication & Stakeholder Engagement, e.g. facilitating inclusive conversations across staff groups, partnering with internal teams and external services (e.g., Access to Work), representing the team at organisational events
Training & Development, e.g. designing and delivering wellbeing-themed workshops, and education sessions, equipping managers to conduct person-centred wellbeing conversations.
The postholder should be able to demonstrate personal qualities including working with empathy, sensitivity/tact & understanding the need to maintain confidentiality. They need to work in a proactive way, responding to need and adapting approaches based on feedback and outcomes. They will need to build strong relationships with key stakeholders working in collaboration with them to influence the wellbeing culture across the organisation and in the initiatives, they are supporting.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree level qualification or equivalent work experience in HR, EDI, employee experience or related field
Desirable
- Relevant training in mental health, wellbeing, or inclusion (e.g. Mental Health First Aid, EDI certification)
Experience
Essential
- Implementing wellbeing strategies and adjustments in a large organisation
- Working with staff networks and underrepresented groups
- Designing and delivering training/workshops
Desirable
- Project or change management experience
- Experience in governance reporting and budget/resource tracking
Skills
Essential
- Strong written and verbal communication skills including confidence to influence and negotiate with a range of stakeholder groups, this could include effectively resolving challenges, objections and conflict
- Communicate sensitive information discreetly and maintain confidentiality where appropriate
- Set objectives, manage priorities and forward plan effectively to achieve results
- Analyse data trends and produce accurate reports including actionable recommendations
- Interpret complex information, assess situations, and provide clear recommendations
- Adapt content of information that needs careful explanation or interpretation to suit the needs of different audiences
- Create and manage databases and digital resource hubs
- Competent using a range of techniques to deliver training and resources e.g. in person (groups and 1:1) and using digital tools such as MS Teams
Desirable
- Take the initiative, be innovative, and seek out opportunities to create effective change
Knowledge
Essential
- In-depth understanding of staff wellbeing, inclusion, and equality legislation, e.g. Equality Act 2010.
- Knowledge of NHS People Plan and EDI frameworks
- Familiarity with Access to Work and reasonable adjustment processes
- Good understanding of the challenges faced by people with disabilities and long-term health conditions in accessing and retaining employment.
Desirable
- Up-to-date with best practices in disability, inclusion and workplace adjustments
Additional
Essential
- Speak English to an appropriate standard relevant to their role, i.e. with confidence and accuracy, using correct sentence structures and vocabulary, and without hesitation
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively with a diverse range of people
- Commitment to and understanding of EDI and wellbeing issues within a diverse environment.
- Able to travel independently and regularly to multiple Trust sites and community bases.
Skills
Essential
- Excellent interpersonal, engagement and facilitation skills
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree level qualification or equivalent work experience in HR, EDI, employee experience or related field
Desirable
- Relevant training in mental health, wellbeing, or inclusion (e.g. Mental Health First Aid, EDI certification)
Experience
Essential
- Implementing wellbeing strategies and adjustments in a large organisation
- Working with staff networks and underrepresented groups
- Designing and delivering training/workshops
Desirable
- Project or change management experience
- Experience in governance reporting and budget/resource tracking
Skills
Essential
- Strong written and verbal communication skills including confidence to influence and negotiate with a range of stakeholder groups, this could include effectively resolving challenges, objections and conflict
- Communicate sensitive information discreetly and maintain confidentiality where appropriate
- Set objectives, manage priorities and forward plan effectively to achieve results
- Analyse data trends and produce accurate reports including actionable recommendations
- Interpret complex information, assess situations, and provide clear recommendations
- Adapt content of information that needs careful explanation or interpretation to suit the needs of different audiences
- Create and manage databases and digital resource hubs
- Competent using a range of techniques to deliver training and resources e.g. in person (groups and 1:1) and using digital tools such as MS Teams
Desirable
- Take the initiative, be innovative, and seek out opportunities to create effective change
Knowledge
Essential
- In-depth understanding of staff wellbeing, inclusion, and equality legislation, e.g. Equality Act 2010.
- Knowledge of NHS People Plan and EDI frameworks
- Familiarity with Access to Work and reasonable adjustment processes
- Good understanding of the challenges faced by people with disabilities and long-term health conditions in accessing and retaining employment.
Desirable
- Up-to-date with best practices in disability, inclusion and workplace adjustments
Additional
Essential
- Speak English to an appropriate standard relevant to their role, i.e. with confidence and accuracy, using correct sentence structures and vocabulary, and without hesitation
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively with a diverse range of people
- Commitment to and understanding of EDI and wellbeing issues within a diverse environment.
- Able to travel independently and regularly to multiple Trust sites and community bases.
Skills
Essential
- Excellent interpersonal, engagement and facilitation skills
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
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).
