Lead of Colleague Health and Wellbeing, Band 8a
The closing date is 17 July 2025
Job summary
This role offers leadership in advancing current initiatives and sustaining the health and wellbeing framework within a developing area of staff support. The successful candidate will play an integral part in the Trust's cultural improvement journey, working across various functions to support the overall workforce.
The postholder will lead the development and implementation of the Colleague Health and Wellbeing strategy in line with GHFT's Trust Strategy, People and OD plan and the NHS People Plan. This includes engaging with staff to co-design and embed wellbeing initiatives, ensuring a comprehensive approach that addresses the holistic wellbeing of all employees. The role will also focus on aligning health and wellbeing activities with key frameworks such as the NHS Health and Wellbeing Framework, NHS People Promise, and NHSE Wellbeing Principles.
A key aspect of the role is conducting needs assessments and evaluating current provisions, building collaborative relationships across the Trust, and working closely with One Gloucestershire Integrated Care System (ICS) to deliver holistic support for the workforce. The postholder will also work autonomously while building strong working relationships with all Trust staffing groups, People and OD teams, and external stakeholders.
Main duties of the job
The Lead for Colleague Health and Wellbeing is an exciting position at Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (GHFT), responsible for overseeing and enhancing the health and wellbeing provision for all staff. This role is critical in ensuring a collaborative, strategic approach to colleague support, aligned with the Trust's workforce transformation priorities.
The Lead for Colleague Health and Wellbeing will lead and manage the Colleague Wellbeing Hub team and work closely with the Staff Psychology Lead. This role works within Cultural and Organisational Development and works in partnership with HR colleagues, and other leaders within Education, Learning and Culture, EDI, and Freedom to Speak Up team. Under the direction of the Associate Director of Education, Learning and Culture, the postholder will drive initiatives that support the health and wellbeing of colleagues across all specialties, including Nursing, AHP, Midwifery, and Medical staff.
Additionally, the postholder will spearhead key Trust-wide health and wellbeing projects, staying informed about best practices within the NHS and healthcare systems. The role will require the ability to generate and analyse various sources of data to support Trust leaders in meeting the wellbeing agenda and delivering evidence-based recommendations for continuous improvement in colleague health and wellbeing.
About us
We take pride in placing people at the centre of everything we do, working together as a united team. Driven by a shared ambition to continually grow, develop, and learn, we recognise and value every contribution. By combining our experience and skills, we not only support our vibrant, diverse communities, but also support one another.
With a team of over 9,000 employees, we are proud to be the largest employer in Gloucestershire and rank among the top 10 largest Trusts in the South West region. By joining our Trust, you will benefit from an excellent package that includes exclusive benefits, flexible working opportunities and the chance to gain valuable experience in one or both of our innovative hospitals.
As well as generous annual leave allowance, you will have access to the excellent NHS pension scheme, competitive bank rates, discounts at local shops and restaurants, access to two on-site nurseries, discounted public transport, reward and recognition and a range of health and wellbeing initiatives to support you.
The Wellbeing service sits within the Culture and OD structure of the People and OD Department. The team are passionate about making positive change.
Details
Date posted
10 July 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 8a
Salary
£53,755 to £60,504 a year (pro rata if part time)
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
318-25-T0492
Job locations
Gloucestershire Royal Hospital
Great Western Road
Gloucester
GL1 3NN
Employer details
Employer name
Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Gloucestershire Royal Hospital
Great Western Road
Gloucester
GL1 3NN
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