Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

Brighton & Hove Division Participation Lead

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Job summary

We are delighted to be advertising a FTC for 12 months for a Band 6 participation role for the Brighton & Hove Division. This post will lead on all aspects of planning, delivery and review of service user and carer participation in the Brighton & Hove Division. This role will lead Working Together groups & participation projects and also be responsible for supporting and managing Experts by Experience and overseeing patient experience information. This post holder will establish positive relationships across the Division and will support and maintain effective communication with services, service users and carers. We are looking for an innovative, collaborative and enthusiastic person to create and facilitate new bespoke participation networks and activities across the Division.

Main duties of the job

To identify and link up existing service user and carer participation activities across the Division
To develop and maintain a network of service users and friends, family members or carers linked to the Division.
To develop and initiate participation activities, including Working Together Groups, conferences and events that allow us to meet the needs of all of our stakeholders; this will require a range of face to face and online forums.
To support the development of a local, Division participation strategy (based on the Trust-wide Participation Strategy); to include baseline expectations of all staff members around participation and areas of focus for the future.
To co-lead and facilitate a Division Participation Steering Group
Work with the local leadership team to review the meeting structures in the Division and seek to map where EBEs are already being placed in addition to highlighting where there are opportunities for further EBE participation.
To work proactively and collaboratively with clinical teams to identify challenges around embedding the principles of good participation in their profession or team.
Ensure that experts by experience are involved in all the key areas of business for the Trust, including such projects as Digital developments, interviews, committees, and the community transformation workstream.
To promote the Trusts volunteering programme within theDivision

About us

As part of our commitment to quality and professionalism, the Trust ensures that all new staff undertake a thorough induction programme. Additional training will be provided at local level and full support is always available as part of ongoing growth and development.

As a mental health trust, we place a large focus on the wellbeing of our staff and ensure our reward packages reflect the important work you do.

As well as knowing you are making a valuable contribution in supporting the care of service users in the community, you can expect to receive:

Generous holiday entitlement, starting at 27 days + bank holidays per annum.
Car parking
NHS pension.
Access to a host of discount schemes (e.g. gyms, shopping, restaurants and cars).
Access to numerous wellbeing and support programmes.
Excellent supervision programmes, with ongoing opportunities for training and development.
The opportunity to grow professionally in the Trust.

Date posted

10 June 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£35,392 to £42,618 a year per annum

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

354-AB-20790

Job locations

Mill View Hospital

Nevill Ave

Hove

BN3 7HZ

Job description

Job responsibilities

Qualifications Essential

Relevant degree or diploma level qualification or equivalent experience
Evidence of continuous personal and professional development

Knowledge / Experience Essential

Knowledge of relevant legislation as it relates to the patient and carer experience
Working knowledge of Equality, Diversity and Human rights legislation and good practice
Experience of successful project management in a complex organisation
Experience of working with a diverse range of people in a dynamic environment
Experience and evidence of analysing, interpreting and presenting information
Experience of producing reports and contributing to funding applications
Experience of supporting managers and clinical staff
Experience of event management

Job description

Job responsibilities

Qualifications Essential

Relevant degree or diploma level qualification or equivalent experience
Evidence of continuous personal and professional development

Knowledge / Experience Essential

Knowledge of relevant legislation as it relates to the patient and carer experience
Working knowledge of Equality, Diversity and Human rights legislation and good practice
Experience of successful project management in a complex organisation
Experience of working with a diverse range of people in a dynamic environment
Experience and evidence of analysing, interpreting and presenting information
Experience of producing reports and contributing to funding applications
Experience of supporting managers and clinical staff
Experience of event management

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Relevant degree or diploma level qualification or equivalent experience
Evidence of continuous personal and professional development

Experience/Knowledge

Essential

Knowledge of relevant legislation as it relates to the patient and carer experience
Working knowledge of Equality, Diversity and Human rights legislation and good practice
Experience of successful project management in a complex organisation
Experience of working with a diverse range of people in a dynamic environment
Experience and evidence of analysing, interpreting and presenting information
Experience of producing reports and contributing to funding applications
Experience of supporting managers and clinical staff
Experience of event management

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Relevant degree or diploma level qualification or equivalent experience
Evidence of continuous personal and professional development

Experience/Knowledge

Essential

Knowledge of relevant legislation as it relates to the patient and carer experience
Working knowledge of Equality, Diversity and Human rights legislation and good practice
Experience of successful project management in a complex organisation
Experience of working with a diverse range of people in a dynamic environment
Experience and evidence of analysing, interpreting and presenting information
Experience of producing reports and contributing to funding applications
Experience of supporting managers and clinical staff
Experience of event management

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).

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