Job summary
This is an exciting time to join the Trust. We have invested in our People function to deliver our ambitious agenda. With a focus on wellbeing and customer experience we want to create a culture of growth and positivity.
The Head & Wellbeing Manager role will be a member of the senior management team and will implement, develop and embed health and wellbeing strategies in line with trust visions and national objectives to deliver the NHS People Promise-We are safe and healthy.
You will provide leadership and direction to the Wellbeing Team and work collaboratively with colleagues across the People & OD Directorate and the wider Trust to deliver proactive wellbeing programmes and projects.
Main duties of the job
We have been shortlisted for the CIPD People Management Awards this year for Best Public Sector Wellbeing Initiative and we have an ambitious programme of events planned for this 23/24-so you will be a joining a team committed to high performance and continuous improvement.
As well as managing a small dedicated team you will also have responsibility for further development of leaders and managers in regards to supporting staff wellbeing and in developing our health and wellbeing champions. You will have the opportunity to work directly with our dedicated Wellbeing Guardian Non Executive Director-this role is all about making a positive difference.
We welcome applications from a wider range of fields including workplace wellbeing and organisational development, clinicians with a background in developing services and operational service managers with a passion for staff wellbeing.
A range of flexible working options are available for this role. For an informal discussion please contact Natalie Adams. Head of Organisational Development- natalie.adams8@nhs.net
About us
Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust is a large acute hospital Trust in the county of Kent.
The Trust provides a full range of general hospital services and some areas of specialist complex care to around 500,000 people living in the south part of West Kent and the north part of East Sussex.
The Trust's core catchment areas are Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells and their surrounding boroughs. We work from two main clinical sites: Maidstone Hospital and Tunbridge Wells Hospital at Pembury. Tunbridge Wells Hospital opened in 2011 and provides single rooms with en-suites for all in-patients - the first of its kind in the country.
We employ over 6,500 full and part-time staff in a huge range of clinical and non-clinical roles across both of our hospital sites.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Once your pre-employment checks have been completed you will be contacted by Recruitment to arrange your start date which will be in line with one of our Corporate Inductions.
At MTW, we seek to develop a culture where everyone can reach their full potential with opportunities to grow and develop their career. We recognise and value the unique contributions that each of our staff bring, delivering the best quality care and service to our patients. We are committed to being a diverse employer and strive to reflect everyone in our local communities. We welcome applications from people of diverse backgrounds, perspectives and experiences and celebrate the diversity of thought, viewpoints and ideas that will make our Trust the best place to work.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Once your pre-employment checks have been completed you will be contacted by Recruitment to arrange your start date which will be in line with one of our Corporate Inductions.
At MTW, we seek to develop a culture where everyone can reach their full potential with opportunities to grow and develop their career. We recognise and value the unique contributions that each of our staff bring, delivering the best quality care and service to our patients. We are committed to being a diverse employer and strive to reflect everyone in our local communities. We welcome applications from people of diverse backgrounds, perspectives and experiences and celebrate the diversity of thought, viewpoints and ideas that will make our Trust the best place to work.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- oMasters degree or equivalent level of education or proven experience
Desirable
- oRelevant Health and Wellbeing qualification
Knowledge
Essential
- oExtensive knowledge of workplace health and wellbeing
Desirable
- oKnowledge of System Leadership
Skills
Essential
- oAbility to demonstrate leadership through people management skills and the manage conflicts arising from differing expectations and priorities across diverse groups
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- oMasters degree or equivalent level of education or proven experience
Desirable
- oRelevant Health and Wellbeing qualification
Knowledge
Essential
- oExtensive knowledge of workplace health and wellbeing
Desirable
- oKnowledge of System Leadership
Skills
Essential
- oAbility to demonstrate leadership through people management skills and the manage conflicts arising from differing expectations and priorities across diverse groups
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).
