Job summary
As an Engagement and Partnerships Assistant, you will play a pivotal role in developing and maintaining relationships between the Trust and the communities we serve. Your primary responsibility will be to implement community engagement strategies that align with the Trust's vision and values.
Main duties of the job
You will work closely with internal and external stakeholders and device methods to ensure that the voices of patients, carers and local communities are heard and can influence the Trust's decision making, particularly around service development and transformation.
You will work closely with the Head of Public and Community Engagement to plan and deliver a range of engagement activities, including public meetings and community events. You will help build trust and confidence in the Trust and the NHS, ensuring that the community feels valued and involved in shaping their local healthcare services.
About us
Sandwell and West Birmingham NHS Trust (SWB) serves Birmingham and the Black Country - one of the country's most culturally diverse areas. It's a friendly and welcoming place - a place where you can belong, and a place where you can grow.
We care for our patients, we care about our population, and we care about our people.
Our values - Ambition, Respect and Compassion - are at the heart of who we are. They guide us every step of the way; how we work with each other, and how we look after our patients and their families; how we respect and value the rich diversity of our team and our community.
Our Trust has always aspired to be more than a hospital, more than a healthcare provider. Our purpose is to "Improve the Life Chances and Health Outcomes of our Population." It is what inspires, drives, and unites us every day. It's what makes us unique.
We want working at SWB to feel like more than just a job. We want our Trust to be a place where you can feel you belong. A place where you feel happy, safe, and rewarded. A place where you can develop your career in whatever way you choose. When we say we're 'with you all the way' we want you to know that we mean it. Visit the SWB website to find out more about our ambitions and people plans.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for the main duties and responsibilities.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for the main duties and responsibilities.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- NVQ 3 level qualification / equivalent demonstrable work experience in relevant field or professional certificate qualification in related field
- Evidence of continuing professional and personal development in related field
Desirable
- Qualification in communications, public relations, or community development
Experience
Essential
- Experience in community engagement or partnership working
- Experience of delivering public engagement activities
- Experience of event coordination; stakeholder mapping; basic data analysis
Desirable
- Experience of working in the NHS
- Understanding of equality, diversity, and inclusion in public services
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Effective organisational skills
- Effective team player
- Professional at all times
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- NVQ 3 level qualification / equivalent demonstrable work experience in relevant field or professional certificate qualification in related field
- Evidence of continuing professional and personal development in related field
Desirable
- Qualification in communications, public relations, or community development
Experience
Essential
- Experience in community engagement or partnership working
- Experience of delivering public engagement activities
- Experience of event coordination; stakeholder mapping; basic data analysis
Desirable
- Experience of working in the NHS
- Understanding of equality, diversity, and inclusion in public services
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Effective organisational skills
- Effective team player
- Professional at all times
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).
