Job summary
Wigan and Bolton Services are excited to offer a brand new staff wellbeing lead post. This role will responsible for developing, implementing and overseeing strategies and programmes aimed at enhancing the wellbeing of our staff.
Their primary goal is to create a positive environment that fosters employee engagement, resilience and work life balance.
The post holder will work to implement the recommendations of the Peoples Plan which focuses on services being:
Compassionate and Inclusive.
Staff being recognised and rewarded.
Staff having a voice that counts.
Staff being safe and healthy.
Staff have the opportunity to always take part in learning.
Staff being able to work flexibly.
Staff to work as a team.
Band subject to job evaluation - May change
Main duties of the job
This purpose of this role is to work with the Wigan and Bolton Senior Leadership Teams to carry out programmes of work that will enhance the health and wellbeing of all staff that work in the GMMH Bolton and Wigan services ensuring they are supported, valued and cared for, thus making sure that our services are a great place to work. Staff who feel supported and cared for by the organisation are then in the best position to give optimal care to our service users and carers. Following the directive of the NHS People Plan 2020-21 and The NHS People Promise July 2021, the postholder will lead on work to ensure staff are at the heart of transformational wellbeing plans.
About us
Greater Manchester Mental Health (GMMH) Foundation Trust employs over6,400members of staff, who deliver services from more than160locations.
We provide inpatient and community-based mental health care for people living in Bolton, the city of Manchester, Salford,Trafford and the borough of Wigan, and a wide range of specialist mental health and substance misuse services across Greater Manchester, the north west of England and beyond.
Greater Manchester is one of the world's most innovative, original and exciting places to live and work. From the beauty of the surrounding countryside to the heart of the vibrant inner city with great shopping, entertainment and dining options.
Wherever you go you will experience a great northern welcome with people famed for their warmth, humour and generosity.
Our people enjoy their work, have opportunities to learn and develop their skills and are encouraged to generate new ideas that improve care for our service users.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached job description and person specification
Staff benefits
- Pay Enhancements 30% additional for Evenings (8pm onwards) and Saturdays and 60% additional for Sundays and Bank holidays.
- 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays rising to 29 after 5 years and 33 days after 10 years
- Excellent pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Salary sacrifice car scheme
- Wellbeing programme
- Blue Light Card Discounts
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached job description and person specification
Staff benefits
- Pay Enhancements 30% additional for Evenings (8pm onwards) and Saturdays and 60% additional for Sundays and Bank holidays.
- 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays rising to 29 after 5 years and 33 days after 10 years
- Excellent pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Salary sacrifice car scheme
- Wellbeing programme
- Blue Light Card Discounts
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Extensive experience in staff leadership
Desirable
- A Counselling Qualification
leadership
Essential
- Managerial experience and experience of managing HR matters
Desirable
- Experience of multi-professional team working.
skills
Essential
- Have strong interpersonal and communication skills with a high level of emotional intelligence.
Desirable
- Evidence of ongoing professional development
Other
Essential
- High levels of professionalism and integrity
Desirable
- A good understanding of Bolton and Wigan demographics
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Extensive experience in staff leadership
Desirable
- A Counselling Qualification
leadership
Essential
- Managerial experience and experience of managing HR matters
Desirable
- Experience of multi-professional team working.
skills
Essential
- Have strong interpersonal and communication skills with a high level of emotional intelligence.
Desirable
- Evidence of ongoing professional development
Other
Essential
- High levels of professionalism and integrity
Desirable
- A good understanding of Bolton and Wigan demographics
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).
Employer details
Employer name
Greater Manchester Mental Health NHSFT
Address
Wigan and Bolton services
Royal Bolton Hospital & Atherleigh Park Hospital
Bolton and Wigan
BL4 0JR
Employer's website
https://www.gmmh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
