AFS Staff Wellbeing Practitioner

Greater Manchester Mental Health NHSFT

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Job summary

TheNHS People Planidentified that supporting the health and wellbeing of our workforce is one of the most important things we can drive forward. As part of this commitment, the best form of support for our workforce often happens within their place of employment, whether that be through supportive workplaces, compassionate line management or through dedicated locally based support services.

They will also aim to embed the 'NHS health and wellbeing framework' to support cultural change as well as building a positive health and wellbeing culture. This covers areas such as; wellbeing support, data insights, environment, managers and leaders, fulfilment at work, relationships and improving personal and professional health and wellbeing.

Main duties of the job

The staff health and wellbeing practitioner will develop health and wellbeing opportunities for staff within the Medium and Low Secure Setting. They will encourage and support staff to develop their personal sense of health and wellbeing at work.

Promoting particular health campaigns through poster displays, emailing staff, giving out leaflets and updating at any meetings you attend (e.g. World Mental Health Day, National No Smoking Day)

Organising health and wellbeing activities for AFS staff e.g. a lunchtime walk, book club or hobby group

Signposting others to relevant local health and wellbeing services

Providing information about and encouraging others to participate in health and wellbeing initiatives/challenges

Championing and promoting relevant health messages and events taking place.

Role modelling and promoting Health and wellbeing within AFS services.

Coordinate assignment of the volunteer role of Health & Wellbeing champions for each of the wards and providing support and ideas.

An enthusiasm for and interest in health and wellbeing, improving AFS and supporting engagement.

Being approachable and willing to help.

A basic understanding of healthy lifestyles, health promotion and the impact that internal and external factors can contribute to this i.e. environment, personal resilience,

Keen to keep up to date with activities within the GMMH health and wellbeing initiatives/challenges.

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.

Date posted

20 December 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£28,407 to £34,581 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

437-5804510

Job locations

Prestwich Hospital (Edenfield & Lowry Centre)

Bury New Road

Prestwich

M25 3BL


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

EDUCATION & QUALIFICATIONS

Essential

  • Qualified to degree level or experience to degree level equivalent

Desirable

  • Evidence of continued professional development.

EXPERIENCE

Essential

  • Experience of working within a mental health inpatient environment
  • Experience of delivering one to one and group work

Desirable

  • Experience of working with a secure service environment
  • Experience of delivering staff health and wellbeing initiatives
Person Specification

EDUCATION & QUALIFICATIONS

Essential

  • Qualified to degree level or experience to degree level equivalent

Desirable

  • Evidence of continued professional development.

EXPERIENCE

Essential

  • Experience of working within a mental health inpatient environment
  • Experience of delivering one to one and group work

Desirable

  • Experience of working with a secure service environment
  • Experience of delivering staff health and wellbeing initiatives

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).

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.

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).

Employer details

Employer name

Greater Manchester Mental Health NHSFT

Address

Prestwich Hospital (Edenfield & Lowry Centre)

Bury New Road

Prestwich

M25 3BL


Employer's website

https://www.gmmh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer details

Employer name

Greater Manchester Mental Health NHSFT

Address

Prestwich Hospital (Edenfield & Lowry Centre)

Bury New Road

Prestwich

M25 3BL


Employer's website

https://www.gmmh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)


For questions about the job, contact:

Operational Manager for Occupational Therapy

Laura Farr

laura.farr@gmmh.nhs.uk

Date posted

20 December 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£28,407 to £34,581 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

437-5804510

Job locations

Prestwich Hospital (Edenfield & Lowry Centre)

Bury New Road

Prestwich

M25 3BL


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