Job summary
The post holder will support the work of the MSK pathway in the development of supported self-management approaches such as ESCAPE Pain and Good Boost across the Health Board.
The post holder will take responsibility for collaborating with Health Board clinical teams, Local Authority leisure and National Exercise on Referral Teams (NERS) to support the rollout of Good Boost as a self-management approach to people with MSK conditions.
Will be responsible for supporting people to access supported self-management options in the community.
The post holder will plan their own workload and work independently to defined policies and procedures and be responsible for managing own workload.
This post is fixed term/secondment for 24 months due t meet the needs of the service.
If you are interested in applying for this secondment position, you must obtain permission from your current line manager prior to applying for this post.
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will support the roll out of supported self-management for MSK conditions across Local Authority and Health Board teams, reviewing activity and utilisation data and providing updates to MSK Service Lead.
Working with the MSK Therapy teams, local authority leisure and National Exercise on Referral (NERS) teams, the post holder will be initiating and establishing new systems of work to improve efficiency and effectiveness. Therefore they will need to develop clear, organised systems to report and respond to utilisation and outcome data.
The post holder will be supported as part of a close knit MSK Therapy team and utilise their communication skills to develop relationships between health and leisure services and support citizens to access this self management option in their local leisure facility.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
About us
Aneurin Bevan University Health Board is a multi-award winning NHS organisation with a passion for caring. The Health Board provides an exceptional workplace where you can feel trusted and valued. Whatever your specialty or stage in your career, we have opportunities for everyone to start, grow and build your career. The health board provides integrated acute, primary and community care serving a population of 650,000 and employing over 16,000 staff.
We offer a fantastic benefits package and extensive training and development opportunities with paid mandatory training, excellent in-house programmes, opportunities to complete recognised qualifications and professional career pathways including a range of management development programmes. We offer flexible working and promote a healthy work life balance, provide occupational health support and an ambitious plan for a Wellbeing Centre of Excellence to support you at work.
Our Clinical Futures strategy continues to enhance and promote care closer to home as well as high quality hospital care when needed. Join us on our journey to pioneer new ways of working and deliver a world-class healthcare service fit for the future.
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac
Person Specification
Values
Essential
- Team member who is able to work collaboratively
- Evidence of appropriately challenging behaviour or service delivery
Aptitude and Abilities
Essential
- Excellent communication skills
- Good organisational and prioritisation skills
- The ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
- The ability to work effectively in a team environment
- The ability to adapt to changes in work routine
- The ability to work without direct supervision
- Evidence of initiative
- Ability to present information and options to general public, MSK Hub team members and also colleagues within other Health Board Divisions/Directorates
- Good time management
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Previous experience of working directly with the public on health related behaviour change
- Previous experience of supporting people to utilise electronic devices virtually or over the telephone
- Previous office management experience
- Previous experience in a health and/or social care environment
- Experience of leisure services risk management processes
Desirable
- Knowledge of NHS clinical information systems in use across the Health Board (CWS, WPAS, Adastra etc)
- Previous experience of supervising staff
- Knowledge and understanding of Putting Things Right process
- The ability to demonstrate an understanding of the NHS
Qualifications and/or Knowledge
Essential
- Vocational Level 3 health and fitness qualification
- Knowledge of health or fitness services and ideas
- Diploma level knowledge and experience
- Evidence of managing and updating patient information and content
- RSA stage III word processing/typing or equivalent
- The ability to design databases and spreadsheets
Desirable
- Experience of Myrddin/CWS
- Utilisation of Electronic Staff Record
- Health or fitness qualification or experience
- Understanding of shared decision making
- Understanding of Brief Intervention and motivational interviewing approach
Person Specification
Values
Essential
- Team member who is able to work collaboratively
- Evidence of appropriately challenging behaviour or service delivery
Aptitude and Abilities
Essential
- Excellent communication skills
- Good organisational and prioritisation skills
- The ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
- The ability to work effectively in a team environment
- The ability to adapt to changes in work routine
- The ability to work without direct supervision
- Evidence of initiative
- Ability to present information and options to general public, MSK Hub team members and also colleagues within other Health Board Divisions/Directorates
- Good time management
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Previous experience of working directly with the public on health related behaviour change
- Previous experience of supporting people to utilise electronic devices virtually or over the telephone
- Previous office management experience
- Previous experience in a health and/or social care environment
- Experience of leisure services risk management processes
Desirable
- Knowledge of NHS clinical information systems in use across the Health Board (CWS, WPAS, Adastra etc)
- Previous experience of supervising staff
- Knowledge and understanding of Putting Things Right process
- The ability to demonstrate an understanding of the NHS
Qualifications and/or Knowledge
Essential
- Vocational Level 3 health and fitness qualification
- Knowledge of health or fitness services and ideas
- Diploma level knowledge and experience
- Evidence of managing and updating patient information and content
- RSA stage III word processing/typing or equivalent
- The ability to design databases and spreadsheets
Desirable
- Experience of Myrddin/CWS
- Utilisation of Electronic Staff Record
- Health or fitness qualification or experience
- Understanding of shared decision making
- Understanding of Brief Intervention and motivational interviewing approach
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).
