Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust (BHT) have an opportunity for an experienced and passionate Wellbeing Service Leader to join our well-respected Staff Wellbeing Service based at our dedicated Occupational Health & Wellbeing Hub at Stoke Mandeville hospital.
We have developed a strong culture of wellbeing at BHT, reflected positively in our NHS Staff Survey results. This is a varied role that will lead the team, work clinically, and continue to develop our dedicated and professional Wellbeing service, who take pride in supporting our Trust colleagues.
The team provides a range of psychological support services including in-house counselling, group work, mindfulness, stress management, and an extensive range of psychoeducational webinars and self-help resources. The team works alongside Occupational Health and partners closely with leaders across the Trust to proactively support the wellbeing of colleagues.
This is offered as a 0.8wte post and BHT are proud to offer various flexible working options.
Main duties of the job
With the support of the Head of OH and Wellbeing, develop and implement the next 2-3 year strategy for the wellbeing team to ensure alignment with identified priorities, the Trust strategy, the NHS Health & Wellbeing Framework, People Promise and future sustainability of the wellbeing team.
1. Lead an expert Wellbeing team including clinical psychological health and counselling service (using both reactive and proactive interventions in 1:1 and group settings) and mindfulness services, including training and other initiatives that promote and maintain the psychological health and wellbeing of all colleagues across BHT.
2. Be a subject matter expert regarding advice and reasonable adjustments for any BHT colleague either off sick or managing a long-term condition, of a psychological nature. Lead on management of psychological sickness as part of an MDT approach with HR.
About us
Why colleagues think we are a great place to work!
What does Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust offer you?
As part of our BHT family, you'll benefit from learning and development opportunities to support your career progression. Alongside NHS benefits of generous annual leave entitlement and pension scheme, you'll have access to NHS discount schemes. We provide a range of health and wellbeing services to promote a healthy, happy workforce.
What do we stand for?
Our vision is to provide outstanding care, support healthy communities and be a great place to work. Our mission is to provide personal and compassionate care every time. We are working hard to increase diversity at all levels within the trust. We believe a diverse workforce can have a positive effect on both staff wellbeing and patient outcomes.
We welcome applications from black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates, LGBTQ+ candidates, candidates with disabilities and care-experienced candidates. We are proud to achieve the Gold award for the Armed Forces Covenant and support applications from the Armed Forces Community. Please contact Pam.Daley@nhs.net (our Armed Forces Covenant Lead) if you would like guidance or assistance with your application.
We make employment decisions by matching our service needs with the skills and experience of candidates, regardless of age, disability, gender, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Strategy Development & Planning - Approx 40% time
1. Partner with care group leads and senior managers to develop wellbeing plans, working with cross-functional dept/team leads and workforce teams (e.g. OD, Education, Learning & Development (ELD) and HR) to shape the development and maintenance of cross-functional wellbeing plans for each area, contributing psychological health expertise to assess need, recommend, deliver and review support provided.
2. Analyse wellbeing related data (e.g. staff survey, sickness absence) to identify the priority teams and cohorts (e.g. nursing) to support with the optimum psychological health interventions and develop the Staff Wellbeing Strategy for the next 2-3 years.
3. Explore revenue generating opportunities for the Wellbeing team services to develop the profile of the team as a centre of excellence nationally and support the longer-term sustainability of the team.
4. Lead and manage the Band 7s to implement the strategies and plans with their teams.
5. Develop and maintain metrics and measures of success/impact for all Wellbeing interventions.
Team Leadership - Approx 20% time
1. Lead and manage the whole of the Wellbeing team (currently 7 people), including objective setting, annual appraisals and continual professional development requirements, including mentoring and coaching.
2. Maintain and monitor procedures for confidentiality, data protection and storage of sensitive data in line with legal and professional body requirements.
3. Define, lead and manage wellbeing team meetings and initiatives to ensure the team remain focused on strategic priorities and balance these with day to day priorities.
4. Deputise for Head of Wellbeing in their absence or in team meetings etc.
Clinical Activities - Approx 30% time
1. Carry out individual client assessment, triage and signposting in line with specified protocols, assessing individual risk in the event of a mental health crisis and arranging appropriate intervention for any specialised support.
2. Hold responsibility for own case load and work to undertake relevant aspects of clinical duties as an autonomous practitioner.
3. Maintain a system of careful and accurate record keeping and data collection, using anonymous data to prepare reports that demonstrate service usage and trends.
Professional activities -10% time
1. Interpret and communicate key facts relating to mental health statutory and advisory guidance governing the ethical and legal aspects that ensure the health, safety and wellbeing of employers and employees.
2. Participate in ongoing evaluation, study and research to ensure interventions are always up to date with current/future mental health practice.
Person Specification
EDUCATION, QUALIFICATIONS & TRAINING
Essential
* Professionally accredited Mental Health Practitioner e.g. psychotherapist
* Further training in brief solution focussed psychological modality e.g. CBT
* Clinical professional registration with relevant national registration body
* Evidence of continuous personal and professional development
* Qualified and experienced Supervisor
Desirable
* Training /experience in conflict resolution e.g. mediation
Knowledge, Training and Experience
Essential
* Knowledge of a range of counselling and specialist therapeutic techniques acquired through professional diploma, advanced diploma/ accreditation/ registration or further substantial training and accredited clinical supervision plus experience.
* Line management experience to master's or equivalent level to successfully lead and motivate the wellbeing team.
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