Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust (BHT) have an opportunity for an experienced and passionate WellbeingServiceLeader 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 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 provide 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 work alongside Occupational Health and partner 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.
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. *from Annual NHS Staff Survey, NQPS, Listening events etc
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.
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.
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.
Strategy Development & Planning -Approx 40% time
Partner with care group leads and senior managers to develop wellbeing plans (with support from Head of OH & Wellbeing where necessary), 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
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. Lead the development and prioritisation of plans and metrics to track progress and impact.
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
Lead and manage the Band 7’s to implement the strategies and plans with their teams
Develop and maintain metrics and measures of success/impact for all Wellbeing interventions including management and analysis of the Wellbeing dashboard to track performance and inform strategy development
Develop and maintain professional networks to explore opportunities for collaboration and sharing of learnings etc., with e.g. ICS health & wellbeing colleagues
Team Leadership -Approx 20% time
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.
Maintain and monitor procedures for confidentiality, data protection and storage of sensitive data in line with legal and professional body requirements
Check that team members understand and maintain confidentiality across all communications e.g. files/notes/ emails/ telephone / reception / diaries / electronic records etc
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
Deputise for Head of Wellbeing in their absence or in team meetings etc
Clinical Activities -Approx 30% time
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.
Hold responsibility for own case load and work to undertake relevant aspects of clinical duties as an autonomous practitioner
Maintain a system of careful and accurate record keeping and data collection, using anonymous data to prepare reports that demonstrate service usage and trends and all data are stored in line with GDPR/HSE/OH guidance on confidentiality of notes and safe storage, in line with statutory requirements
Generate and disseminate effective management reports and other forms of verbal, written and visual communication in accordance with the Professional Body code of conduct, ethics and confidentiality. Ensure Trust, NHS, HSE, DH and OH guidance is considered and referred to as appropriate.
Provide managers with advice which is appropriate to the needs of the individual and organisation in line with Trust policies, including client confidentiality
Write letters to GP/hospital Consultant in line with Access to Medical Reports Act (1998) & Data Protection Act. Check that the response is received and interpreted appropriately in order to guide a manager/employee on a suitable course of action.
Participate in case discussions, with Occupational Health, HR Business Partners and ELD where required, in relation to an employee or team to agree the best support plan
Review, develop and lead on the delivery of presentations and workshops related to psychological health related subjects to colleagues at all levels
Support the Trust Schwartz Rounds creating a psychologically safe environment for staff to share, learn and develop
Support the ongoing development of policies and procedures e.g. o Contribute to the development and/or implementation of local policies and procedures or new NHS/DH/HSE/OH guidance
Work with the OH team to ensure a streamlined referral and triage process
Maintain a clinical audit cycle that includes key performance indicators such as clinical outcome measures and complaints
Develop and review procedures for managing clients at risk of harm to themselves or others, including safeguarding and domestic violence.
Develop and review a long-term quality control programme including systems for clinical audit, quality and complaints in relation to specialist area of practice
Arrange appropriate clinical supervision for self and provide supervision for others in the team to ensure their wellbeing and comply with professional accreditation requirements
Continually assess, plan, deliver and evaluate evidence-based interventions such as CBT to appropriate client groups
Professional activities - 10% time
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
Participate in ongoing evaluation, study and research to ensure interventions are always up to date with current/future mental health practice, counselling therapies and occupational health and wellbeing trends
Maintain own continuing professional development by attending training, study days and courses as agreed by senior manager.
Represent the Trust as a specialist practitioner in workplace mental health both internally and externally, e.g. Inductions, conferences & committees.
This advert closes on Sunday 9 Feb 2025