Job Summary
The Engagement & Recognition Officer role will have responsibility for supporting the successful implementation of the Workforce, OD and Education (WOD & E) strategy 2020 and achieving our People Planning Objectives. They will drive the specialised areas of staff engagement and recognition to progress positive cultural transformation within Hywel Dda Health Board. The role will engage and educate Hywel Dda on various ways to build staff engagement and recognition across the organisation.
Main Duties of the Job
The Engagement & Recognition Officer will work autonomously managing their own workload effectively to undertake all relevant duties to support the engagement and recognition agenda within the Health Board. They will provide up to date knowledge and advice on engagement and recognition to managers and staff within the organisation.
The post holder will assist in designing, planning and facilitating events which develop positive staff behaviours and build staff engagement. There will be an expectation that the post holder will actively seek new ways to build engagement of staff and how the organisation values the workforce.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.
About Us
Hywel Dda University Health Board is the planner and provider of NHS healthcare services for people in Carmarthenshire, Ceredigion, Pembrokeshire and its bordering counties. Our 12,000 members of staff provide primary, community, in-hospital, mental health and learning disabilities services for around 384,000 people across a quarter of the landmass of Wales.
Job Responsibilities
You will be able to find a full job description and person specification attached within the supporting documents.
The Health Board is committed to supporting its staff to fully embrace the need for bilingualism thereby enhancing patient and service user experiences. In our commitment to increase the number of staff who are able to communicate in Welsh with patients and professionals, we welcome applications from Welsh speakers.
The ability to communicate in Welsh is desirable for this post. If you do not meet the Welsh Language requirements specified, the Health Board offers a variety of learning options and staff support to help you meet these minimal desirable requirements during the course of your employment with us.
Person Specification
Qualifications & Knowledge
Essential
1. Educated to degree level or equivalent level of experience
2. Good working knowledge of Microsoft packages
Desirable
1. Knowledge of HR systems and procedures
2. CIPD qualified
Experience
Essential
1. Previous experience of working in a busy office environment
2. Experience in the maintenance and establishment of database systems
3. Previous experience of delivering objectives
4. Experience of delivering outcomes within tight timescales
5. Ability to deliver agreed outcomes
Desirable
1. Previous experience of an administrative function in the NHS
Other
Essential
1. Flexible approach to the needs of the service
2. Ability to work flexibly and travel between sites in a timely manner
Desirable
1. Welsh Speaker (Level 1)
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.
Employer Details
Employer Name: Hywel Dda University Health Board
Address:
Hafan Derwen, St David's Park
Jobswell Road
Carmarthen
SA313BB
Employer's Website: Hywel Dda University Health Board
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