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Do you crave a career where your actions truly impact lives? Where compassion, empathy, and resilience are your superpowers? Then, step into the vital role of a Senior Mental Health Practitioner with the NHS 111 Crisis Response team!

Imagine this: A call comes in. Someone on the other end is struggling with a mental health crisis, feeling lost and alone. You are their lifeline. With your expertise and unwavering support, you assess their needs, develop a plan, and connect them to the right care, guiding them towards calmer waters. That's the power you'll wield in this role.

Here's why this opportunity is extraordinary:
• Be a Hero: Make a tangible difference in the lives of people facing mental health challenges.
• Fast-paced & Rewarding: Work in a dynamic environment where your critical thinking and intervention skills shine.
• No Two Days Alike: Every call brings a unique story, demanding your adaptability and resourcefulness.
• Continuous Growth: We invest in your development with sponsored studies, mentorship, and a supportive team.
• Join the Best: Become part of EPUT, a leading Mental Health Trust known for its patient-centred approach and commitment to staff well-being.
• Rewarding Benefits: Enjoy flexible work options, a competitive salary, and a generous benefits package.

We seek a compassionate and dedicated senior mental health practitioner to join our Mental Health Crisis Response Service team. Your role will provide immediate support, high-quality, evidence-based and holistic assessments and care to individuals experiencing a mental health crisis, in line with your professional Code of Conduct and Trust policies. You will work within a fast-paced urgent care pathway, offering an immediate response to those experiencing mental crisis.

EPUT are looking for motivated staff who shares our Trust values of Care, Learn and Empower. In return, EPUT can offer you a range of benefits and development including;
• Season Ticket Loans
• NHS discounts for staff
• Excellent Training facilities and opportunities
• Buying and Selling annual leave scheme
• The opportunity to work bank shifts and expand knowledge and experience in other areas
• Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars and Cycle to Work
• Day One Flexible Employer

The Trust supports and actively encourages flexible working for all employees. We offer many options and you are encouraged to ask the recruiting manager what is possible for this role. If appointed, you will have the opportunity to apply for a flexible working request from the first day of your employment

Join our Staff bank

What is Staff Bank?

Our EPUT NHS staff bank is an entity managed by the trust that hires clinical and non-clinical healthcare professionals to take on shifts at our trust hospitals and community settings. Here at EPUT we maintain our own bank of specialist staff to ensure that we are able offer safe and effective care at all times.

All our permanent staff are automatically enrolled onto the staff bank however this does not mean you have to work any additional shifts, but the option is there for you if you wish.

If you are joining our Trust in a fixed term role, please indicate on your New Starter Paperwork that you wish to join our staff bank.
• Answer and respond to incoming calls from individuals experiencing a mental health crisis
• Provide immediate support and intervention to callers
• Assess callers' needs and risks
• Develop and implement crisis intervention plans
• Make referrals to appropriate mental health services
• Document calls and maintain accurate records
• Participate in team meetings and training.


This advert closes on Monday 8 Jul 2024

Salary: £26,102 per annum, Band B
Grade: Apprentice
Fixed Term Contract: 3 years and 3 months

37 Hours per week which includes 6 hours to study for a degree in Public Health from the University of the West of England

Do you care about people living long and happy lives? Do you want everyone to have the same opportunity to be healthy? Do you want to learn more about how where we live influences our health, as much as the choices we make? If so, you might be interested in a public health career.

We are looking for a Public Health Apprentice. This is a three-year 3 month fixed term contract in the public team with paid time off to remotely study for a BSc(Hons) degree in Public Health from the University of West England (Bristol). Public Health Practitioner Degree Apprenticeship - Current higher and degree apprenticeships | UWE Bristol). You need to meet the entry criteria for application to the University which includes GCSE Mathematics and English at level 4 or above, or equivalent.

In your time with us you will complete a number of placements with the different sub-teams in order to experience the breadth of public health practice. You will combine work-based learning and study for a public health degree that is funded as part of your apprenticeship in addition to a salary. Upon completion you will also have met the requirements to apply for the professional UK Public Health Registration (UKPHR) as a Public Health Practitioner.

So that you can study we will make sure that you have 6 hours of protected time for learning within your working week.
We will provide you with a public health mentor to support you in developing your public health career, progressing on your degree course and completing the portfolio to qualify as a Public Health Practitioner. You will be supported by the regional network of Public Health apprentices and the council-wide network of apprentices. You will also be supported by a line manager, who will help you settle into the Council and look after you as an employee.

For those not able to work full time, we would ask for a minimum commitment of 30 hours per week. Flexible working hours are available.

Closing date for applications:
Redeployment only: 4th July 2024
Internal and External: 12th July 2024
Interview Date: 19th or 22nd July (TBC)

The University degree applications must be submitted by mid July and term starts in early September so we can only accept applications from candidates who, if successful, would be able to start employment no later than Monday 2nd September 2024.

You will also need to ensure you meet the national apprenticeship funding rules: Apprenticeship funding rules - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)

For an informal discussion or to ask any questions about this role, please contact Beth Capps, Senior Public Health Programme Manager or Olajumoke Kehinde

To view the Job Profile and Person Specification please follow the link below:
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ROLE PURPOSE / SUMMARY The Mid and South Essex Integrated Care System will comprise the Integrated Care Board (ICB), which is the statutory body for the NHS, and the Integrated Care Partnership (ICP), which is a committee of the ICB, and brings together key health, care, community and voluntary sector organisations across the area. The ICS has a bold ambition to deliver improved outcomes for our 1.2m population through our four Alliances, and we are placing clinical and professional leadership and the voice of our residents at the heart of realizing this ambition. The AHP Faculty Managerd will play an important contribution to ensuring the ICS can discharge its four key purposes: improve outcomes in population health and healthcare tackle inequalities in outcomes, experience and access enhance productivity and value for money help the NHS support broader social and economic development In addition, the post holder will be key in ensuring that the ICB realises its ambition of making the system distinctive, attractive and successful. The post holder will support the AHP Director in developing and articulating strategic direction, providing a compelling vision for AHPs with MSE ICS and a broader supporting role in the ICS strategic ambitions to: Reduce health inequalities Create opportunities for our residents Support health and wellbeing Bring care closer to home where safe and possible Transform and improve our services The post holder will be expected to exemplify an inclusive and collaborative approach in the ICS. This will include: Demonstrating high quality leadership and supporting clinical and professional leaders across the ICS to also demonstrate the highest standards of leadership through their conduct. Leading by example and securing engagement with residents and partners as an integral part of all decision making so that it is embedded as a core value of the partnership. Aiming for excellence in everything we do, by influencing, coaching and challenging poor delivery to ensure high standards are achieved for the local population. Ensuring delivery for local residents is a principle upheld across the partnership, placing aside personal or organisational agendas for a more collaborative approach. Maintaining the highest standards of public accountability for safety, quality, and our use of resources. All senior leaders in the ICS have a collective responsibility for working together to ensure the organisation is well led, successful and managerially supported, promoting integration and delivery. CONTEXT The AHP Faculty Manager will work at a strategic level as part of the Mid and South Essex AHP Council to lead on programmes of work identified by Council as priorities for the AHP workforce across the ICS. The post holder will provide operational and programme management of identified functions, leading delivery of required outcomes within appropriate governance and assurance, monitoring progress, and managing risks and issues to ensure successful programme delivery. ROLE PURPOSE The AHP Faculty Manager will work with MSE ICS colleagues to build a shared purpose and commitment to support AHP workforce transformation, training, and education alongside building a strong and sustainable AHP community across the ICS (the Integarted Care Board and the Intgrated Care Partnership) and region. The post holder will support the AHP Faculty to build on its portfolio of projects to assure an AHP workforce for the future. The post holder will evidence the value of the AHP Faculty and senior AHP leadership. The AHP Faculty Manager has leadership responsibility for the ongoing development and sustainability of high quality and innovative practice and educational development for the AHPs within the system. The post holder will be expected to produce reports and/or documents for presentation at Council and other forums where appropriate e.g. MSE ICS People board, regional AHP Council meetings. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES People Promise The post holder will also play a role in driving the People Promise across the wider workforce of the partnership demonstrating core behaviours and beliefs as follows; Drive the qualities which place teamwork front and centre of our partnership. In doing this our conduct will give one another the space to innovate, support each other when times are tough and take time to celebrate the successes both large and small of the partnership. Ensure each member of the workforce has a voice that counts by creating an environment and culture that is safe and where staff are confident in expressing their views free from fear. The ability to speak up, knowing that support, working through issues and being heard is at the core of our behaviour. That staff are recognised and rewarded across the breadth of roles and grades fulfilling the promise of every member of staff being of equal importance and creating a fair environment in which to work. Demonstrate through actions the partnerships dedication to being open and inclusive with all staff. Creating an environment which is free from discrimination, bullying and violence and call out any behaviour or actions which fall short of the expected culture. Encourage and create an environment where we understand, encourage and celebrate diversity generating a sense of belonging. Recognising each member of staff as a whole person with differing responsibilities outside of the workplace. Create an environment where through flexibility the individual can work in a way which allows them to thrive. Champion the opportunities for staff to develop and learn through formal and informal means, never stopping deserved progression for the sake of the organisation and understanding the importance to thrive, develop and change roles. Prioritise the health and wellbeing of the staff creating a culture where physical and mental health is supported, workloads have limits and healthy choices are available. COMPETENCY BASED KEY DELIVERABLES To lead programmes of work on behalf of the AHP Council to ensure objectives are achieved and actions taken to ensure a successful delivery of the project outcomes, using sound decision making, analysis and judgement in relation to these. To produce reports, project plans and other documents for presentation/discussion at Council and other forums where appropriate e.g. Mid and South Essex ICS People board, regional AHP Council meetings. To engage with and work in collaboration with project teams and other relevant stakeholders in clinical and strategic positions to support the progression and growth of the AHP workforce across the Mid and South Essex ICS, sharing best practice. To work in collaboration with existing networks and teams to review, interpret and make recommendations as to what additional structures are required within organisations and at a system level to help support the progression of AHPs. To chair and develop AHP Faculty seeking out and providing opportunities for inclusive membership ensuring representation from across Mid and South Essex ICS from a provider, professional, PIVO and HEI perspective. To work in collaboration and in a matrix approach across MSE ICB (such as the People and Nursing and Quality Directorate) to ensure work is aligned and complimentary and to ensure efficiency and congruence. Create opportunities for increasing networks across the ICS and region and ensure Faculty members are supported in their roles. To maintain professional registration HCPC and upholding HCPC Standards of Conduct, Performance and Ethics. Responsible and accountable for decisions made during the course of their duties, escalating significant issues where appropriate. Contribute to setting long term strategy ensuring the aims and objectives of the organisation/system are embedded and progressively built upon within the setting of the strategy, as well as taking responsibility for the implementation of one or more plans which align to this strategy Management of multiple members of staff Responsible for one or more budgets and/or income streams of delivery Can demonstrate and deliver acute business acumen in their area of responsibility ensuring value for money, understanding the business of partners and the driving factors for delivery in multiple sectors.

Senior Theatre Practitioner - Anaesthetics / Recovery (ODP)

Nuffield Health Brentwood Hospital | Theatre | Permanent | Full Time

Up to £42,750 per annum, depending on experiences

37.5 hours per week

As the UK's largest Healthcare Charity, we offer a fantastic home for your career. And we'll give you the freedom to work autonomously, making full use of your expertise. Here's where you bring your drive, passion and high standards to help shape the health of the nation.

Join us as a Senior Theatre Practitioner - Anaesthetics / Recovery (ODP) in our Brentwood Hospital and play your part in building a healthier nation.

As a Senior Theatre Practitioner - Anaesthetics / Recovery (ODP), you might join us from the NHS or a private setting. Either way, here you will discover a unique opportunity to work with some of the best in the field, and to grow your career. Not only this but you will be valued and free from the constraints that currently prevent you from achieving job satisfaction.

As a Senior Theatre Practitioner - Anaesthetics / Recovery (ODP), you will:

• Work on a varied caseload using technology, equipment and facilities, which are all state-of-the-art.

• Supervise, support and develop junior members of staff.

• Deliver high quality care and experiences for patients, which is always clinically effective, evidence based and appropriate.

• Engage with colleagues at all levels across the hospital and contribute appropriately to achieving hospital goals within a multi-disciplinary team.

As a Senior Theatre Practitioner - Anaesthetics / Recovery (ODP), you will have:

• High levels of focus and engagement.

• Qualifications and experience relevant to your registration, HCPC.

• Post-registration experience.

• A passion for high standards and a meticulous eye for detail.

• Excellent communication skills and will be a great team worker. You will also be flexible and motivated.

• Promote the best evidence based practice within own scope of practice.

Helping you feel good.

We want you to love coming to work, feeling healthy, happy and valued. That's why we've developed a benefits package with you in mind. With lifestyle and wellbeing rewards like an online GP, financial and emotional wellbeing support, and more - at Nuffield Health, we'll take care of what's important to you.

Nuffield Health Brentwood Hospital

Our modern, well-equipped hospital provides a range of services and treatments from outpatients and minor procedures through to inpatients and major surgical specialties. Hospital facilities include 42 beds, 4 Theatres, an Endoscopy Suite, 16 consulting rooms, MRI, CT, General Imaging, Pathology, Physiotherapy, and an onsite Pharmacy. We are established as one of the leading providers of healthcare in the area and have just completed a major refurbishment of the Endoscopy Unit. With excellent patient satisfaction rates, we are proud of our reputation for clinical excellence and outstanding care. Brentwood hospital specialises in orthopaedics, general surgery, men's and women's health, children's services, and cosmetic surgery.

Join Nuffield Health and create the future you want, today.

If you like what you see, why not start your application now? We consider applications as we receive them and reserve the right to close adverts early (for example, where we have received an unprecedented high volume of applications). So, it's a good idea to apply right away to ensure you're considered for this role.

It starts with you.

A Vacancy at Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust.


An exciting opportunity has arisen and we are in the position to recruit Mental Health Practitioners to work within the fast pace Crisis Response Service (CRS) offering a community response to those experiencing a mental health crisis. This is a 12 months developmental post for suitably experienced Band 5 applicants seeking to progress to a Band 6 role within a 12 months’ period.



You will work under supervision of a Senior Mental Health Clinician with further support from the Clinical Team Lead. Your performance will be assessed regularly with performance reviews at the end of each quarter. You will be assessed prior to your progression to the Band 6 pay band to ensure that you:

Can prove your competency to work at the higher specialist level. Have achieved the necessary specialist knowledge to undertake your role and responsibilities as a Band 6 clinician.

On reaching the required level of specialist knowledge and experience and following a successful assessment against the specified criteria, automatic pay progression will be applied.

EPUT are looking for motivated staff who shares our Trust values of Care, Learn and Empower. In return, EPUT can offer you a range of benefits and development including;
• Season Ticket Loans
• NHS discounts for staff
• Excellent Training facilities and opportunities
• Buying and Selling annual leave scheme
• The opportunity to work bank shifts and expand knowledge and experience in other areas
• Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars and Cycle to Work
• Day One Flexible Employer

The Trust supports and actively encourages flexible working for all employees. We offer many options and you are encouraged to ask the recruiting manager what is possible for this role. If appointed, you will have the opportunity to apply for a flexible working request from the first day of your employment

Join our Staff bank

What is Staff Bank?

Our EPUT NHS staff bank is an entity managed by the trust that hires clinical and non-clinical healthcare professionals to take on shifts at our trust hospitals and community settings. Here at EPUT we maintain our own bank of specialist staff to ensure that we are able offer safe and effective care at all times.

All our permanent staff are automatically enrolled onto the staff bank however this does not mean you have to work any additional shifts, but the option is there for you if you wish.

If you are joining our Trust in a fixed term role, please indicate on your New Starter Paperwork that you wish to join our staff bank.

You will work as a member of the MDT in providing high quality, evidence-based, holistic care to patients in line with your professional code of conduct and Trust policies. You will assess, plan, implement and evaluate NICE Guidance packages of care based upon individual patient needs, under the guidance of the Team Leader.



As a Telecoach, you will provide clinical risk and mental state assessment, formulation and brief psychological interventions for people presenting in mental health crisis. Working mainly via telephone, Telecoaches are experts in validating, de-escalating crisis, and coaching people in distress tolerance and emotional regulation strategies. By using a range of brief psychological interventions, Telecoaches empower patients, carers and families to manage distress and crisis effectively.




This advert closes on Wednesday 3 Jul 2024

Medical Device Lead
Nuffield Health Brentwood FWC | Theatres and whole clinical site | Permanent contract | Full time
Up to £25,750.00 per annum depending on experience
37.5 hours per week at F/T

Nuffield Health is Britain's largest not-for-profit healthcare organisation. Join us as a Medical Device Administration, compliance lead and Porter in our Brentwood Hospital and play your part in building a healthier nation.

The opportunity

Passionate about caring, you'll relish this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team with time to care. Putting patients first, we champion doing the right thing for our customers. Helping to make sure the day to day operations of our theatre, ward, outpatients and other clinical departments run smoothly with medical device input.

• You will be responsible for the day to day overseeing of coordination of medical devices for the whole hospital site and troubleshooting with various equipment issues.

• You will be expected to liaise with various company representatives and our 3rd party medical device contractor Avensys and obtain quotes for new equipment.

• You will chair monthly and quarterly medical device meetings, liaising with head office and networking with other MDL at other Nuffield sites, as well as with Representatives from each department onsite regarding equipment issues and compliance.

• As a lot of your work is administration you must have the relevant IT experience to navigate the use of MSWord, Excel, power-point and the databases for equipment on our fixed asset register, Equipment Compliance, Staff competency compliance, as well as the weekly updates of the National Joint register, Breast register and Spinal register when this one commences in 2024.

• We also expect you to have a past experience of working with medical devices, their maintenance, annual compliance, being able to teach others how to use the equipment and validate that staff are competent to use the equipment

• You will also be involved in supporting the Theatre department and porter patients to and from theatre.

The person

• Patient focused and able to demonstrate excellent communication skills, you're a real team player.

• You are diligent and IT literate, with a keen eye for detail and the ability to manage a wide range of activities and changing priorities.

• A flexible approach and a passion for development and training are essential.

Helping you feel good.

We want you to love coming to work, feeling healthy, happy and valued. That's why we've developed a benefits package with you in mind. With lifestyle and wellbeing rewards like an online GP, financial and emotional wellbeing support, and more - at Nuffield Health, we'll take care of what's important to you.

Nuffield Health Brentwood Hospital

Our modern, well-equipped hospital provides a range of services and treatments from outpatients and minor procedures through to inpatients and major surgical specialties. Hospital facilities include 40 beds, 4 Theatres, an Endoscopy Suite, 16 consulting rooms, MRI, CT, General Imaging, Pathology, Physiotherapy, and an onsite Pharmacy. We are established as one of the leading providers of healthcare in the area and have just completed a major refurbishment of the Endoscopy Unit. With excellent patient satisfaction rates, we are proud of our reputation for clinical excellence and outstanding care. Brentwood hospital specialises in orthopaedics, general surgery, men's and women's health, children's services, and cosmetic surgery.

Join Nuffield Health and create the future you want, today.

If you like what you see, why not start your application now? We consider applications as we receive them and reserve the right to close adverts early (for example, where we have received an unprecedented high volume of applications). So, it's a good idea to apply right away to ensure you're considered for this role.

It starts with you.

SER are currently working alongside a Mental Health Service based in the Essex area who are currently seeking a Flexible Support Worker to join their team on a maternity contract cover (10mths). Therapeutic optimism is at the heart of all the work carried out by this Mental Health Service, believing all clients with mental health needs can achieve and make positive changes to their lives as they move along their pathway of recovery.

Position: Flexible Support Worker (Maternity Cover – 10 months)
Location: Clacton
Contract: Contract 37.5hrs per week, on a rota agreed by management
Salary: £19,552.50
Closing Date: Friday 28th June 2024
Short Listing: On or before Monday 1st July 2024
Interview: Face to Face interviews will take place week commencing 8th July 2024

About the role:
This role involves supporting clients transitioning from hospital to their homes, offering flexible assistance for individuals with enduring mental health needs on a 7-day shift rota. The focus is on guiding clients through their recovery journey over a 24-month period, helping them set and achieve their goals, become more self-reliant, and reduce their dependence on medical interventions and hospitalisations. The role also includes providing outcome-focused support, addressing dual diagnosis issues, managing housing-related aspects, and collaborating across various services and sites as needed.

Essential Requirements:
A good standard of education and relevant skills, knowledge, and experience
Experience of supporting clients move on to independence within a time defined recovery path
Experience of working with adults with enduring mental health needs or a similar field
Understanding of Dual Diagnosis and complex needs
Knowledge of The Mental Health Act
Able to work flexibly across 7 days a week on a shift rota basis

Applying for a role with this Service will open the door to joining an organisation that has been awarded, at excellence level, the Healthy Workplace Charter 2019 and retained its Mindful Employer Status for a further two years 2022 – 2024.

This Mental Health Service cares passionately about all aspects of their staff’s working life. This spans from how workers feel about their duties and providing them with meaningful work, giving their employees a voice in accepting and utilising feedback, to their working environment ensuring quality and safety of the physical environments for all, and finally a leadership team with a focus on its people.

If you would like to join this amazing team, please send your CV along with a cover letter.
This post is subject to pre-Right to Work Checks, Career Checks, and Enhanced DBS checks.

The Role: What you will do?

Would you like to be part of an innovative, dynamic, and growing organisation that is committed to delivering high quality care for the people in West Essex? We are looking to appoint an individual who is passionate about high quality care and achieving best outcomes for our clients. Our commitment is delivering the best care to our clients and the successful candidate will share the same commitment and demonstrate our company values: We Make People Better.

Vita Health Group provides evidence based talking therapies to all the people residing in Harlow, Epping and Uttlesford area ensuring all their mental health needs are fully met. As a Senior Cognitive Behaviour Therapist (Senior CBT) you will be part of the Senior team who are highly skilled professionals focused on developing a strong workforce that can deliver best practice and care. You will lead a team of qualified HITs and Trainees.

Experience, interest, and commitment to service development is essential for this role as you will be expected to take lead in initiating and supporting improvements to the service currently delivered. We appreciate that the work can be demanding and challenging, therefore you will have a wide range of support from within the Local Senior Management team up to the Executive Management level. In addition, we promote flexibility so our staff can be supported in balancing their work/life balance while still meeting the needs of the service.

This is a hybrid role, with one day working onsite in Harlow.

Vita Health Group is committed to maintaining and continuously build a strong workforce by offering:

• Agenda for change salary scale
• High quality supervision which is essential for further career development
• Continuous professional development
• Excellent opportunities for career progression as our company continues to grow.
• Highly visible leadership and staff empowerment.
• Encouragement for innovation
• Prioritising staff wellbeing enabled via wellbeing advocates, buddy systems, regular contact with peers and the leadership team.
• Flexibility to working pattern for staff to promote work/family balance.
• A friendly and supportive work environment with an overall culture of energy, solution focus and excellence in both service delivery and support.
• Equal opportunities with a commitment to EDI
• Provision of high-quality equipment
• In-depth induction for all new starter with ongoing friendly buddy/mentor support

Your skills and background:

Essential:

• High Intensity Talking Therapies Qualification (Post Graduate Diploma)
• Full BABCP accreditation
• At least 2 years of working in a Talking Therapies Service as a Band 7 High Intensity Therapist
• Good clinical, analytical and judgement skills for health-related issues, able to draw a broad theoretical knowledge base in analysing high complex facts & situations to arrive at appropriate formulations.
• High level of planning & organisational skills to be able to plan & manage a complex workload.
• Ability to compare and select from a range of treatment options
• Ability to provide both brief and longer therapeutic interventions.
• Ability to work to agreed targets and monitor own work effectively
• Ability to supervise, teach and train with in depth knowledge of the supervision process.
• Excellent communication and ability to provide/receive complex or highly sensitive information
• Ability to build and maintain working relationship with other professionals
• Competent in use of IT packages and competent of analysing data and ability to record, report and audit clinical records.
• Awareness of and commitment to supporting and facilitating diversity and inclusion
• Personal: ability to concentrate for a substantive proportion of working time, sitting for long periods, manage distressing/emotional circumstances, manage verbal/physical aggression and be respectful approach to service users/colleagues/carers and other professionals

Desirable:

• Experience in working in Primary Care
• Experience in performance management
• Competent use of other IT packages eg PowerPoint, excel, access
• A car driver
• Active research interests / published research.
• Ability to innovate on the basis of theoretical knowledge
• Experience of developing & delivering specialist training programmes

Why Vita Health Group?

Vita Health Group celebrates life. Improving lives physically and mentally drives everything we do. Now part of Spire Healthcare Group plc we have been providing physical and mental health services for over 30 years. We work in partnership with the NHS, are engaged by insurers and some of the UK’s largest corporate companies to support their workforce and provide a full range of physiotherapy services to private customers.

To achieve our mission of Making People Better, we recognise the importance of investing in our staff. We are an award-winning employer recently recognised nationally as “Best Company to Work for” at the Health and Wellbeing Awards 2024.

This is also recognised by current employees – our most recent Employee Survey results showed the top 5 reasons to work here as being:

• Supportive team and management
• Positive work environment
• Wellbeing and mental health support
• Trust and respect
• Autonomy and flexibility

We are keen to progress your skills and enable career development and provide regular Continued Professional Development opportunities including secondments, management training, a mentoring scheme, apprenticeships and regular events and webinars across a range of clinical disciplines. In addition to a competitive salary, we also offer the opportunity of a flexible work life balance and a comprehensive benefits package which you can view here: https://www.vitahealthgroup.co.uk/join-us/careers/

Vita Health Group is proud to be an equal opportunities employer and is seeking to improve the diversity of its workforce. We are committed to Equality, Diversity & Inclusion best practice and positively encourage applications from candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion/belief, marital status, or pregnancy/maternity. For further information on our EDI commitments please view here: Vita Health Groups commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

We are committed to being equitable and supporting the wellbeing of all employees.

• We are a Mindful Employer
• Our status as a Disability Confident Leader dedicated to ensuring that all candidates are treated fairly throughout the recruitment process. All disabled candidates that meet the minimum essential criteria will be invited to interview.
• Our Ethnicity Matters Scheme where all applicants for senior roles (£40,000+) from a minority ethnic group that meet the essential criteria will be invited for interview.
• Our Gender Matters Scheme where all women applicants for senior roles (£60,000+) that meet the essential criteria will be invited to interview.
• Our sign up to the Armed Forces Covenant.
• Our status as a Menopause Friendly Committed employer.
• Our sign up to the Employer with Heart Charter.
• Our commitment to meet the standards outlined in the NHS Equality Delivery System (EDS). Workforce Race Equality Standard (WRES) and Workforce Disability Equality Standard (WDES).
• Access to health and wellbeing services for colleagues including Mental Health Advocates and an Employee Assistance Programme.
• An embedded “speaking up” culture facilitated by Freedom to Speak Up Guardians.
• Treating transgender individuals with dignity and recognising the potential complications that may arise when taking references. We encourage applicants to contact HR at hr@vhg.co.uk to discuss or amend how we manage reference requests.

Should you wish to discuss any adjustment or assistance you need in the application or interview process please contact recruitment@vhg.co.uk and we will facilitate.

Please note, all applicants must be legally entitled to accept and perform work in the UK and all positions are subject to a DBS check.

Any data which you share with us throughout the hiring process will be stored securely within the UK and is accessible only by staff who require it. Should your application be unsuccessful, your data will be securely destroyed after 6 months.

Vita Health Group reserves the right to close this job when sufficient applications have been received.

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

Have you considered training in Low Intensity Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and getting paid to make a real difference?

If so, our Trainee Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner programme could be the role for you!

Here at Vita Health Group, we support each of our trainees to become confident, patient-focused clinicians. We work with you to develop your clinical skills throughout your course, celebrating your successes and encouraging your professional development.

We have several opportunities for enthusiastic and committed Trainee Psychological Wellbeing Practitioners (Trainee PWPs) to join our expanding Talking Therapies service operating across Basildon and Brentwood.

Getting to know Us

Hello! We are Vita Health Group – we are the lead provider of NHS Talking Therapies services across Basildon and Brentwood, providing vital mental health support to clients aged 16+ within the practice area. We are super proud of the work we do at Step 2 and see the life-changing impact of our practice every single day!

We really do practice what we preach here at Vita, with a company-wide focus on staff wellbeing, a flexible and creative approach to work and a real culture of openness and support. We love to see our colleagues thrive and achieve their personal goals, so we place a real emphasis on quality supervision and rich CPD.

The Role

In this role, you will provide Low Intensity CBT-based interventions whilst undertaking the Postgraduate Certificate Psychological Wellbeing Practice delivered by the University of Essex. This training post will equip you with the skills and knowledge to provide evidence-based treatment to clients with a range of common mental health problems such as anxiety and depression.

You will be joining a motivated team of mental health professionals and experienced supervisors, who will support you to complete both your academic study and your clinical delivery.

The start date of this position is 24th September 2024, with a full week of service induction before the University starts on 30th September 2024.

A Disclosure and Barring check (DBS, formerly CRB) and two satisfactory references will be required by the service for appointment to post.

A typical working week includes a mixture of University teaching, study day and service days. On your service days, you will be supported in providing high volume low intensity interventions for mild to moderate anxiety and depression. University days will be hybrid training with a combination of remote and face-to-face teaching.

Whilst your clinical practice is likely to include some remote working, you will be expected to attend one of the Basildon and Brentwood offices for part of the week.

After successful completion of your Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner Qualification, you will be required to apply for your PWP Registration through either the BPS or BABCP.

Why join our team?

• A preceptorship programme to support your continuous learning and development as a qualified PWP, to help you achieve a high quality of care to our service users.
• Excellent clinical supervision in accordance with Talking Therapies Manual and Talking Therapies Supervision guidance.
• Opportunities in a variety of roles including digital therapy, online webinars, working with people with LTC needs and champions, with excellent progression route in line with Individual CPD and development plans.
• A friendly and supportive work environment with an overall culture of energy, solution focus and excellence in both our service delivery and support to our team

Requirement:

Applicants must submit a personal statement as part of their application, outlining the reasons for applying and summarising their relevant experience, skills and knowledge as outlined in the Person Specification.

Please note:

• If you would like to find out more about the role of a PWP, here is a pre-recorded video: https://healthcareers.live/national-health-careers-conference-2022-ahp-live-stage/
• Shortlisted applicants must be available to attend interviews held between 1st-5th July. All interviews will be held remotely via Microsoft Teams.
• Applicants must be available to commence the role on the 24th September 2024 and to commence training with the University of Essex on the 30th September 2024.
• A Disclosure and Barring check (DBS, formerly CRB) will be required by the service for appointment to post.
• Applicants who have completed an NHS-funded psychological professions training programme within the last two years are not eligible to apply.
• Only those with the right to work in the UK without restriction and eligible for Home Fee status can be recruited. These rules are set by the UK government and cannot be changed by individual universities or the NHS.

Why Vita Health Group?

Vita Health Group celebrates life. Improving lives physically and mentally drives everything we do. Now part of Spire Healthcare Group plc we have been providing physical and mental health services for over 30 years. We work in partnership with the NHS, are engaged by insurers and some of the UK’s largest corporate companies to support their workforce and provide a full range of physiotherapy services to private customers.

To achieve our mission of Making People Better, we recognise the importance of investing in our staff. We are an award-winning employer recently recognised nationally as “Best Company to Work for” at the Health and Wellbeing Awards 2024.

This is also recognised by current employees – our most recent Employee Survey results showed the top 5 reasons to work here as being:

• Supportive team and management
• Positive work environment
• Wellbeing and mental health support
• Trust and respect
• Autonomy and flexibility

We are keen to progress your skills and enable career development and provide regular Continued Professional Development opportunities including secondments, management training, a mentoring scheme, apprenticeships and regular events and webinars across a range of clinical disciplines. In addition to a competitive salary, we also offer the opportunity of a flexible work life balance and a comprehensive benefits package which you can view here: https://www.vitahealthgroup.co.uk/join-us/careers/

Vita Health Group is proud to be an equal opportunities employer and is seeking to improve the diversity of its workforce. We are committed to Equality, Diversity & Inclusion best practice and positively encourage applications from candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion/belief, marital status, or pregnancy/maternity. For further information on our EDI commitments please view here: Vita Health Groups commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

We are committed to being equitable and supporting the wellbeing of all employees.

• We are a Mindful Employer
• Our status as a Disability Confident Leader dedicated to ensuring that all candidates are treated fairly throughout the recruitment process. All disabled candidates that meet the minimum essential criteria will be invited to interview.
• Our Ethnicity Matters Scheme where all applicants for senior roles (£40,000+) from a minority ethnic group that meet the essential criteria will be invited for interview.
• Our Gender Matters Scheme where all women applicants for senior roles (£60,000+) that meet the essential criteria will be invited to interview.
• Our sign up to the Armed Forces Covenant.
• Our status as a Menopause Friendly Committed employer.
• Our sign up to the Employer with Heart Charter.
• Our commitment to meet the standards outlined in the NHS Equality Delivery System (EDS). Workforce Race Equality Standard (WRES) and Workforce Disability Equality Standard (WDES).
• Access to health and wellbeing services for colleagues including Mental Health Advocates and an Employee Assistance Programme.
• An embedded “speaking up” culture facilitated by Freedom to Speak Up Guardians.
• Treating transgender individuals with dignity and recognising the potential complications that may arise when taking references. We encourage applicants to contact HR at hr@vhg.co.uk to discuss or amend how we manage reference requests.

Should you wish to discuss any adjustment or assistance you need in the application or interview process please contact recruitment@vhg.co.uk and we will facilitate.

Please note, all applicants must be legally entitled to accept and perform work in the UK and all positions are subject to a DBS check.

Any data which you share with us throughout the hiring process will be stored securely within the UK and is accessible only by staff who require it. Should your application be unsuccessful, your data will be securely destroyed after 6 months.

Vita Health Group reserves the right to close this job when sufficient applications have been received.

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

Staff Nurse - Outpatients

Nuffield Health Brentwood Hospital | Outpatients | Permanent | Part time | Includes weekend work

Up to £34,500 pro rata depending on experience

37.5 hours per week

Nuffield Health is the UK's largest Healthcare Charity. From our innovative healthcare and leisure facilities to our flagship community access programmes, we're committed to building a healthier nation. Inside our award-winning hospitals, this starts with commitment to quality and the highest standards of patient care. It starts with you.

As a Staff Nurse in Outpatients at our Brentwood hospital, you're registered with the appropriate governing body. You bring the qualifications and experience that are relevant to your registration, including NMC. You're also motivated to understand each case from a technical and personal viewpoint. And you hold post-registration experience.

As an Outpatients Staff Nurse, you will:

• Show your passion for delivering excellent patient care

• Manage a varied and interesting caseload in Outpatients services

• Take part in a wide range of procedures and apply your clinical skills to aid recovery

• Instinctively meet the needs of patients and their families, offering comfort and reassurance

• Work with practitioners in other areas to ensure continuity in patient care

• Enjoy more time to care and get to know your patients

Brentwood Hospital

Our modern, well-equipped hospital provides a range of services and treatments from outpatients and minor procedures through to inpatients and major surgical specialties. Hospital facilities include 42 beds, 4 Theatres, an Endoscopy Suite, 16 consulting rooms, MRI, CT, General Imaging, Pathology, Physiotherapy and an onsite Pharmacy. We are established as one of the leading providers of healthcare in the area and have just completed a major refurbishment of the Endoscopy Unit.

If you like what you see, why not start your application now? We consider applications as we receive them and reserve the right to close adverts early (for example, where we have received an unprecedented high volume of applications). So, it's a good idea to apply right away to ensure you're considered for this role.

Helping you feel good.

We want you to love coming to work, feeling healthy, happy and valued. That's why we've developed a benefits package with you in mind. With lifestyle and wellbeing rewards like an online GP, financial and emotional wellbeing support, and more - at Nuffield Health, we'll take care of what's important to you.

Join Nuffield Health and create the future you want, today.

If you like what you see, why not start your application now? We consider applications as we receive them and reserve the right to close adverts early (for example, where we have received an unprecedented high volume of applications). So, it's a good idea to apply right away to ensure you're considered for this role.

It starts with you.

Theatre Nurse/ ODP - Scrub (RGN/ ODP)

Nuffield Health Brentwood Hospital | Full Time | Permanent |

up to £37,500 per annum - depending on experience

37.5 hours a week

Wherever you're currently working, Nuffield Health is where you'll excel. As the UK's largest Healthcare Charity, we can offer you a unique opportunity to feel valued, free from constraints and able to grow your career, while you're helping us offer the highest standards of care. It starts here. It starts with you.

As a Scrub Nurse or Theatre Practitioner (ODP) at our Brentwood hospital, you're registered with the appropriate governing body and you hold the relevant qualifications and experience, including NMC or HPC. You bring a passion for high standards, a meticulous eye for detail and post-registration experience. You're a focused, flexible and motivated team worker.

As a Scrub Nurse or Theatre Practitioner (ODP), you will:

• Work with some of the best in the field

• Enjoy a varied caseload

• Put your communication skills to work

• Use state-of-the-art technology, equipment and facilities

• Supervise, support and develop junior members of the team

• Shape patient experiences that are always clinically effective, evidence based and appropriate

Helping you feel good.

We want you to love coming to work, feeling healthy, happy and valued. That's why we've developed a benefits package with you in mind. From free membership across all of our fitness clubs, to a range of lifestyle and financial wellbeing rewards. At Nuffield Health, we take care of what's important to you.

Nuffield Health Brentwood Hospital

Our modern, well-equipped hospital provides a range of services and treatments from outpatients and minor procedures through to inpatients and major surgical specialties. Hospital facilities include 42 beds, 4 Theatres, an Endoscopy Suite, 16 consulting rooms, MRI, CT, General Imaging, Pathology, Physiotherapy, and an onsite Pharmacy. We are established as one of the leading providers of healthcare in the area and have just completed a major refurbishment of the Endoscopy Unit. With excellent patient satisfaction rates, we are proud of our reputation for clinical excellence and outstanding care. Brentwood hospital specialises in orthopaedics, general surgery, men's and women's health, children's services, and cosmetic surgery.

Join Nuffield Health and create the future you want, today.

If you like what you see, why not start your application now? We consider applications as we receive them and reserve the right to close adverts early (for example, where we have received an unprecedented high volume of applications). So, it's a good idea to apply right away to ensure you're considered for this role.

It starts with you.

Duty Manager - Fitness and Wellbeing Club
Chigwell FWC | Fitness & Wellbeing Club | Permanent contract | Full time
Up to £28,082 per annum depending on experience
40 hours per week

Nuffield Health is the UK's largest Healthcare Charity. We're here to do important work. And right now, we're growing our team to offer our members a superior fitness experience. For you, it's the chance to play a vital role in shaping the health of the nation while you're taking the next exciting steps in your career.

As a Duty Manager at our Chigwell club, you'll bring demonstrable sales experience and the ability to quickly get to grips with our business. You're enthusiastic, with excellent communication skills and a collaborative spirit. You have a 'can do' attitude and you share our passion for excellent customer service.

As a Duty Manager, you will:

• Be responsible for the smooth running of our club

• Care about our members, ensure they're happy and seek opportunities to build rapport

• Lead our colleagues and maintain quality standards in all areas

• Conduct tours for prospective new members, selling the benefits that only we can provide

• Oversee health and safety, and resolve any issues as quickly and efficiently as possible

• Help achieve sales targets

Helping you feel good.

We want you to love coming to work, feeling healthy, happy and valued. That's why we've developed a benefits package with you in mind. From gym membership to private healthcare and a range of lifestyle and financial wellbeing benefits. At Nuffield Health, we take care of what's important to you.

Join Nuffield Health and create the future you want, today.

If you like what you see, why not start your application now? We consider applications as we receive them and reserve the right to close adverts early (for example, where we have received an unprecedented high volume of applications). So, it's a good idea to apply right away to ensure you're considered for this role.

It starts with you.

SER are currently working alongside a Mental Health Service based in the Basildon, Essex area who are currently seeking to appoint a Deputy Manager to join their team on a permanent contract. Therapeutic optimism is at the heart of all the work carried out by this Mental Health Service, believing all clients with mental health needs can achieve and make positive changes to their lives as they move along their pathway of recovery.

Position: Deputy Manager
Location: Basildon, Essex
Contract: Permanent - 37.5hrs per week (Mon – Fri 09:00 – 17:00)
Salary: £34,608.00pa
Closing Date: Friday 5th July 2024
Short Listing: On or before Monday 8th July 2024
Interview: Face to Face interviews will take place on Monday 15th July 2024

About this role:
The role of the Deputy Manager is to assist the Manager in the day-to-day running of the service and to deputise for the Manager in their absence. There is also an expectancy of being part of the Essex on-call rota.

The principal tasks of this position are given below; however, they do not represent an exclusive or static list of responsibilities. From time to time the job description will be reviewed and amended to reflect the changes in demands of the work.
To help integrate the service internally and the wider local services network.
To assist in managing the service to support staff to assist service users to move on and progress along their individual recovery path.
To meet the needs of the Essex Service from 9am – 9pm across a 7-day week rota supported environment and you may be required to work different shifts patterns including weekends.
To meet the needs of the service you will be required to carry out key work sessions with service users.

Essential Requirements:
Good level of maths and written English
Experience of working with people with Mental Illness and/or complex needs and substance and alcohol misuse.
Experience in supervising/line managing staff with an awareness of good practice in staff supervision or recent completion of an appropriate training programme.
Experience and ability to identify and manage high risk behaviours and liaise appropriately with the Multi-Disciplinary Team and external agencies
Ability to work with the Multi-Disciplinary Team to identify support needs of service users and ensure that these are communicated to the wider staff team
Ability to plan, manage and prioritise a high workload to meet deadliness
Excellent communication skills – written and oral and negotiation skills

Applying for a role with this Service will open the door to joining an organisation that has been awarded, at excellence level, the Healthy Workplace Charter 2019 and retained its Mindful Employer Status for a further two years 2022 – 2024.

This Mental Health Service cares passionately about all aspects of their staff’s working life. This spans from how workers feel about their duties and providing them with meaningful work, giving their employees a voice in accepting and utilising feedback, to their working environment ensuring quality and safety of the physical environments for all, and finally a leadership team with a focus on its people.

If you would like to join this amazing team, please send your CV along with a cover letter.

This post is subject to the requirements of a six-month probationary period and satisfactory pre right to work checks.

About Us:

Do you have an interest in Public Health and are looking to start a career in this sector? Would you like to become a crucial part of a friendly, welcoming and high achieving team, and achieve a Level 6 Apprenticeship alongside? This could be the opportunity you are looking for!

This is a 42 month Fixed Term Contract.

The Role:

This role plays a very important part within Economy, Localities and Public Health (ELPH) and wider Essex County Council structures to the Council's aspiration to become an outcome focused and evidence-based commissioning authority.

The Wellbeing and Public Health Apprentice is a developmental role, offering the opportunity to undertake a three-year programme of placements throughout the Wellbeing, Public Health and Communities Service, gaining a broad base of experience and achieving a qualification.

This role will be responsible for supporting the delivery of effective programmes of work within the defined Wellbeing and Public Health work programme to ensure outcome-based commissioning and community development of the Wellbeing, Public Health and Communities agenda.

An important facet of the role will be working effectively with others across ECC, stakeholders and partners to deliver a new, more flexible and collaborative approach.

This role will support a range of projects and activities by working on a number of thematic programmes and projects to meet strategic objectives.

As part of this role you will be upskilled via a Public Health Practitioner Level 6 Integrated Degree Apprenticeship . Study will be online from Bristol University to achieve BSc (Hons) Public Health / Public Health Practitioner. The course length is 36 months plus 3 months for End Point Assessment.

Essential Requirements for the role:

• GCSE Grade C/4 in English and Maths (or Functional Skills Level 2 in English and Maths)

• Educated to A level standard or equivalent by experience (equivalent to at least 112 UCAS tariff points)

• Interest in Public Health or related activity service/function area
• Good communication skills with the ability to work with others to achieve tasks and deliver results

• Applicants must also meet the ESFA eligibility requirements. These are to:

• be aged 16 years or over

• be an EEA citizen (with Right to Work and Study in the UK) and not be in any other kind of full-time education (including being enrolled on any other apprenticeship programme)

• Have been ordinarily resident in the UK or EEA for three years before the apprenticeship start date

• A driver license is not essential, however candidates must have the ability travel around the county occasionally
• Be available for in-person at County Hall, Chelmsford the week commencing 8th July

Please note:

• Applicants with a previous degree will be considered on an individual basis

• Applicants who do not fit the typical entry requirements will be considered on an individual basis. In this situation evidence of recent study at a suitable, recognised Level 3 qualification or equivalent alongside a profile of relevant experience

Desirable Criteria:

• Evidence of the ability to develop skills and knowledge within role

• Working knowledge and understanding of Microsoft office packages

• Ability to contribute to proposals, decisions and developing solutions to tackle problems and achieve outcomes

• Reviews own performance and progression, seeking feedback to learn and uses it positively

What will you be doing?

• Fulfil a planned programme of job placements within the Wellbeing, Public Health and Communities Service. Meet all required criteria at the end of each placement for progression

• Build a strong understanding of how to access and use the evidence base, conduct research and provide informed advice measure, monitor and report population health and wellbeing; health needs, risks, and inequalities; and the use of services

• Supports senior officers and managers to ensure that prioritised activities are planned, and delivered in terms of, capacity and capability, to a high standard. To design and manage programmes and projects to improve health and reduce health inequalities

• Works with a range of staff and senior managers in Wellbeing, Public Health and Communities and across ECC, partners and stakeholders, promote population and community health and wellbeing, addressing the wider determinants of health and health inequalities

• Work in collaboration with partner organisations to deliver integrated activity and ensure highlights any further opportunities and efficiencies that can achieved

• Support the delivery of specific projects and activities that further the continuous improvement ethos of high performing, sustainable and cost-effective services or place shaping activities and develop cross functional links

• Supports the development of, and use, of a range of tools and techniques that ensure activity is consistent, effective and efficient and that an audit trail is maintained

• Contributes to new challenges and opportunities ensuring that risks and opportunities are identified and managed which comply with all external and internal regulation: supporting responses to calls for contributions to the consultation process

• Specific individual and shared targets and objectives are defined annually within the performance management framework

Do you have an interest in Public Health and are looking to start a career in this sector? Would you like to become a crucial part of a friendly, welcoming and high achieving team, and achieve a Level 6 Apprenticeship alongside? This could be the opportunity you are looking for!

This is a 42 month Fixed Term Contract.

The Role:

This role plays a very important part within Economy, Localities and Public Health (ELPH) and wider Essex County Council structures to the Council's aspiration to become an outcome focused and evidence-based commissioning authority.

The Wellbeing and Public Health Apprentice is a developmental role, offering the opportunity to undertake a three-year programme of placements throughout the Wellbeing, Public Health and Communities Service, gaining a broad base of experience and achieving a qualification.

This role will be responsible for supporting the delivery of effective programmes of work within the defined Wellbeing and Public Health work programme to ensure outcome-based commissioning and community development of the Wellbeing, Public Health and Communities agenda.

An important facet of the role will be working effectively with others across ECC, stakeholders and partners to deliver a new, more flexible and collaborative approach.

This role will support a range of projects and activities by working on a number of thematic programmes and projects to meet strategic objectives.

As part of this role you will be upskilled via a Public Health Practitioner Level 6 Integrated Degree Apprenticeship . Study will be online from Bristol University to achieve BSc (Hons) Public Health / Public Health Practitioner. The course length is 36 months plus 3 months for End Point Assessment.

What our apprentices say:

"I love the apprenticeship process as you're getting paid as you learn. I have been able to make good connections with other employees and really good relationships throughout my journey so far. It's a great starting point to anyone who hasn't got a clear idea of what work they would like to pursue. Also, the apprenticeship allowed me to try multiple different types of jobs when opportunities came up, so I was able to see what I liked, and what I was good at."

"The team I work with are very supportive and everybody is happy to help and answer questions. They will rally together to give you the correct information, whether it be for an assignment for my apprenticeship or something on the job."

Essential Requirements for the role:

• GCSE Grade C/4 in English and Maths (or Functional Skills Level 2 in English and Maths)

• Educated to A level standard or equivalent by experience (equivalent to at least 112 UCAS tariff points)

• Interest in Public Health or related activity service/function area
• Good communication skills with the ability to work with others to achieve tasks and deliver results

• Applicants must also meet the ESFA eligibility requirements. These are to:

• be aged 16 years or over

• be an EEA citizen (with Right to Work and Study in the UK) and not be in any other kind of full-time education (including being enrolled on any other apprenticeship programme)

• Have been ordinarily resident in the UK or EEA for three years before the apprenticeship start date

• A driver license is not essential, however candidates must have the ability travel around the county occasionally
• Be available for in-person at County Hall, Chelmsford the week commencing 8th July

Please note:

• Applicants with a previous degree will be considered on an individual basis

• Applicants who do not fit the typical entry requirements will be considered on an individual basis. In this situation evidence of recent study at a suitable, recognised Level 3 qualification or equivalent alongside a profile of relevant experience

Desirable Criteria:

• Evidence of the ability to develop skills and knowledge within role

• Working knowledge and understanding of Microsoft office packages

• Ability to contribute to proposals, decisions and developing solutions to tackle problems and achieve outcomes

• Reviews own performance and progression, seeking feedback to learn and uses it positively

What will you be doing?

• Fulfil a planned programme of job placements within the Wellbeing, Public Health and Communities Service. Meet all required criteria at the end of each placement for progression

• Build a strong understanding of how to access and use the evidence base, conduct research and provide informed advice measure, monitor and report population health and wellbeing; health needs, risks, and inequalities; and the use of services

• Supports senior officers and managers to ensure that prioritised activities are planned, and delivered in terms of, capacity and capability, to a high standard. To design and manage programmes and projects to improve health and reduce health inequalities

• Works with a range of staff and senior managers in Wellbeing, Public Health and Communities and across ECC, partners and stakeholders, promote population and community health and wellbeing, addressing the wider determinants of health and health inequalities

• Work in collaboration with partner organisations to deliver integrated activity and ensure highlights any further opportunities and efficiencies that can achieved

• Support the delivery of specific projects and activities that further the continuous improvement ethos of high performing, sustainable and cost-effective services or place shaping activities and develop cross functional links

• Supports the development of, and use, of a range of tools and techniques that ensure activity is consistent, effective and efficient and that an audit trail is maintained

• Contributes to new challenges and opportunities ensuring that risks and opportunities are identified and managed which comply with all external and internal regulation: supporting responses to calls for contributions to the consultation process

• Specific individual and shared targets and objectives are defined annually within the performance management framework