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 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.
For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Karon Hart Job title: Director of Workforce and Wellbeing Email address: karon.hart1@nhs.net
