Digital Facilitator

Job summary

The post will involve supporting people who have long term health conditions through maximising the opportunities provided by technology. This will include the use of video conferencing, text-based apps, e-learning packages, podcasts, and webinars.

The post holder will encourage and convince patients to embrace technology to foster a culture of independence and reducing the need for medical intervention.

Using straight forward language, the post holder will train patients and other health professionals to use technology to access a range of resources.

Main duties of the job

Wouldyou like to join an interdisciplinary team which prides itself on being innovative, effective,and friendly?Would you like to help people across Powys to access digital health and care services? Do you have a passion for digital inclusion in our community?

As a team we believe in using all the resources we have available to us to help us help people to live the livesthey want. We use digital resources to improve access to our services and reduce the need for people and health care staff to travel.

Using the best evidence available, we designand continuously improveservices in collaboration with the people who will be usingthem.

You will bring:

A willingness to work as part of an interdisciplinaryteam An ability to provide training to other members of the team Enthusiasm for providing digital support and addressing digital inclusion in our community Excellent digital skills including an ability to use the full range ofMicrosoft365 tools Excellent understanding of e-learning and experience of creating e-learning resources

About us

Being the smallest Heath Board in Wales means that you won't get lost in the crowd. Everybody at Powys Teaching Health Board is valued for the contribution they make to our varied and diverse portfolio of community-based services. Together, we can continue to make a real difference to our patients and build on our unrivalled reputation.

As a supportive and progressive employer, we actively encourage you to carve out a career with us, through a range of development pathways. We're also lucky enough to be situated in one of the most beautiful rural counties in Britain, let alone Wales Achieving a healthy 'life work' balance is essential, and something we recognise by prioritising your well-being.

To start your journey with us, and to learn more about what we can offer you please visit: There you will find information about our benefits and values, read staff experiences and more about what our beautiful county has to offer.

Job description

Job responsibilities

You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac.

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and / or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.

Person Specification

Qualifications and/or Knowledge

Essential

Degree in a relevant subject or evidence of significant experience equivalent to formal qualification

Desirable

Knowledge of current strategic priorities Understanding of long-term conditions and enablement agenda

Experience

Essential

Experience of working in a technology related field Experience in training adults Experience of using e-learning creation software

Desirable

Experience of working within a community setting Experience of cross organisational working

Aptitude and Abilities

Essential

Excellent Communication Skills Develop relationships with other teams and partners Work to set objectives in a limited timeframe Work with local communities to raise the profile of e-learning Manage challenges IT Skills - Word, Excel, email Change management skills

Desirable

Ability to speak Welsh Ability to work across multiple organisations including the voluntary sector

Values

Essential

Demonstrate PTHB Values Patient and empathetic

Other

Essential

Ability to travel to/for meetings and to deliver training

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