Health and Care Academy Engagement Co-ordinator

Job summary

THIS ADVERT IS ONLY OPEN TO STAFF CURRENTLY EMPLOYED BY MID AND SOUTH ESSEX INTEGRATED CARE BOARD (ICB), ESSEX PARTNERSHIP UNIVERSITY NHS FOUNDATION TRUST (EPUT) AND MID AND SOUTH ESSEX UNIVERSITY NHS FOUNDATION TRUST (MSEFT).

APPLICATIONS OUTSIDE OF THESE ORGANISATIONS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.

The Health & Care Academy is dedicated to empowering the younger generation with the knowledge and resources they need to explore and pursue fulfilling careers within the healthcare sector.

Through its comprehensive outreach programs, the Academy aims to broaden and deepen students' understanding of the diverse range of roles available across the industry through delivery of engaging workshops, assemblies, and virtual insight sessions in schools and colleges throughout the Mid and South Essex region.

These activities are designed to ignite interest, spark curiosity, and inspire young people to consider a future in the dynamic and rewarding field of healthcare.

By fostering a pipeline of talented individuals from a young age, the Health & Care Academy plays a crucial role in ensuring the future success and vitality of the healthcare system.

You will be be responsible for delivering Academy activities in schools and colleges across the Mid and South Essex region.

Secondment until 31 March 2025.

Hybrid Working - Home - Basildon office - Mid and South Essex areas.

Main duties of the job

Please refer to the attached document for a full Job Description and Person Specification.

You will be a keen multi-tasker, who enjoys working across a diverse range of projects, communicating with both internal staff and external school and college partners. You will be able to bring your strong organisational skills to the team, helping support the day to day tasks and larger projects of the Academy which focus on strengthening involvement, participation and co-production in Mid and South Essex.

You will have a very positive, 'can do' attitude and be able to prioritise, plan and organise your time efficiently and effectively. No two days will be quite the same in this varied and flexible role. If you are as comfortable spending a day with the team as you are working independently and confidently with new people, young people and schools as well as being highly organised this could be the job for you.

It will be essential for you to be able to prioritise tasks and balance conflicting priorities to meet Academy support requests. You will be responsible for managing your interactions with schools and colleges and will be required to travel to schools, colleges and other settings on a regular basis to deliver activities, you will therefore need access to transport. You will also be responsible for ensuring that the activities you are delivering and supporting are of the required level of quality and delivered to time and cost.

About us

Mid and South Essex ICB is a statutory organisation responsible for the planning and delivery of local health and care services, across Mid and South Essex and is part of the wider integrated care system. Integrated Care Systems (ICSs) are partnerships of health and care organisations that come together to plan and deliver joined up services and to improve the health of people who live and work in their area. The headquarters for the organisation is Phoenix Court, Basildon, but there is a hybrid model of working, which includes working across Mid and South Essex and home working.

We are passionate about creating an inclusive workplace that promotes and values diversity. We know through experience that the different ideas, perspectives and backgrounds create a stronger and more creative work environment that delivers better patient outcomes. We welcome applications regardless of peoples age, disability, sex, gender, identity and gender expression, sexual orientation, race or ethnicity, religion or belief. We have policies and procedures in place to ensure that all applicants are treated fairly and consistently at every stage of the recruitment process, including the consideration of reasonable adjustment for people who have a disability. We would also encourage applicants to raise any personal circumstances they would like us to be aware of so that we can consider possible adjustments.

Unfortunately, the organisation does not have a Sponsorship licence.

Job description

Job responsibilities

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 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 Health and Care Academy Engagement co-ordinator role sits within the system workforce function of the People directorate of the ICB. The people function oversees the delivery of the 10 people functions, working with the ICP, in order to implement local and national people priorities and expectations, including those set out in the People Plan, to develop and support the one workforce and make the health and care system a better place to work and live.

Mid and South Essex Integrated Care Board are in the process of delivering an ambitious People Strategy alongside partners and stakeholders within the wider Integrated Care System. A core element of that strategy is both the attraction of the next generation of health and care workforce from our local population, as well as retaining the people and skills that are currently working within it.

The purpose of the Health & Care Academy is to reach the younger generation to support them with knowledge that helps them to consider and pursue careers within health & care, by expanding and enriching their exposure to the diverse range of role opportunities available across the sector. This awareness of the scope, diversity and nature of roles within the sector could also prove to increase future retention, as those who decide to embark on a career within the sector will have a more comprehensive understanding of the path that follows and future opportunities available, compared to those who enter the sector with no previous exposure.

The Academy employs a flexible and accessible system-wide health and care approach, comprising short interventions and a mix of activities centred around the health and care sector orientation, work experience and upskilling. The ambition is to offer an unrivalled opportunity for school and college age young people and local adults to gain a rich introduction to our health and care system in Mid and South Essex, and to provide them with the knowledge and skill foundations and informed opportunities for a career for life in our integrated care system (ICS).

The post holder will be be responsible for delivering Academy activities in schools and colleges across the Mid and South Essex region. These activities will include workshops, assemblies, virtual insight sessions, and other school led opportunities.

COMPETENCY BASED KEY DELIVERABLES

The post holder will:

Support the creation of Health and Care Academy materials which can be used at events. This will include promotional materials and information leaflets, a central repository of presentations, innovative interactive sessions, case studies, scenarios and success stories. Support in the delivery of the Academys Year 7 Year 11 awareness programmes, activities and events at school settings across Mid and South Essex. Support in the delivery of the Academys College Enrichment Programme at our main further education providers sites across Mid and South Essex. Support the development and promotion of our Young Persons Volunteering Scheme for our local population. Support the promotion and awareness of the Academy with our system partners across the region, actively promoting the Academy and its positive outcomes via relevant social media channels and marketing as needed. Maintain links with our Academy Ambassadors and grow the participation of ICS partners across the region. Work closely with schools, colleges and HEIs to promote awareness of the breadth of roles available in the NHS and Social Care and promote the programmes that young people can access through the Academy. Engage with system partner programmes to ensure we work together to add strength and not duplicate activities. Support the ongoing development of the Health & Care Academy to ensure its future growth and to ensure that it continues to meet the needs of the local population. Support with the development and maintenance of a system Academy Alumni to continue to provide support to young people where needed beyond their programme and to ensure future support for Academy activities. Support with the delivery of holiday club Academy programme as required. Support the development of bespoke approaches to engagement of young people in Mid and South Essex, utilising existing knowledge and experience, so that local geographic, demographic and future needs are addressed. Ensure that materials are kept up to date and reflect the changing range of job roles and entry routes on offer. Support in the development of the creation of videos and case studies for use in Academy activities. Ensure the range of programmes in place/introduced provide equality of opportunity for all, working with local authority, schools, colleges, and employers to provide such access. Promote and support the Talent for Care and Widening Participation agenda. Be mobile and proactive in delivery of Academy events across Mid and South Essex. Deputise for the Health & Care Academy Lead where necessary. Be involved in and support with the planning of Academy activities. Maintain and report on engagements undertaken and provided detailed statistics on participation where required. Model the ICS Values during every interaction and ensure that the positive reputation of the Academy is maintained.

OTHER DUTIES

To provide cover for other members of the team as appropriate to ensure an effective Academy service is provided.

This job description is not a definitive or exhaustive list of responsibilities but identifies the key responsibilities and tasks of the post holder. The specific objectives of the post holder will be subject to review as part of the individuals performance review/appraisal.

Person Specification

Knowledge / understanding

Essential

Awareness of barriers facing adults and young people in accessing employment Understanding of or willingness to learn about whole systems approaches in healthcare Knowledge of strength based approaches to working with people

Skills

Essential

High level of attention to detail Prioritisation and organisation skills Ability to manage own workload, working to deadlines with minimal supervision

Experience

Essential

Good knowledge of working with young people and young adults on healthcare projects Confident and outgoing yet approachable and willing to take direction - Able to engage audiences with content and deliver information clearly Experience of working in the NHS or other public body

Partnership Working / Leadership Management

Essential

Professional and approachable manner Good communicator, with ability to liaise with colleagues at all levels Champions the principles of equality, diversity, and inclusion throughout their work within the organisation

Other

Essential

The ability to travel independently to locations across Mid and South Essex on a daily basis

Qualifications

Essential

Degree and/or equivalent experience Experience of working in a healthcare environment Experience of partnership working Demonstrable experience of speaking to large groups Evidence of continuing personal development

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