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Local Recovery College/Peer Support/Lived Experience Lead

2 months ago


Carmarthen, United Kingdom Hywel Dda University Health Board Full time

Job summary

This post is a Fixed Term/ Secondment until 30/09/ you are a Hywel Dda University Health Board employee and are applying for this post as a secondment, agreement for the secondment is needed from your current manager prior to application.

The role will lead and develop the lived experience program locally in the health board as part of a national initiative supported by Health Education & Improvement Wales (HEIW). This will include the development and implementation of a Recovery College business case and support to develop the local Peer Support / Lived experience workforce.

Main duties of the job

Using the resources HEIW has developed, undertake a feasibility/scoping exercise in the Health Board, to consider the case for having a recovery college, identifying potential benefits and opportunities for the local organisation. Manage the programme of work to develop and implement a local Recovery College in line with the national HEIW Recovery College model. Lead and support implementation of the suite of national Recovery College resources developed by the national team in HEIW. Manage the development and delivery of education and development programmes to staff at all levels. Work collaboratively as part of an All-Wales Peer-led Recovery College community of practice network with HEIW to capture and share good practice, supported by a Quality Improvement approach Share as appropriate, local recovery college plans with the HEIW National Strategic Lead for Lived Experience, for visibility of plans and to identify and inform the development of national resources based oninterventions that have achieved tangible impact and results. Complete organisational reporting as required against the agreed metrics and data standards, providing visibility and assurance. Align local activities withthe national work on development of compassionate cultures and the non-pay elements of the pay award, to support and motivate staff to stay in NHS Wales.

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. We do this in partnership with our three local authorities and public, private and third sector colleagues, including our volunteers, through:

Four main hospitals: Bronglais General in Aberystwyth, Glangwili General in Carmarthen, Prince Philip in Llanelli and Withybush General in Haverfordwest;

Seven community hospitals: Amman Valley and Llandovery in Carmarthenshire; Tregaron, Aberaeron and Cardigan in Ceredigion; and Tenby and South Pembrokeshire Hospital Health and Social Care Resource Centre in Pembrokeshire;

47 general practices (6 of which are managed practices), 45 dental practices (including 4 orthodontic), 96 community pharmacies, 44 general ophthalmic practices (43 providing Eye Health Examination Wales and 34 low vision services) and 17 domiciliary only providers and 11 health centres;

Numerous locations providing mental health and learning disabilities services;

Highly specialised and tertiary services commissioned by the Welsh Health Specialised Services Committee, a joint committee representing seven health boards across Wales.

Job description

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.

Interviews will be held on 19/09/2024.

Person Specification

Qualifications & Knowledge

Essential

Educated to master's degree level or able to demonstrate equivalent lived and professional experience. Evidence of recent continued professional development Recovery-focused and peer support related training activities. Able to demonstrate commitment to Continuing Professional Development. Knowledge of current health and social care policies.

Desirable

Project management qualification Holds professional registration Health & Care Professionals Council (HCPC), Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC). Management qualification.

Experience

Essential

Lived experience of mental health challenges and of using mental health services. Experience of change management Experience of supervising and appraising staff. Experience in managing complex HR issues with staff the management of performance / long term sickness.

Other

Desirable

Welsh Speaker Level 1

Skills and Attributes

Essential

Autonomous practitioner with self-management skills. Planning and prioritisation of workload Communicate complex information to a wide audience Effective leadership skills Clear understanding of Personal Recovery and peer support / Trainer roles Manage deadlines and competing priorities Experience in Strategy development and delivery Experience in guidelines and policy development Post qualification experience working in mental health services (statutory or voluntary sector).