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Professional Support and Wellbeing Coordinator
NHS AfC: Band 6
Main area: Administration
Grade: NHS AfC: Band 6
Contract: Permanent
Hours:
* Full time
* Part time
* Job share
* Flexible working
* Home or remote working
* Compressed hours
30 hours per week
Job ref: 990-MID-6848006-E
Site: NHS England Office in Midlands Town
Flexible across the Midlands Geography
Salary: £37,338 - £44,962 per annum, pro rata
Salary period: Yearly
Closing: 05/01/2025 23:59
Interview date: 13/01/2025
Job overview
The Professional Support and Wellbeing (PSW) Team operates across the Midlands, dedicated to supporting resident doctors and dentists in training. Our primary focus is providing personalised, one-on-one support tailored to the specific needs of these professionals.
The Coordinator role is part of the Training and Education sub-directorate of WT&E in the Midlands, responsible for effectively planning and delivering education and training. Our team is committed to helping residents advance their training and providing solution-focused interventions for those facing challenges.
Main duties of the job
* Facilitate and conduct meetings with resident doctors and dentists to assess the level and nature of training challenges, often in emotional and occasionally distressing situations.
* Identify and investigate the root causes of concerns and assess the urgency of required interventions.
* Analyse information in collaboration with the manager and clinical lead to create a personalised support plan.
* Contribute to the ongoing design and development of services to effectively enhance service delivery.
* Utilise developed empathetic skills to interpret complex information in challenging and emotional circumstances.
* Maintain high standards of own performance and behaviour, setting an example for others.
* Exhibit excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, and confidently build and maintain strong working relationships.
Person specification
Qualifications
* Educated to postgraduate level in a relevant subject or equivalent level qualification or significant experience of working at a similar level in a specialist area.
* Specialist knowledge across a range of work procedures and practices.
* Recognised training or relevant experience in counselling, mentoring, or coaching.
Knowledge and experience
* Knowledge of the issues surrounding Diversity & Inclusion, Neurodiversity, Disability, and Social Deprivation.
* Significant experience of operating in a politically sensitive environment.
* Experience of developing team members’ skills in supporting trainees’ emotional wellbeing.
Skills Capabilities & Attributes
* Leadership, strategic thinking, and planning with a high level of political astuteness.
* Ability to manage people’s expectations and adapt communications.
* Ability to collate complex qualitative and quantitative information.
Values and behaviours
* Champion equality, diversity and inclusion (EDI).
Our commitments to you
We are passionate about creating an inclusive workplace that promotes and values diversity. We welcome applications from disabled candidates. If you meet all the essential criteria, you will be guaranteed an interview.
For further information, please visit https://www.england.nhs.uk/.
If you would like to discuss the role before you apply, please contact Laura Abbott, Professional Support & Wellbeing Deputy Manager at laura.abbott9@nhs.net or 0116 478 8695.
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