Job Overview
Please note you must have the right to work in the UK to apply for this position. Due to current Home Office Guidelines, we are unable to sponsor this job role.
As a Family and Carer Ambassador, you will provide practical and emotional support to families and carers of those with complex mental health needs. You will also offer advocacy to ensure that the families'/carers' and patients' needs and views are heard and acted upon, regardless of their communication needs. You will identify and address cross-organisational challenges and work closely with key agencies across health, education, social care, and the voluntary sector, including links with adult services for transition planning or support.
Main duties of the job
To succeed in this role, you must be proactive, compassionate, detail-oriented, organized, and possess strong communication skills. You should be passionate about effecting change and empowering patients, families, and carers. This is a new position, offering opportunities to shape and influence the role, and to develop relationships with stakeholders and partners.
Role
Lived experience is essential for this role.
What is lived experience?
It is the knowledge and understanding gained from personally experiencing something.
Examples of Lived Experience
* Being a carer to family or friends
* Extensive experience working on a ward
* Having been a service user
Working for our organisation
EPUT seeks motivated staff who share our values of Care, Learn, and Empower. Benefits include:
* Season Ticket Loans
* NHS staff discounts
* Training facilities and opportunities
* Buying and Selling annual leave scheme
* Opportunity to work bank shifts and gain experience
* Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars and Cycle to Work
* Day One Flexible Employer
Flexible working is supported and encouraged. You may request flexible working arrangements from day one.
Join our Staff bank
What is Staff Bank?
Our NHS staff bank hires clinical and non-clinical professionals for shifts across our trust hospitals and community settings. All permanent staff are enrolled, with the option to work additional shifts if desired. If joining in a fixed-term role, indicate your interest in the staff bank on your paperwork.
Note: Staff at risk will be prioritized for alternative employment. If a post is deemed suitable alternative employment, the vacancy may be withdrawn.
Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Applications should be written by the applicant. Use of AI may lead to rejection. Support is available for disability-related needs.
Important
Ensure you include professional references covering your last three years of employment. Personal or character references are not accepted. You are responsible for the cost of your DBS check, deducted from your first salary.
Applications for Job Share are welcomed.
Equal Opportunities Employer
We encourage applications from people with experience of using mental health services and those with disabilities. Contact us for accessible formats of the application form.
We reserve the right to close vacancies early. Check your email regularly and note that if you do not hear within three weeks of the closing date, your application was unsuccessful.
We are committed to safeguarding children, young people, and vulnerable adults. All staff must undertake safeguarding procedures.
Covid Vaccination
While not mandatory, vaccination is encouraged. For vaccination information, contact epunft.cv19hr@nhs.net.
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