Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Strategy Development & Planning - Approx 40% time 

Partner with care group leads and senior managers to develop wellbeing plans (with support from Head of OH & Wellbeing where necessary), working with cross-functional dept/team leads and workforce teams (e.g. OD, Education, Learning & Development (ELD) and HR) to shape the development and maintenance of cross-functional wellbeing plans for each area, contributing psychological health expertise to assess need, recommend, deliver and review support provided

Analyse wellbeing related data (e.g. staff survey, sickness absence) to identify the priority teams and cohorts (e.g. nursing) to support with the optimum psychological health interventions and develop the Staff Wellbeing Strategy for the next 2-3 years. Lead the development and prioritisation of plans and metrics to track progress and impact.

Explore revenue generating opportunities for the Wellbeing team services to develop the profile of the team as a centre of excellence nationally and support the longer-term sustainability of the team

 Lead and manage the Band 7’s to implement the strategies and plans with their teams 

Develop and maintain metrics and measures of success/impact for all Wellbeing interventions including management and analysis of the Wellbeing dashboard to track performance and inform strategy development

Develop and maintain professional networks to explore opportunities for collaboration and sharing of learnings etc., with e.g. ICS health & wellbeing colleagues 

Team Leadership - Approx 20% time

Lead and manage the whole of the Wellbeing team (currently 7 people), including objective setting, annual appraisals and continual professional development requirements, including mentoring and coaching.

Maintain and monitor procedures for confidentiality, data protection and storage of sensitive data in line with legal and professional body requirements

Check that team members understand and maintain confidentiality across all communications e.g. files/notes/ emails/ telephone / reception / diaries / electronic records etc

Define, lead and manage wellbeing team meetings and initiatives to ensure the team remain focused on strategic priorities and balance these with day to day priorities

Deputise for Head of Wellbeing in their absence or in team meetings etc

Clinical Activities  - Approx 30% time

Carry out individual client assessment, triage and signposting in line with specified protocols, assessing individual risk in the event of a mental health crisis and arranging appropriate intervention for any specialised support. 

 Hold responsibility for own case load and work to undertake relevant aspects of clinical duties as an autonomous practitioner

 Maintain a system of careful and accurate record keeping and data collection, using anonymous data to prepare reports that demonstrate service usage and trends and all data are stored in line with GDPR/HSE/OH guidance on confidentiality of notes and safe storage, in line with statutory requirements

 Generate and disseminate effective management reports and other forms of verbal, written and visual communication in accordance with the Professional Body code of conduct, ethics and confidentiality. Ensure Trust, NHS, HSE, DH and OH guidance is considered and referred to as appropriate.

 Provide managers with advice which is appropriate to the needs of the individual and organisation in line with Trust policies, including client confidentiality

Write letters to GP/hospital Consultant in line with Access to Medical Reports Act (1998) & Data Protection Act. Check that the response is received and interpreted appropriately in order to guide a manager/employee on a suitable course of action.

Participate in case discussions, with Occupational Health, HR Business Partners and ELD where required, in relation to an employee or team to agree the best support plan

Review, develop and lead on the delivery of presentations and workshops related to psychological health related subjects to colleagues at all levels 

 Support the Trust Schwartz Rounds creating a psychologically safe environment for staff to share, learn and develop

 Support the ongoing development of policies and procedures e.g. o Contribute to the development and/or implementation of local policies and procedures or new NHS/DH/HSE/OH guidance 

Work with the OH team to ensure a streamlined referral and triage process

Maintain a clinical audit cycle that includes key performance indicators such as clinical outcome measures and complaints

Develop and review procedures for managing clients at risk of harm to themselves or others, including safeguarding and domestic violence.

Develop and review a long-term quality control programme including systems for clinical audit, quality and complaints in relation to specialist area of practice

Arrange appropriate clinical supervision for self and provide supervision for others in the team to ensure their wellbeing and comply with professional accreditation requirements 

Continually assess, plan, deliver and evaluate evidence-based interventions such as CBT to appropriate client groups

Professional activities - 10% time 

 Interpret and communicate key facts relating to mental health statutory and advisory guidance governing the ethical and legal aspects that ensure the health, safety and wellbeing of employers and employees

Participate in ongoing evaluation, study and research to ensure interventions are always up to date with current/future mental health practice, counselling therapies and occupational health and wellbeing trends

Maintain own continuing professional development by attending training, study days and courses as agreed by senior manager.

Represent the Trust as a specialist practitioner in workplace mental health both internally and externally, e.g. Inductions, conferences & committees.