Health and Wellbeing Coordinator for the Late Effects Service
Flexible working:
Flexible working arrangements may be considered and discussions with the recruiting manager regarding this are encouraged.
Job overview
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a fixed term Health and Wellbeing Coordinator to join our Late Effects team. This post is being offered on a 12 month basis. The successful candidate will work alongside our Late Effects MDT to ensure our Children and Young People can access appropriate signposting and support following treatment for Cancer.
The role will support the MDT in administration of clinics and also in promoting health related information and support to our children, young people, and families. The post holder will make meaningful relationships with children and families who require compassion and expert advice throughout their journey, ensuring we show our Trust values to every patient - Ambitious, Brave, Compassionate.
If you are a dynamic, motivated, enthusiastic person who enjoys working with children and young people and you are looking for a new challenge then come and join our amazing team!
Main duties of the job
The role will support the MDT with clinic administration and provide practical support to children, young people, and their families, helping to promote healthy lifestyles. The post holder will make meaningful relationships with children and families who require compassion and expert advice throughout their journey, ensuring we show our Trust values to every patient - Ambitious, Brave, Compassionate.
The successful candidate will support the Late Effects MDT to ensure patient consultations are organised effectively and efficiently so the patient is seen without clinical risk, within agreed timelines and Trust standards, including the safeguarding policy.Under the guidance of a registered practitioner, the successful candidate will ensure the child, young person (CYP) and families are aware of their long term follow up pathway and empowered with information about potential/actual late effects and how best to manage them.
Working for our organisation
Birmingham Women's and Children's NHS Foundation Trust is the first of its type in the UK. Our Trust was formed in February 2017 to drive forward our commitment to provide the highest quality, world-class physical and mental health care for our women, children and families.Uniting our hospitals means more seamless care; more investment to make greater advances in our specialist treatment and world-leading neo-natal and fetal work. Importantly, it also gives us a greater voice in shaping the future of family-centred care.
Birmingham Children's Hospital is a UK leading specialist paediatric centre with an international reputation in several areas.
Birmingham Women's Hospital is one of two dedicated women's hospitals in the UK, with the busiest single site maternity unit, delivering more than 8,200 babies a year offering a full range of gynaecological, maternity and neonatal care.
Parkview Clinic is a Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service Mental Health (CAMHS) facility in Moseley, for young people aged 11-18 years who require admission due to significant psychiatric difficulties.
Our Trust is committed to creating the best place to work. We believe in promoting and enhancing inclusion, diversity and equality and encourage applications from all areas of the community, who meet the criteria for the role, regardless of age, gender identity, disability, race, religion or sexual orientation.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please refer to the attached job description and person specification to view the full details for this opportunity at Birmingham Women’s andChildren’s NHS Foundation Trust.
When completing your application, please ensure you have evidenced how you meet the job description and person specification to includetransferable experience, qualifications, skills along with professional registration details (if applicable).
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Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria- Evidence of GCSE or equivalent Grade C or above in English
- NVQ Level 3 or equivalent plus knowledge and experience to diploma level or equivalent
- Study of Health Education
Knowledge and Experience
Essential criteria- Demonstrable Experience of using own initiative and dealing with the unpredictable
- Experience of developing, monitoring and or implementing systems
- Experience of working with CYP
- Experience of working in a health service environment
- Experience of delivering Health education
- Experience of working in an Oncology/Haematology environment
Analytical and Judgement Skills
Essential criteria- Demonstrable ability to use initiative in decision making.
- Have an awareness of the effects of CYP and their family coping in stressful situations within health care system and respond accordingly
- Ability to collect and analyse some complex data
Professional and Specialist Knowledge
Essential criteria- Formal and informal Presentational skills
- Ability to use email, internet, set up databases and spread-sheets
- Effective verbal and written communication of routine, emotional and sensitive information
- Ability to provide Accurate and prompt reports as required.
Personal Skills an Attributes
Essential criteria- Excellent Organisational and prioritisation skills
- The ability to work to challenging deadlines
- Highly motivated, flexible and possess enthusiasm for developing the role
- Ability to provide Accurate and prompt reports as required.
- To be able to concentrate for long periods at a time on a regular basis
Other Requirements
Essential criteria- High level of customer service and inter-personal skills
- To be able to concentrate for long periods at a time on a regular basis
MENTAL HEALTH DIVISION:
Our current Mental Health Services division Tier 4 services may be transferring the provision if its services to Coventry and Warwickshire Partnership Trust (CWPT). Whilst at present you are applying for a position within Birmingham Women’s and Children’s NHS Foundation should you be successful in gaining a position with Mental Health Services, your employment may in the future be transferred over to CWPT.
Safeguarding
As a Trust employee you are required to comply with all legislation and guidance relating to safeguarding children and adults with care and support needs, and promoting their health and welfare. You are required to inform the Head of Safeguarding of any safeguarding concerns about your own children or children you live with.This information will be treated in a confidential manner.
Sponsorship:
Please note, visa sponsorship is only available for certain roles in line with current UKVI regulations. Please ensure the role you are interested in meets the criteria for sponsorship before submitting your application. If you would like more information, please visit: UK Visas and Immigration - GOV.UK
Artificial Intelligence (AI):
We understand that some applicants may choose to use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to assist in preparing their application materials. While this is not discouraged, we kindly remind candidates that all submissions must be truthful and accurately reflect your own experiences and suitability for this role.Personal integrity and authenticity are central to our recruitment process. We value honesty and appreciate applications that are genuine and representative of the individual behind them.
Reasonable Adjustments:
BWC is proud to be a Disability Confident Employer, committed to fostering an inclusive environment for those with a disability, long term health or mental health condition. The Disability Confident scheme means we actively encourage applications from people with disabilities, long term health or mental health conditions, and we want to ensure our recruitment practices are inclusive and accessible to all.Our aim is to get the best out of every individual and if successful for interview, you will be asked if you require any reasonable adjustments (special requirements). We will strive to support and accommodate these requests where possible.