Health Policy Jobs
NHS Providers is the membership organisation for the NHS hospital, mental health, community and ambulance services that treat patients and service users in the NHS. We help those NHS foundation trusts and trusts to deliver high-quality, patient-focused care by enabling them to learn from each other, acting as their public voice and helping shape the system in which they operate.
NHS Providers has all trusts in England in voluntary membership, collectively accounting for £115bn of annual expenditure and employing 1.4 million people.
We are recruiting a policy officer to join our busy, supportive and high performing team. The current focus of this role is to support our analysis and influence of the national policy agenda on NHS funding and finances. This portfolio is one of the most high profile, broad and reactive areas of work in our organisation. In a given week you may be asked to do some of the following:
- Analyse a new piece of financial guidance for senior NHS leaders, and draft a briefing for members
- Devise a project plan, with support from the policy advisor, to gather insights from trust leaders on financial performance
- Write briefings for senior leaders at NHS Providers ahead of key stakeholder meetings, sometimes within tight deadlines
- Conduct research into a new policy area, and horizon-scan for upcoming milestones
- Collaborate with communications colleagues to draft a press release or blog about the financial and operational challenges facing trusts
- Organise logistics for a roundtable between our members and NHS England
Background knowledge of the NHS would be advantageous but is not essential for success in this role. The key requirements are set out in the person specification below, but particularly:
- to have an appreciation of the policy implications of the portfolio and interest in learning about the detail of these
- ability to organise your workload (with support from the policy advisor)
- strong written and verbal communication skills
- ability to build effective working relationships both within and, where appropriate, outside the organisation.
The role will be of interest to all applicants who wish to broaden their experience of health policy and develop their understanding of the NHS.
We actively support equality of opportunity for all our staff and welcome applications from individuals regardless of age, any disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion, or belief. We particularly encourage applications from those from underrepresented communities.
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You will be a fully qualified CYP MH Practitioner working within a multi-disciplinary, early intervention Mental Health Support Team (MHST) to increase and improve emotional wellbeing for 5–25-year-olds, and mental health provision within education settings.
Applications encouraged from: Education Mental Health Practitioners (EMHPs), Children’s Wellbeing Practitioners (CWPs), CAMHS nurses, other CYP Practitioners with relevant qualifications
You will have an active caseload of children and adolescents with mild – moderate emotional and mental health difficulties and will deliver evidence-based 1:1 and group interventions, employing the principles underpinning the national CYP-IAPT programme (Children and Young People’s Improving Access to Psychological Therapies). Low intensity interventions (e.g. CBT guided self-help) will be delivered in a range of education settings (primary, secondary, special, alternative provision and sixth form and further education colleges). This will range from delivering evidence-based interventions for CYP and parents/carers in education settings, with mild – moderate presentations, to providing psychoeducation and training for a range of stakeholders, including children and young people, parents/carers and education staff, promoting a whole school approach to mental health.
You will work with people from different cultural backgrounds, using interpreters when necessary, and should be committed to equal opportunities. You will also work closely with colleagues and partners in the Local Authority, CAMHS, education settings where interventions are being delivered and other relevant mental health providers. This will build upon the ICB’s and Mind’s whole school approach to mental health provision.
You will have:
- A current qualification from an accredited body to deliver evidence-based interventions for CYP
- Direct experience delivering interventions for CYP aged 5-25 with mild – moderate mental health difficulties
- Experience of routine outcome monitoring
- Experience of clinical risk assessment
- Understanding of child development and psychosocial influences
- Experience handling safeguarding concerns for CYP and adults
- A commitment to improving the lives of young people living in our boroughs through high-quality mental health support.
- Having a creative approach to problem solving and developing the service to meet the needs of diverse young people, families and schools.
- Ability to form and maintain relationships (e.g. with schools), and communicate effectively with all stakeholders and young people.
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Benefits of working with us
- Contributory Pension Scheme
- 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays per year, increasing by 1 day per full year of service (up to a maximum of 30 days) [pro rata].
- Employee Rewards and Benefits Platform/Wellness Hub (Perkbox)
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- Flexible working
- Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) including free counselling sessions
- Paid time off for medical appointments
- Training and personal development opportunities
- Access to shared resources and training opportunities via Mind Federated Network
How to apply
Please provide your CV, and a cover letter demonstrating how you meet the requirements of the Person Specification (see JD attached) and why you want this role.
We are an equal opportunities employer; and are proud to employ a workforce that reflects the diverse communities we serve. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons from all backgrounds.
HFEH Mind are committed to creating and fostering a culture that promotes safeguarding and the welfare of all children and adults at risk. Our safer recruitment practices support this by ensuring that there is a consistent and thorough process of obtaining, collating, analysing and evaluating information from and about candidates to ensure that all persons appointed are suitable to work with children and vulnerable adults.
Post is subject to an enhanced DBS check.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Do you want to be part of a new campaigning initiative looking to creatively communicate about social issues with the public, politicians and policy makers?
Do you want to use your career to make a difference, and reduce inequality?
About us:
Health Equals is a collaboration of people and organisations who want equal opportunity for health and wellbeing for everyone. Through powerful and evidence-based campaigns, we want to start a conversation about health and wellbeing that recognises the importance of the building blocks of health – and together make sure action is taken to prioritise these in policy, to ultimately create better health for people.
Whilst embedded in and funded by the Health Foundation, Health Equals members and supporters are central to our reach and credibility.More of our work to date can be found on the Health Equals website.
About you:
We are looking for a Digital Marketing and Brand Manager to work as part of a small, start-up style team on a new campaigning initiative. This role provides an exciting opportunity to oversee our digital channels, content strategy and brand, ensuring that our always on content and time-limited public campaigns catch the attention of the public and policy makers.
In this role, you’ll use your skills to safeguard and build our brand, use creative and innovative digital marketing approaches to get our communications noticed, and ensure our digital infrastructure and products support our evolving work.
This is a fantastic opportunity for a digital marketing and brand professional looking for a varied role that will help Health Equals to grow its profile and ensure its campaigns achieve impact, helping to play a part in bringing about better health for people in the UK.
To find out more about this role and how to apply, please click on the link below to be redirected to our careers website.
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This is an exciting time to join the Royal Society for Public Health to use your passion for policy and communications and your experience of delivering high quality strategic and operational support to help fulfil our mission for everyone to lead a healthier longer life. We have a clear strategy, a great staff team and deliver high quality work. We are looking to move the next stage of our strategy and want someone brilliant to help us do that.
RSPH is the UKs leading public health membership and education charity, and we are looking for the right person to support our Chief Executive in delivering our strategic vision to reduce health inequalities, support the wider public health workforce and make public health everyone’s responsibility.
As the world’s oldest public health agency and the UK’s leading specialist provider of public health qualifications, the Royal Society for Public Health is uniquely placed to make a difference. With health and social care services facing increasing pressure, healthy life expectancy stalling, inequalities increasing and more people leaving the workforce due to ill-health, our remit couldn’t be more important.
What you will bring
We are looking for someone with experience in of working at Director level in an organisation of comparable scale and complexity. You should have a proven track record of representing organisations to interested parties, and of persuading and influencing at senior levels including experience of managing relationships with Government, Parliament, regulators, trade bodies, consumer organisations, firms and the media.
This role will require experience of developing and delivering organisational strategy. You will have experience in building effective teams of senior staff through people management skills such as leadership, vision, communication, motivation, constructive challenge and delegation.
An effective communicator, you will excel at engaging with key internal and external stakeholders to achieve organisational goals. Most importantly we want someone who wants to come and work with the organisation to deliver our strategy and make a difference.
In return we offer:
· 25 days annual leave
· Agile hybrid working structure – 9-day fortnight available
· Pension contributions
· BUPA Cash plan
· Cycle to Work Scheme
· Membership of the Royal Society for Public Health
· Access to public health knowledge and skills training courses and qualifications
· Organisational commitment to supporting the health and wellbeing of our employees
· Welcoming and friendly team of colleagues, and an active Health Champions programme
RSPH values and actively strives to have a diverse and inclusive workforce in a working environment free from discrimination.
Please do let us know if you require any adjustment to allow you to participate in this recruitment process.
RSPH operates an agile working policy with some attendance at our London office according to business need.
Interviews will be held at our offices in Whitechapel on Wednesday 31 July. If you are unable to attend please indicate this on your application.
Please visit our website for more information and the full job description.
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- £30,396 per year
- 37.5 hours per week
- Permanent contract
- Based in Royal Borough of Greenwich
- Hybrid working considered in line with policy
South East London Mind are working in partnership with Bridge Support and Oxleas NHS Foundation Trust to deliver the Greenwich Mental Health Hub. This forms part of the new transformation of mental health services in the Royal Borough of Greenwich under the NHS Long Term Plan. The service brings together the expertise of local primary, secondary and voluntary sector mental health care providers with the aim of providing flexible, holistic and integrated services for adults with mental health problems.
The integrated team provides support to people with long-term mental health problems within a primary care and community mental health setting, helping people develop their independence, self-management skills and achieve their recovery goals.
We are looking for a Mental Health Advisor with experience of working within mental health services including supporting prevention, recovery and self-management. Applicants should have experience of completing assessments, managing a diverse caseload, working in a busy work environment, and possess effective skills in communication. An ability to work independently but collaboratively, to be proactive and to show initiative is essential for this role.
The role will involve:
- Management of a diverse caseload
- Providing recovery-orientated individual and group-based support to adults with mental health problems
- Collaborative working with all partners involved in the Greenwich Mental Health Hub
- Undertaking holistic needs and risk assessments
- Commitment to regular training and supervision
- Effective contribution to the development and continuous improvement of the service
Successful applicants will be expected to undergo an Enhanced Level Disclosure and Barring Service check.
Closing date: Sunday 7th July (11:59pm)
Interview date: Tuesday 23rd July
SEL Mind supports people with mental health problems and dementia in the boroughs of Bromley, Greenwich, Lambeth, Lewisham and Southwark. We are proud of our diverse workforce and know that our organisation is made stronger by the variety of backgrounds, experience, and ideas within it. We promote a culture of inclusion and representation, and are working hard to build a workforce that even better reflects the communities we support.
SEL Mind is somewhere that you can be your authentic self without fear of discrimination on the grounds of ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability, neurodivergence, gender, age, lived experience of mental health problems or anything else that’s part of who you are.
Read more about staff benefits and why staff love working here on our website.
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Location: Remote Based.
Contract: Fixed term till 31 December 2024.
A great opportunity has risen for a Regional Campaigns and Policy Officer developing and delivering our clean air influencing strategy in cities across the country.
Asthma + Lung UK is the only charity in the UK fighting for everyone with a lung condition, aiming for a world where everyone can breathe with healthy lungs. We fund cutting-edge research, provide advice and support for the 12 million people who will get a lung condition during their lifetime. We also campaign for clean air and for better NHS diagnosis and treatment.
You will work to ensure that our campaigns have cut through with political decision makers and push for ambitious policies for cleaner air, supporting local people living with lung conditions to ensure that their voices are heard. You will also look to build relationships with community organisations on the ground.
You’ll have experience in building grassroots campaign networks to successfully influence local policy makers and have a strong understanding of public campaigning and mobilisation techniques, as well as a knowledge of local, regional and national political structures.
As well as a competitive salary, you’ll enjoy a range of benefits including 30 days annual leave (plus bank holidays), membership of a health cash plan, employee assistance programme, cycle-to-work scheme, interest-free annual season Travelcard loan and pension scheme. This is a fantastic opportunity to join an organisation committed to being the driving force behind the transformation of lung health.
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Role purpose
Compass is a service designed to support adults (18 years and over) in H&F and Hounslow. The service provides support with welfare benefits, debt, housing and well-being/peer support groups/workshops.
The role of the Information and Advice Worker will be to provide advice, guidance and customer representation to H&F and Hounslow residents living with mental health problems. Advice issues may include, housing, benefits, council tax, debt, signposting etc.
The successful candidate will deliver support to enquirers and manage a caseload of individuals as agreed with the project manager. In addition to advice casework, the Advice Worker will also be expected to assist onboarding referrals to the service when needed.
The successful candidate will be required to work alongside other caseworkers and volunteers supporting on the project and report to the project manager.
The Advice Worker will be required to work within the Advice Quality Standard framework (AQS), and adhere to Mind’s policies and procedures.
Due to the nature of the work, if successful, you will need to have an up-to-date DBS check completed prior to undertaking unsupervised client work.
Place of work
The Advice Worker will be required to work both from home and the Ealing, H&F and Hounslow office when necessary, alongside work in the community.
Key Responsibilities
See attached job description for full list of responsibilities
- Deliver support to enquirers and manage a caseload of individuals as agreed with the project manager.
- Deliver monthly wellbeing peer support groups/workshops.
- Provide advice and information relating to all welfare benefits, including assisting clients with form filling and contacting agencies such as the Department for Work & Pensions on their behalf.
- Provide housing advice
- Provide general money and debt management advice
- Provide information on employment opportunities and training support for clients.
- Signpost to other relevant services in the boroughs, or further afield.
Person Specification
Knowledge and Experience
- Substantial experience of delivering advice in a similar position, preferably to individuals with mental health needs
- Knowledge and understanding of mental health problems, and mental health services
- Experience of delivering advice, information and customer representation
- Experience of managing complex cases
- Experience of working with multiple agencies
- Experience of delivering desired outcomes in a timely manner
- Up to date knowledge and experience of safeguarding adults
- Understanding of the importance of monitoring and evaluation, and the ability to keep records
Skills and Abilities
See attached job description for full list of skills & abilities
- Relevant and up to date knowledge of welfare benefits, housing and social care.
- Facilitate and deliver peer support groups for longer term improved wellbeing.
- Ability to communicate effectively in person on a one-to-one basis and with groups, as well as over the telephone and in writing
- Excellent listening skills
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Join our dedicated team and play a vital role in ensuring everyone affected by Motor Neurone Disease (MND) has access to the care and support they need. As a Policy and Campaigns Assistant, you will support the Campaigning, Policy, and Public Affairs Team in achieving their strategic goals. Your contributions will help develop our campaigning community, keep our records and communications up to date, and produce impactful, tailored communications.
You will be the primary point of contact for policy and campaigns enquiries received via email, phone, and post. This role involves monitoring and maintaining the policy and campaigns sections on our internal and external websites, as well as our social media channels. You will assist in drafting content for publications, online platforms, and promotional materials for events.
Managing and maintaining databases for contact management will be a key part of your responsibilities. You will support national and local campaigns and assist in planning and delivering campaigning events. Additionally, you will help organise communications for the All-Party Parliamentary Group on MND, involvement and advisory groups, and policy focus groups.
If you are ready to contribute to a meaningful cause and be part of a supportive, engaged team, we would love to hear from you. Apply now to help us create a better future for everyone affected by MND.
Hybrid Working Expectations: up to 2 days per week office attendance
(Flexibility to attend the office more regularly on occasion may be required to meet business needs.)
What are we looking for?
We seek an organised, proactive individual with excellent communication skills and a passion for making a difference. Your role will be crucial in ensuring our campaigns reach and resonate with our audience, driving forward our mission to support those affected by MND.
Demonstratable campaigns experience is important. You should be adept at using digital and social media to promote campaigns and communicate effectively with a range of stakeholders, from senior politicians to local volunteers.
You will need excellent written and verbal communication skills, with experience in writing for diverse audiences. Being a good team player is essential, as is the ability to plan and coordinate events. Strong computer skills, including database management, are required.
Flexibility is key, as occasional evening and weekend work may be necessary. You must also be able to travel to external meetings and events.
An understanding of health, social care, and welfare structures in England, Wales, and Northern Ireland is desirable, as is knowledge of neurodegenerative diseases like MND. Experience with digital campaigning software and parliamentary processes would be an advantage.
For full role responsibilities please view the job description located within the Candidate Pack.
Our Benefits
- 28 days holiday, rising to 33 days after 5 years' service, plus Bank Holidays
- Access to UK Healthcare which includes reimbursement for dental appointments, eyecare, Health & Wellbeing screening and therapies
- Access to a 24/7 phone and video GP Service
- Life assurance
- Confidential counselling helplines
- Salary sacrifice schemes to include: Cycle to work & Buy and sell annual leave
- BenefitHub which offers lifestyle discounts and offers on everyday shopping
- Enhanced pension scheme
- Opportunities for training and personal development
- Hybrid working
How to apply
Please submit a CV and supporting statement. Your supporting statement should be no longer than one side of A4 and demonstrate how you meet the following areas of the role.
- Campaigns experience within a voluntary organisation.
- Experience of working with digital and social media.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including experience of writing for a range of audiences.
Where experience is asked for, please give one example showing what you did and what it achieved. Where we require evidence of ability, please explain either how you would approach that particular competence or give an example to support your suitability.
About Us
Our vision is a world free from MND. Our mission is to improve care and support for people with MND, their families and carers. We fund and promote research that leads to new understanding and treatments and brings us closer to a cure for MND. The Association also campaigns and raises awareness so the needs of people with MND, and everyone who cares for them, are recognised, and addressed by wider society.
We are committed to equality and value diversity. We are working hard to remove perceived and actual barriers to participation for people with and affected by MND, current and future staff, volunteers, and stakeholders.
We guarantee interviews for disabled applicants that meet the requirements of the role as part of our commitment to the Disability Confident Scheme. Reasonable adjustments can be made as required.
Important Information
Adverts may be closed before the deadline once sufficient applications are received. To avoid disappointment, please apply early.
We request that recruitment agencies do not contact us in relation to this role.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Role Purpose
To support the development of high quality, trustworthy, current and effective information resources for the lupus community. This role plays an important part in our work to empower people living with lupus and supporting families and carers impacted by a diagnosis of lupus.
Key Responsibilities
Delivery
- Help to review, update and co-develop health information content for the lupus community in line with our schedule, maintaining a high standard of evidence-based information production, following appropriate criteria for accreditation by professional organisations. This could include support with research, liaising with external experts for input and review, copy writing, proof reading and production (including design).
- Work with colleagues, healthcare professionals and people with lived experience of lupus to codevelop high quality information resources.
- Communicate health-related updates, such as website articles on changes to access to vaccinations.
- Respond to emailed queries related to lupus and related conditions, health system access, treatments, etc.
- Support with co-ordinating the production of the charity’s magazine 3 times a year.
Other
- Uphold the values and expectations of LUPUS UK.
- Carry out other duties relevant to your post as reasonably required.
- Occasional evening and weekend working and travel may be required to support our broader activities.
Qualifications and Experience
- Experience communicating complex information in plain language, considering the needs of the intended audience.
- Working with a range of key stakeholders to develop information.
- Experience of working within a team.
- Communicating complex health, scientific, or research information (desirable).
- Experience in engaging those living with a long-term health condition and/or young people/families, in the co-production of information (desirable).
Knowledge and Skills
- Ability to critically analyse health information.
- Excellent communication skills and ability to develop effective partnership working.
- Excellent organisational skills
- Excellent attention to detail, with proven editing and proof-reading skills.
- Able to deal with confidential data and demonstrate high levels of discretion.
- Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office applications including Word, Outlook and Excel.
- Skilled in critically analysing published scientific and medical research to ensure health information is accurate and evidence-based (desirable).
- Familiarity with the PIF Tick scheme and guidance (desirable).
Values and Behaviours
- Able to uphold and champion the values of LUPUS UK, demonstrating high standards of integrity, accountability, respect for others, courtesy and professionalism.
- Passionate about the work of LUPUS UK and working in a non-profit environment with a focus on health and disability
- Demonstrable empathy for service users and a commitment to understanding and addressing the challenges they experience.
- Actively committed to the growth of equality of opportunity and diversity.
- An enthusiastic and flexible approach and willing to support colleagues.
- Commitment to continual professional development and willing to give and receive constructive feedback.
- A positive, can-do attitude and willingness to help with tasks outside normal duties. Ability to critically analyse health information.
Please reseve the following dates in your diary when you apply:
Final interviews (in person) - Friday 19th July 2024
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What you will be achieving
- Harnessing the Academy’s strengths (including our Fellowship and wider networks) to inform and drive change that supports our vision of good health for all supported by the best research and evidence.
- Building on our track record of influencing and informing policy and policymakers across public, private and third sectors regarding health research and research careers, which underpins our mission and our reputation.
- Providing the evidence base, connections and coordination to inform the strategic priorities of organisations across the public, private and charitable sectors to ensure that the UK has a world-leading health research environment (“science base”), underpinned by research careers and a research culture that attracts and retains a diverse and effective research workforce.
What you will be doing
- Leading the implementation (across the Academy) of our strategic priority to support UK biomedical and health research to strengthen its global competitiveness and reputation in a way that aligns with our values and exploits synergies with our other strategic priorities. Advising the Academy’s Council and SLT of key gaps and opportunities.
- Maximising the impact of our work to inform and influence evidence-based decision-making in Government and other key organisations across the public, private and charitable sector.
- Leading the Science base and careers policy team of four staff that develop and deliver these programmes and working in partnership with other parts of the Academy that underpin our success.
- Building strategic, collaborative and sustained relationships with individuals and organisations across the health and wider research sectors.
- Developing innovative approaches to the Academy’s work to support evidence-based decision-making and embedding new approaches to monitoring and evaluation.
- As a member of the Academy’s Leadership Team (the Academy’s Directors and Heads), inform and deliver the Academy’s priorities, including our organisational change programme, measurement and reporting of impact and contributing to securing funding for the Academy’s activities.
- Ensuring that the Academy’s SLT and Honorary Officers are engaging at the highest levels in Government, Parliament and with external stakeholders and that they are comprehensively briefed on complex issues and advised on opportunities and options for influence.
- Representing the Academy externally (including on Government advisory groups) and deputising for the Director, Executive Director and the Academy’s Honorary Officers.
What you will bring to the role
- Understanding of the UK science base and associated careers, ideally in health or life sciences, and the associated policy landscape.
- Ability to gather and synthesise complex information to support decision-making.
- Experience of sustained and productive relationships with peers outside of one’s own organisation.
- An established reputation in health or research policy and/or experience of working within, or closely with, Government or research funders (including medical research charities) in a policy role would be an advantage.
- Experience of managing staff.
Benefits
- Salary progression framework.
- Hybrid and agile working.
- 29 days annual leave including Christmas closure dates, plus bank holidays.
- Pension (the Academy contributes 7.5% of gross salary to a pension scheme, with an employee contribution of 3%).
- Life assurance.
- Season ticket travel loan (interest free).
- Family friendly benefits (enhanced maternity and paternity leave, coaching for parents returning to work).
- Subscription to Headspace and Class pass.
- Staff training to support your development including EDI training.
If you would like to discuss the role, please contact the People & Culture team.
For more information and to apply online, please click the apply button.
Closing date: 5.00pm on Monday, 22 July 2024.
Interview date: w/c 29 July 2024.
Mind in Salford are offering an exciting opportunity within a forensic secure mental health setting, supporting vulnerable adults detained under the Mental Health Act.
Independent Mental Health Advocate (IMHA)
Working Pattern: 30 hours per week (4 weekdays)
Contract: Fixed Term (until March 2025, with possible extension)
Location: Edenfield Centre, Prestwich, Manchester M25 3BL. Possible additional locations in the local area.
The salary, pro rata, is as follows:
For an unqualified advocate: equivalent to a full time post of £23,920 gross, which equates to £19,136 actual gross salary working four days per week.
For a qualified advocate: equivalent to a full time post of £26,000 gross, which equates to £20,800 actual gross salary working four days per week.
About the Role
The post holder will support vulnerable patients within the Adult Forensic and Acute Adult Services of Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust, with scope to work with patients at various stages of their treatment and rehabilitation. Please note that this role requires physical presence at the hospital. Appointment will be subject to risk assessment.
The successful, dynamic candidate will have:
- Experience of providing Independent Mental Health Advocacy, or having worked in a related field, to a high standard. Relevant skills and experience from backgrounds other than Advocacy can be built on.
- The ability to communicate effectively with a wide range of professionals and service-users. Excellent verbal and written communication skills are essential as well as being adaptable to the needs and abilities of others.
- A working knowledge of the Mental Health Act, relating to both the civil and forensic sections of the Act and other associated legislation. As a minimum, a general understanding is required, with a willingness and an ability to expand on this once in post.
Required experience: Working within Advocacy or a Related Field for at least 1 year
Desirable experience: Holding the National Advocacy Certificate Qualification
We welcome applications from disabled people and encourage those with experience of mental or emotional distress to apply.
An enhanced DBS check will be undertaken prior to any appointment due to the nature of the role.
Closing Date and time for applications: 9th July 2024 by 5pm
Date of Interviews for Shortlisted Candidates: 22nd July 2024
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Mind in Salford is an equal opportunities employer.
No agencies please.
Are you a Health and Safety Manager looking for a wider range of experience in a complex but very rewarding environment?
The St Mungo’s Safety and Quality team are committed to maintaining high levels of health and safety (H&S) standards, ensuring the organisation meets its legal, regulatory, and contractual obligations while fostering a culture of safety and wellbeing for all stakeholders.
We are now looking for someone to join us as Health and Safety Manager, where you will play a crucial role in ensuring the organisation meets its legal, regulatory, and contractual obligations while fostering a culture of safety and wellbeing for all stakeholders. Key responsibilities will include:
- Oversee relevant policy and procedure, training and advice service across St Mungo’s, ensuring these are reviewed and maintained to meet requirements.
- Organise a programme of audits, investigations, reviews and monitoring against health and safety standards in both a planned and reactive manner and lead a team of Officers and Advisors to effectively deliver this programme of work.
- Facilitate engagement with health and safety activities across the organisation through various channels such as briefings, presentations, and training sessions.
- Provide line management, support and supervision to a small H&S team.
In this role you will be required to work flexibly for at least 2 days per week from our Central Office in Tower Hill, London. This allows for in person collaboration, team building, and other relationship building opportunities. We support a flexible approach to work with opportunities for agile working for the rest of your week; from home, or other St Mungo’s London or regional locations.
About you
We are looking for a proactive, detail-oriented individual who will demonstrate a strong commitment to health and safety standards, possess the ability to effectively engage and train others, and exhibit sound judgment in handling complex situations. You will have:
- Excellent communication skills and the ability to build relationships and influence a variety of different people at different levels.
- Experience of leading health and safety programmes, carrying out audits, investigations, reviews, and monitoring in terms of health and safety.
- Experience of leading and managing staff and motivating them to provide a high standard of service.
- Understanding of the issues faced by people experiencing homelessness and an interest in working for a homelessness charity.
Above all, we are looking for someone who is dedicated to supporting our mission of ensuring the safety and wellbeing of all stakeholders at St Mungo’s.
How to apply
To view the job description and guidance on completing your application form, please click on the ‘document’ tab on the advert page on our website.
To find out more and apply please go to the St Mungo’s careers page on our website.
Closing date: 10am on 5 July 2024
Interview and assessments on: 15 July 2024
We are working hard to create a diverse and fully inclusive culture where everyone feels valued and we welcome applications from all under-represented groups, particularly Global Majority candidates who are underrepresented at this management level.
What we offer
- Excellent Development and Growth Opportunities
- A Diverse and Inclusive Workplace
- Great Pay and Other Benefits
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Join the British Small Animal Veterinary Association (BSAVA) and help promote excellence in the veterinary profession.
The role:
The BSAVA is looking for an experienced policy professional in the areas of policy development and legislative change set against a backdrop of a complex and regulated environment. The role operates within a changing landscape dealing with high-profile issues for the sector.
The successful candidate will have the opportunity to shape BSAVA’s policies and national legislation with the aim of influencing outcomes of benefit to the veterinary profession, its clients and the health and welfare of companion animals.
Skills and experience:
We are looking for a self-motivated individual with a track record of success, who can demonstrate excellent understanding of policy-making and legislative change in an unpredictable environment. They will have significant previous experience of working in a policy role, ideally within a life-sciences or a veterinary or human medicine setting.
Experience of working with central government departments along with an understanding of parliamentary processes are preferable for the role. Equally important is the ability to analyse and critique information, formulate evidence-based solutions and accurately convey proposals to influence outcomes.
The successful candidate will be an excellent communicator, with strong written and verbal skills. They will be able to demonstrate effective engagement skills across a diverse range of internal and external stakeholders, including the membership. Diplomacy and political awareness will be essential to ensure successful outcomes. Experience of PR and reputation management as part of the policy-making agenda is desirable.
The candidate must be flexible to work outside of normal office hours depending on the demands of the role which are often driven by the external environment and national events. The role is hybrid, incorporating working from home with travelling to meetings in or around London as required. Therefore, to facilitate the needs of the role and the organisation, ideally candidates would be located in Bedfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Northamptonshire or Oxfordshire.
Other essential skills include:
· Working knowledge of Microsoft Office, as well as general IT skills
· Exceptional organisational and time management skills
· The ability to work effectively as part of a broader team.
· A flexible approach to work
About the BSAVA:
The BSAVA is a professional membership association which exists to advance care for companion animals. With a membership of more than 11,000 veterinary surgeons, vet nurses and students, we work in the UK and internationally to promote excellence in small animal practice through education and science, by facilitating training, conducting research, and developing policy. Each year we deliver numerous education courses, host a large small-animal Congress, and publish books, manuals, apps, and magazines.
This post sits within the Policy and (Corporate) Communications Department and reports to the Head of Department.
Our reward package for this role includes a basic salary of between £43,000 - £48,000 per annum (depending on experience). In addition, we offer employer pension contributions starting at 7% and increasing up to 10% with length of service.
We also offer:
· Holiday starting at 25 days (plus bank holidays) rising by 1 day each year up to 28 days, plus a further entitlement of an additional one day every 5 years of service.
· Enhanced pay for maternity, paternity, adoption and other family-related leave.
· Life assurance of 3 x annual salary.
· Support for hybrid working for our employees, meaning you can work at home subject to agreement and we also have a comprehensive Flexible Working Policy.
· Access to a free legal helpline where you can ask our specialist lawyers for legal advice on an array of topics.
· Health and wellbeing support, including an Employee Assistance Programme, available 24/7 365 days and a network of mental health first aiders. Plus, enhanced Company sick pay, access to private medical insurance upon completion of 12 months’ service, occupational health service and annual flu vaccinations.
· Optional Bupa dental plan.
· Training and development.
· Free onsite parking, and for those who wish to cycle, we offer a cycle to work scheme which provides a discounted purchase of a bicycle and accessories for healthy, low carbon travel.
· Last but by no means least, we have regular social activities and events for those who wish to participate!
And we are:
Community friendly – offering a day’s paid leave to volunteer for a charity or not for profit organisation.
Committed to supporting sustainability in our work and in the veterinary profession. The Association has completed a certified carbon audit and has been awarded silver accreditation with Investors in the Environment.
So, if you are bold and innovative, strive for excellence whilst taking ownership and accountability of your work, show passion for what you do and work effectively in a team – then you’ll be a great fit for the Association, and we would love to hear from you.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Policy Officer
Harrogate, North Yorkshire
We offer hybrid working and we are committed to paying the Real Living Wage.
About Us
Yorkshire is one of the regions hardest hit by cancer. Together, we can change this.
Yorkshire Cancer Research is a charity dedicated to funding research so that you and those you love live longer healthier lives, free of cancer.
Thanks to supporters, the charity funds vital cancer research and pioneers innovative new services for people with cancer. These life-giving medical breakthroughs are helping more people survive cancer – in Yorkshire, and beyond.
As an inclusive employer, our aim is to ensure our workforce reflects the rich diversity of our region. We believe a diverse workforce is vital to us taking action to prevent, diagnose and treat cancer more effectively in Yorkshire. We offer equal opportunities regardless of race, religion or belief, age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, marriage and civil partnerships.
The Benefits
We offer all employees a wide range of benefits including an enhanced contributory pension scheme, 25 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays (increasing to 30 days after 5 years’ service), flexible working arrangements, private medical insurance, enhanced maternity leave, career progression, learning and development, wellbeing initiatives, offices within walking distance of Hornbeam Park train station, free onsite parking and a whole lot more.
We’ve got a strong set of values that inform everything we do and we’re looking for people who are aligned with these. As our Policy Officer, you will put people in Yorkshire at the heart of everything you do, unite with colleagues and other organisations in this cause, and dare to think big and bold to make positive solutions happen.
The Role
As our Policy Officer you will use the latest evidence and insight to drive the creation of policies and position statements and related key messages. The subject of these will be informed by the charity’s strategy as well as our priority setting processes but will largely be focused around:
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Prevention - Reducing smoking rates particularly focusing on people who are already interacting with the health system, as well as other messaging around reducing risk of cancer.
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Diagnosis - Improving the early diagnosis of cancer through promoting existing and new pathways for cancer diagnosis.
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Treatment - Improving treatments available to patients across Yorkshire and improving access to clinical trials.
Specifically, you will:
Policy development
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Work with the Policy and Public Affairs Manager to research and produce high quality, evidence-based cancer-related policies and position statements.
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Work with relevant internal teams to create key messages for a range of internal and external stakeholders, ensuring these are in line with the latest evidence.
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Ensure existing policies and position statements are kept up to date, taking ownership for these updates when new evidence is published.
Influencing
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Develop written policy materials and reports to aid influencing, considering priorities identified by PPI groups, the NHS, and coupled with insights from the latest data.
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Support the charity’s response to regional and national consultations relevant to cancer in Yorkshire, ensuring responses are clear, succinct and evidence-based.
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Represent the charity at external events and meetings, developing contacts, building relationships and increasing the charity’s profile.
External communications
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Work in collaboration with the Brand and Relationships team to support the delivery of public-facing brand and PR campaigns and messaging to ensure key policy messages are accurate and well-integrated.
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Support idea generation, development and delivery of future public health campaigns where the focus could be on topics like screening, stopping smoking or cancer symptom awareness.
About You
To be considered for this role, you will need:
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To have a degree in a relevant subject area, for example politics and government affairs, public policy etc.
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To have experience of researching and writing evidence-based policies, including by conducting literature reviews.
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To have experience of writing associated policy documentation such as briefings, letters, blogs and campaign materials.
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To have experience of working with others to integrate key messages into external communications, such as blogs, press releases or campaigns.
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To have a good understanding of a good understanding of local, regional, and national government, the current health policy landscape as well as knowledge of UK parliamentary processes.
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To have excellent verbal, written communication and presentation skills.
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To be a strategic thinker with strong analytical, judgement and decision-making skills.
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To be able to sift out the essential elements from a mass of complex information, integrate and synthesise ideas, and present information to others in an accessible way.
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To have excellent organisational and time management skills with the ability to prioritise work, handle conflicting demands and meet tight deadlines.
Application
Before applying, please visit our Careers Page to view the full role profile and find out more about working for Yorkshire Cancer Research.
To apply please submit a CV and cover letter outlining your suitability for the role to Claire Wooldridge, Head of People before 14 July 2024. Please read our privacy notice before applying.
Yorkshire Cancer Research is a responsible and flexible employer. We welcome any discussion for flexible working at the interview/offer stage where we will consider an individual’s circumstances against the needs of the charity.
We positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates from all backgrounds. If we can make any reasonable adjustments to support your application, please contact us via our website.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Mental Health Support Worker
Are you passionate about making a positive impact on the lives of individuals facing mental health challenges?
Do you thrive in a supportive and compassionate environment, where you can truly make a difference?
If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you! We are looking for a driven person to join the Mental Health Team to support our members from the Gypsy and Traveller community across West Yorkshire.
Position: Mental Health Support Worker
Location: Office working at Cross Green Leeds and travel to other areas of West Yorkshire
Hours: 35 hours per week
Salary: £27,412.50 per annum
Contract: 12 months in the first instance (subject to funding)
Benefits: The provision of workplace wellbeing support and activities, hybrid working where the role allows, flexible working and a range of family friendly policies and free parking.
Closing Date: 8th July 2024
Interview days: 15th and 16th July
The Role
The Mental Health Support Worker will provide flexible, practical, holistic, and accessible support to Gypsies and Travellers across West Yorkshire to improve and promote mental wellbeing. The provision will be based on the organisation’s values including helping people to help themselves and the organisation believes everyone is equal and can be included.
You will be part of a small and dedicated mental health team at the organisation, contributing to its effective running through outreach and good communication with colleagues and members. You will be working in partnership with other agencies in the field of mental health, the post holder will work to ensure increased accessibility to mental health support services, reflecting on and implementing best practices. The post holder will work within an agreed monitoring framework for the service and for the organisation.
About You
As Mental Health Support Worker you will need to live and breathe the charity’s values through your work and have the following experience/skills:
- Mental health assessment skills including risk assessment and support planning
- Case management experience including managing referrals and case load to agreed targets and timescales
- Experience of working with people experiencing enduring mental health issues, mental distress and complex needs
- Experience of recording, monitoring and evaluation
Ideally, you will be a car driver with valid driving licence as the role may include meeting members, partners or external services in other venues in Leeds
Training can be provided for the right candidate and you will receive a comprehensive and supportive induction. Support and professional development will be there throughout.
PLEASE NOTE: CV’s will not be accepted for this role, you will be redirected through to the charity’s website where you will need to complete their application form
About the Organisation
You will be joining a vibrant and brave grassroots organisation led by Gypsy and Traveller people in West Yorkshire. This is an established and award-winning civil society organisation with a national profile. Recognised as being innovative, brave and creative. The overall aim of the charity is to improve the quality of life for Gypsies and Travellers through addressing inequalities in homes, health, education, and employment, financial and social inclusion. There are a number of community-facing and strategic projects to achieve aims including advocacy, community development and youth work.
You may also have experience in areas such as Advocacy, Human Rights, Community Work, Housing, Safeguarding, Mental Health, Support Worker, Inclusion Health, Crisis Support, Welfare Rights, Advice, Accommodation, Outreach. #INDNFP
PLEASE NOTE: This role is being advertised by NFP People on behalf of the organisation.