Detailed job description and main responsibilities
- To support service users attending the GIC either through one-to-one support or in groups.
- Support the various groups run by the clinic, including contributing to the development of them.
- To take a co-lead role in co-production and support service user engagement in quality improvement initiatives.
- Empower service users and respect autonomy.
- To work within safeguarding policies and procedures.
- To work with and support the multi-disciplinary team
- To contribute to service development, evaluation and quality improvement
- To contribute to the development and the updating of written resources for service users, including information on the website and information to be distributed to service users on the waiting list
- To liaise with other statutory and voluntary services as necessary
- To contribute to teaching of other professionals about gender diversity where appropriate
For further information on the advertised role, please refer to the job description located under the Supporting Documents heading. The full person specification can be accessed under the ‘About You’ Section of the document.
Person specification
Essential criteria
- Lived Experience
- Experience working as part of a team
Desirable criteria
- Previous experience as a Peer Support Worker/ Lived Experience Advisor
- Experience of supporting people in distress
Behaviours and Values
Essential criteria
- Approachable
- Reliable/ Consistent/ Empathic
- Good communication
- Person Centred
Skills
Essential criteria
- Good communicator
- Flexible
- Adaptable
- Can make use of supervision
- Can work autonomously
- Basic IT and keyboard skills
Desirable criteria
- Experience of teaching, training and/or supervision
- Experience of delivering group interventions
- Patient involvement and co-production
Important Information
We are an equal opportunities employer, which aims to employ a workforce that reflects the diverse communities we serve. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons from all backgrounds.
All roles are subject to the home office immigration rules and therefore eligibility must meet certain requirements for any sponsorship to be considered. Please visit the government website for more information regarding eligibility,
At NHFT we support many of our colleagues to work flexibly and we will consider requests for flexible working from day one. For this role, we are open to discussing a range of options including flexible hours, agile/home working, compressed hours and part time hours. Please have a conversation with the recruiting manager about the flexibility you need and we will promise to explore what is possible with you.
Applicants who have a disability and meet the essential criteria for the job will be considered under the Guaranteed Interview Scheme. If you require a reasonable adjustment at any stage of the recruitment process please make the recruitment services team aware as soon as possible.
All posts that are engaged in a regulated activity will be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and a DBS re-check on a three yearly basis whilst employed in such a role. Staff employed in these posts will therefore be asked to register with the DBS Automatic Update Service upon receipt of their DBS certificate and must update yearly , the annual fee will be reimbursed subject to Trust policy. For further information please visit:
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