About this role
Job summary
An exciting fixed-term opportunity has arisen within the Wellbeing and Inclusion Team.
As the Wellbeing and Inclusion Assistant, you will assist in the development and delivery of the team's work programme, which will include Health and Wellbeing, Staff Engagement activities including the annual NHS Staff Survey and Quarterly Pulse Surveys and the Flu Vaccination Campaign and all matters relating to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion on behalf of the Trust.
Main duties of the job
The post will be at the forefront of providing a comprehensive and professional People service to the managers and employees of the Trust with a specific focus on Wellbeing and Inclusion.; therefore, an ability to build good working relationships is pivotal. Through excellent communication, coaching and influencing skills you will support and advise management on a variety of Wellbeing and Inclusion issues at an operational level ensuring that decision making is consistent with current employment legislation and good employment practice.
About us
Working for us not only provides job satisfaction of knowing that what you do makes a real difference to our patients, but we offer a range of other great benefits too:
Flexible approach to working patterns, we understand the importance of a work life balance and have a wide selection of rotas for part-time and full-time staff Holiday entitlement of 27 days rising to 29 days after 5 years and 33 days after 10 years, plus public bank holiday entitlement (pro rata for part time). Pay enhancements for out of hours, shift and overtime working, career and salary progression and annual personal development review. Uniform will be provided where this is a requirement of the role Expert training and support from our dedicated in-house education team. Membership of the NHS Pension Scheme. Occupational Health support along with an Employee Assistance Programme Supporting wellbeing networks NHS Discounts in over 200+ stores including Holidays, Days out, Car insurance, Restaurants and Clothing. Salary Sacrifice Schemes and cycle to work. An exceptional place to work to provide with high-quality emergency care to save lives and make a difference to people A first-class employer, promoting equality, diversity and inclusion of our employees. We are a Rainbow Accredited organisation, and a Veteran Aware and Disability Confident employer.
Job description Job responsibilities
To ensure that the Trusts current Wellbeing and Equality, Diversity and
Inclusion policies and procedures are observed, advising managers and
staff on their interpretation and application.
2. To undertake policy development and reviews as directed by the Head of Wellbeing and Inclusion and or Senior Wellbeing and Inclusion Advisor.
To support the development, promotion and achievement of objectives of the Trusts annual, EDS 2022, Equality, Diversity and Inclusion, Workforce Race Equality Standards and Workforce Disability Equality Standards reports.
To maintain/utilise relevant People information systems to inform actions and decision-making processes.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
Certificate in Personnel Practice or working towards
Experience/Knowledge Essential
Operational experience in Wellbeing and Equality, Diversity and Inclusion matters in a complex and large organistion. Up to date knowledge of employment legislation related to core employment issues Experience of advising staff and managers on wellbeing and equality, diversity and inclusion issues Experience of working with trade union officers/representatives Working knowledge of Microsoft Office
Skills Essential
Ability to manage and prioritise own workload Excellent communication, interpersonal skills Ability to achieve results within defined timescales Ability to take the lead on particular wellbeing and inclusion projects Work effectively under pressure in a complex and changing environment Committed to CPD
Special Requirements Essential
Ability to work from home Independently mobile Car driver/owner with insurance for business use Full Driving Licence
Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Employer details Employer name East Midlands Ambulance Service NHS Trust
Address EMAS Trust Headquarters, Horizon Place, Nottingham
Nottingham
NG8 6PY
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.emas.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)