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Engagement Officer 053129 Job Pack May 2021 Page 1 of 20 053129 –Engagement Officer Openness, Honesty and Dignity and Respect Quality and Teamwork Care and Compassion Responsibility
Contents Welcome to NHS 24 3 Our Organisation 4 Our Structure 5 Service Development 6 Our Centres 7 The Role 9 This Opportunity 10 The Job Description 12 Recruitment Process 19 Page 2 of 20 053129 –Engagement Officer Openness, Honesty and Dignity and Respect Quality and Teamwork Care and Compassion Responsibility
Welcome to NHS 24 Thank you for your interest in this position. This information pack details information about both NHS 24 and this vacancy. I hope that you find this information useful and it helps inform your decision to apply to come and work with NHS 24. Now is a great time to be joining NHS 24 as we continue to grow and deliver safe, responsive person centred services to the public of Scotland. We are proud to employ 1600 staff across our centres in Scotland. As the Interim Director of Workforce, I am committed to ensuring that NHS 24 is a great place to work. Our staff are our greatest asset who deliver high quality safe and effective care to our patients. I am committed to putting our staff at the centre of everything we do and to working to a common set of values to guide the work we do, the decisions we take and the way we treat each other. Our values are: care and compassion; dignity and respect; openness, honesty and responsibility; and quality and teamwork. If you would like to be part of our team and feel you have the skills and share our values I would be delighted to hear from you and welcome your application. Linda Davidson Interim Director of Workforce, NHS 24 Reference Material You can find more information about NHS 24 and our services at: About NHS 24 NHS 24 Services Key Documentation Page 3 of 20 053129 –Engagement Officer Openness, Honesty and Dignity and Respect Quality and Teamwork Care and Compassion Responsibility
Our Organisation NHS 24 is the national provider of digital and telephone based health and care services for Scotland. We provide people with access to information, care and advice through multiple channels including telephone, web and online. We work in collaboration with partners, the public and our people to co-design services using technology and a digital first approach to sustainable service development and delivery. Our Services Delivery of safe, effective and person centred care to the people of Scotland is the absolute priority for NHS 24. Our services are delivered across a range of channels including telephone, online, web chat, text, email and social media, on a ‘Once for Scotland’ basis to complement the face to face delivery of NHS Scotland’s health and care services. Key services include the telephone triage service 111, our national health and care information service NHS inform, the Mental Health Hub, Breathing Space, Care Information Scotland and, more recently, providing an Urgent Care support service to the citizens of Scotland. Our services are delivered by multi-disciplinary teams, which include a range of clinical and non-clinical skills sets, including nurses, pharmacists, physiotherapists, call handlers (all operate under clinical supervision), health information advisors and mental health counsellors. As an integral part of the NHS in Scotland, NHS 24 continues to develop, provide, and facilitate an expanding range of multichannel, patient centred, safe and effective digital and telephone based-health and care services. For example: NHS 24 is the national provider of a range of digital and telephone services including 111, NHS inform and Breathing Space. Working with partners across the health and care sector, NHS 24 provides health and social care information and access to urgent and out of hours care for people across Scotland via a range of channels including telephone, website and webchat. In response to COVID-19, NHS 24 has utilised its national telephony and digital capability to support a national 24/7 COVID-19 pathway, provided through a 24/7 111 service that focuses on COVID patients only in the in hours period and supported by a non-clinical special 0800 helpline and the use of digital assets including NHS inform. In the first 11 months of 2019/20 (excluding March 2020 COVID-19 related activity), NHS 24 recorded a call demand of 1.4m calls to 111. In the same period, demand to the new Mental Health Hub service, accessed via 111, was 22,653. Throughout 2019/20, visits to NHS inform online averaged 4.4 million per month, however this has grown rapidly during the pandemic to over 2 million visits per week. NHS 24 employs a range of staff across its locations, including clinical and non-clinical staff and essential support services staff. Page 4 of 20 053129 –Engagement Officer Openness, Honesty and Dignity and Respect Quality and Teamwork Care and Compassion Responsibility
Our Structure COMMUNICATIONS NURSING • Corporate Communications • Professional Leadership and Standards • Media and Campaigns • Clinical Education • Clinical Governance • Internal Communications • Public Protection • Social Media Delivery • Patient Safety • Clinical Input to Service Development • Stakeholder Engagement • Quality Improvement • Public Relations • Patient Affairs • Public Affairs • Advertising and Marketing SERVICE DEVELOPMENT • Audio-Visual Production • Service Transformation and Innovation • Digital Development and Delivery • Stakeholder Engagement WORKFORCE • Equality and Diversity • Organisational Development • Patient Focus & Public • HR Policy Involvement • Learning and Development • Performance Management • Trade Union Partnership Engagement SERVICE DELIVERY • Workforce Strategy • Service Planning and Delivery • Planning and Resourcing • Operational Input to Service Development • Operational Management and Team Leadership • Service Performance Against KPIs • Operational Resource Planning FINANCE • Governance • Financial and Strategic Planning MEDICAL • Financial Control • External Clinical Engagement • Risk Management • Patient Safety • Performance Reporting • Clinical Content • Operational Costing and Efficiency • Clinical Input to Service Development • Revenue Development • Resilience Planning • Facilities Management and • Caldicott Guardian Procurement INFORMATION & COMMUNICATIONS TECHNOLOGY • Information and Records Management • Data Security • IT Strategy • Data Strategy • Technical Contract Management • Technology Support • Information Governance • Data Architecture and Standards Page 5 of 20 053129 –Engagement Officer Openness, Honesty and Dignity and Respect Quality and Teamwork Care and Compassion Responsibility
Service Development Service Development is a relatively new directorate within NHS 24. The remit of the directorate includes responsibility for the Digital Roadmap, and associated pipeline activity, including the lead on the Public-Facing National Digital Collaboration. Expertise across the three main functions including; Stakeholder Engagement and Insights, Digital and Service Development supports: • The introduction of new services into NHS 24, as part of the delivery of its Strategy 2017-22, including Service Transformation Programmes. • Delivery of public-facing programmes of transformation which support the broader health and care system. • Continuous development and delivery of online products and services to support health and wellbeing and promote self – management, such as NHS inform, Care information Scotland and Scotland’s service directory. • Commitment to involving users, partners and staff in designing new, and developing existing services. • Service Development involves Service Users, staff and partners in designing new and developing existing services, ensuring inclusiveness and equity of access. Page 6 of 20 053129 –Engagement Officer Openness, Honesty and Dignity and Respect Quality and Teamwork Care and Compassion Responsibility
Our Centres We have six regional centres, four in the West, one in the East and one in the North of Scotland. We also have a number of local centres. This post will be based at the Lightyear Contact centre. Lightyear, 9 Marchburn Drive, Glasgow Airport Business Park PA3 2SJ. Getting There By car Travelling by car, you would take junction 29 westbound or junction 28 eastbound from the M8. By Train The nearest train station is Paisley Gilmour Street. The building is approximately 25 minutes walk from the station. However, the McGill's 757 runs from the station and stops near the building (approx two minute walk). Page 7 of 20 053129 –Engagement Officer Openness, Honesty and Dignity and Respect Quality and Teamwork Care and Compassion Responsibility
Visit Scotrail.co.uk for train timetables. Click here to view the walking route planner from the station to the building, on Google maps. By Bus There is a wide range of bus links to and around the Glasgow Airport Business Park, including: Glasgow Airport Express Service 500 from Buchanan Bus station McGill’s 757 Bus Service from Clydebank to Paisley Gilmore Street Train Station First Bus 77 – via Glasgow's West End and Braehead. Each of these buses stop within a five minute walking distance to the building. More routes can be viewed on Glasgow Airport's website, in the section To and From by Bus The site also offers a Bike Hub for staff who cycle to work. Page 8 of 20 053129 –Engagement Officer Openness, Honesty and Dignity and Respect Quality and Teamwork Care and Compassion Responsibility
The Role – Engagement Officer Working as an Engagement Officer you will be responsible for ensuring the effective development and deployment of specific projects and programmes of work, utilising various engagement methodologies, with the overarching aim of embedding robust stakeholder involvement, stakeholder management, and person centred practices across all areas of work. Skills You will have excellent written and verbal communication skills to support your engagement work with members of the public, community groups, Health and Social Care providers, third sector organisations and others. You should: Be proficient in the use a range of engagement methodologies Have excellent facilitation skills to support our stakeholders to feed in to our work Be able to build and maintain excellent relationships with NHS 24 staff and stakeholders Be able to prioritise your workload whilst potentially dealing with conflicting priorities Have project management experience Qualifications Being educated to a degree level is desirable but not essential. Candidates who are able to evidence experience that demonstrates that they are suited to the role will be also be considered. Working patterns 37.5 hours, Monday to Friday covering 9:00am to 5.00pm. The role may require some out of hours or weekend working, though this will always be discussed and agreed whenever the need arises. Page 9 of 20 053129 –Engagement Officer Openness, Honesty and Dignity and Respect Quality and Teamwork Care and Compassion Responsibility
This Opportunity Job Reference: 053129 Position Title: Engagement Officer Hours: 37.5 hours per week Location: Lightyear Building Glasgow Airport Business Park or Lumina Centre Band: Band 5 Job type: Temporary / Secondment for 12 months Salary: £25,351 - £31,966 per annum (pro rata) and enrolment into SPPA pension scheme. Placement on salary scale is dependent on confirmation of previous relevant NHS service. WHO ARE YOU An enthusiastic, positive and reliable person who is passionate about supporting people to get involved in the design, development and improvement of NHS 24’s services. You should be able to fully demonstrate that you are suited to this role by providing specific examples of how you meet the essential criteria highlighted within the job advert. You will also be able to demonstrate that you are committed to learning and developing your knowledge with regards to NHS 24, engagement approaches and tackling inequalities. OUR CENTRES & AVAILABLE HOURS Successful applicants will be based at our Lightyear Office, though this is subject to change as you may be asked to relocate to another nearby office. The location and address of the Lightyear office is included within this pack. 37.5 hours, Monday to Friday covering 9:00am to 5.00pm. Page 10 of 20 053129 –Engagement Officer Openness, Honesty and Dignity and Respect Quality and Teamwork Care and Compassion Responsibility
BENEFITS NHS 24 offers a complete benefits package, with a temporary contract on Band 5 £25,351 - £31,966 per annum (pro rata). Placement on salary scale is dependent on confirmation of previous relevant NHS service. We also offer you many supportive policies to enhance your employee journey and have a comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme Provider, Cycle to Work Scheme, bursary scheme and a range of learning and development. As an NHS Scotland employee you will be entitled to: 35 days annual leave (rising to 41) pro-rata development opportunities including study bursaries, e-learning and classroom based courses enhanced pay for working public holidays enrolment into the Scottish Public Pensions Agency (SPPA) pension scheme NHS discounts on goods and services HELP, employee support and assistance Page 11 of 20 053129 –Engagement Officer Openness, Honesty and Dignity and Respect Quality and Teamwork Care and Compassion Responsibility
Job Description 1. JOB IDENTIFICATION Job Title: Engagement Officer Responsible to: Stakeholder Engagement Coordinator Department(s)/Location: Service Development Directorate. Lightyear Travel to all Contact Centres on a regular basis 2. JOB PURPOSE The principal role of the Engagement Officer is to support senior Stakeholder Engagement and Equalities & Participation post holders, in the planning and delivery of strategies, policies and systems for internal as well as external stakeholder engagement, relationship management supporting service development and promotion of NHS 24’s range of multi-channel health and care services. The postholder will be responsible for ensuring the effective development and deployment of specific projects and programmes of work, utilising various engagement methodologies, with the overarching aim of embedding robust stakeholder involvement, stakeholder management and person centred practices across all areas of work. Stakeholder engagement is pivotal in ensuring insights are looped back into service development therefore the post holder will have responsibility, working alongside colleagues across the wider Service Development Directorate, in enabling NHS 24 to develop and deliver services and products that meet both user and business need. 3. ORGANISATIONAL POSITION Director 0f Service Development Head of Engagement & Insights Stakeholder Participation & User Research Engagement Equalities Manager Manager Manager Engagement Engagement Engagement Engagement Senior User Coordinator Coordinator Coordinator Officer Researcher (Temp) (Temp) Junior User Engagement Engagement P&E Officer Researchers Officers Officer (Temp) Support Officer Page 12 of 20 053129 –Engagement Officer Openness, Honesty and Dignity and Respect Quality and Teamwork Care and Compassion Responsibility
4. SCOPE AND RANGE NHS 24 is the national provider of digital and telephone based health and care services for Scotland; providing access to information, care and advice through multiple channels including telephone, web and online. We work in collaboration with partners, the public and our people to co-design services using technology and a digital first approach to sustainable service development and delivery. NHS 24's Strategy 2017-22 'Helping to deliver a healthier Scotland by connecting people to health and care advice, information and support 24/7' sets 3 main strategic objectives over the next five year period: 1. Supporting people to live longer healthier lives 2. Alignment with National Healthcare Strategies 3. Building a stronger organisation The Service Development Directorate is a new directorate within NHS 24. The remit of the Directorate includes responsibility for the Digital Roadmap, and associated pipeline activity, including the lead on the Public-Facing National Digital Collaboration. It will be responsible for the introduction of new services into NHS 24, as part of the delivery of its Strategy 2017-22, including Service Transformation Programmes. The Directorate will also hold responsibility to support the transformation of its existing services and support functions through the provision of expertise across the three main functions of the directorate including; Stakeholder Engagement and Insights Function, Digital Function and Service Development Function. 5. MAIN DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES The Engagement Officer will work in conjunction with fellow Engagement, Equalities and Participation and User Research colleagues as well as be embedded in a broader multi-disciplinary team across digital and service development functions, to carry out all aspects of stakeholder engagement activity. Identify how best to plan, develop and implement programmes of work applying effective engagement methodologies in order that key service as well as specific partnership and engagement objectives are met. Develop an in depth knowledge of relevant policy environments and their impact on health, care and digital services. Develop and sustain positive links and effective communication with relevant individuals and organisations Foster relationships and identify opportunities to work in partnership with stakeholders and/or partner organisations/professional groups with the aim of embedding services/practices locally. Page 13 of 20 053129 –Engagement Officer Openness, Honesty and Dignity and Respect Quality and Teamwork Care and Compassion Responsibility
The post holder will actively engage with different organisations and groups though meetings, events and delivery of presentations. Have a key role in supporting a programme of insights including responsibility for the recruitment and engagement activity of user/focus groups across a range of topics and issues as the service develops and ensuring feedback is linked back into the service. Have a specific role to plan and coordinate communication, engagement and networking activity within a Participation and Equality Framework, linking closely with internal as well as external Patient focus public Involvement activity. Play a key role in facilitating the development of the service through stakeholder involvement and participation. Work collaboratively across the Service Development Directorate and more broadly via matrix working to deliver programmes of work. Act as a point of contact and provide support and advice on all aspects of Service Development activity across the NHS, voluntary sector, social care sector, commercial sector and public forums. Draft briefs, proposals and reports on programmes of work. The post holder will actively engage with different organisations and groups though meetings, events and delivery of presentations. The post holder will seek and identify new and creative opportunities for raising awareness, promotion and use of all services and channels of delivery internally as well as externally across other organisations The post holder is responsible for all aspects of event management and facilitation. Actively deploy programme management methodology to ensure that key areas of work are appropriately managed and governed. Assist in report collation and the reporting of work plan progress as required to internal steering and governance groups as well as external stakeholders where appropriate. Minute taking for meetings across the broad range of meetings. Arrange and Chair meetings as required – collating, preparing and distributing agenda and papers as necessary and engaging forum members as appropriate i.e. NHS 24 Public Partnership Forum The post holder manages no staff, but may be asked to task-manage temporary staff, for example at events and take a lead coordinating role on specific projects. Page 14 of 20 053129 –Engagement Officer Openness, Honesty and Dignity and Respect Quality and Teamwork Care and Compassion Responsibility
6. COMMUNICATIONS AND RELATIONSHIPS The post holder will be required to communicate with and develop good working relationships across all levels of the organisation internally and externally. The post holder will therefore require excellent communication and presentation skills. A high quality of verbal and written communication skills is expected with all stakeholders including the ability to communicate organisational objectives and messages clearly and effectively across a range of communication channels including social media. Ability to work closely with colleagues as part of a team and as part of the wider directorate and organisation Joins up with other roles across the broader team and beyond and helps others understand the value of person centred, collaborative approaches Able to take responsibility for the creation and delivery of Public Relations and communication activities where appropriate. Maintain a positive and collaborative working relationships with colleagues within NHS 24's Communications Team. Act as an ambassador for NHS 24 with professionals at all levels across all sectors i.e. Scottish Government, Health, Local Authorities and Voluntary Sector. Interact with the general public and service users across a range of groups including hard to reach groups Support and maintain effective 2 way channels of communication with all stakeholders Is open to suggestions. Offers advice to others, builds and maintains open and honest relationships Tailors messages appropriately depending upon the audience May be required to represent NHS 24 at internal/external meetings/forums or deputise for senior level post-holders as appropriate 7. SYSTEMS AND EQUIPMENT Microsoft Word – for the provision of records, reports, communication. Microsoft Excel – for the storage and production of data to enable the generation of reports including financial reporting and processing of expense claim forms, annual leave and sickness records. Customer Relationship Management tools/software - Microsoft PowerPoint – for the design and production of presentations. Page 15 of 20 053129 –Engagement Officer Openness, Honesty and Dignity and Respect Quality and Teamwork Care and Compassion Responsibility
Microsoft Outlook – for effective and efficient communication and diary management. Microsoft Publisher –To create, personalise, and share a range of professional- quality publications and marketing materials. Microsoft Project – for effective and efficient management of Health Information Services projects. General Equipment – use of PC, laptop, printer, telephone, fax, photocopier, scanner, audio visual equipment, video and teleconferencing units, laminator, binder, shredder. Use of a mobile phone with prolonged conversations on a very frequent basis. Use of telephones for call conferencing on a very frequent basis. Internet Explorer – for guidance, research, management of social media channels Intranet – for access to organisational policies, procedures and updates. NHS 24 Systems Mobile telephone with prolonged conversations on a frequent basis Multi-media equipment – for presentation purposes 8. DECISIONS AND JUDGEMENTS The post holder will be responsible for programmes of work in relation to stakeholder engagement and management as outlined in the job purpose section. The post holder is expected to: Exercise their own initiative, judgement and discretion in how the key objectives of the post are achieved, e.g. in the delivery of programmes of work. Make recommendations on the best and most cost effective methods of engaging with different audiences and stakeholders. Analyse and interpret information and assess the impact of any wider NHS 24 and national developments and advise senior post holders regarding the direction of work. Make judgements and decisions to set priorities and work flexibly in order to gain support with both stakeholders and commissioners. Make decisions which result in effective and efficient working practices Prioritise and manage own workload with minimal supervision Ability to recognise when issues should be escalated to the senior colleagues. 9. PHYSICAL DEMANDS OF THE JOB Physical Effort & Working Conditions: Regular requirement for desk work with concentrated periods using a computer. Requirement most days to attend and sometimes facilitate/chair organisation and external meetings with prolonged periods of sitting (1-3 hours). Page 16 of 20 053129 –Engagement Officer Openness, Honesty and Dignity and Respect Quality and Teamwork Care and Compassion Responsibility
Required to undertake frequent travel, up to 3-4 times per week, between NHS 24 sites and across Scotland, regularly involving physical lifting/carrying of laptop, quantities of working papers and other documents and luggage, up to 15 kilos. Also involves periods of driving / rail travel with long periods of sitting in restricted space. Lifting and moving of equipment including laptops, LCD projectors, and flip charts etc. Mental Effort: Daily requirement for discussion and negotiation with external partners and internal organisation with high level of concentration. Requirement for written documents, reports and other organisational documents to be produced with frequent interruptions. Requirement to participate in telephone / video-conferencing Mobile phone / email communication with frequent expectation of interruption to daily tasks Multi-tasking and effective time management. Emotional Effort: Demands of prioritising challenging workload and meeting challenging service delivery timescales. Some expectation of overnight stay and periods away from home and family. The ability to manage pressure in a demanding and dynamic working environment. Dealing with situations of a sensitive or challenging nature (e.g. NHS Boards, Local Authorities) i.e. where there may be competing priorities and challenges to policy Frequent engagement with the public and professional stakeholders from different backgrounds, culture and with competing priorities, therefore a requirement to be sensitive to the needs of others. 10. MOST CHALLENGING/DIFFICULT PARTS OF THE JOB Stakeholder focus: Developing and maintaining positive and effective relationships/partnerships with a diverse range of organisations and people across different sectors Matrix working across the directorate and the broader organisation in the pursuit of collaborative working practices in delivering effective stakeholder engagement. Page 17 of 20 053129 –Engagement Officer Openness, Honesty and Dignity and Respect Quality and Teamwork Care and Compassion Responsibility
Working at a distance: The post holder may often be working away from their central base. They will therefore need to be self-directed, resourceful, and able to work on their own. Supporting national programmes of work with implications for local partners and communities across Scotland The ability to meet tight timescales whilst potentially dealing with conflicting priorities. 11. KNOWLEDGE, TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED TO DO THE JOB Educated to degree level or equivalent experience in applying a range of effective stakeholder engagement methodologies. A knowledge of communications/PR methodologies Possess an awareness of relevant national and local policy in relation to consumer health and care information and digital delivery Excellent written and communication skills Knowledge of a range of engagement methodologies acquired through relevant experience. Knowledge of public involvement and participation techniques Proficient in writing reports Proficient in the delivery of presentations and facilitation skills Evidence of successful engagement activity, establishing partnerships and collaborative working Excellent organisational skills and managing challenging and competing priorities Experience of project management principles and their application. High level interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate at all levels. Page 18 of 20 053129 –Engagement Officer Openness, Honesty and Dignity and Respect Quality and Teamwork Care and Compassion Responsibility
Recruitment Process The NHS Scotland Everyone Matters 20:20 Workforce Vision outlines the commitment the Scottish Government has in putting people at the centre of everything the NHS in Scotland does. Working to a common set of values will guide the work staff do, the decisions that we take and the way we treat each other. Using a Values Based Approach to recruitment will ensure that NHS 24 staff members not only have the competencies required for the role, but they will live and breathe the values needed, to ensure that patients receive the best possible care, and that all staff are valued and treated well. We will use a Values Based Approach in our selection process, which will consist of the following assessments: Application Short listing – applications forms received are reviewed and those meeting the role requirements will be invited to a competency based interview. Interview / Assessment – these competency based interviews have a focus on NHS 24 Values and the candidate's technical expertise. The interview may also include a role specific test or a presentation topic. QUERIES: For any queries in relation to this vacancy, Gail Lumsden, Engagement Co-ordinator via email Gail.Lumsden@nhs24.scot.nhs.uk. Gail will also be happy to discuss any reasonable adjustment requests. GENERAL: Equality & Diversity: As an employer committed to advancing equality and promoting diversity, we encourage applications from anyone who believes they are suitable for the role. We particularly encourage interest from minority ethnic people, as they are currently an underrepresented group within our workforce. Please note that appointments will be made on merit, and we will always recruit the most suitable candidate for the role. NHS 24 is committed to equality & diversity: http://www.nhs24.scot/about-nhs-24/policies/equality-and-diversity/ Working Time Directive: Where you choose to combine working with NHS 24 and another employer, please note that NHS 24 complies with the Working Time Directive regulations of staff working no more than 48 hours per week on average across all employments with appropriate rest breaks between shifts. Page 19 of 20 053129 –Engagement Officer Openness, Honesty and Dignity and Respect Quality and Teamwork Care and Compassion Responsibility
APPLICATION DETAILS If you think this is the career for you, then please submit an online application no later than midnight on Tuesday 8th June 2021. The Candidate Application Guide included with this vacancy provides information on how to make the most of your application. *Candidates submitted via Recruitment Agencies will not be considered for this post. Page 20 of 20 053129 –Engagement Officer Openness, Honesty and Dignity and Respect Quality and Teamwork Care and Compassion Responsibility
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