Health & Wellbeing Facilitator

Gloucestershire Health and Care NHS Foundation Trust; Gloucester; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 27,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in the UK is hiring a part-time Band 4 role to support and empower cancer patients through health and wellness programs. This position involves conducting assessments, facilitating workshops, and working collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team. Ideal candidates will possess strong communication skills and experience in patient-centered care.

Qualifications

• Experience in facilitating group workshops and delivering 1:1 sessions.
• Ability to demonstrate empathy and active listening.
• Knowledge in self-management strategies and health and well-being.

Responsibilities

• Support individuals affected by cancer through various wellness programs.
• Conduct holistic assessments and contribute to self-management care plans.
• Assist in patient triage and collaborate with the Next Steps Team.

Job description

Overview

bThis role is offered on a fixed term/secondment basis for 12 months. The hours are part-time, 15 hours per week.

bInternal applicants who wish to be considered for a secondment opportunity should discuss with their line manager the suitability of a possible secondment.

The Macmillan Next Steps Cancer Rehab Team are looking for an experienced and motivated Band 4 who is looking for a new challenge working within a well established multidisciplinary team, to holistically support and empower people affected by cancer to take an active role in their health and wellbeing. If you feel this is you and are looking for a new experience then keep reading.

Responsibilities

The post holder will support people affected by cancer through both 1:1 sessions (which may be face to face or virtual) and co‑facilitating a wide range of health and wellbeing events and programmes throughout Gloucestershire. They will need to demonstrate the ability to facilitate group workshops plus listen, empathise and empower people affected by cancer to gain the knowledge, skills and confidence to recover after cancer and self‑manage.

The postholder will undertake simple patient triage and holistic assessments, face to face or by telephone and assist in patient care and support activities in collaboration with the Next Steps Team.

They will holistically assess and contribute to self‑management care plans and action plans, proactively involving and informing patients and utilising the weekly MDT.

The postholder will use coaching and patient centred care to support ways to maximise self‑management strategies with patients. Assist in raising awareness of self‑management, health and well‑being, and how it can be best implemented in a 1:1 or group setting.

Qualifications, training & experience requirements

The qualification, training & experience requirements for the role are underlined in the Job Description/Person Specification.

About the Trust

We have a skilled and dedicated workforce of over 5000 colleagues working in a diverse range of services over 55 sites and within people’s homes. We strive to enable a welcoming workplace culture that builds and celebrates civility, inclusivity and diversity, while providing a sense of belonging and trust.

Contact

For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Parisa Wasley, Job title: Joint Clinical Lead, Email address: [e-mail], Telephone number: 0300 421 6586