Kent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust
Are you interested in joining a Trust committed to your development? Would you like to be part of an organisation that really values your well-being? Do you want to treat people rather than conditions? Here at KCHFT we are constantly working to improve the lives of our staff and our patients. We care for you so you can care for your patients. Our "We Care" strategy means that our ambitions are to put our communities first, deliver a better patient experience and importantly, be a great place to work for all of our workforce. These aren't just empty words either. At our "Outstanding" rated trust more than half of our workforce work flexibly, including compressed hours and term time only. More than 70% of our workforce feel we take positive action on health and wellbeing, and we aim to improve this. And with the forward NHS vision being based on community care, there has never been a better time to join us. Please note, this vacancy does not meet the criteria for skilled worker sponsorship. Therefore, we are unable to accept applications from candidates that cannot provide documentary evidence of right to work in the United Kingdom. Main duties of the job
The NHS is changing. More emphasis on community-based care means there's never been a better time to join us. We believe in treating the whole person, not just the condition. We are looking for an enthusiastic and adaptable One You Lifestyle Adviser to join our caring and progressive team. You will work as part of a close-knit team who are dedicated to the health and wellbeing of people in East Kent. Job responsibilities
The job description and person specification gives you all the information you need about this role. Please look carefully at the criteria in the person specification and tell us what you have done that shows you meet this in your application. If you need an application form in an alternative format please let our recruitment team know. At KCHFT we strongly encourage colleagues in clinical and non-clinical roles who have direct or social contact with patients to be fully vaccinated. In this way we will be doing all we can to ensure your safety and that of your colleagues and the patients we serve. Person Specification
Qualifications
Level 3 qualification (A-Level, City & Guilds Level 3/ NVQ/ QCF Diploma or certificate of care / Advanced apprenticeship) and/or equivalent experience Functional Skills at Level 2 (Literacy and numeracy/GCSE grade A-C or equivalent in English and Maths) Further related CPD; i.e. nutrition, physical activity RSPH level 2 in Understanding Behaviour Change and/or Understanding Health Improvement Experience
Experience of working on own initiative Work (paid or voluntary) in a community setting 1 years' experience in a health or social care setting At least two years' experience working in a health improvement setting, including experience within community settings Working in a busy environment Handling a range of public, client, professional enquiries Knowledge
Knowledge and experience of caring for, and empowering others respectfully Basic knowledge of the principles of health promotion / improvement / inequalities / risk and the wider determinants of health Know how to find out about local services and how to support individuals to use them Knowledge of the Lifestyle and One You Services Skills & Abilities
Good communication and interpersonal skills (verbal and written) Excellent time management skills and the ability to organise own work and use own initiative Be able to travel to locations across Kent in a timely and efficient manner Be able to account for and manage own resources and those of others associated to the service and have an awareness of own limitations Good IT skills Previous experience of working independently Understanding the use of motivational interviewing techniques Experience of working with hard to reach communities Personal Attributes
Ability to motivate others Ability to work under pressure Flexible and adaptable 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. Employer name
Kent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust
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Are you interested in joining a Trust committed to your development? Would you like to be part of an organisation that really values your well-being? Do you want to treat people rather than conditions? Here at KCHFT we are constantly working to improve the lives of our staff and our patients. We care for you so you can care for your patients. Our "We Care" strategy means that our ambitions are to put our communities first, deliver a better patient experience and importantly, be a great place to work for all of our workforce. These aren't just empty words either. At our "Outstanding" rated trust more than half of our workforce work flexibly, including compressed hours and term time only. More than 70% of our workforce feel we take positive action on health and wellbeing, and we aim to improve this. And with the forward NHS vision being based on community care, there has never been a better time to join us. Please note, this vacancy does not meet the criteria for skilled worker sponsorship. Therefore, we are unable to accept applications from candidates that cannot provide documentary evidence of right to work in the United Kingdom. Main duties of the job
The NHS is changing. More emphasis on community-based care means there's never been a better time to join us. We believe in treating the whole person, not just the condition. We are looking for an enthusiastic and adaptable One You Lifestyle Adviser to join our caring and progressive team. You will work as part of a close-knit team who are dedicated to the health and wellbeing of people in East Kent. Job responsibilities
The job description and person specification gives you all the information you need about this role. Please look carefully at the criteria in the person specification and tell us what you have done that shows you meet this in your application. If you need an application form in an alternative format please let our recruitment team know. At KCHFT we strongly encourage colleagues in clinical and non-clinical roles who have direct or social contact with patients to be fully vaccinated. In this way we will be doing all we can to ensure your safety and that of your colleagues and the patients we serve. Person Specification
Qualifications
Level 3 qualification (A-Level, City & Guilds Level 3/ NVQ/ QCF Diploma or certificate of care / Advanced apprenticeship) and/or equivalent experience Functional Skills at Level 2 (Literacy and numeracy/GCSE grade A-C or equivalent in English and Maths) Further related CPD; i.e. nutrition, physical activity RSPH level 2 in Understanding Behaviour Change and/or Understanding Health Improvement Experience
Experience of working on own initiative Work (paid or voluntary) in a community setting 1 years' experience in a health or social care setting At least two years' experience working in a health improvement setting, including experience within community settings Working in a busy environment Handling a range of public, client, professional enquiries Knowledge
Knowledge and experience of caring for, and empowering others respectfully Basic knowledge of the principles of health promotion / improvement / inequalities / risk and the wider determinants of health Know how to find out about local services and how to support individuals to use them Knowledge of the Lifestyle and One You Services Skills & Abilities
Good communication and interpersonal skills (verbal and written) Excellent time management skills and the ability to organise own work and use own initiative Be able to travel to locations across Kent in a timely and efficient manner Be able to account for and manage own resources and those of others associated to the service and have an awareness of own limitations Good IT skills Previous experience of working independently Understanding the use of motivational interviewing techniques Experience of working with hard to reach communities Personal Attributes
Ability to motivate others Ability to work under pressure Flexible and adaptable 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. Employer name
Kent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust
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