Director for Lived Experience

Job Summary

We are seeking an interpersonally talented and strategic bridge-builder, to join our Trust board in the exciting new post of Director for Lived Experience. The post holder will be responsible for establishing and maintaining the highest levels of Lived Experience Practice and amplifying the voice of those using services within decision-making at all levels of the organisation. This post will become Trust Recovery Lead, building on nearly a decade of co-produced led development of recovery focused work across our local healthcare system.

Main Duties of the Job

• Highly skilled and experienced in lived experience practice with significant strategic experience
• Personal experience of life-altering health condition(s) with considerable use of secondary health services
• Experience with power imbalances and co-production
• Leading cultural change and embedding best practice

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[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] is an award winning organisation with 9000+ staff and one of the largest integrated Health and Social Care providers, covering services in Staffordshire, Shropshire and across the UK. We are embedding values based and inclusive recruitment practices.

Person Specification

Education, Qualifications and Training

• Educated to Masters degree level or equivalent level of experience
• Coaching and/or facilitative approach
• Leadership skills
• Evidence of continuing professional development

Knowledge and Experience

• Experience of a life altering health condition with significant use of secondary health services
• Training or significant experience in utilising own lived experience in leadership/strategic roles
• Deep understanding of power dynamics
• Experience working at or near Board level
• Track record in delivering strategic developments within NHS
• Experience of capacity planning and strategy translation
• Strong relationship building across diverse groups

Salary & Benefits

£110,000 to £115,000 a year PA, permanent, full-time. Benefits include SOOTHE resources, counselling support, flexible working opportunities, career development, NHS discounts.

Application Details

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Employer Details

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St George's Trust Headquarters, Corporation Street, Stafford, ST16 3SR
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