# Occupational Health & Staff Wellbeing team Intern

> NHS job listing from Job Clerk for Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust.

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## Summary

- **Status:** Live
- **Employer:** Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust
- **Location:** University Hospital Lewisham
- **Workplace type:** onsite
- **Profession:** Mental health professionals
- **Salary:** £15.45 per hour
- **Contract type:** Fixed term: 4 months (Paid Internship)
- **Employment type:** Part time - 15 hours per week
- **Closing date:** 2026-11-01T23:59:00.000Z
- **Posted:** 2026-10-22T16:10:35.666Z
- **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/London/London/Lewisham_Greenwich_NHS_Trust/People_Culture/People_Culture-v8381715
- **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/8381715?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002
- **Employer website:** https://www.lewishamandgreenwich.nhs.uk

## Job Content

### Job overview

Four opportunities | 4 months

Are you aged 18–30, currently unemployed and looking for an opportunity to begin your NHS career?

Start your NHS career and gain valuable experience working within an NHS Human Resources team.

You must be aged 18–30, currently unemployed and living within one of the eligible postcode areas:

- Greenwich: SE7, SE9, SE10, SE18, SE2, SE28
- Lewisham: SE6, SE8, SE12, SE13, SE1

We are looking for an Occupational Health and Staff Wellbeing Intern to join our Occupational Health and Staff Wellbeing teams at Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust. You will provide administrative, organisational and customer service support and help with the day-to-day running of the Staff Wellbeing Hub.

### Main duties of the job

The Occupational Health and Staff Wellbeing Intern will provide administrative, organisational and customer service support to the Occupational Health and Staff Wellbeing teams.

The postholder will help ensure the smooth day-to-day running of the Staff Wellbeing Hub by welcoming staff and visitors, maintaining information displays and resources, assisting with wellbeing activities and supporting routine administrative tasks.

This placement will provide the postholder with an opportunity to develop practical workplace skills, gain experience within an NHS environment and contribute to initiatives that support the health and wellbeing of Trust staff.

### Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Key Responsibilities

Occupational Health Team Support

- Answer the Hub intercom and welcome new starters attending Occupational Health appointments.
- Welcome existing Trust staff attending booked Occupational Health appointments and direct them to the appropriate waiting area or member of the team.
- Maintain stocks of leaflets, flyers and other information resources, ensuring displays are tidy and up to date.
- Provide general administrative support, including printing, organising materials and processing deliveries.
- Refer queries to the appropriate Occupational Health team member where assistance or specialist advice is required.
- Maintain appropriate confidentiality when handling information and interacting with staff attending the service.

Staff Wellbeing Team Support

- Welcome visitors to the Staff Wellbeing Hub and direct them to the appropriate team member or activity.
- Maintain stocks of wellbeing leaflets, flyers and information displays.
- Assist with the preparation and organisation of the Staff Wellbeing Trolley rota.
- Help prepare wellbeing resources and items for distribution or delivery across Trust sites.
- Support the practical arrangements for staff wellbeing activities and initiatives, as directed by the team.
- Provide general administrative assistance, including printing, organising materials and processing deliveries.
- Undertake other appropriate duties within the scope of the internship to support the effective running of the service.

General Responsibilities

- Communicate with staff, visitors and colleagues in a polite, friendly and professional manner.
- Follow Trust policies and procedures, including those relating to confidentiality, information governance, health and safety and equality, diversity and inclusion.
- Attend relevant induction and training sessions and seek guidance when unsure how to complete a task.
- Work collaboratively with the Occupational Health and Staff Wellbeing teams.
- Take responsibility for assigned tasks, work within agreed priorities and raise any concerns with the designated supervisor.

## Person Specification

### Knowledge

**Essential**

- An understanding of the importance of confidentiality, professionalism and treating people with respect.
- Willingness to learn and follow Trust policies and procedures.

**Desirable**

- An interest in administration or working within the NHS.

### Experience

**Desirable**

- Previous experience of administrative tasks, customer service, volunteering or supporting activities and events

### Qualifications

**Desirable**

- Currently studying towards, or have completed, a relevant course of study.

### Personal Qualities

**Essential**

- Friendly, approachable and professional manner.
- Reliable and punctual, with a positive attitude towards work.
- Willingness to learn, accept feedback and take direction.
- Respectful and considerate when interacting with people from different backgrounds.

**Desirable**

- Demonstrates initiative when undertaking allocated tasks and an interest in developing new workplace skills.

### Skills and Ability

**Essential**

- Basic computer literacy, including the ability to use a computer for everyday tasks.
- Good verbal communication skills, with the ability to communicate clearly and politely with staff and visitors.
- Ability to follow instructions, organise tasks and complete allocated duties accurately.
- Ability to work as part of a team and ask for help or clarification when required.

**Desirable**

- Experience of using Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel and Outlook.
- Ability to undertake routine administrative tasks, organise materials and support the delivery of activities or events.

## Documents

- [candidate information pack (pdf, 386.8kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10715063)

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