Wellbeing & Recovery College Allied Health Professional

Job overview

The Wellbeing & Recovery College is seeking an experienced, recovery focused AHP who is passionate about co-production and understands the value and benefit of an educational approach to support mental health and wellbeing.

The Lincolnshire Wellbeing and Recovery College provides free educational courses focused on mental health and wellbeing. The College provides a safe space for those wanting to learn about improving wellbeing and living well with mental health.

The College has a focus on empowerment, self-management and fostering a sense of hope, control and opportunity. The courses are created by people with their own lived experience of mental health challenges alongside healthcare professionals. Students gain an understanding of mental health, support recovery, gain skills and strategies to live well, and make connections with others. Courses are available both in person across Lincolnshire and online for anyone aged 16 and over.

The post holder will be registered with the HCPC (Health and Care Professions Council), hold a teaching or training qualification of level 3 or above (or be committed to complete the qualification once appointed). Having your own lived experience of mental health challenges is desirable.

Main duties of the job

Using the guiding principles of a Recovery College together with professional knowledge and expertise: take a lead role in co-production, delivery, review and evaluation of the curriculum, inclusive of both the courses and service delivery model

Provide empowering, visible and effective leadership  within the College, supporting the Manager to supervise, mentor , develop, induct and support team members as required

Actively seek opportunities in local and national areas to promote and develop the Recovery College and the AHP role

Analyse and evaluate the impact of the College via student outcome measures, prepare termly and annual data reports/audits

Take part in recruitment and retention

Source health professionals / experts by lived experience to be involved with the co-production and delivery of the college curriculum, providing development and training opportunities to those supporting the College including volunteers

Adhere to HCPC code of professional conduct and ethics, plus associated legislation

Provide AHP student placement opportunities within the College to meet CPD standards

Attend promotional events inclusive of delivering presentations and workshops both within LPFT and externally to increase awareness and understanding of the Colleges offer

Develop opportunities to attract income generation

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please view the attached Job Description and Person Specification documents for complete details regarding this post.

When completing your application, please demonstrate how you meet the role criteria.

We can also offer you many staff benefits to help support you which include:

• Early access to Psychological Therapies and Physiotherapy
• Competitive annual leave allowance
• Car leasing scheme
• NHS pension scheme
• Free eye tests
• Money saving options through our salary sacrifice scheme
• Discounts on major high street retailers and restaurants

Get in touch today:

Our friendly team is here to answer any questions you may have about our roles. For more information, please contact Amy Day, Clinical Team Manager via email at [email protected]