NHS

Workforce Wellbeing and Occupational Health Lead


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Pay55,690.00 - 62,682.00 / year
LocationBodmin/England
Employment typeFull-Time
  • Job Description

      Req#: C9201-26-0198?language=en&page=102&sort=publicationDateDesc

      Job summary

      We're looking for an experienced and passionate leader to head our Staff Health and Wellbeing and Occupational Health services. In this role, you will shape and deliver a Trust-wide wellbeing offer that genuinely supports our people to stay healthy, engaged and able to thrive.

      You will lead the Health and Wellbeing Team, work closely with senior leaders and clinical services, and manage our partnerships with Occupational Health and the Employee Assistance Programme. You'll design, implement and evaluate wellbeing initiatives, ensuring our services are proactive, evidence-based and meet the needs of our diverse workforce.

      This is a key leadership position where you will influence strategy, provide expert advice on staff wellbeing, build strong relationships across the Trust, and help create a positive, supportive culture. Your work will directly contribute to our wider HR & OD priorities and to making Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust an exceptional place to work.

      Main duties of the job

      This job is currently only open to people who already work for the NHS in Cornwall or the Isles of Scilly.We are committed to supporting our dedicated staff, so only current employees of the following organisations can apply:

      • Cornwall Foundation Trust
      • Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust
      • Cornwall and Isles of Scilly Integrated Care Board

      If you do not currently work for one of these NHS organisations, your application will not be considered at this time.

      To develop a service and Workforce Transformation and Engagement strategy with key stakeholders that is a route map for service change in order to deliver the Trust's vision and strategic objectives.

      Working to the Deputy Director of HR and Organisational Development the post holder will have lead responsibility for the design, delivery and sustainability of workforce transformation and engagement in partnership with operational and clinical leads.

      About us

      We're an NHS community and mental health provider Trust based in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. We deliver community and hospital-based care to improve people's physical and mental health. We also provide specialist support to people with dementia or a learning disability.

      We are a people organisation and people matter to us. As part of the team, you'll help support the health and wellbeing of the people who live and visit this beautiful part of the UK.

      Over 4,000 people make up the Trust. This includes doctors, nurses, therapists, plus admin and support staff.

      We work in people's homes, in community clinics and bases. Some staff work from one of our 13 community hospitals. Our aspiration is to have great people, provide great care, be a great place to work and a great partner.

      Approximately 568,000 people live here. A third of people who live in Cornwall are supported by acute hospital services in Devon. As a result, we also work closely with our partners in Devon. In the summer, and during other holidays lots of people choose to visit the area. This increase the numbers of people who use out services.

      Details

      Date posted

      12 February 2026

      Pay scheme

      Agenda for change

      Band

      Band 8a

      Salary

      £55,690 to £62,682 a year Per Annum

      Contract

      Permanent

      Working pattern

      Full-time

      Reference number

      201-26-188

      Job locations

      Carew House

      Beacon Technology Park

      Bodmin

      PL31 2QN


      Job description

      Job responsibilities

      To view a detailed job description and person specification including the main responsibilities of this role please see supporting documents.

      Job description

      Job responsibilities

      To view a detailed job description and person specification including the main responsibilities of this role please see supporting documents.

      Person Specification

      Education / Qualifications and Relevant Experience

      Essential

      • Educated to degree level in relevant subject area
      • Evidence of post graduate training and continuing professional development in the area of workforce transformation
      • Educated to masters level or equivalent experience of working at a senior level in HR or staff health and wellbeing
      • Experienced in managing complex projects to achieve desired outcomes
      • Leading on engagement and supporting change
      • Experienced in working in a senior management role within the NHS

      Skills and Aptitude

      Essential

      • Ability to negotiate and influence in contentious and complex situations
      • Ability to interpret and analyse highly complex facts or situations
      • Demonstrable leadership skills with the ability to engage and drive teams

      Knowledge and Abilities

      Essential

      • In-depth understanding of the background to and aims of current strategic direction in Cornwall and IOS and the implications of this on staff wellbeing
      Person Specification

      Education / Qualifications and Relevant Experience

      Essential

      • Educated to degree level in relevant subject area
      • Evidence of post graduate training and continuing professional development in the area of workforce transformation
      • Educated to masters level or equivalent experience of working at a senior level in HR or staff health and wellbeing
      • Experienced in managing complex projects to achieve desired outcomes
      • Leading on engagement and supporting change
      • Experienced in working in a senior management role within the NHS

      Skills and Aptitude

      Essential

      • Ability to negotiate and influence in contentious and complex situations
      • Ability to interpret and analyse highly complex facts or situations
      • Demonstrable leadership skills with the ability to engage and drive teams

      Knowledge and Abilities

      Essential

      • In-depth understanding of the background to and aims of current strategic direction in Cornwall and IOS and the implications of this on staff wellbeing

      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 details

      Employer name

      Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

      Address

      Carew House

      Beacon Technology Park

      Bodmin

      PL31 2QN


      Employer's website

      https://www.cornwallft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

      Employer details

      Employer name

      Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

      Address

      Carew House

      Beacon Technology Park

      Bodmin

      PL31 2QN


      Employer's website

      https://www.cornwallft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

  • About the company

      National Health Service (NHS) is the umbrella term for the publicly-funded healthcare systems of the United Kingdom (UK). The founding principles were that services should be comprehensive, universal and free at the point of delivery—a health service based on clinical need, not ability to pay. Each service provides a comprehensive range of health services, free at the point of use for people ordinarily resident in the United Kingdom apart from dental treatment and optical care.

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