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Knowledge & Information Manager
- Full time
- £38,000 – £42,000
- Hybrid, four times a year for mandatory All Staff Together days and occasional meetings
- Closing 9th October 2023
- Advertised from 20th September 2023
- 35 hours per week Permanent
Role
We're the UK's leading charity for Crohn's and Colitis.
Right now, an estimated 500,000 people in the UK are living with a lifelong disease that can profoundly affect their quality of life. And, because of the stigma surrounding these conditions, thousands of people are suffering in silence. But we are here to support and champion their cause. We are growing our amazing team to deliver new and ambitious plans; you couldn’t be joining us at a more exciting time!
The role
We have an exciting opportunity for a Knowledge and Information Manager to lead our recently expanded Knowledge and Information team. In this role you will have responsibility for leading the development of our highly regarded information and resources to support and empower everyone affected by Crohn’s or Colitis. This includes our evidence-based online and printed publications, web content, research summaries and other information.
About you
You will be skilled in the translation of complex medical and health information into engaging and accessible patient information and have experience of working with patients and healthcare professionals to develop information resources in line with recognised standards.
You’ll be:-
• educated to degree level in a scientific discipline or have the equivalent experience
• experienced in appraising research and translating this for patients and the public
• proficient in measuring the effectiveness of a promotion and dissemination and use of information
• effective in managing and leading a team
• and you’ll have a calm, consistent and flexible approach to work and a commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion.
If you like the sound of our role, then this could be an opportunity to join a leading charity as we enter the next stage of growth and expansion.
Application notes
To find out more please visit our website
If you want to apply for this role, please provide an up-to-date CV and supporting statement to jobs@crohnsandcolitis.org.uk giving evidence and examples of how you meet the criteria of the person specification, and what you feel you would bring to this role.
If you have questions or would like to have a conversation before formally applying, please contact Siobhan Kewley – Recruiting Manager at Siobhan.Kewley@crohnsandcolitis.org.uk.
Myeloma Information Specialist
- Full time
- £32,743 – £35,096
- Hybrid: Flexible location
- Closing 5th August 2024
Do you want to use your skills to make a real difference to the myeloma community?
We’re looking for an experienced professional to join our team of Myeloma Information Specialists. Excellent verbal and written communication skills are essential for this post, and you will require to have previous experience in information delivery, as well as good IT and organisational skills. Previous experience working in oncology, haematology, clinical research, or a healthcare environment would be an advantage for this role.
About the role
This is an exciting time to join Myeloma UK as we launch our new five year strategy.
As a Myeloma Information Specialist you will provide a range of information and support on myeloma and related conditions to anyone affected by myeloma including patients, carers, and healthcare professionals.
You will be part of the team on the Myeloma UK Infoline, taking calls and responding to queries, and assisting in the development and monitoring of the Infoline and related services including Ask the Nurse and our Peer Network. You will require to develop an awareness of research and clinical developments and other initiatives in the field of myeloma and related conditions.
About us
Myeloma UK is the only UK charity focused on myeloma and its related conditions. We provide support and influence access to treatments, while researching a cure. Thanks to life-extending treatments and support, today many people affected by myeloma are able to live longer and to live well. Together, we support, so no one faces myeloma alone.
We are committed to bringing together the best and brightest people to help us ensure that every patient has an empowered present and a hopeful future.
Our ultimate goal is to find a cure and make myeloma history. Until then, our mission is to help every patient live well with myeloma for as long as possible. We are committed to diagnosing myeloma earlier, discovering and sharing knowledge, transforming the patient experience and influencing positive change in care.
Our culture
Wellbeing and staff engagement are at the heart of our culture. We offer our employees a range of benefits including a pension salary exchange scheme, flexitime, flexible working from home with hub-based office working, health plan, employee assistance plan and holiday purchase scheme and we are committed to providing learning and development opportunities for all our employees.
Top job! Executive Lead – Organisational Business & Governance
- Full time
- £40,000 – £45,000
- On site: Rutherglen
- Closing 1st August 2024
Who we are
We are Healthy n Happy Community Development Trust, an award-winning charity & community owned organisation governed by local people, where all of our work is directed by local priorities.
All of what we offer supports & enables local people to make positive changes in their lives & their local communities. From building confidence & self-esteem, to boosting skills & relationships, to getting more involved in their local neighbourhood & becoming more responsible for their own health & wellbeing.
Our key purpose is to tackle disadvantage & improve lives and communities so they are thriving, resilient & healthy.
We are guided by three guiding principles & frameworks. These are Community Development, the Social Model of Health & the Five Ways to Wellbeing.
What we do
We aim to work with local residents, groups & organisations to make Cambuslang & Rutherglen the healthiest & happiest places to live in Scotland.
Since 2015, we have helped local residents, groups & organisations lever over £2million direct investment to their local community.
Our work is recognised locally, regionally, nationally & internationally.
About You
- You will want to take your drive, energy, skills & inspiration & invest them in an organisation that has the health & wellbeing of people & communities at the heart of everything we do.
- You will thrive on leading others & will operate as an exemplar of leadership in action.
- You will have significant experience in developing & managing organisational governance & business systems with a focus on internal & external customers.
- You will be able to demonstrate skills & experience in leadership & resource management (including people & financial management) partnership working & personal impact.
Role Specifics
- You will demonstrate an understanding of what it takes to introduce & lead on digital transformation & be able to demonstrate change management skills.
- You will lead on & manage our HR & people requirements & have experience of taking forward organisation development.
- You will demonstrate a clear understanding of the importance & role of central marketing & communications within & across our organisation.
- You will lead on governance, contractual & financial compliance & demonstrate experience & high levels acumen.
- You will lead on executive support to the Executive Director & the Board of Directors when required.
- Your focus will largely be on supporting our internal customers while supporting our external customers & suppliers.
- This is a senior leadership role within a shared leadership model.
Patient Information Manager
- Full time
- £42,236 – £45,656
- Hybrid: Flexible location
- Closing 16th August 2024
About you
Do you want to use your skills to make a real difference to the myeloma community?
We’re looking for an experienced Patient Information Manager for an exciting new role. Excellent written communication, copy editing and proofing skills are essential for this post, and you will require to have previous experience in writing for a variety of different media channels. You will have the ability to convey complex medical information in accessible language and knowledge of the steps involved in producing information. You’ll have line management experience and the ability to review and give feedback on others’ work. Previous experience of working in cancer healthcare would be an advantage.
About the role
This is an exciting time to join Myeloma UK as we launch our new five-year strategy.
As Patient Information Manager you will have the opportunity to lead, develop and diversify the range and type of patient information we currently produce, working with a range of internal and external stakeholders. Managing the Patient Information Team, you will oversee the quality of all resources produced, ensuring compliance with recognised standards and internal brand requirements.
The Patient Information Manager will also be responsible for managing the information events team who hold digital and in person events for those affected by myeloma, working with the team to plan the programme for all events.
About us
Myeloma UK is the only UK charity focused on myeloma and its related conditions. We provide support and influence access to treatments, while researching a cure. Thanks to life-extending treatments and support, today many people affected by myeloma are able to live longer and to live well. Together, we support, so no one faces myeloma alone.
We are committed to bringing together the best and brightest people to help us ensure that every patient has an empowered present and a hopeful future.
Our ultimate goal is to find a cure and make myeloma history. Until then, our mission is to help every patient live well with myeloma for as long as possible. We are committed to diagnosing myeloma earlier, discovering and sharing knowledge, transforming the patient experience and influencing positive change in care.
Our culture
Wellbeing and staff engagement are at the heart of our culture. We offer our employees a range of benefits including a pension salary exchange scheme, flexitime, flexible working from home with hub-based office working, health plan, employee assistance plan and holiday purchase scheme and we are committed to providing learning and development opportunities for all our employees.
For further information please go to myeloma.org.uk/library/patient-information-manager-permanent-full-time
Who we are
We are Healthy n Happy Community Development Trust, an award-winning charity & community owned organisation governed by local people, where all of our work is directed by local priorities. All of what
we offer supports & enables local people to make positive changes in their lives & their local communities. From building confidence & self-esteem, to boosting skills & relationships, to getting more involved in their local neighbourhood & becoming more responsible for their own health & wellbeing.
Our key purpose is to tackle disadvantage & improve lives and communities so they are thriving, resilient & healthy.
We are guided by three guiding principles & frameworks. These are Community Development, the Social Model of Health & the Five Ways to Wellbeing.
What we do
We aim to work with local residents, groups & organisations to make Cambuslang & Rutherglen the healthiest & happiest places to live in Scotland.
Since 2015, we have helped local residents, groups & organisations lever over £2million direct investment to their local community.
Our work is recognised locally, regionally, nationally & internationally.
About You
- You will want to take your drive, energy, skills & inspiration & invest them in an organisation that has the health & wellbeing of people & communities at the heart of everything we do.
- You will have experience in providing energy advice and advocacy to households and have experience of advocating on behalf of vulnerable households
- You will have strong community engagement experience and excellent people skills, leadership and co-ordination experience
- You will be able to demonstrate skills & experience in leadership & resource management including people & financial management, partnership working & personal impact.
Person specifications
As part of the People and Communities Team you will be/have;
- City & Guilds Energy Awareness L3 or equivalent (this can be provided for the successful candidate)
- Experience in delivering face to face advice, providing fuel advocacy support & advice
- Up to date knowledge & understanding across all areas of energy advice provision
- Understanding of the issues facing deprived communities
- Up to date knowledge & understanding across all areas of wider advice provision (welfare/employability)
- Ability to foster collective working between organisations, building & maintaining relationships with strategic partners & external organisations
- Excellent verbal, written, communication & presentation skills
- Good IT skills, experienced in windows software packages & social media
- Excellent organisations skills & the ability to manage workload, set priorities & meet deadlines
- Strong interpersonal skills along with the ability to deal with a diverse range of people
- Ability to deal with information in a confidential manner responding with sensitivity to the opinions of others
- An established track record delivering person centred energy advice and/or advocacy support
- Experience of successful project delivery within the voluntary/social enterprise sector
- Project management including liaising with funders, reporting & budget management
- Experience of working across different sectors & developing links with other agencies
- Experience of contributing effectively as a team member
- Experience of using evaluation & monitoring tools & techniques
- Delivery of effective marketing & communication to promote the project
- Experience of report writing, an ability to maintain records & produce clear written and oral reports
- Ability to demonstrate an active commitment towards equal opportunities & anti- discriminatory practice
- Ability think clearly, inspire & motivate others
- Personal resilience, self-awareness & a willingness to learn & adapt
- Ability to work evening & weekends on a flexible basis (with time off in lieu)
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