Men's Wellbeing Network (MWN) - Events & Media Officer

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Job overview

EEAST is looking for an Events & Media Officer for the Men's Wellbeing Network (MWN)

Applications should be submitted via the Apply Online link below. Applicants will then be issued a full EOI form to complete with managers signature.

This is a voluntary role which will be undertaken alongside your current role.

Abstraction from your current role will be agreed in line with service requirements as per the abstraction policy.

This role has been approved and continues to receive support from the Trust Executive Team.

Please refer to the attached documents Staff Equality Networks Consultation Expectations.

Main duties of the job

The Media & Events Officer will have responsibility for supporting the following functions:

• Fostering links between the East of England Ambulance Trust Service and similar providers within Health who share the same vision.
• Being aware of all events and networking opportunities within the East of England area that the network can link to.
• Linking in with external events providers and representing the DSN and EEAST AMB
• Provide support to colleagues linking men with mentors or role models
• Co-ordinate a limited number of social events around the activities of the group for members of the network and other colleagues within the Trust

The Group may invite such persons it deems necessary to its meetings for contribution to specific agenda items.

Working for our organisation

The Men’s Wellbeing Network (MWN) group is designed to support improved experience and to promote equality within the workplace with a focus on gender issues impacting men’s wellbeing at work - a safe space for men and those who identify as men to share experiences and talk about issues around their mental wellbeing.

The stereotype that men have to be strong macho types, affected by nothing, and the protectors of their families, has perpetuated a culture of reluctance to express any concerns for their own mental wellbeing, a refusal to ask for help and, a reticence to engage with health services. The attitude, perception, or belief that any ‘imperfection’ is a sign of weakness is a cause for concern.

The network’s executive sponsor Dr Hein Scheffer, Executive Director Strategy, Culture and Education, shares a few words on this momentous launch of the network.

Our aims

The main aim of MWN is to promote and champion inclusion of all staff with EEAST.

• MWN will provide support and empower men to achieve their full potential.
• MWN aims to encourage, enable, and facilitate change within EEAST.
• MWN believe that by tackling men’s mental health and wellbeing the Trust can be a better place to work and provide better patient care and experience to the communities we serve.
• We look to harness the power of our men to promote social inclusion, change perceptions and influence policies.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please see the attached JD for a more details on the main responsibilities of the role.

Person specification

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Essential criteria

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References and Employment History: All references from current and previous employers, will be sought via their Human Resources Department and must cover a minimum of 3 years employment. Therefore, when completing the reference section of your application form, please give the address, telephone number and email address of the Human Resources Department and indicate your current/previous line manager and their departmental details.

All appointments will be subject to currently having a clean disciplinary record.

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We aim to represent and value the diversity of our local communities through our workforce and service provision. We therefore positively encourage applications, regardless of age, race, religion & belief, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, marriage & civil partnership, pregnancy & maternity or disability.