EAST AREA SERVICE USER NETWORK

Fareham Gosport Havant and Petersfield

One in four of us is a user of mental health services.

If you are that one then this may be for you!

TELL ME MORE


The Service User Network came about because of the National Standards of mental health. Those who use the services are needed. We need you to get involved in how services in health , social and voluntary sectors are set up, delivered and evaluated.

In this way the voices of the users are heard. Free training and full support is available and any existing skill WILL be made use of!

FACTS


Service user representatives sit on the Locality Implementation Team. We need the support of other users for the information to be fed back to us. This could include information about housing, GP and community services, in-patient and residential services.

There are also sub-groups on Mental Health and the Law, Day Opportunities, and many more that affect our daily lives.

There are payments for expenses and no one is just thrown in at the deep end.

ADVANTAGES


This is not about token views. We now have the chance to have a say about what we want.

This can only be good for how we feel about ourselves.

You will have a role description tailored for you. The experience you gain along with new skills can be of use to you when seeking or returning to employment.

You can meet and make new friends in a supportive atmosphere.


IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO KNOW MORE PLEASE GET IN TOUCH


Contact: Tracy Nicholls
Service User Team Manager

Telephone:01329 281445
e-mail: serviceusersteam@hotmail.co.uk

               Are you a current service user of this NHS Trust?

               Are you a carer for one of our service users?

               Would you like to influence staff recruitment from a service user or   carer perspective?

               Do you have the time to contribute to the recruitment process?

          For example, assisting with job advertisements, job descriptions or being part of an interview panel?

If the answer is “YES” read on……….

Hampshire Partnership NHS Foundation Trust is committed to involving service users and carers in the recruitment of staff.

We are holding 3 training days in 2011:

To book a place please phone the Development & Training Department

on: 023 8087 4006

For more information contact: Diane Parmee, Consumer Experience Team on: 023 8087 4692 or                                                             e-mail: hp-tr.HantsPTPALS@nhs.net

Once trained you will be paid for the time you give when asked to participate!!

RECRUITMENT TRAINING WORKSHOP

FOR SERVICE USERS AND CARERS

INFORMATION SHEET

Hampshire Partnership NHS Foundation Trust is dedicated to recruiting the best staff when jobs become available. The involvement of service users and carers is regarded as an integral part of this process.

This is a one day course that begins at 9.45am and finishes at 3.30pm. The courses are held in different venues across Hampshire to ensure there will be one taking place within a reasonable distance from where you live sometime during the year.

This training is a comprehensive course which looks at all aspects of the Recruitment process and other factors that must be considered.

-          Trust Recruitment and Selection Policy

-          The Selection Process

-          Job Advertisements

-          Job Descriptions and Person Specifications

-          Shortlisting and Equal Opportunities

-          The Interviewing Process

-          Effective Questioning

-          Confidentiality

A high level of participation is expected. The attendees are split into groups and asked to comment on job adverts, job descriptions, put forward questions to be asked at interview and take part in a mock interview panel.

Refreshments and lunch are provided and you will be reimbursed for any travel expenses incurred.

On successful completion of the course you will receive a letter inviting you to sign up to the Trust’s Service User and Carer Recruitment Database. If you accept staff will have access to your details and may ask you to be involved in the future. Should you accept you will be paid for your time and travel expenses will be covered.

To enrol please contact the Development and Training Department on 023 8087 4006.

If you have any questions please contact Diane Parmee,

Consumer Experience and Engagement Officer on 023 8087 4692.