Important Visa Information
This position comes with a certificate of sponsorship, making it an excellent opportunity for international candidates looking to work in the UK. However, all applicants must verify their eligibility for UK work permits directly with the employer before applying. The certificate of sponsorship is a valuable benefit that can significantly simplify the UK work visa application process.
About the Role
We are seeking a Senior Carer Co-production and Engagement Facilitator to join our team at Midlands Partnership NHS Foundation Trust. This unique role is specifically designed for individuals with lived experience of caring for a loved one who has accessed adult mental health services. You will be sharing your personal experiences and insights to support other carers and help shape mental health services across the West Midlands.
Job Details
Company: Midlands Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
Location: St Georges Hospital, Corporation Street, Stafford, ST16 3SR
Salary: £29,970 to £36,483 a year pro rata per annum
Contract Type: Permanent
Working Pattern: Part-time, Flexible working, Home or remote working
Reference Number: 301-JP-25-7499297
Date Posted: 25 September 2025
Essential Requirements
Lived Experience: Essential to this role is lived experience of providing care and support to a loved one who has accessed secondary care adult mental health services in a personal/unpaid capacity. This experience must be within adult (age 18-65) community, day or inpatient mental health services.
Qualifications: Experience of managing and setting up events, activities and training is essential. While not required, experience of working or volunteering within NHS and/or third sector mental health organisations would be advantageous.
Key Responsibilities
As a Senior Carer Co-production and Engagement Facilitator, you will be responsible for:
- Sharing relevant personal experiences to support other carers on both one-to-one and group basis
- Building a network of carers who want to share their experiences to bring about change
- Coordinating co-production opportunities and leading on designated projects
- Facilitating and co-facilitating workshops to support co-production
- Creating communication and marketing materials
- Attending in-person events to promote the lived experience network
- Providing support and supervision to other members of the lived experience workforce
About Midlands Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
By joining Team MPFT, you will be helping your communities and in return, the Trust supports staff with:
- Excellent career development and progression opportunities
- Generous maternity, paternity and adoption leave
- Options for flexible working
- Up to 27 days annual leave (increasing with service up to 33 days)
- Extensive health and wellbeing support and resources
- Free car parking at all trust sites
- Free flu vaccinations every year
- Citizens Advice support linked with a Hardship Fund
Person Specification
Essential Experience:
- Experience of managing and setting up events, activities and training
- Able to demonstrate and evidence examples of co-produced working
- Experience of planning, organising and scheduling activities in a pressured environment
- Previous experience working with people experiencing mental illness from different backgrounds
Desirable Experience:
- Experience of working or volunteering within NHS and/or third sector mental health organisations
- Experience of supporting individuals with perinatal mental health difficulties
- Experience of supporting people with eating disorders
>Examples of having used carer lived experience in service development projects
How to Apply
To apply for this position, you must submit your application through the NHS Jobs website. When completing your application, please ensure you highlight your lived experience of caring for someone with mental health needs, as this is essential for this role.
International candidates should include information about their visa status and any requirements for sponsorship in their application. The employer is willing to consider applications from candidates who require a Skilled Worker visa.
Relocation Support
While specific relocation packages are not mentioned, this role offers the significant benefit of a certificate of sponsorship, which is essential for international candidates wishing to work in the UK. The flexible working pattern and potential for home or remote working may also assist with relocation adjustments.
Contact Information
For questions about the job or the application process, please contact:
Emily Elson (Professional Lead for Lived Experience Practice)
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 07977348482
Additional Information
This post is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. The employer is committed to equality and diversity and welcomes applications from all suitable candidates regardless of background.
The use of artificial intelligence (AI) in completing application forms will be monitored, and applicants who have used AI must state this in their application.
Supporting Documents
The following supporting documents are available for this role:
- Senior Carer Co-Production & Engagement Facilitator JD + PS.pdf (PDF, 768 KB)
- Senior Carer Co-pro and Engagement Role Poster.pdf (PDF, 489 KB)
Privacy Notice
For information on how your personal data will be processed, please refer to Midlands Partnership NHS Foundation Trust’s privacy notice available at: https://www.mpft.nhs.uk/about-us/information-governance
Further Information
For general information about working in the NHS and visa requirements, you may wish to visit the UK Visas and Immigration website. The employer is committed to supporting international staff and ensuring a smooth transition to working in the UK healthcare system.
