Benjamin McElwee
Senior Improvement Advisor at Healthcare Improvement Scotland- Claim this Profile
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Credentials
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Scottish Improvement Leader (Cohort 15)
NHS Education for ScotlandMay, 2019- Nov, 2024 -
Scottish Mental Health First Aid
NHS Health ScotlandJul, 2017- Nov, 2024 -
Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training
NHS Health ScotlandJun, 2015- Nov, 2024
Experience
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Healthcare Improvement Scotland
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United Kingdom
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Hospitals and Health Care
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200 - 300 Employee
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Senior Improvement Advisor
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Jan 2021 - Present
Co-ordinating the Value Management Collaborative, which is building the capacity and capability of the multidisciplinary team to use cost and quality data at the point-of-care to drive sustained improvement.
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Associate Improvement Advisor
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Apr 2019 - Jan 2021
Providing AIA support to the Primary Care Improvement Portfolio within the ihub. * Supporting the development of local, regional and national primary care networks.* Developing and delivering tailored quality improvement support for primary care services and providers across Scotland.
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Researcher
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Mar 2015 - Present
Projects include: *Public Life Matters (funded by DRILL UK) - a research report into aspirations and experiences of people with mental health problems with regards to engaging with civic and public life *Change Network Toolkit (commissioned by See Me) - a toolkit to support small groups or organisations in designing, developing or delivering work to reduce stigma and discrimination Also act in an advisory capacity for the Mental Health Foundation. Projects include: *Public Life Matters (funded by DRILL UK) - a research report into aspirations and experiences of people with mental health problems with regards to engaging with civic and public life *Change Network Toolkit (commissioned by See Me) - a toolkit to support small groups or organisations in designing, developing or delivering work to reduce stigma and discrimination Also act in an advisory capacity for the Mental Health Foundation.
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See Me
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United Kingdom
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Public Policy
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1 - 100 Employee
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Health and Social Care Policy and Practice Officer
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May 2017 - Apr 2019
Worked to reduce the stigma and discrimination faced by people with mental health issues and to improve their experiences and outcomes. Engaged with and influenced a range of stakeholders and national policy developments. Undertook the Scottish Improvement Leader Programme (Cohort 15) and delivered a project to improve the engagement and influence of See Me volunteers across programmes. Led on See Me's involvement in the national Distress Brief Intervention programme. Also policy responses, lived experience influencing, and development of health and social care volunteers. *Influenced policy, strategic direction and local delivery *Informed scrutiny and measurement *Delivered staff training and workshops *Provided strategic direction to volunteers and supported them to exert their voice. Show less
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The ALLIANCE
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United Kingdom
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Non-profit Organizations
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1 - 100 Employee
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Policy Support Officer
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Mar 2016 - May 2017
Increasing the understanding of health and social care policy across the third sector and by so doing, enhancing the capacity of third sector stakeholders to engage with and contribute to health and social care integration.*Lead author, Mapping person-centred care and personalisation - opportunities for the Our Voice Framework*Co-author, Seldom Heard Groups - National Conversation on a Healthier Scotland Report.
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People Powered Health and Wellbeing Intern
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Jun 2015 - Mar 2016
Supported the team with evaluation and sharing learning from the duration of the programme, including undertaking qualitative research with key stakeholders, and organising a shared learning event.
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Membership Development Intern
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Mar 2015 - Mar 2016
Assisted the Network Development Officer with development of Membership, the running of the Involvement Network and further developing the capacity of Membership and Involvement Network members to contribute to internal and external policy work, campaigns and research.Facilitated a doubling of Involvement Network Members, and increased the number of relevant pieces of work in which the ALLIANCE could support people with lived experience to be involved. Achieving this through networking with external stakeholders, and developing training and capacity building activities for Involvement Network members in response to requests for this type of support. Show less
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University of Strathclyde Disability Service
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Glasgow, United Kingdom
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Non-Medical Personal Helper
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Sep 2012 - Aug 2016
Working as a study support assistant and mentor, I have assisted students who have suffered from a wide variety of disorders and disabilities such as dyslexia, OCD, PTSD, ADHD, depression and anxiety. * Help with ongoing challenges, suggesting possible strategies such as assistive technology solutions, and alternative study techniques. * Facilitate access to support/resources to reduce anxiety levels. * Assist in developing skills to cope with day-to-day life and improving social skills. * Offer constructive feedback and share analytical approaches. * Provide additional clarity and information on topics that students experience difficulty with. * Assist with exam preparation – including study schedules, exam technique and additional teaching. Show less
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Lenzie Academy
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Lenzie
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Personal Assistant
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Aug 2014 - Jun 2015
Assisted a partially-sighted NQT on his probationary year at an aspirational and academically high-achieving school. * Assisted with marking pupils work; lesson planning; report writing. * Contributed to classroom management; assisting struggling pupils; differentiation. Assisted a partially-sighted NQT on his probationary year at an aspirational and academically high-achieving school. * Assisted with marking pupils work; lesson planning; report writing. * Contributed to classroom management; assisting struggling pupils; differentiation.
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ENABLE Scotland
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United Kingdom
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Non-profit Organizations
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300 - 400 Employee
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Personal Assistant
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Aug 2014 - Jan 2015
Worked with an individual who had Asperger’s and Cerebral Palsy to help with his admin and provide social support. * Provided advocacy and admin support to deal with welfare issues and finances (bills, arrears, etc.) * Provided social support to enable him to volunteer with suitable groups in the local community. Worked with an individual who had Asperger’s and Cerebral Palsy to help with his admin and provide social support. * Provided advocacy and admin support to deal with welfare issues and finances (bills, arrears, etc.) * Provided social support to enable him to volunteer with suitable groups in the local community.
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Primark
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Ireland
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Retail
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700 & Above Employee
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Retail Assistant
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Jun 2008 - Oct 2014
During my employment, in recognition of the excellent quality of staff and standards, the Argyle Street branch won many regional awards for the ‘Highest Store Standards in Scotland and N. Ireland’, and the ‘National Store Standards Award’ twice for best store in the UK and Ireland (internally awarded). * 'Buddying' new staff. * Cash handling, stock replenishment, merchandising, the handling of customer complaints/queries. * Stockroom duties, deliveries, bailing, recycling. During my employment, in recognition of the excellent quality of staff and standards, the Argyle Street branch won many regional awards for the ‘Highest Store Standards in Scotland and N. Ireland’, and the ‘National Store Standards Award’ twice for best store in the UK and Ireland (internally awarded). * 'Buddying' new staff. * Cash handling, stock replenishment, merchandising, the handling of customer complaints/queries. * Stockroom duties, deliveries, bailing, recycling.
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Interviewer
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Jul 2014 - Aug 2014
Undertook tablet-based market research during events that were part of the Glasgow 2014 Cultural Program, in order to provide data for the future of UK arts and culture policy and funding in the future. Gained further experience of interviewing strangers, and developing instant rapport with a diverse range of people. Undertook tablet-based market research during events that were part of the Glasgow 2014 Cultural Program, in order to provide data for the future of UK arts and culture policy and funding in the future. Gained further experience of interviewing strangers, and developing instant rapport with a diverse range of people.
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Education
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2012 - 2013
The University of Glasgow
MRes, Brain Sciences: from Molecules to Mind -
2006 - 2011
The University of Glasgow
MA (Hons), Psychology -
1999 - 2006
Foyle & Londonderry College
A Levels:, English, Mathematics & History
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