Health Improvement Lead

NHS Ayrshire & Arran; Greater London; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established healthcare provider seeks a dynamic Health Improvement Lead to join their team in Glasgow. This role involves collaborating with various public health partners to enhance health outcomes and reduce inequalities. The successful candidate will have a strong background in health improvement, excellent communication skills, and the ability to navigate complex systems. This is a full-time, permanent position offering the chance to make a significant impact in the community. If you are passionate about public health and eager to contribute to meaningful change, this opportunity is for you.

Qualifications

• Strong commitment to improving health and reducing inequalities.
• Experience in public health and partnership working.

Responsibilities

• Develop connectivity with public health partners.
• Work on the Health Determinants Research Council programme.

Skills

Partnership working

Communication skills

Health improvement experience

Operational management

Understanding of health inequalities

Education

Degree level education

Post-graduate qualification

Job description

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NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde is one of the largest healthcare systems in the UK employing around 40,000 staff in a wide range of clinical and non-clinical professions and job roles. We deliver acute hospital, primary, community and mental health care services to a population of over 1.15 million and a wider population of 2.2 million when our regional and national services are included.

This is a full time permanent post for 2 years and will be worked Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm and occasional evening/weekend working may be required.

We are seeking a dynamic individual to join the Glasgow city’s Health Improvement Team as a Health Improvement Lead. The post-holder will be part of a multi-agency team (with Glasgow City Council, University of Glasgow and Strathclyde, GCPH, NHSGCC) working on the Health Determinants Research Council programme in Glasgow city. The HDRC programme is a 5 year programme, funded by the National Institute of Health Research until December 2029.

The HDRC’s aim is to achieve a cultural shift in the Council towards evidence-informed decision-making in all areas of policy and practice that may have an influence on health inequalities and outcomes Health determinants research collaborations | NIHR

A key element of the post will be working across public health partners to develop better connectivity and linkages with the HDRC programme. The post-holder will require excellent partnership, communication and influencing skills alongside the ability to understand complex systems and present them in a clear way.

The successful applicant will demonstrate a strong commitment to improving health, reducing inequalities and delivering better outcomes. Educated to degree level (preferably with a relevant post-graduate qualification), the post holder should have a track record of health improvement/public health experience, partnership working, operational management and a good understanding of public health priorities and health inequalities. The post holder is expected to fulfil the Standards for Public Health Practice (Health improvement) at an Advanced level.

This post will initially be hosted within the Northwest Health Improvement Team on behalf of the city, although this may change. The post holder will required to spend a portion of their working week based with the HDRC team in the city centre.

Informal Contact: Suzanne Niven, Health Improvement Manager at [e-mail] or 07810658369.

Details on how to contact the Recruitment Service can be found within the Candidate Information Packs

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde encourages applications from all sections of the community. We promote a culture of inclusion across the organisation and are proud of the diverse workforce we have.

By signing the Armed Forces Covenant, NHSGGC has pledged its commitment to being a Forces Friendly Employer. We support applications from across the Armed Forces Community, recognisingmilitary skills, experience and qualifications during the recruitment and selection process.

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Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

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