Health Improvement Lead - Health Improvement

NHS Scotland; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

27 days annual leave

NHS Pension Scheme

Salary Sacrifice Car Benefit Scheme

Flexible working options

Job summary

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) is seeking a Health Improvement Lead to drive strategic health improvement programmes across Glasgow City Health and Social Care Partnership and NHSGGC.

You will influence policy, lead transformational programmes and collaborate with a wide range of partners to reduce health inequalities and improve population health. Roles include based between ParkHead Hub and Pollok Health Centre with a Monday–Friday pattern.

Qualifications

• Relevant degree with specialist public health or health improvement knowledge.
• Significant experience in health improvement/public health/health inequalities.
• Strong knowledge of public health policy and health improvement practice.
• Experience leading complex programmes and multi-agency partnerships.
• Leadership and people management experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic planning, development and delivery of health improvement programmes.
• Provide expert leadership on public health and population wellbeing.
• Develop partnerships with NHS, local authorities, third sector and stakeholders.
• Manage programme governance, monitoring and evaluation across workstreams.
• Utilise research and health intelligence to inform policy and service improvement.
• Manage staff, budgets, and resources to ensure sustainable delivery.
• Champion community engagement to influence local health improvement.

Skills

Leadership

Public health

Strategic planning

Stakeholder engagement

Data analysis

Education

Degree in public health

Postgraduate qualification

Job description

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) is one of the largest healthcare systems in the United Kingdom, employing approximately 40,000 staff across a wide range of clinical and non-clinical professions and roles. We deliver acute hospital, primary, community and mental health services to a population of over 1.15 million people, and to a wider population of 2.2 million when regional and national services are included.

The Role

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Health Improvement Lead to join the Health Improvement Team within Glasgow City Health and Social Care Partnership and NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde. This senior leadership role will be responsible for the strategic development and delivery of a diverse portfolio of health improvement programmes aimed at improving population health and reducing health inequalities. Areas of focus include child and maternal health, maternal and infant nutrition, breastfeeding, oral health, mental health, suicide prevention, asset-based approaches and support for asylum seekers and refugees. Working alongside a wide range of partners, communities and stakeholders, you will influence policy, lead transformational programmes and drive sustainable improvements across Greater Glasgow and Clyde. This is an excellent opportunity to join one of Scotland's largest NHS organisations and play a key role in shaping the future of public health and wellbeing.

All roles will be assessed for sponsorship eligibility in line with current Home Office requirements. NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) can only issue a Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS) where these are met.

Duration, Location, and Working Pattern

• Full-time, Permanent
• You will be based between ParkHead Hub and Pollok Health Centre
• Working Pattern: Monday - Friday

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the strategic planning, development and delivery of health improvement programmes that improve health outcomes and reduce inequalities
• Provide expert leadership and specialist advice on public health, health improvement and population wellbeing
• Develop and maintain strong partnerships with NHS services, local authorities, third sector organisations, community groups and national stakeholders
• Lead programme management across multiple workstreams ensuring effective implementation, governance, monitoring and evaluation
• Use research, evidence and health intelligence to inform policy development, service improvement and decision making
• Manage staff, budgets, commissioned services and resources to ensure effective and sustainable delivery of programmes
• Champion community engagement and capacity building to ensure local communities influence and shape health improvement activity

Knowledge, training, qualifications and/or experience required to do the job

• Relevant degree with specialist public health or health improvement knowledge gained through postgraduate study, equivalent experience or significant professional development
• Significant experience working within health improvement, public health, health inequalities or a closely related field
• Highly developed knowledge of public health policy, health improvement practice and the social factors that influence health and wellbeing
• Experience of leading complex programmes, projects and multi-agency partnerships to deliver measurable improvements in outcomes
• Demonstrable leadership and people management experience with the ability to motivate, influence and develop others
• Strong analytical skills with experience interpreting data, research and evidence to support strategic decision making
• Excellent communication, influencing and stakeholder engagement skills with the ability to work effectively across a wide range of professional and community settings

What We Offer

We offer a wide range of supportive policies designed to enhance your employee journey, including a comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme, Cycle to Work Scheme, bursary scheme and extensive learning and development opportunities.

As an NHS Scotland employee, you will be entitled to:

• A minimum of 27 days annual leave, increasing with length of service, plus public holidays
• Membership of the NHS Pension Scheme, including life insurance benefits
• Salary Sacrifice Car Benefit Scheme
• Development opportunities including study bursaries, e-learning and classroom-based courses
• Enhanced pay for working public holidays
• NHS discounts on a wide range of goods and services
• Confidential employee support and assistance, including counselling and psychological therapies

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NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) recognises the importance of work-life balance and is committed to offering a range of flexible working options where service needs allow. For roles where less than full-time hours can be accommodated, and where the tenure is listed as “various”, we encourage applications from individuals seeking flexible working arrangements. Flexible working will be included as a topic for discussion during the recruitment process.

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde encourages

We are committed to promoting equality, diversity and inclusion and are proud of the diverse workforce we employ.

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

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