Health Improvement Practitioner

NHS; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in the UK is seeking a Health Improvement Practitioner to enhance health promotion activities within the Bowel Cancer Screening Programme. This role involves tackling health inequalities, engaging underserved populations, and utilizing various patient databases to improve screening uptake across communities. The ideal candidate will have relevant qualifications and experience in public health, alongside strong communication and analytical skills.

Qualifications

• Proficient in using multiple patient-related databases and IT systems.
• Strong understanding of public health and screening objectives.
• Experience in engaging underserved populations.

Responsibilities

• Deliver health improvement and promotional activities.
• Identify barriers to screening and develop targeted strategies.
• Engage community groups and health professionals.

Skills

Health promotion

Data analysis

Public engagement

Communication skills

Community outreach

Education

Diploma level 4 in Health and Social Care

GCSE Grade 'C' or above in Maths and English

City and Guilds level 3 health trainer qualification

Tools

ICARUS

OBIEE

Bowel Cancer Screening System

Job description

Go back Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Health Improvement Practitioner

The closing date is 11 December 2025

The Health Improvement Practitioner will play a pivotal role in delivering evidence-based health promotion activities within the North of Tyne Bowel Cancer Screening Programme (BCSP). Working under the direction of the Programme Manager, the post holder will lead on identifying inequalities in screening uptake and implement targeted initiatives to address them.

This role involves extensive use of patient databases (e.g., ICARUS, PAS, Endovault, E-Record, OBIEE) and requires collaboration with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders across health and social care sectors. The post holder will work across multidisciplinary teams and community networks to promote service accessibility, engage underrepresented populations, and improve overall programme performance.

Previous applicants should not re apply.

Please note we reserve the right to close this vacancy prior to the closing date once the required number of suitable applications have been received

Main duties of the job

Deliver Health Promotion Activities: Plan and implement evidence-based health improvement and promotional activities aimed at increasing bowel cancer screening uptake across diverse populations.

Tackle Health Inequalities: Identify barriers to screening in underrepresented groups and develop targeted strategies to address inequalities, including service modernisation and community engagement initiatives.

Database and Systems Management: Use and maintain multiple patient-related systems for data input, analysis, and reporting to support service delivery and audit processes.

Public Engagement and Education: Engage with individuals, community groups, and health professionals to raise awareness of the Bowel Cancer Screening Programme. Provide tailored education to promote healthy behaviours and increase screening participation.

Organise and Deliver Events: Plan and lead community outreach and promotional events. Represent the screening programme in public forums, ensuring effective delivery of key messages and materials.

Evaluate and Report on Impact: Monitor the effectiveness of health promotion interventions, analyse data to identify trends or service gaps, and produce reports to inform service planning and improvements.

About us

We manage three major locality hospitals at North Tyneside, Wansbeck and Hexham, plus a number of smaller community hospitals and clinics from Tynemouth to Berwick on Tweed, in addition to our state-of-the-art Northumbria Specialist Emergency Care Hospital, the first of its kind in England. We also care for people in their homes and provide services from facilities in local communities such as health centres. We give people greater choice and control over their care to help them to live independently at home and avoid hospital admission where appropriate. High quality patient care is at the heart of everything we do and we strive to ensure every single patient and service user has an exceptional experience with us. We have one of the most extensive patient experience programmes of any trust in England.

Job responsibilities

The post holder will support the delivery of the North of Tyne Bowel Cancer Screening Programme (BCSP) through the planning and implementation of evidence-based health promotion and improvement activities. The role focuses on reducing health inequalities, increasing screening uptake, and improving health outcomes across the local population.

The practitioner will work across multiple healthcare settings, using clinical and community outreach to engage individuals and groups, particularly those who are underserved or at risk.

The role will require proficiency in using several patient-related databases and IT systems, a deep understanding of public health and screening objectives, and the ability to communicate effectively with a wide range of stakeholders. The practitioner will also contribute to service development, innovation, and quality improvement.

Person Specification

Qualifications /Professional Registration

• Qualified to diploma level 4 within Health and Social Care or equivalent experience
• Educated to GCSE Grade 'C' or above in Maths and English
• City and Guilds level 3 health trainer qualification

Experience and knowledge

• Knowledge and understanding of confidentiality and Data Protection Act
• Knowledge and understanding of health promotion
• Experience of delivering health messages via social media platforms, following Trust policies
• Working in a clinical environment
• Previous NHS experience
• Experience of analysing health improvement materials
• Experience using Bowel Cancer Screening System and OBIEE

Other

• Use of Own Personal Car
• UK Valid Driving Licence

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Employer name

Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust