Health Improvement Practitioner

Northumbria Healthcare Nhs Foundation Trust; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Newcastle upon Tyne seeks a Health Improvement Practitioner to implement health promotion activities for the Bowel Cancer Screening Programme. The role involves planning initiatives to increase screening uptake, engaging with communities, and using various patient databases for reporting. Candidates should have strong communication skills and experience working within public health and community teams. This position is crucial for addressing health inequalities in the region.

Qualifications

• Proven track record of working with community-based teams.
• Ability to implement targeted initiatives addressing health inequalities.
• Experience in delivering measurable improvements in health service participation.

Responsibilities

• Plan and implement health improvement activities to increase screening uptake.
• Identify barriers to screening in underrepresented groups.
• Monitor the effectiveness of health promotion interventions.

Skills

Proficiency in patient-related databases

Effective communication skills

Understanding of public health

Tools

ICARUS

Endovault

E-Record

OBIEE

Job description

Overview

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 identify inequalities in screening uptake and implement targeted initiatives to address them.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and implement evidence‑based health improvement and promotional activities to increase bowel cancer screening uptake across diverse populations.
• Identify barriers to screening in underrepresented groups and develop targeted strategies to address inequalities, including service modernisation and community engagement initiatives.
• Use and maintain multiple patient‑related systems (ICARUS, PAS, Endovault, E‑Record, OBIEE) for data input, analysis and reporting to support service delivery and audit processes.
• Engage with individuals, community groups and health professionals to raise awareness of the Bowel Cancer Screening Programme and provide tailored education to promote healthy behaviours and increased participation.
• Plan and lead community outreach and promotional events; represent the screening programme in public forums, ensuring effective delivery of key messages and materials.
• Monitor the effectiveness of health promotion interventions, analyse data to identify trends or service gaps, and produce reports to inform service planning and improvements.

Qualifications and Experience

Applicants should demonstrate proficiency in the use of multiple 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. A proven track record of working with community‑based teams and delivering measurable improvements in health service participation is desirable.

Applicants who meet the Fit and Proper Person Requirements (FPPR) will require additional pre‑employment checks in line with CQC and NHS England statutory guidance. Successful applicants will be required to pay for their own DBS certification, which will be deducted from salary.

Commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

We recognise the positive value of diversity and inclusion and are committed to a workforce that is diverse, equal and inclusive. We welcome and encourage job applications from people of all backgrounds. We particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) candidates as BAME people are currently under‑represented in our workforce, and from other under‑represented groups such as LGBT+ and disabled candidates. We are proud to be a Disability Confident Employer, a Stonewall Diversity Champion, and we hold a Gold award from the Defence Recognition Scheme.

Applicants who are members of the Armed Forces, and those who have a disability that requires support in the workplace (two ticks pledge) and who meet the essential criteria will be interviewed under the Trust's interview guarantee scheme.

Additional Information

Previous applicants should not re‑apply. We reserve the right to close this vacancy prior to the closing date once the required number of suitable applications have been received.

Applicants who require reasonable adjustments to attend interview should inform the recruitment team as soon as possible by calling the HR Recruitment Team on 0191 203 1415 option 2.

Applicants who meet the Fit and Proper Person Requirements (FPPR) will require additional pre‑employment checks. Successful candidates will also be responsible for completing all necessary pre‑employment checks in line with CQC and NHS England statutory guidance.

Details regarding sponsorship, visa, DBS and other statutory requirements have been provided in the application guidance.