Strategic Support Officer

HCRG Care Group; Loughborough; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

HCRG Care Group is seeking a Strategic Support Officer to enhance community sexual health initiatives in Leicestershire & Rutland. The role involves project management, collaboration, and data analysis to meet the health needs of vulnerable groups. The ideal candidate will hold a degree-level qualification and possess strong organizational skills, along with a valid UK driving license.

Benefits

Group pension

Wellbeing support

Career development

Supportive organizational culture

Qualifications

• Degree-level education or equivalent experience required.
• Knowledge of health and social care environment essential.
• Current UK driving license and access to a car required.

Responsibilities

• Develop and monitor projects related to the sexual health contract.
• Create a directory of partner agencies and organizations.
• Manage communication with partner agencies and resolve issues.

Skills

Collaboration

Data Analysis

Organizational Skills

Problem Solving

Communication

Attention to Detail

Education

Degree-level education or equivalent experience

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft Excel

Job description

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Job Introduction

Do you hold a non-registered nursing qualification or have a healthcare background? Are you seeking a dynamic role that broadens your skills and promotes sexual health within the community? If so, this opportunity is ideal for you!

The Leicestershire and Rutland Sexual Health Hub is advertising this newly created role, which will be crucial for developing and embedding strategic development, engagement, and partnerships to meet the sexual health needs of the community.

The purpose of the role is to support the Strategic Lead in developing effective, collaborative partnerships and engagement to ensure the sexual health needs of the Leicestershire & Rutland community, especially vulnerable groups, are met.

The role will manage the implementation of the Condom Distribution Scheme (Condoms Now) and liaise with statutory and voluntary partners supporting healthy lifestyles.

This position is vital for the success of the Strategic Vision of the Leicestershire & Rutland Sexual Health Hub and requires a motivated and enthusiastic individual.

If you are passionate and driven to excel in this role, we would love to hear from you. For more information or to discuss further, please contact Craig Everitt, Service Manager at [e-mail].

Main Responsibilities

• Develop, coordinate, and monitor projects related to non-clinical aspects of the sexual health contract.
• Serve as the primary support contact for Condom Distribution Partners.
• Create a directory of partner agencies and organizations.
• Support the Practice Educator with non-clinical network delivery.
• Collaborate with partner agencies and the Service Manager/Strategic Lead to ensure support plans, competencies, and resources are in place for ongoing delivery.
• Assist in developing referral pathways and processes across Primary Care, Secondary Care, and other partners.
• Support budget planning and contribute to financial forecasting.
• Collect data on non-clinical activities for invoicing, reporting, and analysis.
• Participate in cost reduction and improvement initiatives.
• Manage communication with partner agencies and resolve issues as needed.
• Conduct initiatives to gather patient and partner feedback and compile quarterly reports.

Please see the attached job description for the full list of responsibilities.

The Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate will have:

• Degree-level education or equivalent experience.
• Knowledge of the health and social care environment.
• Strong ability to build collaborative relationships with stakeholders.
• Effective data analysis skills.
• Excellent organizational and problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication skills, both written and oral.
• Intermediate proficiency in Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.
• Ability to prioritize, work independently, and meet deadlines.
• Attention to detail and initiative.

Desirable skills include project management, a healthcare degree (e.g., nursing associate), and experience in contract management.

Must hold a current UK driving license and have daily access to a car for travel to clinics and meetings.

Package

Salary of £26,000-£29,000 per annum (dependent on experience), plus group pension, benefits, and discounts. Additional perks include access to wellbeing support, eLearning, career development, and a supportive organizational culture committed to high standards.

About the Company

We are a leading provider of community health and care services in the UK, committed to transforming health and care through experience, efficiency, and outcomes. We value diversity and are an inclusive employer.

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