Health Improvement Co-ordinator- NHS Health Checks and Stop Smoking

Public Health are seeking a Health Improvement Coordinator NHS Health Checks & Stop Smoking to join the team at level A. This is the entry point of the role, so you will need to be able to demonstrate the relevant knowledge, experience and skills to get you started, but you will be supported to develop in your role through induction, probation and a supportive Performance Appraisal and Career Conversation. All elements of level A listed within the person specification are essential. Through your induction you will be introduced to the Career Progression Framework (CPF), which will help you to identify your areas of strength and any development needs.

We are currently recruiting a Health Improvement Co-ordinator (Stop Smoking and NHS Health Checks) to work within our CVD prevention team. This is an exciting opportunity to join a growing team, with high-profile activity! This is a part time position.

The post holder will be required to deliver NHS Health Checks to eligible members of the public, to meet national targets. This includes taking a client’s height and weight, waist measurement, cholesterol (finger prick blood sample) and blood pressure. You will be required to deliver the results and offer advice on behaviour change to encourage healthy lifestyles. A full range of healthy lifestyle services are available, and the post holder will need to have knowledge of these and be able to refer clients where appropriate. Full training will be provided.

The NHS Health Check identifies people with underlying health conditions. People with underlying conditions have been disproportionately affected by COVID-19. The importance of the NHS Heath Check programme has been hi-lighted in the government’s COVID-19 recovery strategy; therefore, we require an individual to be passionate and enthusiastic about delivering this programme to improve health outcomes and reduce health inequalities in Medway.

In addition to delivering NHS Health Checks, the post holder will be required to offer specialist support to smokers wanting to quit smoking through the one-to-one service currently offered to people living or working in Medway. The Health Improvement Coordinator will be responsible for facilitating each individual quit attempt, providing behavioural support, with practical advice, social support and pharmacotherapy advice. Strategically planning support sessions for each client and working to increase their motivation are essential components of supporting a successful quit attempt, and so form a crucial part of the adviser role. The post holder must be able to collect, record and maintain accurate data in line with national guidance.

The role is targeted, and the post holder will be expected to meet targets on a quarterly basis. It is vital that the post holder is an excellent team player, and is flexible to be able to cover team member’s clinics on occasions such as annual leave or sickness absence. This role will require the post holder to be able to work regular evenings each week (generally no later than 8pm) and on Saturdays, according to the service needs.

The ability to drive and own a car is essential. You may be required to carry out NHS Health Checks and stop smoking support in a number of settings including GP surgeries, community settings and workplaces.

For your personal statement, please focus on evidencing the below points from the person specification:

• An awareness of barriers to behaviour change.
• Experience in connecting communities, groups, and individuals to local resources and services that support their health and wellbeing.
• The post holder will have experience of contributing to service targets and working towards achieving them as part of a team.
• Ability to work with and build productive working relationships with colleagues, partners and other staff groups.
• Good organisational skills with attention to detail and the ability to accurately record and report on activities and outcomes.

The successful post holder will be subject to a Standard DBS check.

If you would like to have an informal discussion with the recruiting manager, please e-mail Darren Lightbody on darren.lightbody@medway.gov.uk

Career Progression Frameworks (CPF) have been introduced for all roles at Medway Council. These frameworks provide a mechanism for employees to take ownership of their development within their post and be rewarded accordingly. This means that the salary you will be offered will be at level A unless, based on an assessment against the CPF criteria, you demonstrate that you are meeting the criteria of level B or C. There will be further opportunity once in post to progress from level A to B, and B to C.

When writing your application, it is important to ensure you identify your suitability against the requirements of the job profile, as this information will be used for shortlisting and may contribute to the CPF assessment. Your application may be rejected if the minimum required criteria is not met. Further information relating to the requirements for this role can be found in the CPF Guidance document attached.

The person specification of a job profile is split into three levels:

Level A details the essential criteria that all applicants must be able to demonstrate through their application and intervIew.

Level B details the developed competencies that an individual who is practised in this role would be able to demonstrate and will be a progression of knowledge, experience and skills from level A.

Level C requires the highest level of competence and applicants would need to fully meet and demonstrate all aspects of the job profile, including qualifications, knowledge, skills and experience.

Important Information-

Applicants must be able to demonstrate all essential requirements as listed in the job profile

For further information, and for details of the benefits of working for Medway Council, please refer to the Medway information pack available as a download or to view online.

Please be advised that if you are not contacted within 3 weeks of the advert closing date then you have not been shortlisted. All recruitment correspondence, including interview letters and contracts of employment will usually be sent out via email.

Please visit http://www.mindfulemployer.net/ for information on how Medway Council put good practices in place to ensure employees and job applicants who declare mental health issues receive the right level of support.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy at any time prior to the closing date.