Job Introduction
Do you want to be part of an innovative and forward-thinking team in Public Health?
Are you passionate about health improvement and tackling health inequalities?
Do you want to make a difference?
If so, we want to hear from you.
Medway Public Health is looking to recruit a highly motivated and dynamic Senior Project Officer to work with Primary Care managing commissioned contracts for the NHS Health Checks and Stop Smoking Services in Medway.
The NHS Health Checks programme and Stop Smoking Service support the achievement of national targets relating to cardiovascular disease prevention, reducing smoking prevalence and achieving a Smokefree Generation by 2030, preventing ill health and reducing health inequalities.
The post holder will evaluate and measure outcomes for both programmes, driving performance to meet targets. They will act as an expert for primary care on NHS Health Checks and Smoking Cessation, ensuring adherence to Best Practice, NICE, NCSCT and NHS Health Check Competency Framework guidelines. They will occasionally be required to deliver training on Smoking Cessation and/ or NHS Health Checks as part of the Medway Public Health Champions training programme.
The postholder will work with a broad range of staff in GP surgeries across Medway who are commissioned to deliver services, as well as promoting broader Public Health initiatives and messaging. The role will require the ability to build positive working relationships with primary care to support the performance management of the contracts and support practice staff in the delivery of services. This will require strong influencing and negotiating skills.
The postholder will be responsible for monitoring data, identifying challenges or areas of underperformance with the ability to think quickly of solutions to ensure targets are met. The role will be working closely with the wider NHS Health Checks and Stop Smoking team, providing cover and support, when necessary, as well as working collaboratively with other teams in Public Health and external stakeholders across the system.
The post holder will be responsible for encouraging and supporting the marketing of both services in primary care, including developing ideas and contributing to content. They will work closely with Medway Council’s Communications and Marketing team to ensure campaigns/posters/promotions are delivered in a timely manner and target the services audience including the use of social media.
This post involves mobile working at Gun Wharf, the Smokefree Advice Centre, across GP surgeries in the locality and at home. The postholder may also occasionally be required to travel further afield and must be able to do so in a timely manner. The role will require some evening and weekend work and the postholder must have a full driving licence.
If this role appeals to you, please outline on your application your, knowledge, experience and/or skills in the following areas:
- Demonstrable experience of using data and intelligence to inform decision making and find creative solutions.
- Proven track record of meeting challenging targets.
- Excellent communication, negotiation, consultation and influencing skills tailored to meet the needs of a wide range of audiences and stakeholders.
- Develop and/or implement standards, protocols, and procedures, incorporating national ‘best practice’ guidance into local delivery systems.
- An understanding of how to leverage organisational priorities, policies and strategies to leverage mutually beneficial 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 Kirsten Hone on Kirsten.hone@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. The salary you will be offered will be at level A. 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.
We are seeking a Senior Public Health Project Officer – Primary Care 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.
Important Information-
Applicants must be able to demonstrate all criteria at level A which are essential for appointment to the role.
Medway Council is not able to provide a Certificate of Sponsorship, so candidates must already possess the right to work in the UK.
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.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy at any time prior to the closing date.
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