Job summary
Health inequalities are avoidable, unfair and
systematic differences in health between different groups of people. Health
inequalities are experienced between different groups of people and are often
analysed across four main categories:
Socio-economic factors (for example, income);
Geography (for example, region);
Specific characteristics (for example,
ethnicity or sexuality) and
Socially excluded groups (people who are
asylum seekers or experiencing homeless).
Across Derby City, one of the biggest problems
we face is diversity and inclusion. We have pockets of high deprivation rates,
lower life expectancy than the National average and a variation of ethnic
backgrounds.
Cultural differences are a big factor relating
to the uptake of cancer screening, health checks, the importance of
immunisations (flu, Covid-19, baby immunisations etc), and the understanding of
accessing and utilising primary care services effectively. Whilst we may not be
able to change a patient's cultural views on the above, PCNs and practices can
try to engage and promote through patient education and a better understanding
of patient cohorts. This can be done through training and education of clinical
and non-clinical staff whilst engaging with patient cohorts to have a better
understanding of their cultural views, beliefs and what options may be best for
the patient and how best to communicate with the patient.
Main duties of the job
To champion the work undertaken in the PCN around Health Inequalities.
To lead the Health Inequalities work at a PCN level & support the Health Inequalities Directed Enhanced Service.
To be responsible for ensuring community engagement work takes place ensuring aims and objectives are met.
To support the PCN team to engage with wider system strategies ensuring that health inequalities are being addressed:
National level: to engage and share local approaches to address health inequalities (as well as Membership of the national Health Inequalities Improvement Forum and access to NHS Future Collaborative Platform)
System level: to represent the general practice neighbourhood and community partners in the ICS inequalities improvement agenda.
Place level: supporting the integration of primary care, secondary and community services, in collaboration with peer organisational HI Leads, whilst driving the change to help mitigate inequality. Engaging with other place- based partnerships.
Neighbourhood / Community Level: to build collaborative, sustainable and positive relationships with external partners to develop a shared vision and understanding of the issues and challenges and how to work together to meet the needs of the community ensuring that it is from a population perspective.
About us
Primary Healthcare Derby (PHD) is a newly formed company, owned by the 28 practices within the Derby City area.
We are responsible for delivering the NHS Englands Ageing Well Programme for all residents within Derby City. We are a fast growing team, with a huge drive to expand, improve the care and services we can offer to our patients.
All 5 Derby City PCNs have come together to tackle health inequalities to share ideas, resources, and work collaboratively develop a comprehensive plan which tackles multiple health inequalities for our diverse population
If you are a focussed individual who is good at both independent and team work, then get in touch, it is a really exciting time to get involved!
Job description
Job responsibilities
Responsible for the following services and staff:
To manage and develop the Health Inequalities programme across Derby City.
To ensure clarity on objectives and aims at all times.
To support and develop new ideas that progress the programme.
To be engage with all PCN Health Inequalities leads to support delivery.
To empower the Health Inequalities outreach team members when on site visit.
Key Responsibilities:
To be committed to addressing Health Inequalities.
To champion the work undertaken in the PCN around Health Inequalities.
Act as a focal point for the Health Inequalities work internally and externally.
-
To lead the Health Inequalities work at a PCN level & support the Health Inequalities Directed Enhanced Service.
Work aligned with the PCN delivery plans
To be responsible for ensuring community engagement work takes place.
To be responsible for ensuring the engagement work aims and objectives are met.
To support the PCN team to engage with wider system strategies ensuring that health inequalities are being addressed:
National level: to engage and share local approaches to address health inequalities (as well as Membership of the national Health Inequalities Improvement Forum and access to NHS Future Collaborative Platform)
System level: to represent the general practice neighbourhood and community partners in the ICS inequalities improvement agenda.
Place level: supporting the integration of primary care, secondary and community services, in collaboration with peer organisational HI Leads, whilst driving the change to help mitigate inequality. Engaging with other place- based partnerships.
Neighbourhood / Community Level: to build collaborative, sustainable and positive relationships with external partners to develop a shared vision and understanding of the issues and challenges and how to work together to meet the needs of the community ensuring that it is from a population perspective.
Bring creative and meaningful ways of supporting our preventative and proactive approach.
To oversee data sharing between the Health and Wellbeing Team, PCN and sources such as Population Health Management and Health Inequalities systems to keep the team up to date with the latest data and knowledge.
PHM to be used as the framework for evaluation.
To progress the PCN tackling neighbourhood health inequalities service through empowerment and leadership.
To strategize for resources and more Additional Role Reimbursement Scheme (ARRS) recruitment, to enable the continuing support of the Health Inequalities work.
To ensure clear communication between each PCN to share experience and learning - further enhancing the approaches for each programme.
Support internal and external meetings, representing the PCN to update on the Health Inequalities programme.
Spread the learning and capture primary care & community engagement
Work with other system partners on a population perspective.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Responsible for the following services and staff:
To manage and develop the Health Inequalities programme across Derby City.
To ensure clarity on objectives and aims at all times.
To support and develop new ideas that progress the programme.
To be engage with all PCN Health Inequalities leads to support delivery.
To empower the Health Inequalities outreach team members when on site visit.
Key Responsibilities:
To be committed to addressing Health Inequalities.
To champion the work undertaken in the PCN around Health Inequalities.
Act as a focal point for the Health Inequalities work internally and externally.
-
To lead the Health Inequalities work at a PCN level & support the Health Inequalities Directed Enhanced Service.
Work aligned with the PCN delivery plans
To be responsible for ensuring community engagement work takes place.
To be responsible for ensuring the engagement work aims and objectives are met.
To support the PCN team to engage with wider system strategies ensuring that health inequalities are being addressed:
National level: to engage and share local approaches to address health inequalities (as well as Membership of the national Health Inequalities Improvement Forum and access to NHS Future Collaborative Platform)
System level: to represent the general practice neighbourhood and community partners in the ICS inequalities improvement agenda.
Place level: supporting the integration of primary care, secondary and community services, in collaboration with peer organisational HI Leads, whilst driving the change to help mitigate inequality. Engaging with other place- based partnerships.
Neighbourhood / Community Level: to build collaborative, sustainable and positive relationships with external partners to develop a shared vision and understanding of the issues and challenges and how to work together to meet the needs of the community ensuring that it is from a population perspective.
Bring creative and meaningful ways of supporting our preventative and proactive approach.
To oversee data sharing between the Health and Wellbeing Team, PCN and sources such as Population Health Management and Health Inequalities systems to keep the team up to date with the latest data and knowledge.
PHM to be used as the framework for evaluation.
To progress the PCN tackling neighbourhood health inequalities service through empowerment and leadership.
To strategize for resources and more Additional Role Reimbursement Scheme (ARRS) recruitment, to enable the continuing support of the Health Inequalities work.
To ensure clear communication between each PCN to share experience and learning - further enhancing the approaches for each programme.
Support internal and external meetings, representing the PCN to update on the Health Inequalities programme.
Spread the learning and capture primary care & community engagement
Work with other system partners on a population perspective.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Two (2) or more and GCSEs including English and Mathematics
- A management qualification or equivalent senior experience in health and wellbeing or other relevant area
- A demonstrable interest in population health and health inequalities
Experience
Essential
- Minimum 3 yrs post-qualification experience
- Experience of effective leadership
- Experience of successfully initiating and managing health and wellbeing related projects or services
- Collaborative working and of building relationships across the PCNs
- Demonstrable track record of managing and monitoring performance, achieving KPIs to meet funded objectives and delivery of quality services
- Experience and understanding of the dynamics of a diverse group of people and able to diffuse potential areas of conflict
- Ability to lead and manage a team successfully with a focus on both development and delegation
- Knowledge of health issues that impact older people and understanding of the NHS and other care provision
- Ability to be an excellent ambassador for the organisation building meaningful relationships with both existing and new contracts
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to articulate and present ideas clearly
- Ability to proficiently use Microsoft IT package and customer relationship databases
- Ability to be self-servicing
Desirable
- Experience and expertise in Safeguarding and working with Vulnerable Adults
- Experience in GP Practice
- Ability to identify opportunities to develop existing and new services
- Full driving license and use of own car
Apptitude & Personal Qualities
Essential
- Ability to think, act and communicate strategically and creatively
- Collaborative, inclusive and open attitude to relationship management and problem solving
- Commitment to the principles of equalities and diversity and its practical implementation
- Willingness to undertake continuing professional development.
- Meet DBS reference standards and has a clear criminal record (not subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974)
- Able to work as part of a team
- Able to adapt new ways of delivering primary healthcare
- Ability to recognise the importance of peoples rights and respect their privacy, dignity, needs and belief
- Open and reflective
- Reliable and punctual
Competency Skills
Essential
- Communication and relational skills
- Problem solving skills
- Managing workload
- Service development skills
- Engagement
- Understanding confidentiality
- Leadership and management
- IT Knowledge & computer skills
- Learning and development
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Two (2) or more and GCSEs including English and Mathematics
- A management qualification or equivalent senior experience in health and wellbeing or other relevant area
- A demonstrable interest in population health and health inequalities
Experience
Essential
- Minimum 3 yrs post-qualification experience
- Experience of effective leadership
- Experience of successfully initiating and managing health and wellbeing related projects or services
- Collaborative working and of building relationships across the PCNs
- Demonstrable track record of managing and monitoring performance, achieving KPIs to meet funded objectives and delivery of quality services
- Experience and understanding of the dynamics of a diverse group of people and able to diffuse potential areas of conflict
- Ability to lead and manage a team successfully with a focus on both development and delegation
- Knowledge of health issues that impact older people and understanding of the NHS and other care provision
- Ability to be an excellent ambassador for the organisation building meaningful relationships with both existing and new contracts
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to articulate and present ideas clearly
- Ability to proficiently use Microsoft IT package and customer relationship databases
- Ability to be self-servicing
Desirable
- Experience and expertise in Safeguarding and working with Vulnerable Adults
- Experience in GP Practice
- Ability to identify opportunities to develop existing and new services
- Full driving license and use of own car
Apptitude & Personal Qualities
Essential
- Ability to think, act and communicate strategically and creatively
- Collaborative, inclusive and open attitude to relationship management and problem solving
- Commitment to the principles of equalities and diversity and its practical implementation
- Willingness to undertake continuing professional development.
- Meet DBS reference standards and has a clear criminal record (not subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974)
- Able to work as part of a team
- Able to adapt new ways of delivering primary healthcare
- Ability to recognise the importance of peoples rights and respect their privacy, dignity, needs and belief
- Open and reflective
- Reliable and punctual
Competency Skills
Essential
- Communication and relational skills
- Problem solving skills
- Managing workload
- Service development skills
- Engagement
- Understanding confidentiality
- Leadership and management
- IT Knowledge & computer skills
- Learning and development
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).