NHS Health Check Clinical Development Nurse

Job responsibilities

MAIN DUTIES

Provide clinical leadership and specialist expertise to support the delivery, development, and continuous improvement of the NHS Health Check programme across Leeds.

Promote best practice in cardiovascular disease prevention, early detection, and risk management in line with national guidance, NICE recommendations, and Public Health priorities from Leeds City Council.

Support clinicians and healthcare professionals in delivering high-quality NHS Health Checks through the implementation and ongoing development of the quality assurance framework.

Act as a clinical champion for preventative health, advocating for the value and impact of NHS Health Checks and supporting their integration within wider primary care and Public Health, Leeds City Council initiatives.

Support the development, implementation, and evaluation of NHS Health Check initiatives, pathways, and service improvements to ensure the programme remains responsive to population health needs.

Promote and support quality improvement initiatives aimed at increasing NHS Health Check uptake, improving clinical outcomes, and reducing negative variation through the quality assurance framework.

Review performance and population health data to identify trends, inequalities, and variation in delivery, and work collaboratively with the operational team and delivery partners to implement actions that support service improvement.

Provide clinical insight and practical support to the operational team and general practice teams to help GP practices and Primary Care Networks (PCNs) meet programme Key Performance Indicators.

Work with GP practices and PCNs to review and strengthen Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) relating to NHS Health Check delivery, supporting the development of consistent and effective processes.

Work creatively with GP practices to identify realistic and practical solutions to barriers affecting NHS Health Check delivery, tailoring support based on individual practice needs, workforce capacity, and local population health data.

Ensure the NHS Health Check programme is delivered in line with national guidance, clinical standards, and local policies.

Support the development, implementation, and review of clinical pathways, protocols, and referral processes associated with NHS Health Checks.

Contribute to internal clinical governance processes, including risk management and quality assurance audits that support and strengthen the organisations governance infrastructure.

Provide clinical advice, guidance, and support to staff delivering NHS Health Checks through Leeds GP Confederations Enhanced Access Service and across wider general practice delivery teams.

Deliver NHS Health Check training and contribute to the development of healthcare professionals working within general practice and wider partner organisations, including third sector organisations, community services, and social prescribing teams.

Promote awareness and understanding of the NHS Health Check programme across primary care and support services, ensuring a consistent level of knowledge and high-quality delivery of the programme.

Support integration between NHS Health Checks and wider prevention programmes such as smoking cessation services, weight management programmes, and the National Diabetes Prevention Programme.

Champion a population health and health inequalities approach by supporting targeted outreach and engagement strategies that improve access to NHS Health Checks for underserved or higher-risk communities.

Engage with a wide range of stakeholders across primary care, Public Health, Leeds City Council, and community organisations, using strong communication and influencing skills to promote the value of NHS Health Checks and inspire partners to maintain prevention as a key priority.

Apply innovative, creative and flexible thinking to problem solving, working with stakeholders to develop sustainable and impactful approaches to prevention and cardiovascular health improvement.

Experience

Essential

• Experience delivering the NHS Health Check programme.
• Experience presenting information or facilitating training, workshops, or stakeholder engagement sessions.
• Experience working within primary care, community health, or public health settings.
• Experience supporting or delivering preventative health initiatives, including cardiovascular risk reduction, screening programmes, or population health interventions.
• Experience using clinical judgement and evidence-based practice to support patient care and service delivery.
• Experience working collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams, General Practice teams, PCNs, and external partners.
• Experience interpreting and using performance or population health data to inform service development and improvement.
• Experience contributing to clinical governance activities, including audit, risk management, and quality improvement.
• Experience supporting service development, pathway design, or quality improvement initiatives.
• Experience providing clinical leadership, training, or mentoring to healthcare professionals

Desirable

• Experience working with public health teams, local authorities, or third sector partners.
• Demonstrable experience of working to reduce health inequalities and supporting underserved groups to access services and achieve positive health-based outcomes.

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Nurse with current NMC registration.
• Degree in Nursing, Public Health, or a related health discipline, or equivalent experience.
• Evidence of continuing professional development (CPD) relevant to cardiovascular disease prevention, public health, or primary care.

Desirable

• Training, leadership or coaching qualification, or similar experience. Qualification or training in Infection Prevention and Control.

Personal Attributes

Essential

• Demonstrates a strong passion for the NHS Health Check Programme and preventative healthcare.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage effectively with a wide range of partners and stakeholders including community members.
• Demonstrates flexible thinking that supports collaborative working and meets the needs of diverse stakeholders.
• Ability to build and maintain collaborative working relationships across multiple stakeholders across varying levels.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret information and develop create, tailored solutions.
• Ability to influence and support change, meeting the needs of individual GP Practices and patient populations.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise workload and manage multiple responsibilities.
• A proactive and innovative approach to service development and problem solving.
• Commitment to improving population health outcomes and reducing health inequalities.
• Ability to work independently while also contributing effectively within a team.
• Commitment to continuous learning and professional development.

Systems and Compliance

Essential

• Experience working with clinical systems used in general practice (e.g. EMIS, SystmOne)
• Knowledge of population health management approaches and data-driven service improvement.
• Ability to work within information governance and data protection regulations, including GDPR and NHS confidentiality standards.
• Experience supporting quality assurance frameworks or programme monitoring.
• Understanding of NHS Health Checks Best Practice and NICE guidelines relating to cardiovascular disease prevention and risk management.

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).