Job summary
The South West London Bowel Screening Centre is based at St Georges Healthcare Trust and provides the National Bowel Screening Programme to residents of Wandsworth, Sutton, Merton, Croydon, Kingston and Richmond. The post holder will be responsible for providing support to the Health Improvement Specialist around general health improvement and general management to deliver improvements in health outcomes and reductions in health inequalities in the population area. The post holder will also assist with developing a co-ordinated programme of work to ensure an effective uptake of the screening programme and raise awareness of bowel cancer and the screening programme, across South West London.
Main duties of the job
Professional/Clinical partnerships
Stakeholder Engagement
Strategic/partnership work
Data Analysis
See JD for more detail of the duties required
About us
St George's, Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals and Health Group cares for a population of four million people in South West London and North East Surrey.Our sites include St George's Hospital, one of 11 major trauma centres in the UK and the largest healthcare provider and major teaching hospital in the area; St Helier Hospital, home to the South West Thames Renal and Transplantation Unit and Queen Mary's Hospital for Children; and Epsom Hospital, home to the South West London Elective Orthopaedic Centre (SWLEOC).
After years of collaboration, our two Trusts became a hospitals group in 2021. While remaining as two separate Trusts, being a hospitals group will help us to collaborate more closely on research, and the development, education, and training of our 17,000-strong workforce.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Professional/Clinical- Provide practices and PCNs with their regular uptake data- Mapping out of key communities to work with in particular boroughs- Prepare and deliver a range of reports regarding health promotion activity; as required.- Responsible for ordering resources to practices- To support the HIS in assessing the needs of the population to create and provideappropriate health information considering language and literacy and ensure availability when required- Assist with facilitating training sessions and events
Strategic/Partnership Work- Support the HIS develop and maintain a range of expert networks- Assisting the Health Improvement Specialist (HIS) to arrange training sessions and clinical meetings with practices and PCNs- Work with the Specialist Screening Practitioners and provide support where appropriate on prevention and health improvement to individuals in the post- screening and post colonoscopy phase- To liaise with the BCSP Hub to support the HIS in their work- Assist with the development of communication tools such as e-briefs, newsletters andonline resources to share and communicate with a range of internal and external stakeholders- To undertake any training necessary on issues around bowel cancer and colorectal screening- Assist the HIS in devising strategies to deliver new initiatives and changes to the National Bowel Cancer Screening Programme
Data Analysis- Monitor outcomes of data and act on any emerging trends.
See JD attached for more detail on role and responsibilities
Job description
Job responsibilities
Professional/Clinical- Provide practices and PCNs with their regular uptake data- Mapping out of key communities to work with in particular boroughs- Prepare and deliver a range of reports regarding health promotion activity; as required.- Responsible for ordering resources to practices- To support the HIS in assessing the needs of the population to create and provideappropriate health information considering language and literacy and ensure availability when required- Assist with facilitating training sessions and events
Strategic/Partnership Work- Support the HIS develop and maintain a range of expert networks- Assisting the Health Improvement Specialist (HIS) to arrange training sessions and clinical meetings with practices and PCNs- Work with the Specialist Screening Practitioners and provide support where appropriate on prevention and health improvement to individuals in the post- screening and post colonoscopy phase- To liaise with the BCSP Hub to support the HIS in their work- Assist with the development of communication tools such as e-briefs, newsletters andonline resources to share and communicate with a range of internal and external stakeholders- To undertake any training necessary on issues around bowel cancer and colorectal screening- Assist the HIS in devising strategies to deliver new initiatives and changes to the National Bowel Cancer Screening Programme
Data Analysis- Monitor outcomes of data and act on any emerging trends.
See JD attached for more detail on role and responsibilities
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- GCSE English Language and Mathematics (grade A - C) or equivalent
- NVQ4 or NVQ3 plus additional training to diploma level equivalent, or short courses.
- Evidence of development within previous roles
Desirable
- Degree in Health Promotion or related field
- Customer Care course (or equivalent experience)
Experience
Essential
- Previous experience in Public Health, Health Promotion or other health related field
- Experience of multi-professional working
- Experience of data management, spreadsheets, and databases.
Desirable
- Experience of working with primary care
- Experience of working in a multi-cultural environment
- Experience of working within the NHS
- Relevant administration experience of which in a hospital or similar environment
Skills
Essential
- Evidence of good written and verbal communication skills
- Effective organisational and problem-solving skills
- Ability to work unsupervised and use own initiative
- Excellent independent organisational and planning skills
Desirable
- Understanding of effective health promotion methods, approaches, principles and practices
- Knowledge of the National Bowel Cancer Screening Programme
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- GCSE English Language and Mathematics (grade A - C) or equivalent
- NVQ4 or NVQ3 plus additional training to diploma level equivalent, or short courses.
- Evidence of development within previous roles
Desirable
- Degree in Health Promotion or related field
- Customer Care course (or equivalent experience)
Experience
Essential
- Previous experience in Public Health, Health Promotion or other health related field
- Experience of multi-professional working
- Experience of data management, spreadsheets, and databases.
Desirable
- Experience of working with primary care
- Experience of working in a multi-cultural environment
- Experience of working within the NHS
- Relevant administration experience of which in a hospital or similar environment
Skills
Essential
- Evidence of good written and verbal communication skills
- Effective organisational and problem-solving skills
- Ability to work unsupervised and use own initiative
- Excellent independent organisational and planning skills
Desirable
- Understanding of effective health promotion methods, approaches, principles and practices
- Knowledge of the National Bowel Cancer Screening Programme
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.
