Job summary
Do you want to make a difference?
An exciting opportunity has been created within the South East London Breast Screening Programme, SELBSP. We are looking for an experienced Health Promotion Specialist to work with our multi-disciplinary team to improve the uptake of eligible women. As a commissioned service, SELBSP is one of the larger breast screening programmes in the country and is responsible for inviting and screening an eligible population of 250,000+ well women aged 50-70 years old) once every three years as part of the National Breast Screening Programme
The post holder will be the lead specialist within our service, required to develop and implement a strategic plan to promote the South East London Breast Screening Programme to the eligible breast screening population living in Bexley, Bromley, Greenwich, Lambeth, Lewisham and Southwark geographic areas.
You will need to demonstrate previous experience with proven outcomes of increased uptake and participation in a service or project particularly aimed at a "hard-to-reach" demographic, addressing inequalities and engaging community based services.
Due to the nature of this post, applicants must be female (this provision applies under the Sex Discrimination Act 1975 section7(2)(b) in relation to GOQ)
Main duties of the job
The post holder will engage with local communities and key public health, NHS and wider community organisations to gain access to the eligible population engage with and work with community leaders to form solid communication channels between the programme and our clients. There will be a particular focus on the engagement of BAME clients, socio-economic deprivation and communities of lower uptake, including CORE20Plus5 population.
Working closely with the Programme Manager and Clinical Nurse Specialist Lead to continue and further develop our health promotion work programme of events within the South East London geographical area. Aligning with seasonal opportunities, current health promotion requirements and national focus weeks to increase impact and results. In addition, activities may possibly be undertaken outside of core working hours and the post holder will need to demonstrate a flexible approach
About us
The Trust provides a full range of local and specialist services across its five sites. The trust-wide strategy of Strong Roots, Global Reach is our Vision to be BOLD, Brilliant people, Outstanding care, Leaders in Research, Innovation and Education, Diversity, Equality and Inclusion at the heart of everything we do. By being person-centred, digitally-enabled, and focused on sustainability, we aim to take Team King's to another level.
We are at a pivotal point in our history and we require individuals who are ready to join a highly professional team and make a real, lasting difference to our patients and our people.
King's is committed to delivering Sustainable Healthcare for All via our Green Plan. In line with national Greener NHS ambitions, we have set net zero carbon targets of 2040 for our NHS Carbon Footprint and 2045 for our NHS Carbon Footprint Plus. Everyone's contribution is required in order to meet the goals set out in our Green Plan and we encourage all staff to work responsibly, minimising their contributions to the Trust's carbon emissions, waste and pollution wherever possible.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Lead on communication and resources around breast screening to increase local knowledge and uptake of breast screening. Given the South East London demographic, this covers a broad and diverse spectrum with additional emphasis on the identification and support in the screening pathway of those considered vulnerable or underserved in the Core20Plus5 populations. This NHS initiative is aimed at reducing healthcare inequalities in the 20% of people who experience the highest degree of socioeconomic inequality. This includes but is not exclusive to:
Non-English speakers
Those with learning disabilities, physical disabilities, neurodiversity or communication difficulties
Clients within the LGBTQI+ community including transgender and those identifying as non-binary
Homeless and rough sleepers
Refugees and asylum seekers
Eligible clients residing in forensic, secured estates
Gypsy, Roma and Traveller communities
Those with mental health conditions
Those with drug or alcohol harm issues
To work collaboratively with the South East London Cancer Alliance (SELCA) to ensure that the programme of activities continues to align and remains relevant with the wider cancer system and primary care priorities
To obtain funding for and arrange external paid communication with local media providers, design with community consultation and purchase promotional merchandise for external events with the general public.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Lead on communication and resources around breast screening to increase local knowledge and uptake of breast screening. Given the South East London demographic, this covers a broad and diverse spectrum with additional emphasis on the identification and support in the screening pathway of those considered vulnerable or underserved in the Core20Plus5 populations. This NHS initiative is aimed at reducing healthcare inequalities in the 20% of people who experience the highest degree of socioeconomic inequality. This includes but is not exclusive to:
Non-English speakers
Those with learning disabilities, physical disabilities, neurodiversity or communication difficulties
Clients within the LGBTQI+ community including transgender and those identifying as non-binary
Homeless and rough sleepers
Refugees and asylum seekers
Eligible clients residing in forensic, secured estates
Gypsy, Roma and Traveller communities
Those with mental health conditions
Those with drug or alcohol harm issues
To work collaboratively with the South East London Cancer Alliance (SELCA) to ensure that the programme of activities continues to align and remains relevant with the wider cancer system and primary care priorities
To obtain funding for and arrange external paid communication with local media providers, design with community consultation and purchase promotional merchandise for external events with the general public.
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- Degree or equivalent level of education/experience
- Recognised Health Promotion qualification
Desirable
- Degree to Master's Level or equivalent
- Supervision/mentoring/coaching qualification
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Working within a health promotion environment
- Event or project planning/management
- Budget management and report writing
Desirable
- Experience of working within the NHS Breast Screening Programme
- Knowledge of NBSS and BS-Select
Skills and Competencies
Essential
- Planning, prioritisation and organisational skills
- Computer literacy- Microsoft packages (Word, Excel, Powerpoint)
- Presentational skills
- Excellent written and verbal skills - clarity of communication
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- Degree or equivalent level of education/experience
- Recognised Health Promotion qualification
Desirable
- Degree to Master's Level or equivalent
- Supervision/mentoring/coaching qualification
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Working within a health promotion environment
- Event or project planning/management
- Budget management and report writing
Desirable
- Experience of working within the NHS Breast Screening Programme
- Knowledge of NBSS and BS-Select
Skills and Competencies
Essential
- Planning, prioritisation and organisational skills
- Computer literacy- Microsoft packages (Word, Excel, Powerpoint)
- Presentational skills
- Excellent written and verbal skills - clarity of communication
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Employer details
Employer name
King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Breast Screening 1st Floor Camberwell Building
104 Denmark Hill
London
SE5 8RX
Employer's website
https://www.kch.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
