Job summary
This post will support a health promotion programme designed to improve uptake of the NHS Bowel Cancer Screening Programme (NHS BCSP) acrossCheshire & Merseyside, particularly amongst groups with low uptake and high positivity, and to support the roll out of age extension of the screening programme.
The post holder will work collaboratively with clinical staff, public health professionals and primary care staff. They will support community engagement activities and support the development of the GP "Call for a Kit Clinic" (CFAKC) project across Cheshire and Merseyside, so access to a car is needed
Main duties of the job
To be an effective member of the BCSP Health Promotion team & service and to contribute to the development of new and existing health promotion projects, ensuring that a quality service is provided to all service users.
Co-ordinating engagement with local GP practices to facilitate CFAKC project in GP practices.
Providing support to the BCSP Health promotion Specialist to plan, organise, deliver and evaluate the CFAKC
Provide support to input/export data and to support evaluation of the CFAKC project
Working with public/health sector partners to plan and engage the voluntary, community and faith sector in promoting the uptake of the BCSP
Providing support to local communities to encourage grassroots participation in the BCSP
To keep up to date with latest policy developments, nationally and locally with regards to health and social care
Knowledge and understanding of specific geographical area of work
A key aspect of the role will be to support initiatives in reducing health inequalities and barriers to screening, health promotion and raise awareness of the importance of bowel cancer screening.
The post holder will need skills in needs assessment and equity analysis to be able to identify areas and groups where uptake is low and develop and deliver evidence based interventions.
About us
Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust comprises Aintree University Hospital, Broadgreen Hospital & Royal Liverpool University Hospital.
We are part of NHS University Hospitals of Liverpool Group, formed on 1 Nov 2024 from the coming together of LUHFT and Liverpool Women's NHS Foundation Trust. The Group was born from a shared aim to improve the care we provide our patients.
UHLG is one of the largest employers in the region, with over 16,800 colleagues dedicated to caring for our communities - from birth and beyond.
For the 630,000 people across Merseyside, we are their local NHS. We provide general and emergency hospital care, alongside highly specialised regional services for more than two million people in the North West.
Aintree University Hospital is the single receiving site for adult major trauma patients in Cheshire and Merseyside and hosts a number of regional services including an award-winning stroke facility. Broadgreen Hospital is home to elective surgical, diagnostic and treatment services, together with specialist patient rehabilitation. Liverpool Women's Hospital specialises in the health of women and babies, delivering over 7,200 babies in the UK's largest single site maternity hospital each year. The Royal Liverpool University Hospital is the largest hospital in the country to provide inpatients with 100% single bedrooms and focuses on complex planned care and specialist services.
For roles at Liverpool Women's, visit their careers page.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Other requirements
Be an integral part of a health promotion programme to improve uptake of the NHS BCSP within Cheshire and Merseyside.
To support needs assessment and equity analyses, monitor uptake and identify areas or groups with low uptake.
To support targeted health promotion and social marketing initiatives, including social marketing campaigns, to improve the uptake of the NHS BSCP amongst groups with low uptake.
To work collaboratively with the Programme Hub to provide health promotion support to the roll out of the extended programme across the participating PCNs.
To maintain professional competence and support that of other staff within the CFAKC Service.
To support the Health Promotion Specialist in the development of performance management systems for the CFAKC and in particular to monitor the equity of uptake of screening.
To support the evaluation of health promotion initiatives, identify areas for improvement and initiate change, where necessary, through analysis and interpretation of health information.
Social marketing and awareness raising
To support the development of health promotion materials using a social marketing approach, and support health promotion activities, appropriate to the needs of designated sub groups within the target audience for the BCSP, to maximise uptake of the service.
To work pro-actively with the media and any marketing agency appointed to develop and run targeted media campaigns.
To support the training and development needs of primary care staff, other NHS staff, voluntary and community groups for the NHS BCSP and to develop, implement and evaluate programmes of education to meet identified need.
Communication
To liaise with the local NHS BCSP, the regional programme Hub, NHS BCSP national office, NHSE, Public Health professionals, communications leads, primary care colleagues, other healthcare professionals and members of the public.
To provide and receive complex information about the NHS CFAKC Service.
To be able to persuade, motivate and negotiate with partner agencies and the target group to ensure the success of the NHS CFAKC Service.
To communicate complex or contentious information sensitively.
To maintain effective communication links with health professionals, patients and relatives across the health economy.
Clinical Governance / Quality
To contribute to research, audit and benchmarking in order to improve effectiveness of the NHS BCSP.
To support the dissemination of research and audit findings through presentation to professional groups and publication.
Adhere to policies, procedures and guidelines relevant to own area of work.
To promote patient and public involvement activities in the NHS BCSP, leading to service improvement.
To promote peoples equality, diversity and rights with regard to the NHS BCSP to ensure that any potential health inequalities resulting from the CFAKC are avoided.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Other requirements
Be an integral part of a health promotion programme to improve uptake of the NHS BCSP within Cheshire and Merseyside.
To support needs assessment and equity analyses, monitor uptake and identify areas or groups with low uptake.
To support targeted health promotion and social marketing initiatives, including social marketing campaigns, to improve the uptake of the NHS BSCP amongst groups with low uptake.
To work collaboratively with the Programme Hub to provide health promotion support to the roll out of the extended programme across the participating PCNs.
To maintain professional competence and support that of other staff within the CFAKC Service.
To support the Health Promotion Specialist in the development of performance management systems for the CFAKC and in particular to monitor the equity of uptake of screening.
To support the evaluation of health promotion initiatives, identify areas for improvement and initiate change, where necessary, through analysis and interpretation of health information.
Social marketing and awareness raising
To support the development of health promotion materials using a social marketing approach, and support health promotion activities, appropriate to the needs of designated sub groups within the target audience for the BCSP, to maximise uptake of the service.
To work pro-actively with the media and any marketing agency appointed to develop and run targeted media campaigns.
To support the training and development needs of primary care staff, other NHS staff, voluntary and community groups for the NHS BCSP and to develop, implement and evaluate programmes of education to meet identified need.
Communication
To liaise with the local NHS BCSP, the regional programme Hub, NHS BCSP national office, NHSE, Public Health professionals, communications leads, primary care colleagues, other healthcare professionals and members of the public.
To provide and receive complex information about the NHS CFAKC Service.
To be able to persuade, motivate and negotiate with partner agencies and the target group to ensure the success of the NHS CFAKC Service.
To communicate complex or contentious information sensitively.
To maintain effective communication links with health professionals, patients and relatives across the health economy.
Clinical Governance / Quality
To contribute to research, audit and benchmarking in order to improve effectiveness of the NHS BCSP.
To support the dissemination of research and audit findings through presentation to professional groups and publication.
Adhere to policies, procedures and guidelines relevant to own area of work.
To promote patient and public involvement activities in the NHS BCSP, leading to service improvement.
To promote peoples equality, diversity and rights with regard to the NHS BCSP to ensure that any potential health inequalities resulting from the CFAKC are avoided.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- (GCSE A* to C) in English and Maths or equivalent
- Graduate education or equivalent in Health & Social Care or any appropriate academic subject and demonstrable evidence of the ability to work at that level
Desirable
- Level 2 in IT (ITQ, ECDL or equivalent)
- Minimum NVQ level 3 in Community Engagement or equivalent
Experience
Essential
- Working in a multi-agency setting and experience of partnership working
- Experience of administration
- Experience of taking a leading role working in a community setting and engaging with the general public on a specific issue, topic or agenda.
- Experience of data inputting and producing reports from spreadsheets, databases
- Experience of pulling together information for marketing materials
- Experience of provide admin support for training & events
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge and understanding of geographical area of work
- Knowledge of BCSP associated issues and potential barriers for individuals to engage with the programme and completion of kits.
- Excellent working knowledge of administration and information systems
- A high level of Information Technology literacy with a wide knowledge of Microsoft Office packages, especially databases, spreadsheets, word processing, use of e-mail and the internet, etc.
- Excellent approach to customer care with an ability to respond well to all members of the public
- Knowledge and Experience of working with statutory (especially NHS) and Third Sector agencies
- Understanding of our diverse community and commitment to equal opportunities with the skills necessary to communicate effectively with all our communities
- Awareness & understanding of people's needs and an aptitude for communicating effectively and treating them with respect.
Skills
Essential
- Excellent telephone skills with a good telephone manner
- Excellent organisational skills
- Excellent communication skills both written and oral
Other
Essential
- Ability to work autonomously.
- To be flexible with the ability to prioritise workloads and work in a busy environment
- Good attention to detail and ability to work efficiently
- Team Player supporting work colleagues
- Can do' attitude with a willingness to try anything. Ability to come up with ideas and solutions/overcome problems by thinking creatively
- Ability to prioritise and manage workload
- Ability to travel across within Merseyside and Cheshire to undertake duties
- Willingness to travel outside the zone if necessary, e.g. for meetings, conferences.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- (GCSE A* to C) in English and Maths or equivalent
- Graduate education or equivalent in Health & Social Care or any appropriate academic subject and demonstrable evidence of the ability to work at that level
Desirable
- Level 2 in IT (ITQ, ECDL or equivalent)
- Minimum NVQ level 3 in Community Engagement or equivalent
Experience
Essential
- Working in a multi-agency setting and experience of partnership working
- Experience of administration
- Experience of taking a leading role working in a community setting and engaging with the general public on a specific issue, topic or agenda.
- Experience of data inputting and producing reports from spreadsheets, databases
- Experience of pulling together information for marketing materials
- Experience of provide admin support for training & events
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge and understanding of geographical area of work
- Knowledge of BCSP associated issues and potential barriers for individuals to engage with the programme and completion of kits.
- Excellent working knowledge of administration and information systems
- A high level of Information Technology literacy with a wide knowledge of Microsoft Office packages, especially databases, spreadsheets, word processing, use of e-mail and the internet, etc.
- Excellent approach to customer care with an ability to respond well to all members of the public
- Knowledge and Experience of working with statutory (especially NHS) and Third Sector agencies
- Understanding of our diverse community and commitment to equal opportunities with the skills necessary to communicate effectively with all our communities
- Awareness & understanding of people's needs and an aptitude for communicating effectively and treating them with respect.
Skills
Essential
- Excellent telephone skills with a good telephone manner
- Excellent organisational skills
- Excellent communication skills both written and oral
Other
Essential
- Ability to work autonomously.
- To be flexible with the ability to prioritise workloads and work in a busy environment
- Good attention to detail and ability to work efficiently
- Team Player supporting work colleagues
- Can do' attitude with a willingness to try anything. Ability to come up with ideas and solutions/overcome problems by thinking creatively
- Ability to prioritise and manage workload
- Ability to travel across within Merseyside and Cheshire to undertake duties
- Willingness to travel outside the zone if necessary, e.g. for meetings, conferences.
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).
