Job summary
The Health Improvement Practitioner will play a pivotal role in delivering evidence-based health promotion activities within the North of Tyne Bowel Cancer Screening Programme (BCSP). Working under the direction of the Programme Manager, the post holder will lead on identifying inequalities in screening uptake and implement targeted initiatives to address them.
This role involves extensive use of patient databases (e.g., ICARUS, PAS, Endovault, E-Record, OBIEE) and requires collaboration with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders across health and social care sectors. The post holder will work across multidisciplinary teams and community networks to promote service accessibility, engage underrepresented populations, and improve overall programme performance.
Please note we reserve the right to close this vacancy prior to the closing date once the required number of suitable applications have been received
"Please note, for Secondment roles before an application is submitted, please ensure you have received the appropriate approval and completed documentation required beforehand, as this may delay the process if an offer was to be made."
Main duties of the job
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Deliver Health Promotion Activities: Plan and implement evidence-based health improvement and promotional activities aimed at increasing bowel cancer screening uptake across diverse populations.
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Tackle Health Inequalities: Identify barriers to screening in underrepresented groups and develop targeted strategies to address inequalities, including service modernisation and community engagement initiatives.
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Database and Systems Management: Use and maintain multiple patient-related systems for data input, analysis, and reporting to support service delivery and audit processes.
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Public Engagement and Education: Engage with individuals, community groups, and health professionals to raise awareness of the Bowel Cancer Screening Programme. Provide tailored education to promote healthy behaviours and increase screening participation.
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Organise and Deliver Events: Plan and lead community outreach and promotional events. Represent the screening programme in public forums, ensuring effective delivery of key messages and materials.
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Evaluate and Report on Impact: Monitor the effectiveness of health promotion interventions, analyse data to identify trends or service gaps, and produce reports to inform service planning and improvements.
About us
We manage three major locality hospitals at North Tyneside, Wansbeck and Hexham, plus a number of smaller community hospitals and clinics from Tynemouth to Berwick, covering one of the largest geographical areas of any NHS trust in the country. Leading in innovation and quality - opening a state of the art Northumbria Specialist Emergency Care Hospital, the first of its kind in England. Do you want to work in one of the best performing NHS organisations in England? Work in an organisation that supports its staff and focuses on staff experience as much as it does the experience of its patients? You can live and breathe in an area that has the cleanest air, cost effective living, great nightlife, some of the best schools with a wealth of history available on your doorstep. Sound too good to be true? Well it isn't, this is what you get when you work for Northumbria Healthcare, this is the Northumbria Way! Please read 'applicant guidance notes' before submitting your application.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will support the delivery of the North of Tyne Bowel Cancer Screening Programme (BCSP) through the planning and implementation of evidence-based health promotion and improvement activities. The role focuses on reducing health inequalities, increasing screening uptake, and improving health outcomes across the local population. The practitioner will work across multiple healthcare settings, using clinical and community outreach to engage individuals and groups, particularly those who are underserved or at risk.
The role will require proficiency in using several patient-related databases and IT systems, a deep understanding of public health and screening objectives, and the ability to communicate effectively with a wide range of stakeholders. The practitioner will also contribute to service development, innovation, and quality improvement.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will support the delivery of the North of Tyne Bowel Cancer Screening Programme (BCSP) through the planning and implementation of evidence-based health promotion and improvement activities. The role focuses on reducing health inequalities, increasing screening uptake, and improving health outcomes across the local population. The practitioner will work across multiple healthcare settings, using clinical and community outreach to engage individuals and groups, particularly those who are underserved or at risk.
The role will require proficiency in using several patient-related databases and IT systems, a deep understanding of public health and screening objectives, and the ability to communicate effectively with a wide range of stakeholders. The practitioner will also contribute to service development, innovation, and quality improvement.
Person Specification
Qualifications / Professional Registration
Essential
- Qualified to diploma level 4 within Health and Social Care or equivalent experience
- Educated to GCSE Grade 'C' or above in Maths and English
Desirable
- City and Guilds level 3 health trainer qualification
Experience and knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge and understanding of confidentiality and Data Protection Act
- Knowledge and understanding of health promotion
- Experience of delivering health messages via social media platforms, following Trust policies
Desirable
- Working in a clinical environment
- Previous NHS experience
- Experience of analysing health improvement materials
- Experience using Bowel Cancer Screening System and OBIEE
- Endoscopy Experience
Person Specification
Qualifications / Professional Registration
Essential
- Qualified to diploma level 4 within Health and Social Care or equivalent experience
- Educated to GCSE Grade 'C' or above in Maths and English
Desirable
- City and Guilds level 3 health trainer qualification
Experience and knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge and understanding of confidentiality and Data Protection Act
- Knowledge and understanding of health promotion
- Experience of delivering health messages via social media platforms, following Trust policies
Desirable
- Working in a clinical environment
- Previous NHS experience
- Experience of analysing health improvement materials
- Experience using Bowel Cancer Screening System and OBIEE
- Endoscopy Experience
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).
