Job summary
This role is geared towards addressing health
inequalities in the most deprived populations of Darlington, looking to help
individuals who may have disengaged from health services.
The role involves delivering health assessments
across a range of settings (including clinically relevant tests for which
training will be provided). For those with higher levels of needs, the
successful candidate will work to signpost, refer and advocate on their
behalf with regard to NHS navigation. This can involve speaking with key
stakeholders such as GP and specialist service providers.
Additionally, this role supports with identifying
health inequalities and working with key individuals to explore how best to
address these and recommend service changes, as well as supporting with
promotional events in line with national health campaigns.
The role requires a strong level of relationship
building both with hard to engage individuals living chaotic lifestyles as
well as working collaboratively with community and clinical services to
ensure positive outcomes for these individuals. The role is supported by an
effective line management structure, including regular 1-to-1 and monthly
team meetings.
Main duties of the job
Duties
of this role include working alongside a teams based within County Durham and
Darlington to seek out and provide a health assessment service to targeted
cohorts.
The
candidate will report to a locality coordinator who will work alongside them to
identify suitable venues to provide this outreach service at.
The
candidate will work with clients to identify health needs based on an initial
health assessment, create comprehensive and bespoke plans to address any health
navigation needs, and support them to address these issues in an appropriate
manner. The candidate will liaise with partner agencies (most commonly
including GP services, addictions services, mental health services etc) to
ensure adequate opportunity for positive outcomes for clients.
The
candidate will assist with the provision of health promotion events, including
creating appropriate materials, organising and liaising with venues,
facilitating these events and making appropriate decisions to signpost
accordingly. The candidate will assist in in identifying health inequalities
through asset based, holistic conversation methodologies.
About us
If you are being interviewed you must accept an interview slot in the system to continue, even if you have arranged with the manager.
You must be able to produce ALL certificates stated essential in the person specification or you will not be able to complete pre-employment checks.
We provide hospital services from two acute sites - Darlington Memorial Hospital and University Hospital of North Durham. We have a centre for planned care in Bishop Auckland and provide care from community hospitals in Chester-le-Street, Shotley Bridge, Barnard Castle, Sedgefield and Weardale as well as over 80 other community based settings and providing care in patients' homes.
We particularly welcome applications from disabled and Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) candidates as BAME and disabled people are currently under-represented.
Full Job Descriptions can be found in the adverts supporting documents.
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From April 9th 2025 - Healthcare assistants - You must have been employed for a minimum of two years
of as a HCA within the NHS for the Trust to consider
sponsorship (we will only consider sponsorship if you meet this criteria and
have a current visa expiring within 3 months).
Job description
Job responsibilities
This
role entails meeting clients (referred in or met via outreach) at community
venues and delivering a health assessment including some clinical tests, for
which full training will be provided.
Based on the assessment as
delivered, the successful candidate will identify health needs based on an
initial health assessment, create comprehensive and bespoke plans to address
any health navigation needs, and support them to address these issues in
whatever manner this may take. The candidate will liaise with partner agencies
(most commonly including GP services, addictions services, mental health
services etc) to ensure an adequate potential for positive outcomes for
clients.
The
candidate will assist with the provision of health promotion events, including
creating appropriate materials, organising and liaising with venues,
facilitating these events and making appropriate decisions to signpost
accordingly.
The
candidate will assist in in identifying health inequalities through asset
based, holistic conversation methodologies.
The
role will include supporting clients to understand and manage their health
goals through the provision of basic community therapeutic interventions and
techniques.
There
are no line management responsibilities aligned to this post, however the
candidate may take on additional responsibilities (to be discussed with line
manager as part of career development opportunities) such as management of
volunteers or induction of new starters as the service continues to develop.
The
candidate will work proactively to meet rising and emergent needs in the
communities supported. The candidate will also maintain and develop their
knowledge on key areas of information, such as developing changes in the
illicit substance use communities.
The
candidate will use a personalised approach to care to support clients to seek
and undertake appropriate support.
The
role will also require appropriate and effective data management of clients,
including inputting information onto databases and supporting with reporting
processes.
The
candidate will work with the wider wellbeing services and partners to apply
asset based community development techniques and undertake research to support
access to appropriate services.
The
role includes supporting the ongoing work delivered by the wider Adult
Wellbeing Services, such as working co-productively in the delivery of
community events (e.g. alongside Join the Dots at cancer-related health
promotion events).
The
candidate will apply solution focussed problem solving to address the wider
determinants of health including the four key clinical areas of health need,
which are weight management, alcohol misuse, smoking cessation and severe
mental illness.
The
candidate will also contribute to the knowledge and learning before, during and
after projects as part of the Health Squad team.
Job description
Job responsibilities
This
role entails meeting clients (referred in or met via outreach) at community
venues and delivering a health assessment including some clinical tests, for
which full training will be provided.
Based on the assessment as
delivered, the successful candidate will identify health needs based on an
initial health assessment, create comprehensive and bespoke plans to address
any health navigation needs, and support them to address these issues in
whatever manner this may take. The candidate will liaise with partner agencies
(most commonly including GP services, addictions services, mental health
services etc) to ensure an adequate potential for positive outcomes for
clients.
The
candidate will assist with the provision of health promotion events, including
creating appropriate materials, organising and liaising with venues,
facilitating these events and making appropriate decisions to signpost
accordingly.
The
candidate will assist in in identifying health inequalities through asset
based, holistic conversation methodologies.
The
role will include supporting clients to understand and manage their health
goals through the provision of basic community therapeutic interventions and
techniques.
There
are no line management responsibilities aligned to this post, however the
candidate may take on additional responsibilities (to be discussed with line
manager as part of career development opportunities) such as management of
volunteers or induction of new starters as the service continues to develop.
The
candidate will work proactively to meet rising and emergent needs in the
communities supported. The candidate will also maintain and develop their
knowledge on key areas of information, such as developing changes in the
illicit substance use communities.
The
candidate will use a personalised approach to care to support clients to seek
and undertake appropriate support.
The
role will also require appropriate and effective data management of clients,
including inputting information onto databases and supporting with reporting
processes.
The
candidate will work with the wider wellbeing services and partners to apply
asset based community development techniques and undertake research to support
access to appropriate services.
The
role includes supporting the ongoing work delivered by the wider Adult
Wellbeing Services, such as working co-productively in the delivery of
community events (e.g. alongside Join the Dots at cancer-related health
promotion events).
The
candidate will apply solution focussed problem solving to address the wider
determinants of health including the four key clinical areas of health need,
which are weight management, alcohol misuse, smoking cessation and severe
mental illness.
The
candidate will also contribute to the knowledge and learning before, during and
after projects as part of the Health Squad team.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Relevant qualification in health, Physical Activity, Nutrition, Public Health, Mental Health, etc. NVQ4 /
- Foundation degree / Higher National Diploma or equivalent.
- Good overall topic based training covering a range of wellbeing disciplines
Desirable
- Health Trainer qualification (City and Guilds Level 3) with core competencies completed
- Level 2 qualification in mental health
- First Aid Qualification
- Health Check Training (within 3 months of appointment)
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in the community or voluntary sector
- Experience of successfully engaging and working with both individuals and groups
- Experience of evaluating projects using a range of techniques
- Experience of effective team working, with the ability to use own initiative
Desirable
- Some experience of partnership/collaborative/multi sector working and of building relationships across
- a variety of settings
Statutory Registration
Essential
- Knowledge of health and lifestyle issues relating to adults (gained through practical experience and/or
- a health-related qualification)
- Understanding of the wider determinants of health and their impact on communities
- A working knowledge of supporting clients with long term health conditions
- An ability to foster behaviour change and motivate individuals in relation to health-related behaviours
- Ability to act upon own initiative, respond to changing situations with excellent organizational and time
- management skills
- Ability to handle sensitive data, conforming to all GDPR requirements
- Good IT skills with experience in a range of Microsoft Office packages
Desirable
- Knowledge of community development approaches, the local area and VSCE in the County
- Ability to collate information and prepare reports
- Sympathetic, pleasant manner with the ability to negotiate changes with a wide range of people and at
- all levels whilst actively promoting the 5 ways to wellbeing
Special Requirements
Essential
- The ability to regularly travel independently across County Durham and Darlington within the working day
- Flexibility including occasional evening or weekend work.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Relevant qualification in health, Physical Activity, Nutrition, Public Health, Mental Health, etc. NVQ4 /
- Foundation degree / Higher National Diploma or equivalent.
- Good overall topic based training covering a range of wellbeing disciplines
Desirable
- Health Trainer qualification (City and Guilds Level 3) with core competencies completed
- Level 2 qualification in mental health
- First Aid Qualification
- Health Check Training (within 3 months of appointment)
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in the community or voluntary sector
- Experience of successfully engaging and working with both individuals and groups
- Experience of evaluating projects using a range of techniques
- Experience of effective team working, with the ability to use own initiative
Desirable
- Some experience of partnership/collaborative/multi sector working and of building relationships across
- a variety of settings
Statutory Registration
Essential
- Knowledge of health and lifestyle issues relating to adults (gained through practical experience and/or
- a health-related qualification)
- Understanding of the wider determinants of health and their impact on communities
- A working knowledge of supporting clients with long term health conditions
- An ability to foster behaviour change and motivate individuals in relation to health-related behaviours
- Ability to act upon own initiative, respond to changing situations with excellent organizational and time
- management skills
- Ability to handle sensitive data, conforming to all GDPR requirements
- Good IT skills with experience in a range of Microsoft Office packages
Desirable
- Knowledge of community development approaches, the local area and VSCE in the County
- Ability to collate information and prepare reports
- Sympathetic, pleasant manner with the ability to negotiate changes with a wide range of people and at
- all levels whilst actively promoting the 5 ways to wellbeing
Special Requirements
Essential
- The ability to regularly travel independently across County Durham and Darlington within the working day
- Flexibility including occasional evening or weekend work.
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.
Employer details
Employer name
County Durham & Darlington NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Darlington Memorial Hospital NHS Trust
Hollyhurst Road
Darlington
County Durham
DL3 6HX
Employer's website
https://www.cddft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
