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Please note this is a fixed-term post for 2 years, Where a post only has temporary funding and an existing member of NHS Lanarkshire staff wishes to apply, this will be treated as a secondment. The employee MUST already have had an agreement from their line manager to be released on a secondment before applying for the post
The Senior Health Promotion Officer will be required to lead the development and delivery of a programme of Health Improvement work for refugees, asylum seekers, or other displaced people resettled within the Lanarkshire area. Resettlement is an evolving picture and in this role, the post-holder will be required to work with response team colleagues to quickly mobilise and coordinate activity in support of the health and social care needs of resettlement cohorts residing and arriving, as well as delivering a population health programme which aims to reduce health inequalities and improve health and wellbeing in the medium and longer-term. A full valid UK driving licence holder will be essential for this position to meet the needs of the service.
Key work area: In partnership with public health and other key partners, design and undertake a holistic Health Needs Assessment (HNA) of the resettled population in Lanarkshire (recognizing that this is not static) in order to inform a plan of health care delivery and health improvement. Working with key stakeholders, contribute to the development and implementation of a Lanarkshire Resettlement Population Health Plan incorporating health care, public health, and health improvement activity that responds to the varying health needs of this heterogeneous population. Provide project management leadership for Health Improvement across the work streams, as well as coordination, connection, and management support. Develop a performance management framework including monitoring and reporting arrangements through appropriate governance structures. Collaborate with internal stakeholders and community planning partners to ensure a collective effort and whole-system action is taken to improve the health and wellbeing of the resettled population. Lead on a range of activities in support of the delivery of this program and plan, including planned communications; financial management; identifying evidence-based good practice; community engagement, and co-production; undertaking evaluation; delivering presentations, and report writing. Seek to influence the shape of universal services such that they respond appropriately to meet the specific needs and are sensitive to the demographic characteristics of resettled people, including barriers to engagement. Work with partners to develop new or capitalize on existing pathways, networks, and support available within the community that enhances health, wellbeing, and community resilience.
For further information contact Gillian Lindsay, Health Improvement Lead, South Lanarkshire Health & Social Care Partnership.
email: Gillian.Lindsay@lanarkshire.scot.nhs.uk or Tel: 01698 377828 Mob: 07825 010018
If you have any queries regarding the application form or recruitment process email:recruitment.lanarkshire@lanarkshire.scot.nhs.uk.Please note: we anticipate a high level of interest in this position and may close the advert once a sufficient amount of applications are received. Therefore, please make sure you complete and submit your application at an early stage. In NHS Lanarkshire we are committed to recruiting a workforce that fully reflects the diverse make-up of our society. A place where every individual can thrive, develop and succeed based on skill, knowledge, and talent, regardless of race, disability, gender, sexual orientation, care experienced, or any other dimension that can be used to differentiate people from one another. Care experienced applicants are people who live/have lived with foster parents/kinship carers or who live/have lived in a residential children’s setting/secure unit
Whilst this advertisement may be for a specific post(s) in a particular location, applicants who are shortlisted for an interview may be considered for similar vacancies in alternative locations.NHS Lanarkshire has a legal obligation to ensure that it does not employ any Worker who has not been granted the relevant permission to work in the UK. This permission is without exception granted by UK Visas and Immigrations. We are required to check the entitlement to work in the UK of all prospective employees, regardless of nationality or job category. Candidates who require a Certificate of Sponsorship can access further information at www.bia.homeoffice.gov.uk. Skilled worker Visa and all current immigration rules are available at www.gov.uk