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NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde is one of the largest healthcare systems in the UK employing around 40,000 staff in a wide range of clinical and non-clinical professions and job roles. We deliver acute hospital, primary, community and mental health care services to a population of over 1.15 million and a wider population of 2.2 million when our regional and national services are included.
This is a Fixed term post until the 31st of March 2025
We are seeking a motivated and enthusiastic individual to join the Glasgow city’s Health Improvement Team as a Health Improvement Senior for the Community Link Worker (CLW) Programme. The post is part of a small team supporting programme delivery. They will liaise and work in partnership with GP practices, contracted service providers, Community Link Workers and a range of statutory and voluntary sector organisations to ensure a comprehensive service is delivered. This forms a key element of a range of health improvement programmes with the overall aim of improving health and reducing health inequalities in line with the HSCP strategic plan and other locally and nationally identified priorities. Candidates should meet the range of public health skills/competencies outlined in the job description. The successful applicants will demonstrate a commitment to improving health and reducing inequalities. Educated to degree level (preferably with a relevant postgraduate qualification), the post holders should have health improvement/public health experience, partnership working, project planning and project management, operational management and an interest in contract management. They should have a good understanding of public health priorities and health inequalities and an understanding of primary care would be beneficial. The post holders are expected to fulfil the Standards for Public Health Practice (Health improvement) at a Foundation-Core level.
Informal Contact: Nicola Bissett, Health Improvement Lead, Tel No: 07890424778, e-mail address: Nicola.Bissett@ggc.scot.nhs.uk
Details on how to contact the Recruitment Service can be found within the Candidate Information Packs
NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde encourages applications from all sections of the community. We promote a culture of inclusion across the organisation and are proud of the diverse workforce we have.
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