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We have an exciting and challenging post within our small, enthusiastic Health Improvement Team which encompass: taking forward a programme of generic Public Health / Health Improvement work to support NHS Highland to deliver on national and local targets and priorities with a particular focus on smoking cessation but also working on alcohol, mental health, suicide reduction and staff health and wellbeing.
Working collaboratively across all parts of NHS Highland’s organisational structure and partner agencies , this post will operate within Skye, Lochalsh and Wester Ross, with service provided by face to face, email and online contact. There will also be Health Improvement/promotion activities within Skye, Lochalsh and Wester Ross e.g Health and wellbeing campaigns and education activities
You will have a firm understanding of the principles and practice of Public Health/Health Improvement and preferably have health improvement/public health experience; the use of data for assessing need and communicating messages about health; and working with delivery partners and communities. Knowledge of the current context of this agenda, including key national policy drivers and national and local priorities for tackling inequality and promoting health would be advantageous. Candidates should have excellent communication skills and be competent in delivering training. You will be knowledgeable of the effects that inequalities have on health and the causes of health inequalities.
For any informal enquires please contact Jean Macrae on jean.macrae@nhs.scot
You will have a SVQ level 4 or above or similar, related health or social care qualification.
NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. To this end, NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION FOR CANDIDATES
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NHS Highland is geographically the largest of the 14 regional boards of NHS Scotland, covering an area of 12,500 square miles, across Highland and Argyll & Bute.
As a board we strive to ensure the environment is conducive to nurturing a positive culture, supported and delivered through our NHS and Social Care values.
Care and compassion | Dignity and respect | Openness, honesty and responsibility | Quality and teamwork |
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NHS Scotland is reducing their full time working week from 37.5 to 37 hours per week from 1 April 2024 but with no change in pay. This reduction will also be applied pro rata for part time staff. This advert and any subsequent offer/contract of employment therefore reflects the new working hours. However, as not all service areas will be able to adopt the 37 hour working week immediately from 1 April 2024, you may be required to work up to an additional 30 minutes per week for a temporary period for which you would be paid until the service you are working in changes rosters or working patterns to accommodate the new reduced working week. If you have any questions or concerns please contact the Recruiting Board.