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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.
The shift pattern for this post 9am – 5am, Mon-Fri, worked over 3 days.
Please note the salary is Pro Rata for part time hours.
Working as part of the Health Improvement Team in the Public Health Directorate, you will be responsible for co-ordinating, developing and delivering a Family Support Service within the Royal Hospital for Children. This post will provide tailored support to navigate and assist families to access patient information and support services relevant to their situation and individual needs.
You will play a key role in the day-to-day operational management of the Family Support & Information Service (FSIS) as a centre for information on health improvement; condition management and support issues for patients, visitors, carers, families, staff and students using the Service across the Greater Glasgow & Clyde area.
Working as part of a team, you will deliver a range of services aimed at maximising health improvement opportunities and empowering individuals and families to manage long-term conditions. Your responsibilities will also include developing and delivering crisis support packages, providing patient information, connecting families with non-clinical partner organisations as well as providing non clinical support to families during their child’s hospital care.
Educated to degree level or equivalent qualification in a relevant discipline, you should be able to demonstrate experience in Health Improvement, Public Health, or a related health and wellbeing field. A strong understanding of the principles and practices of health improvement is essential. A knowledge of health inequalities and barriers to accessing health care services is required, along with proven skills in project planning and management, negotiation, problem-solving, and partnership working.
Informal contact: Gillian Harvey, Health Improvement Lead - Acute, 07970742372, Gillian.Harvey4@nhs.scot
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