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FIXED TERM / SECONDMENT FOR A PERIOD OF 12 MONTHS TO COVER SUBSTANTIVE POSTHOLDERS MATERNITY LEAVE.
*Secondment Opportunity – Existing permanent employees must first discuss this opportunity with their substantive line manager and complete the secondment request form prior to interview. The secondment request form and the associated secondment policy can be found on the HR/Recruitment intranet pages and must be completed and signed by the substantive line manager. The Candidate should then take it with them to interview as confirmation that an agreement has been granted.
We have an exciting opportunity to join the Health Promotion Service as a Senior Health Promotion Officer. The Health Promotion Service is going through a period of rapid change and review to integrate more fully into our 2 Health & Social Care Partnerships. This generic role is responsible for supporting the delivery of a broad range of work programmes associated with the Health Promotion Service. This post leads on a portfolio of activity which supports the Health Promotion Service Delivery Plan and contributes to national and local strategic priorities, including Scotland’s Public Health Priorities, NHS Forth Valley’s Health Improvement Plan and the Health and Social Care Partnership Delivery Plans.
This Senior Health Promotion Officer post will have responsibility for the continued development of the Health Improvement Resources Service ad a range of activities to support Forth Valley communities including our Community Grant Scheme.
The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate a sound understanding of current health improvement policy agenda and how it translates operationally as well as having excellent project and people management skills. In addition, experience of partnership working, outcome driven programmes and workforce development are essential. Ability and willingness to travel throughout the area of service delivery is essential.
The successful candidate will hold a first degree as well as a post graduate Masters qualification in health promotion or relevant area, and have significant experience in a health promotion/health improvement field.
Informal enquiries Up to Friday 15th July contact Ann McLaughlin, Service Manager ann.mclaughlin@nhs.scot / 07580 898513, after 15th July contact Anita Paterson, Service Manager anita.paterson@nhs.scot / 07989 155159
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NHS Forth Valley is positive about disabled people and is committed to offering an interview to disabled people who meet the minimum criteria for the job. Please contact the Recruitment Office on 0330 041 4694 if there are any reasonable adjustments we can make to assist you with your application and/or interview.
Ability and willingness to travel throughout the area of service delivery is essential for this post.
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.