Job summary The Sexual Health Services Nottingham and Nottinghamshire Health Promotion, Outreach and System Training Lead will provide strategic and operational leadership across Nottingham City, South Nottinghamshire, Mid-Nottinghamshire and North Nottinghamshire. The role involves designing and leading initiatives to improve service delivery, promote Sexual Health awareness, ensuring the implementation of best practices in health promotion and outreach activities, as well as strategically managing system training. This is a new role introduced following the contractual award of the single provider Integrated Sexual Health Nottingham and Nottinghamshire. Nottingham University Hospitals (NUH) and Sherwood Forest Hospitals (SFH) will work as a collaborative partnership from the 1st October 2024. Main duties of the job Provide strong, visible leadership on outreach and health promotion within the Sexual Health Services in partnership with the rest of the Specialty Management Team and the Sexual Health Operational Delivery Group. Support the development of challenging service strategies. Contribute to the identification of performance objectives for health promotion and outreach, and operationally manage their delivery within the Service, in conjunction with the Operational Delivery Group Ensure the provision of optimum quality care in line with national healthcare standards. Support the cost-effective implementation of Research Strategies Promote a culture where governance and risk management are seen as everyone's responsibility. Establish effective communication channels within the Service(s) and with the wider healthcare community. Manage the operation of the Trust's HR policies such as Equality and Diversity, Discipline, Recruitment, Workforce Change for all managed staff within the Service. Take a strategic approach to managing and upskilling the non-sexual health workforce working particularly with high-risk or vulnerable groups through training, advice, and networking. Lead service initiatives and projects as required. Represent the Service at local or national meetings. Participate in appointment panels About us With over 19,000 staff, we are one of the biggest employers in the city with a central role in supporting the health and wellbeing of our local population. We play a leading role in research, education and innovation. Come and join our wonderful team at NUH. We are big believers in diversity and welcome new ideas to help develop our team in order to deliver world class healthcare to the vast patient populations we serve. With endless personal development opportunities available, at NUH we will endeavour to turn your job into a career We particularly welcome applications from people who identify as Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic, or Disabled, as we are striving to be better represented at NUH. Date posted 21 February 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 8a Salary £53,755 to £60,504 a year per annum Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 164-6959097 Job locations City Campus Hucknall Road Nottingham NG5 1PB Job description Job responsibilities Leadership Provide strong, visible leadership on outreach and health promotion within the Sexual Health Services in partnership with the rest of the Specialty Management Team and the Sexual Health Operational Delivery Group. Drive the delivery of ambitious targets to continually improve performance. Apply innovative business management approaches to maximise organisational efficiency. Lead the operational implementation of new outreach services, including any new policies. Ensure clear communication of expectations to all line reports and foster a collaborative team environment to achieve the service vision. Ensure the outreach and health promotion team possesses specific expertise and experience in engaging with and delivering of services to high-risk groups effectively. Ensure flexibility in health promotion and outreach to adapt to local needs across Nottingham and Nottinghamshire, targeting resources to populations most at risk. Service Delivery Support the development of challenging service strategies. Challenge existing practices and incorporate progressive outreach solutions based on best practices. Identify and manage income sources to support service delivery. Negotiate Service Level Agreements and additional income for new services with external agencies where appropriate. Collaborate with partner agencies to ensure compatible delivery plans and maximise efficiency. Assist in the development and preparation of capital and revenue business cases. Provide project management support for locally managed revenue and capital improvement projects. Work with partner-supported services to deliver efficient and effective plans. Lead strategic planning for outreach service capacity, workforce, and annual plans. Manage business and finance systems in accordance with the Trusts financial instructions and orders. Develop and deliver health promotion and outreach activities strategically, based on data, intelligence, and partnerships with stakeholders from statutory, voluntary, and community sectors particularly the local authority Public Health teams. Proactively raise awareness and provide early interventions for vulnerable and high-risk groups, including universal health promotion, working with young people, and targeted outreach sessions. Define targeted health promotion and outreach sessions delivered outside regular hub provision, including health promotion, advice, or clinics for at-risk or hardly reached groups (e.g. MSM, people experiencing homelessness, sex workers, people affected by substance abuse, communities where English is not the first language and other groups in line with the service specification). Manage demand across the whole citizen experience, utilising health promotion and outreach to reduce treatment needs (prevention) and encourage timely service use (early intervention). Develop clear plans and programs for health promotion and outreach to meet the needs of target populations, prioritising rapid access to services for at-risk and vulnerable groups. Engage and co-design services with citizens, contributing to seamless clinical service pathways. Take a strategic approach to the Sexual Health training needs of the whole local health system - ensuring that training needs are developed collaboratively, with both local bespoke and nationally standardised programmes available to support partner agencies, including primary care, voluntary and community sectors. Performance Management Contribute to the identification of performance objectives for health promotion and outreach, and operationally manage their delivery within the Service, in conjunction with the Operational Delivery Group. Develop and operate effective reporting arrangements within the Operational Delivery Group to accurately record and monitor performance against local and national targets and to pro-actively manage any variances. Develop, implement and monitor action plans for areas of underperformance to ensure achievement of all performance targets. Operationally manage the income and expenditure systems of the service(s) including ensuring activity is recorded and day to day expenditure is managed. Proactively manage and understand variances in activity and demand for services against agreed activity plans notifying any significant variances, and working with public health colleagues to identify areas of need or changes in risk profile in real time. Healthcare Standards Ensure the provision of optimum quality care in line with national healthcare standards. Support the implementation of programs of change to improve clinical care. Adopt best practices to support the Trusts objective of becoming a Centre of Excellence. Research and Audit Support the cost-effective implementation of Research Strategies. Monitor performance to ensure income exceeds expenditure. Assist the Operational Delivery group in developing the research agenda. Governance and Risk Promote a culture where governance and risk management are seen as everyones responsibility. Ensure patient safety is central to Service planning and delivery. Promote clinical information use for benchmarking and audit to improve patient experience. Support governance leads in raising awareness of incidents and risk reporting. Communication Establish effective communication channels within the Service(s) and with the wider healthcare community. Maintain excellent communication with other clinical and non-clinical managers to ensure integrated services. Engage clinical and non-clinical staff with the Nottingham and Nottinghamshire Sexual Health Service vision. Share good practice rapidly within the Service and partner organisations. Ensure provision of accurate and understandable non-clinical information for service users. Share resources across the geography equitably, focusing on areas with the greatest need. Offer universal health promotion across the population lifespan, using the service website, media, and social media channels to promote sexual health messages and services. Build community and stakeholder relationships to promote trust and access to local health services. Human Resources Manage the operation of the Trusts HR policies such as Equality and Diversity, Discipline, Recruitment, Workforce Change for all managed staff within the Service. Regularly review the Health Promotion and Outreach workforce of the Service to ensure it has the right numbers and the right level of knowledge skill and expertise to deliver services in the most effective and efficient way Manage the operation of Trust HR policies within the Service. Ensure that all managed staff in the Service are regularly appraised and have a Personal Development Plan. Ensure managed staff in the Service work within the requirements of the European Working Time Directive. Promote a culture where staff feel empowered and accountable for service improvement at local level. Education and Teaching Take a strategic approach to managing and upskilling the non-sexual health workforce working particularly with high-risk or vulnerable groups through training, advice, and networking. Regularly review the Health Promotion and Outreach workforce training resources to ensure efficiency and effectiveness. Work with stakeholders to ensure that the training needs of other services are met effectively, and ensure staff have reciprocal training from other agencies where appropriate. Divisional specific responsibilities As agreed with the Division and post holder. Other Duties Lead service initiatives and projects as required. Represent the Service at local or national meetings. Participate in appointment panels. Job description Job responsibilities Leadership Provide strong, visible leadership on outreach and health promotion within the Sexual Health Services in partnership with the rest of the Specialty Management Team and the Sexual Health Operational Delivery Group. Drive the delivery of ambitious targets to continually improve performance. Apply innovative business management approaches to maximise organisational efficiency. Lead the operational implementation of new outreach services, including any new policies. Ensure clear communication of expectations to all line reports and foster a collaborative team environment to achieve the service vision. Ensure the outreach and health promotion team possesses specific expertise and experience in engaging with and delivering of services to high-risk groups effectively. Ensure flexibility in health promotion and outreach to adapt to local needs across Nottingham and Nottinghamshire, targeting resources to populations most at risk. Service Delivery Support the development of challenging service strategies. Challenge existing practices and incorporate progressive outreach solutions based on best practices. Identify and manage income sources to support service delivery. Negotiate Service Level Agreements and additional income for new services with external agencies where appropriate. Collaborate with partner agencies to ensure compatible delivery plans and maximise efficiency. Assist in the development and preparation of capital and revenue business cases. Provide project management support for locally managed revenue and capital improvement projects. Work with partner-supported services to deliver efficient and effective plans. Lead strategic planning for outreach service capacity, workforce, and annual plans. Manage business and finance systems in accordance with the Trusts financial instructions and orders. Develop and deliver health promotion and outreach activities strategically, based on data, intelligence, and partnerships with stakeholders from statutory, voluntary, and community sectors particularly the local authority Public Health teams. Proactively raise awareness and provide early interventions for vulnerable and high-risk groups, including universal health promotion, working with young people, and targeted outreach sessions. Define targeted health promotion and outreach sessions delivered outside regular hub provision, including health promotion, advice, or clinics for at-risk or hardly reached groups (e.g. MSM, people experiencing homelessness, sex workers, people affected by substance abuse, communities where English is not the first language and other groups in line with the service specification). Manage demand across the whole citizen experience, utilising health promotion and outreach to reduce treatment needs (prevention) and encourage timely service use (early intervention). Develop clear plans and programs for health promotion and outreach to meet the needs of target populations, prioritising rapid access to services for at-risk and vulnerable groups. Engage and co-design services with citizens, contributing to seamless clinical service pathways. Take a strategic approach to the Sexual Health training needs of the whole local health system - ensuring that training needs are developed collaboratively, with both local bespoke and nationally standardised programmes available to support partner agencies, including primary care, voluntary and community sectors. Performance Management Contribute to the identification of performance objectives for health promotion and outreach, and operationally manage their delivery within the Service, in conjunction with the Operational Delivery Group. Develop and operate effective reporting arrangements within the Operational Delivery Group to accurately record and monitor performance against local and national targets and to pro-actively manage any variances. Develop, implement and monitor action plans for areas of underperformance to ensure achievement of all performance targets. Operationally manage the income and expenditure systems of the service(s) including ensuring activity is recorded and day to day expenditure is managed. Proactively manage and understand variances in activity and demand for services against agreed activity plans notifying any significant variances, and working with public health colleagues to identify areas of need or changes in risk profile in real time. Healthcare Standards Ensure the provision of optimum quality care in line with national healthcare standards. Support the implementation of programs of change to improve clinical care. Adopt best practices to support the Trusts objective of becoming a Centre of Excellence. Research and Audit Support the cost-effective implementation of Research Strategies. Monitor performance to ensure income exceeds expenditure. Assist the Operational Delivery group in developing the research agenda. Governance and Risk Promote a culture where governance and risk management are seen as everyones responsibility. Ensure patient safety is central to Service planning and delivery. Promote clinical information use for benchmarking and audit to improve patient experience. Support governance leads in raising awareness of incidents and risk reporting. Communication Establish effective communication channels within the Service(s) and with the wider healthcare community. Maintain excellent communication with other clinical and non-clinical managers to ensure integrated services. Engage clinical and non-clinical staff with the Nottingham and Nottinghamshire Sexual Health Service vision. Share good practice rapidly within the Service and partner organisations. Ensure provision of accurate and understandable non-clinical information for service users. Share resources across the geography equitably, focusing on areas with the greatest need. Offer universal health promotion across the population lifespan, using the service website, media, and social media channels to promote sexual health messages and services. Build community and stakeholder relationships to promote trust and access to local health services. Human Resources Manage the operation of the Trusts HR policies such as Equality and Diversity, Discipline, Recruitment, Workforce Change for all managed staff within the Service. Regularly review the Health Promotion and Outreach workforce of the Service to ensure it has the right numbers and the right level of knowledge skill and expertise to deliver services in the most effective and efficient way Manage the operation of Trust HR policies within the Service. Ensure that all managed staff in the Service are regularly appraised and have a Personal Development Plan. Ensure managed staff in the Service work within the requirements of the European Working Time Directive. Promote a culture where staff feel empowered and accountable for service improvement at local level. Education and Teaching Take a strategic approach to managing and upskilling the non-sexual health workforce working particularly with high-risk or vulnerable groups through training, advice, and networking. Regularly review the Health Promotion and Outreach workforce training resources to ensure efficiency and effectiveness. Work with stakeholders to ensure that the training needs of other services are met effectively, and ensure staff have reciprocal training from other agencies where appropriate. Divisional specific responsibilities As agreed with the Division and post holder. Other Duties Lead service initiatives and projects as required. Represent the Service at local or national meetings. Participate in appointment panels. Person Specification Training and qualificaitons Essential First degree or equivalent experience Masters in Public Health Substantial experience in management Desirable Previous experience in a Sexual Health management role Experience within healthcare sector at a management level including Essential Project management Evidence of achieving healthcare/business targets Complex change management Communication and Relationship Skills Essential Good negotiation skills Ability to influence and motivate staff to deliver challenging targets Very good communication skills, written and oral Analytical and Judgement Skills Essential Strategic thinker Able to critically analyse complex financial and clinical data sets Excellent problem solving skills Planning and Organisation Skills Essential Excellent organisational skills Proactive performance management approach Physical Skills Essential Well developed IT skills to manage and report on complex performance information systems Person Specification Training and qualificaitons Essential First degree or equivalent experience Masters in Public Health Substantial experience in management Desirable Previous experience in a Sexual Health management role Experience within healthcare sector at a management level including Essential Project management Evidence of achieving healthcare/business targets Complex change management Communication and Relationship Skills Essential Good negotiation skills Ability to influence and motivate staff to deliver challenging targets Very good communication skills, written and oral Analytical and Judgement Skills Essential Strategic thinker Able to critically analyse complex financial and clinical data sets Excellent problem solving skills Planning and Organisation Skills Essential Excellent organisational skills Proactive performance management approach Physical Skills Essential Well developed IT skills to manage and report on complex performance information systems Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). Employer details Employer name Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trusts Address City Campus Hucknall Road Nottingham NG5 1PB Employer's website https://www.nuh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)