The Role
We have an exciting opportunity for a Health Improvement Practitioner to join our team at Abronhill Health Centre and Rutherglen Primary Care Centre.
To assist in the development and delivery of Health Promotion activities with the overall aim of improving health and reducing health inequalities in line with Scottish Executive priorities and local priorities and needs.
NHS Lanarkshire
Have you always wanted to work with NHS Lanarkshire? Then this might be the opportunity for you to join Team Lanarkshire!
Here at NHS Lanarkshire, we put the patient at the heart of everything we do. Each colleague within the organisation plays a key role in how we deliver our healthcare services.
We proudly serve a population of 655,000 across rural and urban communities in both North and South Lanarkshire.
What we'll need you to bring
* Degree or equivalent in a relevant discipline.
* Experience of working in health promotion or a relevant health/health improvement related discipline.
* Experience in working in one relevant, specific topic or skill-based area e.g. with young people, mental health, physical activity, nursing, community development, training, research.
* Understanding of the health improvement policy agenda.
* Project management skills.
* Partnership working, negotiation and problem-solving skills.
* Training, facilitation and group work skills.
* Good written and verbal communication skills.
* Research and evaluation skills.
* Organisational and time-management skills.
* IT skills.
* Current driving licence.
Contract type
Permanent, Part Time
2 Posts:
1 X 22.5 Hours Will be Based at Abronhill Health Centre
1 X 18.5 Hours Will be Based at Rutherglen Primary Care Centre
Please note this is a part-time post and the salary for this position will be pro-rata.
Location and Working Pattern
This role will be based in the Health Improvement Department.
Looking to find out more?
If you’re looking to find out more, then we would love to hear from you!
For Abronhill Health Centre, please contact Anne Alexander, Health Improvement Team Leader on anne.alexander@lanarkshire.scot.nhs.uk
For Rutherglen Primary Care Centre, please contact Gayle Robertson, Health Improvement Team Leader on gayle.robertson@lanarkshire.scot.nhs.uk
For enquiries regarding the application form or recruitment process, please contact Adnan Saddique, Recruitment Administrator on adnan.saddique@lanarkshire.scot.nhs.uk (Please remember to include the job title and reference number in your email).
Why NHS Lanarkshire?
Join us and you will discover a supportive environment where you will have the chance to add to your skills and further your career.
Some of NHS Lanarkshire’s benefits include:
* A minimum of 27 days annual leave increasing with length of service.
* A minimum of 8 days of public holidays.
* Membership of NHS Pension Scheme, with life insurance benefits.
* Paid sick leave increasing with length of service.
* Occupational health services.
* Employee counselling services.
* Work-life Balance policies and procedures.
NHS Lanarkshire has a range of support services on topics that can impact both your working and personal life.
Further Information
For more information on the role, please refer to the Job Description. If you’re looking for more information on the recruitment process, organisation or the services we provide, please refer to our information pack, or our recruitment webpage.
Additional Information for Applicants
* Posts close at midnight on the indicated date.
* For help to complete an application on Jobtrain please follow this link: https://www.careers.nhs.scot/how-to-apply/application-process/
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In NHS Lanarkshire we are committed to recruiting a workforce that fully reflects the diverse make-up of our society. A place where every individual can thrive, develop and succeed based on skill, knowledge and talent.
We anticipate a high level of interest in this position and may close the advert once sufficient applications are received. Please complete and submit your application early.
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