We are pleased to advertise the position of operational lead for Smokefree Services. This is an exciting opportunity for candidates with the relevant experience, leadership and operational skills to undertake service delivery responsibility across our Northwest Smokefree services.

Main duties of the job

This will include ensuring the service is safe and effective, delivers on all performance targets and achieves positive outcomes with clients. The operational Leader will oversee the on-going development of evidence-based interventions in order to meet the needs of the communities we serve. It is vital that the post holder has effective leadership qualities, can support, and manage change, has a proactive approach to communication and is skilled in developing links and maintaining partnership arrangements with stakeholders.

For more information, please contact Nicola Cartwright, Wellbeing Programme Lead on 0151 426 7462 or email nicola.cartwright2@nhs.net

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Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the job description and person specification attached to this job advert for full details on the role.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Degree in public health/health promotion or evidence of working practice/education to degree level or equivalent level of knowledge and experience

Desirable

• ICDL
• Post graduate qualification in Public Health/Health Promotion or related subject or Equivalent level of experience of working within public health sector at a senior level

Knowledge

Essential

• Knowledge of current public health agenda/policy/strategies
• Knowledge and understanding of behavioural change methodologies
• Knowledge of factors, which influence health behaviours e.g. physical, social, cultural, psychological
• Theoretical knowledge of public health models and approaches (specifically stop smoking and tobacco control) especially in the following areas: health policy, project management, monitoring and evaluating health improvement activity, presentation and report writing skills
• Knowledge of current public health recommendations, research evidence, good practice - specifically linked to service area
• Knowledge of stop smoking intervention delivery

Desirable

• Knowledge of HR policies/procedures

Experience

Essential

• Significant demonstrable experience of recruiting, training and supporting people - either directly managed staff and/or non managed staff
• Demonstrable experience of operational management/ development experience - including staff management
• Demonstrable experience of coordinating health promotion/public health activities
• Strong networking and partnership working skills
• Demonstrable experience of working on initiatives / services to promote health, in partnership with other agencies

Desirable

• Experience of coordinating publicity activities/events
• Experience of budget management
• Demonstrable experience of design, delivery and evaluation of public health interventions

Employer details

Employer name

City Health Care Partnership CIC

Address

Knowsley Smokefree Service

Knowsley

L32 8SF

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