University College London Hospitals (UCLH) is looking for a Health Promotion Lead to join the NCL Targeted Lung Health Checks (TLHC) team in improving lung cancer outcomes for the population of North Central London. The NCL TLHC programme has been running since November 2022 and continues to grow in preparation for transition to a lung cancer screening programme. Reporting into the TLHC Operational Manager, the postholder will work with the TLHC team, NCL Cancer Alliance and other local stakeholders across NCL to improve participation in the programme particularly amongst communities with lower uptake. To succeed in this role, you will have experience of delivering health promotion initiatives with a particular focus on addressing inequalities. You will be organised, proactive and motivated to achieve the best outcomes for our population. You will also have excellent interpersonal and communication skills and a practical mindset. The ability to work effectively with a wide range of stakeholders is essential. The role is suitable for someone with a background in health promotion, public health or cancer services.

Main duties of the job

o The post holder will be responsible for directing the health promotion activities of the TLHC programme across NCL. This includes developing and delivering activities to improve participation within the programme, alongside reducing health inequalities in the eligible population. o The postholder will support work to identify inequalities and interventions that can improve access and reduce inequalities for the target population. The role will focus on the NCL areas of Barnet, Enfield, Haringey, Camden, and Islington. Targeting lower uptake areas and population groups, ensuring up to date data is available and working with a range of stakeholders across the system.o The post holder will be responsible for developing and ensuring delivery of the TLHC programme health promotion strategy via a mixture of outreach, training/awareness, stakeholder engagement, effective health promotion and raising health awareness to the eligible population. In many forums the postholder will be representing the mission of overcoming barriers to screening uptake in our population making specific reference to lung cancer campaigns.o The postholder will utilise professional public health skills in the management, supervision, and delivery of the health promotion program. Coordinating activities as necessary to promote the programme to the eligible population, to help meet the objectives.

About us

University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (UCLH) is one of the most complex NHS trusts in the UK, serving a large and diverse population. We provide academically led acute and specialist services, to people from the local area, from throughout the United Kingdom and overseas. Our vision is to deliver top-quality patient care, excellent education, and world-class research.

We provide first-class acute and specialist services across eight sites:

• University College Hospital (incorporating the Elizabeth Garrett Anderson Wing)

• National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery

• Royal National ENT and Eastman Dental Hospitals

• University College Hospital Grafton Way Building

• Royal London Hospital for Integrated Medicine

• University College Hospital Macmillan Cancer Centre

• The Hospital for Tropical Diseases

• University College Hospital at Westmoreland Street

We are dedicated to the diagnosis and treatment of many complex illnesses. UCLH specialises in women's health and the treatment of cancer, infection, neurological, gastrointestinal and oral disease. It has world class support services including critical care, imaging, nuclear medicine and pathology.

We are committed to sustainability and have pledged to become a carbon net zero health service, embedding sustainable practice throughout UCLH. We have set an ambitious target of net zero for our direct emissions by 2031 and indirect emissions by 2040.

Job description

Job responsibilities

For the full Person Specification and more information regarding the main responsibilities of this role, please refer to the attached Job Description.

This vacancy has been advertised in accordance with the new NHS pay rate which will take effect from autumn 2024. Please note if your employment starts before the 24/25 pay scales are implemented you will be paid under the 23/24 pay scales and any backpay will be adjusted accordingly. Further information can be found athttps://www.nhsemployers.org/articles/pay-scales-202425

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Person Specification

Knowledge and Qualifications

Essential

• Degree level qualification in relevant field/ equivalent experience

Desirable

• Portfolio of continuing personal development
• Management qualification
• Qualification in Health Promotion (or equivalent)

Experience

Essential

• Substantial experience of working in, or with the NHS, facilitating change to improve care or health outcomes
• Experience of behaviour change techniques, focusing on best practice guidelines and evidence of effectiveness
• Experience of assessing the evidence base and using a range of tools to assess and respond to the health needs of service users to inform programme/service development.
• Experience of developing strategies and implementing policy to facilitate and achieve change in health care practice
• Experience of managing and mitigating risks
• Experience of communicating with patients in difficult situations and breaking down barriers
• Proven change management skills

Desirable

• Experience of collaborating with local community services and primary care

Information processing (IT and analytical skills)

Essential

• Knowledge, understanding and application of equal opportunities
• Advanced understanding of Microsoft office 365 for analysing, presenting, and planning
• Ability to analyse data and information to consider implementation issues

Personal and People Development

Essential

• Ability to motivate and enthuse others.
• Ability to manage conflicting priorities.
• Ability to perform well against a background of change and uncertainty.
• Effective self-starter with ability to self-direct and work alone.
• Ability to work under pressure.
• Willing and able to travel cross sites as required

Skills and Abilities

Essential

• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Knowledge and understanding of the NHS and current policies and strategies relating to health improvement
• Up to date knowledge of treatment protocols and procedures for lifestyle services
• Understanding of the Targeted Lung Health Checks Programme
• Numerate, with excellent analytical skills/ability to understand and produce statistical information to use in problem solving Knowledge of data collection and monitoring systems. Ability to analyse and interpret highly complex data, facts or situations.
• Well-developed interpersonal organisational and negotiating skills
• Ability to prepare concise yet insightful written communications and reports for dissemination to a range of stakeholders
• Knowledge of research and needs assessment

Employer details

Employer name

University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

UCLH

250 Euston Road

London

NW1 2PG

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