Senior Health Check Adviser

2 weeks ago

Ashford, Kent, United Kingdom Kent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust Full time

Job summary

The NHS Health Check team is looking for an enthusiastic and flexible Senior Health Check Adviser (SHCA) tojoin our Quality Assurance and Training team. The SHCA will support with our ongoing aim to ensure that NHSHealth Checks are delivered to a consistently high standard, adhering to all quality assurance requirements byall providers across Health Check Service supports individuals in Kent by offering a person-centred approach to raisingawareness of their risk of developing cardiovascular disease and the impact of their existing health andlifestyle behaviours. We then support them to reduce their risk through onward referral for furtherinvestigation and/or lifestyle support.

Main duties of the job

The Senior Health Check adviser will be responsible for:o supporting with the delivery of NHS Health Check trainingo providing on-site training on our software system and point of care testing at GP Practices and pharmaciesacross Kento conducting work-based observations of third-party providers at their place of worko supporting the quality assurance programmeo completing administrative tasks associated with all of the aboveo delivering regular NHS Health Check clinics to maintain own clinical competencieso the line management of Band 3 Health Check Advisers as required.

About us

Rated 'outstanding' by the CQC, we've got a passion for delivering high standards of patient care and excellent services to improve the health of our communities. To do this we need outstanding people who share our values C ompassionate A spirational R esponsive E xcellent

We know a commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion leads to better patient care and a happier workforce. We pride ourselves in being diverse and welcome applications from people with varied backgrounds, perspectives and experiences

We ask for information about your protected characteristics on our application forms. This isn't visible to anyone involved with shortlisting or interviewing you, except when you choose to be considered under the guaranteed interview scheme due to disability. Short listers will see two ticks alongside your application to ensure they apply the principles of the scheme to your submission

The data we collect helps us to ensure we are attracting diversity in our applicants, that all our colleagues have equitable access to career opportunities and supports us on our journey to being a Great Place to Work

As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want you to be able to work in a way that is best for us, for our patients and for you. Talk to us about a flexible working arrangement that won't involve sacrificing time for personal interests or family commitments. We'll support you to work flexibly in a way that will suits us both

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Job description

Job responsibilities

The job description and person specification gives you all the information you need about this role. Please look carefully at the criteria in the person specification and tell us what you have done that shows you meet this in your application. If you need an application form in an alternative format please let our recruitment team know. All information you supply on your application should, to the best of your knowledge, be true and accurate.

Still have questions? The recruiting manager would love to hear from you, their contact details can be found in the job advert.

We can get a lot of applications for some roles so to be in with the best chance of being shortlisted please make sure you apply as soon as possible. A vacancy may close early if there is a lot of interest in the job.

At KCHFT we strongly encourage colleagues in clinical and non-clinical roles who have direct or social contact with patients to be fully vaccinated. In this way we will be doing all we can to ensure your safety and that of your colleagues and the patients we serve.

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Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Evidence of Diploma or Foundation Degree Level study (Level 5) or equivalent experience; RSPH Level 2 in NHS Health Checks, Behaviour Change and Understanding Health Improvement (will be available if not in place already); Functional Skills at Level 2 (Literacy and numeracy/ GCSE grade A-C or equivalent in English and Maths); NHS Health Check training completed

Desirable

Mentorship / Coaching qualification; RSPH level 3 or equivalent; PTTLS or other relevant training qualification

Experience

Essential

Experience of delivering NHS Health Checks; Minimum of 2 years' experience in public health/health or social care setting; Experience of working as part of a team; Experience of designing or delivering training packages; Experience with the use of Microsoft Office and a variety of IT packages (E-Pay / E-roster/ TAPs/ CIS)

Desirable

Experience of working in a community environment; Experience of delivering training

Special knowledge and expertise

Essential

Awareness of professional issues and recent developments, for example, the NHS and Primary Care (including Clinical Governance, NICE, Essence of Care) and within the area of Public Health; Knowledge of up to date NHS Health Checks practice and National Guidelines

Desirable

Experience of working with primary care or pharmacies

Skills and abilities

Essential

Good communication and interpersonal skills (verbal and written); Ability to communicate effectively with a range of different health professional (to include GPs and practice managers); Ability to organise own work; Ability to cope with change; Ability to use own initiative; Moderate IT skills

Desirable

Ability to contribute to analysis of databases to stated criteria

Personal attributes

Essential

Ability to motivate and organise others to ensure best practice; Ability to work under pressure; Flexible and adaptable

Ability to manage

Essential

Able to support the implementation of local and national agendas for health under the guidance of a senior Practitioner; Ability to prioritise care delivery in a professional manner, taking into account Trust policies and procedures; Ability to manage own time effectively.

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