NHSHC GP Pharmacy Liaison Lead

NHSHC GP and Pharmacy Liaison Lead – Staffordshire We are looking for an enthusiastic, motivated GP and Pharmacy Liaison Lead to work within our integrated Healthy Lifestyle Service, as an integral part of our Staffordshire service. The ideal candidate will be required to work in the Staffordshire area, have a driving licence, access to a car and be open to travel and support teams throughout the county as required. This role will work with GP’s and Pharmacies across Staffordshire to implement and support subcontracting of the delivery of NHS Health Checks within their organisations and to co‑work alongside our Stop Smoking Pharmacy Lead to continue to expand the stop smoking offer within pharmacies. If you are an excellent communicator, who is enthusiastic, motivated, and looking to make a difference to local communities, then this is the role for you. Key Functions Arrange meetings with GP’s and pharmacies to discuss opportunities and onboard them as subcontractors to deliver NHSHCs. Ensure all relevant policies and procedures are in place. Ensure training, including STPs and Making Every Contact Count (MECC), is completed. Assist GP’s with searches for eligible patients and uploading of data. Audit the subcontractors on delivery and quality of data submissions. Manage SLA’s and the monthly data submissions and finances with subcontractors. Manage relations with GP’s and pharmacies to ensure consistency and data quality is being adhered to with monthly visits/calls. Report to Deputy Service Manager weekly with general service overview and highlight any issues as and when required. Weekly update meetings with Stop Smoking Pharmacy Lead. Attend relevant events such as PCN events. Work Responsibilities (Summary of Duties) Understand the needs of key target groups in order to develop service provision to meet needs. Provide information on all Staffordshire integrated Lifestyle services. Establish effective partnership working to embed referral pathways and deliver brief advice training to facilitate referral pathways. Contribute to the planning, delivery and continued support of NHSHC and Stop Smoking services within the area in a variety of settings. Deliver training to subcontractors to understand the service referral pathway and delivery model. Follow protocols and guidelines for advising service users and stakeholders. Deliver MECC/NHSHC training to all subcontractors. Deliver NHSHCs as part of the NHSHC service. Person Specification Skills & Abilities Knowledge of public health policy, the wider determinants of health and health promotion, relating to long term health condition. Intermediate computer skills. Ability to work independently and manage own workload; able to work effectively and supportively as a multi-disciplinary team member. Excellent verbal and written communication skills in order effectively communicate with a wide range of individuals including service users, colleagues, and external partners. Proven planning, organisational and evaluation skills. Ability to deliver training specifically around NHSHC’s, MECC and smoking cessation and long term conditions/outpatient referrals. Knowledge Knowledge of the risks and harms of smoking and CVD. Knowledge of local services and clinical pathways which are being referred/sign‑posted to. Insight and understanding regarding the barriers of smoking cessation/NHSHC within the local communities across Staffordshire. Experience At least 2 years’ experience of working within a health care setting. Experience with one-to-one or group delivery of a service provision. Being able to demonstrate putting service users first and delivering a high‑quality service. Experience working with stakeholders, specifically GP’s and pharmacies. Good knowledge of System One, EMIS and NHS App. Evidence of being adaptable and quick thinking. Qualifications Educated to degree level or equivalent demonstrable experience that qualifies, assures, and satisfies ability to fulfil all aspects of this role. Desirables NCSCT Smoking Practitioner registered (or willingness to obtain this – training will be provided). NCSCT VBA training modules. Making Every Contact Count (MECC) Training. COM-B Training. NHSHC Trained. Special Conditions Highly motivated self‑starter with resilience, determination and the ability to support service users throughout the programme. Good presentation of self: enthusiastic, innovative and flexible. Role may incorporate evening/weekend working, with variable levels of travel across Staffordshire, for clinics and promotional events. Full UK Driving licence and access to a car for work, with ‘business purposes’ insurance. This post involves working with vulnerable adults and as such the post holder will require a disclosure of criminal records at an enhanced level (DBS). Safeguarding Everyone Health Ltd is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of adults, young people and children who use the services. All staff have a responsibility to report any identified concerns of abuse or exploitation through the appropriate route in line with the respective policies and procedures. Fitness to Practice Applicants will need to confirm if they are currently subject to a fitness to practise investigation or proceedings by a regulatory or licensing body, have been removed from any professional register or licensing register, have had conditions or sanctions placed on their registration, or have ever had restrictions placed on their clinical practice as part of the revalidation process. Application Details To apply: Please send a current CV with supporting letter via Indeed. Closing date 15/12/2025 #J-18808-Ljbffr