Job summary
- Main area
- Health Improvement
- Grade
- Band 3
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Part time - 33 hours per week
- Job ref
- 050-AC912-1224
- Employer
- Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Caia Park Health Centre
- Town
- Wrrexham
- Salary
- 拢24,433 - 拢26,060 per annum pro rata
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 29/12/2024 23:59
Employer heading
Health Improvement Assistant
Band 3
If you relish a challenge, have a passion to help others or simply fancy a fresh start, then Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB)听 North Wales, has all the right ingredients. The largest health organisation in Wales, providing a full range of primary, community, mental health, acute and elective hospital services for a population of around 700,000, across North Wales . Join our team and get the support you need, in line with our Organisational Values and 鈥楶roud to Lead鈥 competence framework.
Enjoy being part of working with engaged leadership at all levels, and be assured we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and are proud to welcome applicants under the 鈥淒isability Confident Employer鈥 scheme. We also offer a number of family-friendly benefits, including work-life balance policies.
Please check your email account regularly. Successful applicants will receive all recruitment related correspondence via the email account registered on the application form.
Applications may be submitted in Welsh.听 Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.
The salary scale above has been agreed as part of the NHS Agenda for Change pay award for 2024/2025 and will be implemented in November 2024 backdated to 1st April 2024 where applicable.听
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Job overview
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the BCUHB Health Improvement Team as a Health Improvement Assistant. The service aims to improve health outcomes and reduce health inequalities in Caia Park, Central Wrexham and Flint. This role requires excellent time management, planning and organisational skills and the ability to work independently as well as part of a team. 听The successful post holder will be empathetic, motivated and understanding with excellent communication skills which are vital for this role. If you are enthusiastic about helping others and have a passion for health and wellbeing then this is the career for you.
The BCUHB Health Improvement Team are looking for either one part time role at 33 hours per week (working Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday) or 2 part time roles at 16.5 hours per week (working Monday and Tuesday or Thursday and Friday). 听
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate(s) will assist the Health Improvement Practitioners in their delivery of the healthy lifestyles, weight management and mental health remits and carry out administration tasks for the team which will include tasks such as ordering resources, organising room hire, paying invoices and booking participants on to courses.
Experience of working in health promotion / improvement plus some basic knowledge of conditions that could impact upon health and wellbeing is essential for this role. 听The successful candidate will receive regular supervision and training and personal development plans to help achieve their full potential.
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The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English &/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Working for our organisation
If you relish a challenge, have a passion to help others or simply fancy a fresh start, then Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB)听 North Wales, has all the right ingredients. The largest health organisation in Wales, providing a full range of primary, community, mental health, acute and elective hospital services for a population of around 700,000, across North Wales . Join our team and get the support you need, in line with our Organisational Values and 鈥楶roud to Lead鈥 competence framework.
Enjoy being part of working with engaged leadership at all levels, and be assured we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and are proud to welcome applicants under the 鈥淒isability Confident Employer鈥 scheme.
Please check your email account regularly. Successful applicants will receive all recruitment related correspondence via the email account registered on the application form.
Applications may be submitted in Welsh.听 Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click 鈥淎pply now鈥 to view in Trac
Person specification
Qualifications and Knowledge
Essential criteria
- NVQ level 3 or equivalent or experience working in health promotion / improvement
- Documented evidence of participation in training activities
- An understanding of the implications of cultural difference for service delivery
- Understanding the role of the Health Improvement Team
- Self-motivation for continued professional development
Desirable criteria
- Knowledge of Wrexham / Caia Park and / or Flint
- Knowledge of NHS and Local Health Boards
- Degree in related subject
- Level 2 Food Hygiene and Safety for Catering
Experience
Essential criteria
- Demonstrable experience in health promotion and / or community development
- Basic knowledge of some conditions that could impact upon health and wellbeing
Desirable criteria
- Experience of multi-disciplinary and multi-agency working
- Experience of delivering health promotion programmes
- Experience in working directly with people with communication challenges / other additional needs
- Experience of practical good preparation / demonstration
- Awareness of Health & Safety legislation & practices
Skills & Attributes
Essential criteria
- Ability to work independently with individuals and / or groups
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Effective written and oral communication skills
- Good auditory / perceptual skills and the ability to sustain concentration
- Awareness of team dynamics and work effectively as part of a team.
- Planning and organisational skills
- Ability to work under pressure
- Physical & emotional stamina to deal with sensitive and difficult situations
- Computer skills e.g., competent use of Word, Excel and PowerPoint
Desirable criteria
- Creative skills to support the development of engaging resources and materials
- Welsh Language Skills are desirable level 1 understanding and speaking in Welsh
Other
Essential criteria
- Ability to work flexibly according to the needs of the service and prioritise workload appropriately.
- Ability to promote a professional image of the organisation
- Good time management
- Proven ability to accept instruction, report back to supervisor, work within guidelines and respond appropriately to feedback
- Willingness and ability to fully engage in supervision and feedback opportunities to ensure learning, accountability and support.
- Ability to be a reflective practitioner
- Ability to travel
- An understanding of the Welsh culture
Desirable criteria
- Adaptability to a working environment non routine in nature
Employer certification / accreditation badges
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Applicant requirements
Welsh language skills are desirable
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Robin Ranson
- Job title
- Senior Health Improvement Practitioner
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 03000 859625
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