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Health Improvement Practitioner Specialist

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The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust

1mo ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Mid & Senior Level
  • Healthcare

AI generated summary

  • You must address health inequalities in bowel cancer screening, improve KPIs, audit and present work, collaborate with stakeholders, communicate effectively, and promote screening in hard-to-reach groups.
  • You will enhance bowel cancer screening, address health inequalities, audit work, collaborate with stakeholders, promote services, and communicate findings to diverse audiences.

Requirements

  • To work as a member of the Bowel Cancer Screening Team, providing effective high-quality service to the service users in Shropshire, Telford, and Wrekin (STW).
  • The post holder will work autonomously in addressing health inequalities and health promotion within bowel cancer screening.
  • A key part of the role will be actively demonstrating improvements in Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), presenting to external stakeholders at programme boards and any other meetings as required.
  • The post holder must audit work undertaken and present to staff in staff meetings and will have an active working partnership with external stakeholders.
  • Creating links with other field workers within a wide range of Agencies in the statutory and voluntary sectors of The West Midlands in relation to The National Health Service Bowel Cancer Screening programme (NHSBCSP)
  • To demonstrate ability in communication of research and/or evaluation of results to a range of audiences using a variety of mediums and channels.
  • To visit GP practices and liaise with health care professionals in organising promotional information and events in promoting Bowel Cancer Screening to hard-to-reach groups.
  • The post holder will work towards Core20PLUS5 and the NHS long term plan of early detection and diagnosis of cancer.

Responsibilities

  • To work as a member of the Bowel Cancer Screening Team, providing effective high-quality service to the service users in Shropshire, Telford, and Wrekin (STW).
  • The post holder will work autonomously in addressing health inequalities and health promotion within bowel cancer screening. A key part of the role will be actively demonstrating improvements in Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), presenting to external stakeholders at programme boards and any other meetings as required.
  • The post holder must audit work undertaken and present to staff in staff meetings and will have an active working partnership with external stakeholders.
  • Creating links with other field workers within a wide range of Agencies in the statutory and voluntary sectors of The West Midlands in relation to The National Health Service Bowel Cancer Screening programme (NHSBCSP)
  • To demonstrate ability in communication of research and/or evaluation of results to a range of audiences using a variety of mediums and channels.
  • To visit GP practices and liaise with health care professionals in organising promotional information and events in promoting Bowel Cancer Screening to hard-to-reach groups.
  • The post holder will work towards Core20PLUS5 and the NHS long term plan of early detection and diagnosis of cancer.

FAQs

What is the primary location for the Health Improvement Practitioner Specialist position?

The primary location for the position is The Royal Shrewsbury Hospital (William Farr House), with required work at The Princess Royal Hospital in Telford and various community locations.

What are the main responsibilities of the Health Improvement Practitioner Specialist?

The main responsibilities include addressing health inequalities, promoting bowel cancer screening, demonstrating improvements in Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), auditing work, and collaborating with external stakeholders.

Who will the post holder be working with?

The post holder will work as part of the Bowel Cancer Screening Team, which consists of a Programme Manager, Lead Specialist Screening Practitioner, Specialist Screening Practitioners, Programme Co-ordinator, and Admin & Clerical Officers.

What age groups does the current screening service cater to?

The current screening service offers diagnostic tests for individuals aged 54-74 years after an abnormal faecal immunochemical test (FIT) and provides surveillance for Lynch Syndrome patients.

Is there an intention to expand the age group for screening?

Yes, the service plans to extend the screening age down to 50 as part of the NHS Long Term Plan within the next 6 months.

What qualities are emphasized in the work culture at The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust?

The work culture emphasizes excellence, safety, partnership, ambition, caring, and trust to make a real difference in the lives of patients and their families.

Will the post holder need to communicate research or evaluation results?

Yes, the post holder must demonstrate the ability to communicate research and evaluation results to a range of audiences using various mediums and channels.

How does the role relate to health promotion?

The role focuses on health promotion within bowel cancer screening, specifically targeting hard-to-reach groups to educate and encourage participation in screenings.

Are there collaborative opportunities with other agencies?

Yes, the post holder is expected to create links with field workers across a range of statutory and voluntary agencies in the West Midlands related to the NHS Bowel Cancer Screening Programme.

What values guide The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust?

The guiding values are Partnering, Ambitious, Caring, and Trusted, which drive the mission to provide excellent care to the communities served.

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The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust

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Mission & Purpose

The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust is the main provider of acute hospital services for half a million people in Shropshire, Telford & Wrekin and mid Wales. The Trust runs the Princess Royal Hospital in Telford and the Royal Shrewsbury Hospital in Shrewsbury.