Job summary
Post: 12 month fixed term secondment B3 Health Improvement Advisor
Team: Healthy Improvement Team
Hours: 37.5 hours/week (Monday to Friday)
Base: Chestnut View, Tickhill Road Site
Main duties of the job
An exciting 12 month opportunity has arisen within the Health Improvement Team to work as a B3 Health Improvement Advisor. The post holder will be responsible for the delivery of health improvement advice and interventions to patients and staff within RDASH services. The role involves agile working in many different settings including the inpatient wards, community settings and patient homes, so it is essential you have access to a means of travelling across the Trust's geographical area. The successful person will provide specialist advice and interventions relating to a number of health improvement initiatives including, but not exclusively, smoking cessation, physical activity, healthy eating and sleep hygiene. Team working, excellent communication skills and a passion for supporting people to improve their health choices are essential requirements for this post. Previous experience of working within the Public Health arena will be an advantage.
If you are interested in applying for this post then please send your expression of interest to Adam Fretwell, Health Improvement Manager.
About us
Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHS Foundation Trust (RDaSH) employ around 4000 talented colleagues who are very much appreciated, valued, and respected.
We have a wide portfolio which includes mental health, physical health, learning disability and drug and alcohol services.
We are passionate about enhancing the quality of our service and we work hard to attract and select the right colleagues for our organisation. Our goal is to employ those who share our passion for providing first class care while remaining committed to our vision and values. Please view our Strategy using the link below:
https://www.rdash.nhs.uk/documents/clinical-and-organisational-strategy-2023-to-2028/
To find out more about working for RDaSH and the fantastic benefits we offer visit our website:
https://workwithrdash.co.uk/
We are committed to inclusive cultures and really value people in our organisation, view our Allyship video on YouTube to find out more:
https://youtu.be/WMJSkLoTk4Q
The main terms and conditions of service can be found here:
https://www.nhsemployers.org/publications/tchandbook
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please view the attached job description and person specification to view the full details about the role
We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if there are a high amount of applications
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please view the attached job description and person specification to view the full details about the role
We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if there are a high amount of applications
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to GCSE (or equivalent) grade C or above in English and Maths.
- NVQ level 3 in Health care (or equivalent).
- Smoking Cessation Training Level 2 or willing to undertake within 3 months of starting in post.
Desirable
- Specific training in health promotion interventions.
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in the NHS in the community or hospital setting.
- Experience of working with people with physical health conditions, mental health conditions and / or learning disabilities.
- Experience of providing healthcare, healthcare advice or health promotion advice to patients or members of the public.
Desirable
- Experience of providing help, support and/or counselling on a one to one or group basis.
- Knowledge and experience of working with secondary care and primary care-based health professionals
- Knowledge or behaviour change models and experience of using motivational interviewing techniques
Knowledge
Essential
- Computer literate, experience of using Microsoft Office software.
- Knowledge of evidence based smoking cessation initiatives.
- Ability to work and communicate in group settings.
- Good knowledge and understanding of evidence based practice in smoking cessation, the consequences of smoking and the benefits of quitting.
- Ability to build and maintain good working relationships with professionals / individuals from different professional backgrounds.
- Excellent communication (written and verbal) and listening skills.
- Good organisational skills
- Understand and maintain confidentiality issues.
Desirable
- Experience of using clinical systems.
- Understanding of audit and evaluation.
- Knowledge of principles of health promotion and issues of health inequality
- Ability, and experience of writing reports or clinical notes.
- De-escalation skills and awareness.
Skills / Abilities
Essential
- Well-developed interpersonal skills.
- Enthusiasm and ability to motivate self and others.
- Commitment to the promotion of equality of opportunity
Additional Requirements
Essential
- Fully supportive of Trust's smoke free policy acting as a smoke free champion.
- A current non smoker would be preferrable due to the nature of the role
- Access to transport and the ability to travel within the required geographical area
Desirable
- Ability to work flexible hours when team / service requires.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to GCSE (or equivalent) grade C or above in English and Maths.
- NVQ level 3 in Health care (or equivalent).
- Smoking Cessation Training Level 2 or willing to undertake within 3 months of starting in post.
Desirable
- Specific training in health promotion interventions.
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in the NHS in the community or hospital setting.
- Experience of working with people with physical health conditions, mental health conditions and / or learning disabilities.
- Experience of providing healthcare, healthcare advice or health promotion advice to patients or members of the public.
Desirable
- Experience of providing help, support and/or counselling on a one to one or group basis.
- Knowledge and experience of working with secondary care and primary care-based health professionals
- Knowledge or behaviour change models and experience of using motivational interviewing techniques
Knowledge
Essential
- Computer literate, experience of using Microsoft Office software.
- Knowledge of evidence based smoking cessation initiatives.
- Ability to work and communicate in group settings.
- Good knowledge and understanding of evidence based practice in smoking cessation, the consequences of smoking and the benefits of quitting.
- Ability to build and maintain good working relationships with professionals / individuals from different professional backgrounds.
- Excellent communication (written and verbal) and listening skills.
- Good organisational skills
- Understand and maintain confidentiality issues.
Desirable
- Experience of using clinical systems.
- Understanding of audit and evaluation.
- Knowledge of principles of health promotion and issues of health inequality
- Ability, and experience of writing reports or clinical notes.
- De-escalation skills and awareness.
Skills / Abilities
Essential
- Well-developed interpersonal skills.
- Enthusiasm and ability to motivate self and others.
- Commitment to the promotion of equality of opportunity
Additional Requirements
Essential
- Fully supportive of Trust's smoke free policy acting as a smoke free champion.
- A current non smoker would be preferrable due to the nature of the role
- Access to transport and the ability to travel within the required geographical area
Desirable
- Ability to work flexible hours when team / service requires.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
