Job summary
The Health Check team of Kent Community Health NHS Trust is commissioned to deliver theNHS Health Check Programme across Kent, working with third party providers including GP'sand Pharmacies. The service aims to provide equitable access for all individuals agedbetween 40 and 74 who are eligible to receive a free NHS Health Check and identifyalternative provision wherever possible.In this way, the service supports individuals in Kent by offering a person-centred approach toraising awareness of current health behaviours, identifying areas ofpotential risk with regard to developing Cardiovascular disease and onward referralfor further investigation and/or lifestyle support to encourage and maintain healthierlives.
Main duties of the job
To deliver high quality Health Checks to individuals in Kent by offering a person-centredapproach to raising awareness of current health behaviours, identifying areas of potential riskwith regard to developing Cardiovascular disease and onward referral for furtherinvestigation and/or lifestyle support to encourage and maintain healthier lives.
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 compassionate Aspirational Responsive Excellent
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.
Find out more about the community difference here.
Good luck! We cant wait to meet you and welcome you to #teamKCHFT, #cometocommunity.
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.
Find out more about the community difference here.
Good luck! We cant wait to meet you and welcome you to #teamKCHFT, #cometocommunity.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- RSPH Level 2 Health Checks
Desirable
- Diploma level/NVQ Level 3 or equivalent experience
Qualifications
Essential
- RSPH Level 2 Understanding Health Improvement
Qualifications
Essential
- RSPH Level 2 Understanding Behaviour Change
Experience
Essential
- Previous experience of volunteering or working within a community setting
Desirable
- Experience of recording patient information and managing data appropriately
Experience
Essential
- Evidence of being able to work autonomously
Desirable
- Experience of working in a busy or demanding environment with conflicting demands
Skills and abilities
Essential
- Working knowledge of Word, Excel, Outlook and internet
Skills and abilities
Essential
- Willingness to learn to operate simple medical equipment eg: capillary blood testing kits
Personal attributes
Essential
- Must be either Hepatitis B immune or willing to undergo immunisation course
Ability to manage
Essential
- Ability to travel to locations across Kent in a timely and efficient manner
Ability to manage
Essential
- Full clean driving licence and regular access to a car
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- RSPH Level 2 Health Checks
Desirable
- Diploma level/NVQ Level 3 or equivalent experience
Qualifications
Essential
- RSPH Level 2 Understanding Health Improvement
Qualifications
Essential
- RSPH Level 2 Understanding Behaviour Change
Experience
Essential
- Previous experience of volunteering or working within a community setting
Desirable
- Experience of recording patient information and managing data appropriately
Experience
Essential
- Evidence of being able to work autonomously
Desirable
- Experience of working in a busy or demanding environment with conflicting demands
Skills and abilities
Essential
- Working knowledge of Word, Excel, Outlook and internet
Skills and abilities
Essential
- Willingness to learn to operate simple medical equipment eg: capillary blood testing kits
Personal attributes
Essential
- Must be either Hepatitis B immune or willing to undergo immunisation course
Ability to manage
Essential
- Ability to travel to locations across Kent in a timely and efficient manner
Ability to manage
Essential
- Full clean driving licence and regular access to a car
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.
