Job summary
We are really pleased to be advertising this new role in our small and friendly Health Inequalities and Prevention team.
The Health Inequalities and Prevention (HIP) team in the ICB is newly established and is co-led by Alexandra Humphrey, Zoe Rice and Hazel Renouf. There are eight people in the team currently. We exist to support system change to tackle health inequalities, embed preventative approaches and recognise the importance of taking atrauma-informed approach. We also provide expert advice to colleagues in the ICB on continuous improvement approaches, use of evidence, survey best practice and evaluation in relation to health inequalities and prevention work.
Do you have an interest in understanding and addressing health inequalities?Are you keen to support the NHS to prevent ill-health? Do you like building good relationships with people?
If so, please read on!
Main duties of the job
- You will be leading projects to tackle health inequalities and prevent poor health. This will involve working with local clinicians, public health specialists, administrative and managerial staff and members of the public. Examples of projects the team work on include: increasing the number of people with controlled hypertension, tackling tobacco dependency and addressing healthcare inequalities in liver disease.
- Our work involves a continuous improvement approach that is based on system complexity principles. This means that you will need to adapt plans in response to unpredictable developments in the health and care system. You will also need to devote time to building and maintaining good relationships to navigate the unpredictability.
- You will oversee Patient and Public Involvement (PPI) in our health inequalities and prevention projects. This involves recruitment of and support for public contributors. You will also work with the ICB Insights team to gain other public input for example, through focus groups or surveys.
- You will coordinate requests from ICB colleagues for expert advice and guidance on using evidence, evaluation, surveys and continuous improvement approaches in relation to health inequalities and prevention.
About us
The NHS Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire Integrated Care Board (ICB) is part of the BNSSG Integrated Care System (ICS), which serves a population of one million.
The ICB plans and allocates resources to meet the four core purposes of integrated care systems:
Improve outcomes in population health and healthcare
Tackle inequalities in outcomes, experience and access
Enhance productivity and value for money
Help the NHS support broader social and economic development.
If you would like to know more about what an ICB and ICS does, see the 'About Us' section of our website - About Us - NHS BNSSG ICB
We are committed to creating an inclusive organisation that promotes and values diversity. We know from experience that different ideas, perspectives and backgrounds create a stronger, more creative workplace that helps us to deliver the best services. We welcome applications which represent the rich diversity of our community; from people of all ages, disabled people, all genders, people from ethnic minority groups, LGBTQ+ people, people with diverse gender identity and expression, people from all religions and beliefs and other diverse characteristics, and we have processes in place to ensure that all applications are treated fairly and consistently at every stage of the recruitment process.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The main duties and responsibilities are described above. Please read the Job Description and Person Specification Word Document in the Supporting Documents section for full details of the duties and responsibilities that you will be required to undertake.
Our team will support you every step of the way in your role. From getting to know how the organisation and the local health and care system works, to developing continuous improvement skills, to deepening your understanding of how health inequalities affect the people that we serve.
If you would like an informal conversation regarding the role, email me, Alexandra Humphrey, in the Health Inequalities and Prevention team atbnssg.hip@nhs.net. I will be pleased to hear from you.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The main duties and responsibilities are described above. Please read the Job Description and Person Specification Word Document in the Supporting Documents section for full details of the duties and responsibilities that you will be required to undertake.
Our team will support you every step of the way in your role. From getting to know how the organisation and the local health and care system works, to developing continuous improvement skills, to deepening your understanding of how health inequalities affect the people that we serve.
If you would like an informal conversation regarding the role, email me, Alexandra Humphrey, in the Health Inequalities and Prevention team atbnssg.hip@nhs.net. I will be pleased to hear from you.
Person Specification
Knowledge, Training and Experience
Essential
- Educated to degree level in relevant subject or equivalent level of experience of working at a similar level in specialist area.
- Knowledge or significant experience of project management, financial management or supporting change management processes
- Experience and understanding of continuous improvement approaches and use of evidence and evaluation approaches for service improvement.
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications
- A good understanding of the health and social care environment and roles and responsibilities within it.
Desirable
- Experience of using system complexity principles in improvement projects.
- Experience in communications and stakeholder management.
Communication and stakeholder engagement skills
Essential
- Clear communicator with excellent writing, report writing and presentation skills; capable of constructing and delivering clear ideas and concepts concisely and accurately for diverse audiences.
- Skills for communication on complex matters and difficult situations, requiring persuasion and influence.
- Skills for nurturing key relationships and maintaining networks, and an ability to maintain confidentiality and trust.
Analytical skills
Essential
- Ability to analyse and interpret information, with attention to detail combined with the ability to extract key messages; pre-empt and evaluate issues, and recommend an appropriate course of action to address the issues.
- Independent thinker with demonstrated good judgement, problem-solving and analytical skills. Takes decisions on difficult and contentious issues where there may be a number of courses of action.
Planning and Management Skills
Essential
- Skills for project management and effective organiser and ability to engender trust and confidence and demonstrate integrity in the provision of advice and support.
Physical Skills
Essential
- Skills for manipulating information. Intermediate keyboard skills.
Autonomy
Essential
- Ability to work on own initiative and organise own workload without supervision working to changeable timescales.
Equality and Diversity
Essential
- Understanding of and commitment to the principles of equality diversity and inclusion.
Other
Essential
- Commitment to understanding and continually learning about health and healthcare inequalities, prevention and trauma-informed approaches, and general commitment to continuing professional development.
- Used to working in a busy environment and adaptability, flexibility and ability to cope with uncertainty and change.
Person Specification
Knowledge, Training and Experience
Essential
- Educated to degree level in relevant subject or equivalent level of experience of working at a similar level in specialist area.
- Knowledge or significant experience of project management, financial management or supporting change management processes
- Experience and understanding of continuous improvement approaches and use of evidence and evaluation approaches for service improvement.
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications
- A good understanding of the health and social care environment and roles and responsibilities within it.
Desirable
- Experience of using system complexity principles in improvement projects.
- Experience in communications and stakeholder management.
Communication and stakeholder engagement skills
Essential
- Clear communicator with excellent writing, report writing and presentation skills; capable of constructing and delivering clear ideas and concepts concisely and accurately for diverse audiences.
- Skills for communication on complex matters and difficult situations, requiring persuasion and influence.
- Skills for nurturing key relationships and maintaining networks, and an ability to maintain confidentiality and trust.
Analytical skills
Essential
- Ability to analyse and interpret information, with attention to detail combined with the ability to extract key messages; pre-empt and evaluate issues, and recommend an appropriate course of action to address the issues.
- Independent thinker with demonstrated good judgement, problem-solving and analytical skills. Takes decisions on difficult and contentious issues where there may be a number of courses of action.
Planning and Management Skills
Essential
- Skills for project management and effective organiser and ability to engender trust and confidence and demonstrate integrity in the provision of advice and support.
Physical Skills
Essential
- Skills for manipulating information. Intermediate keyboard skills.
Autonomy
Essential
- Ability to work on own initiative and organise own workload without supervision working to changeable timescales.
Equality and Diversity
Essential
- Understanding of and commitment to the principles of equality diversity and inclusion.
Other
Essential
- Commitment to understanding and continually learning about health and healthcare inequalities, prevention and trauma-informed approaches, and general commitment to continuing professional development.
- Used to working in a busy environment and adaptability, flexibility and ability to cope with uncertainty and change.
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.
