Job summary
City of York Council is seeking to appoint a number of Health Trainers
to our Public Health Team, on either a full or part time basis.Regularly voted one of the UK's best places to live and visit, rich in
culture and heritage, York is a vibrant modern city still making history.
These posts offer an exciting and challenging opportunity for a
self-motivated and enthusiastic individual to join our established and lively
Public Health Team.These roles will lead on
the delivery of a new partnership for the team, working more closely with the
five Primary Care Networks in the city to embed health trainers in GP
practices. They will therefore have dedicated time every week based within York
based GP practices, supporting patients who hit certain health and wellbeing
criteria in a proactive manner to access onward support, which may include
smoking, weight management and diabetes prevention services. This is an
exciting opportunity for our team to reach new groups of residents in the city
and develop trusted relationships with clinical colleagues.
Main duties of the job
Work with colleagues in the Public Health team to develop innovative and flexible ways of delivering NHS Health Checks specifically targeting those client groups at risk of poorer health outcomes. Ensure the fidelity and quality of NHS Health Checks delivery is maintained in accordance with national guidelines and evidence of best practice.
Deliver high quality and evidence based stop smoking support in structured 1:1 and group settings and over the telephone. Including the provision of NRT and advice around available medications.
Organise, manage and deliver a range of healthy lifestyle 1:1 and group interventions. To include the following dependant on need: smoking cessation, alcohol awareness, healthy eating, weight management, better mental health, sexual health promotion.
Work with people referred to or accessing the Heath Trainer programme on a 1:1 basis supporting them to develop their own personal health goals. Use appropriate assessment, evaluation and benchmarking tools and techniques to monitor client progress against their action plans.
By working in a diversity friendly framework you will ensure your practice and behaviour is respectful and welcoming for the people you are working with. Supporting people to change unhealthy lifestyle behaviours in a person centred approach to enable the individual to change within their own health plan. Understanding the limitations some individuals may face within their life that may mean change is more difficult.
About us
Would you like to work as part of a dynamic, fast-paced, knowledgeable team, who work closely with community organisations? Are you enthusiastic and able to motivate others into changing their lives for the better?
If you are up for the challenge to join our team, bring new ideas and creativity and make a difference to the lives of people in York then we want to hear from you!
Based in West Offices but delivering services from a range of community and NHS venues across York
The Council is highly committed to investing in the talent and wellbeing of our staff and can offer a generous annual leave allowance, access to the Local Government Pension Scheme, comprehensive Health & Wellbeing initiatives and a reward package which recognises your contribution. We can offer flexible working practices, community engagement and volunteer activities and, as part of our commitment to you, promote continuous Learning & Development. In addition we also offer a growing range of discounts, rewards and savings.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Public Health Department is a progressive team committed to improving health and tackling inequalities in York. The post holder will be a key member of the Public Health Team, dealing with a complex range of issues in a fast paced and customer focused environment.
Working as a Health Trainer you will help to tackle inequalities in health and support people to live healthy and independent lives by targeting resources on individuals and groups in greatest need.
You will be expected to deliver a range of public health services including NHS Health Checks, smoking cessation interventions, support for a range of health behaviour changes such as alcohol identification and brief advice (IBA), advice around healthy eating and weight management as well as understanding the assets available to the individual for onward referral to initiatives such as social prescribing, activity for health or other support networks in the city.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Public Health Department is a progressive team committed to improving health and tackling inequalities in York. The post holder will be a key member of the Public Health Team, dealing with a complex range of issues in a fast paced and customer focused environment.
Working as a Health Trainer you will help to tackle inequalities in health and support people to live healthy and independent lives by targeting resources on individuals and groups in greatest need.
You will be expected to deliver a range of public health services including NHS Health Checks, smoking cessation interventions, support for a range of health behaviour changes such as alcohol identification and brief advice (IBA), advice around healthy eating and weight management as well as understanding the assets available to the individual for onward referral to initiatives such as social prescribing, activity for health or other support networks in the city.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to the equivalent of degree level in a public health related field or the ability to demonstrate equivalent experience and ongoing professional development
Desirable
- Knowledge and experience of using evidence-based behavioural change methodologies is desirable but training will be provided as necessary.
- It is expected that you will undertake initial training as required to deliver health checks and smoking cessation interventions as well as regular professional updating of qualifications and experience. A desire to undertake further training and qualifications where appropriate in line with the Public Health Knowledge and Skills Framework.
- It is expected that you will have had demonstrable experience in the following areas:
- Working directly with individuals around behaviour change
- Working alone with customers to develop behaviour change plans
- Working with local communities/community groups in some capacity
Experience
Essential
- Experience of identifying key stakeholders, developing effective relationships and working in partnership with both internal and external partnerships
- Providing guidance and support to encourage individuals to manage their own lifestyles
Desirable
- Additionally it is essential that post holders can demonstrate the following skills and attributes:
- Able to work effectively with colleagues and members of the community in a supporting capacity
- Able to work in partnership with other agencies
- Ability to support and motivate individuals
- Have strong interpersonal and networking skills
- Skills to listen, influence, negotiate and motivate individuals in relation to health behaviours
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to the equivalent of degree level in a public health related field or the ability to demonstrate equivalent experience and ongoing professional development
Desirable
- Knowledge and experience of using evidence-based behavioural change methodologies is desirable but training will be provided as necessary.
- It is expected that you will undertake initial training as required to deliver health checks and smoking cessation interventions as well as regular professional updating of qualifications and experience. A desire to undertake further training and qualifications where appropriate in line with the Public Health Knowledge and Skills Framework.
- It is expected that you will have had demonstrable experience in the following areas:
- Working directly with individuals around behaviour change
- Working alone with customers to develop behaviour change plans
- Working with local communities/community groups in some capacity
Experience
Essential
- Experience of identifying key stakeholders, developing effective relationships and working in partnership with both internal and external partnerships
- Providing guidance and support to encourage individuals to manage their own lifestyles
Desirable
- Additionally it is essential that post holders can demonstrate the following skills and attributes:
- Able to work effectively with colleagues and members of the community in a supporting capacity
- Able to work in partnership with other agencies
- Ability to support and motivate individuals
- Have strong interpersonal and networking skills
- Skills to listen, influence, negotiate and motivate individuals in relation to health behaviours
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
