Job summary
Job Title: Employee Engagement Lead (Workplace Health Checks)
Responsible to: At-Scale Service Manager, Haringey GP Federation
Accountable to: Senior At-Scale Service Manager, Haringey GP Federation
Hours of work: Full time
Remuneration: £25,642.50
Contract length: Fixed Term Contract: March 2025
Location: Working within organisations across Haringey (travel required)
Interview date: 09/09/2024
Main duties of the job
Public Health Haringey aims to improve and protect the health and wellbeing of the local population with an emphasis on reducing health inequalities. As part of this mission, Haringey GP Federation has secured grant funding from the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) to pilot Workplace NHS Health Checks in local workplaces. This role is crucial to delivering the pilot program aimed at spotting early signs of cardiovascular disease (CVD) among working individuals and supporting them to reduce their risk of serious health issues.
The Employee Engagement Lead will play a critical role in driving the success of the Workplace NHS Health Check Program by establishing and maintaining strong relationships with local employers. The primary responsibility of this role is to increase employee participation in the health check program, ensuring that the service reaches its target population effectively. This role also involves coordinating health check sessions, participating in mini Health Checks, providing health education, and ensuring that the program meets its engagement and health outcome goals.
The post holder will work closely with our Health Care Assistant team and the Service Manager to deliver on key national and local strategies to reduce unwarranted variation in the physical health
About us
We provide a range of services in Haringey including those which are best delivered by Primary Care at scale; integrated services, working with partners in our local borough partnership; and support services including back office support, workforce and training and some shared staffing clinical teams. We also currently manage two local GP practices and lead Haringey Training hub.
We are a relatively young organisation which has grown quickly both in scope and reputation. We are committed to providing high quality care and pride ourselves on being innovative and able to mobilise projects quickly. We are a friendly team that works together and supports each other to provide excellent services in Haringey.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Work closely with the Service Manager and Health Check Practitioners to schedule and organise health check sessions in workplaces, ensuring maximum accessibility for employees.
Ensure that all logistical aspects of the health check sessions are efficiently managed,including equipment setup, participant flow, and post-check follow-up procedures
Develop and maintain partnerships with local employers across various sectors, targeting a minimum of 30 local employers to participate in the Workplace NHS Health Check Program.
Act as the primary point of contact for employers, addressing any queries and promoting the benefits of the program to increase employee participation.
Design and implement engagement strategies to encourage employee participation in the NHS Health Check Program, utilising both in-person and digital communication methods.
Ensure all communications are clear, jargon-free, and tailored to the audience, providing information about the importance of health checks and how they contribute to long-term health and well-being.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Work closely with the Service Manager and Health Check Practitioners to schedule and organise health check sessions in workplaces, ensuring maximum accessibility for employees.
Ensure that all logistical aspects of the health check sessions are efficiently managed,including equipment setup, participant flow, and post-check follow-up procedures
Develop and maintain partnerships with local employers across various sectors, targeting a minimum of 30 local employers to participate in the Workplace NHS Health Check Program.
Act as the primary point of contact for employers, addressing any queries and promoting the benefits of the program to increase employee participation.
Design and implement engagement strategies to encourage employee participation in the NHS Health Check Program, utilising both in-person and digital communication methods.
Ensure all communications are clear, jargon-free, and tailored to the audience, providing information about the importance of health checks and how they contribute to long-term health and well-being.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Proven experience in employee engagement, health promotion, or a related role. Experience in the healthcare sector, particularly in public health or workplace wellness programs, is highly desirable. Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to engage and motivate a diverse workforce. Excellent organisational and project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines.
Qualifications
Essential
- Good standard of general education including Maths and English at Grade C and above or equivalent Good understanding of spoken and written English Desire to develop skills and qualifications under continuous professional development
Desirable
- Knowledgeable use of the clinical system EMIS General Practice experience Previous experience in conducting health checks or similar health assessments is desirable. A qualification in Public Health, Health Promotion, Human Resources, or a related field is preferred.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Proven experience in employee engagement, health promotion, or a related role. Experience in the healthcare sector, particularly in public health or workplace wellness programs, is highly desirable. Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to engage and motivate a diverse workforce. Excellent organisational and project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines.
Qualifications
Essential
- Good standard of general education including Maths and English at Grade C and above or equivalent Good understanding of spoken and written English Desire to develop skills and qualifications under continuous professional development
Desirable
- Knowledgeable use of the clinical system EMIS General Practice experience Previous experience in conducting health checks or similar health assessments is desirable. A qualification in Public Health, Health Promotion, Human Resources, or a related field is preferred.
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.
