Health Improvement Officer in Belfast

Health Improvement Officer Reports to:Health Improvement Manager Hours:35 hours per week Location:40-44 Eglantine Avenue, Belfast Campaign Service/Cause:Health Improvement Remuneration:£29,604 - £31,872 Overall Purpose of Post The Health Improvement Officer will work closely with the Health Improvement Manager and Skin Cancer Prevention Coordinator to plan, implement and evaluate a range of cancer preventionprogrammes, including training, awareness sessions, skin cancer prevention initiatives, and the development of prevention information and resources. The postholder will also provide intensive Stop Smoking and Stop Vaping support and advice on a one-to-one or group basis, while contributing to the delivery of wider tobacco-related work whereappropriate. Key Responsibilities To contribute to delivery of the strategic Health Improvement cancer prevention, stop smoking / skin cancer prevention work carried out in conjunction with external agencies and partnerships. To facilitate cancer prevention messages to target groups in a variety of relevant settings, with a specific focus on promotion of skin cancer prevention messages to key target groups in NI, e.g. outdoor workers, participants in outdoor sports and leisure activities, children and young people; and provide specialist stop smoking services in youth, workplace, GP and community settings in the Belfast andSouthEasternareas. To utilise specialist skills to assess the clients motivation and readiness to quit tobacco / vapes, recognising and supporting the client to work through all aspects of nicotine addiction. To provide stop smoking interventions in line with the evidence base and to agreed quality standards, including dissemination of NRT. To develop an ongoing programme of support in partnership with the client, evaluating individual programmes and ensuring clients are followed up in line with the monitoring and evaluation protocol. Toprovidebrief opportunistic advice to members of the public as situations permit, i.e. through liaison with other community services, attending community events e.g. health events. Tomaintainclient confidentiality and ensure the security of client identifiable information in line with Cancer Focus and PHA protocols. To review existing resources and liaise with other internal Departments, externalagenciesand partners to develop new services and resources within budgetary constraints. Toassistin the development, planning,implementationand delivery of training for professionals, and development ofappropriate resources. To work with the Health Improvement Manager, Skin Cancer Prevention Coordinator and the Director of Policy, Prevention and Research to lobby for healthy public policy. Toassistin the evaluation of the Health Improvement departments work. To provide regular reports to line management andassistin provision of reports to partners and funders including keepingaccuraterecords of services provided and numbers accessing these. To keepaccuratefinancial records and support the Skin Cancer Prevention Coordinators work to produce regular project budget accounts. To support the implementation of theCancerFocus NI strategic plan. To promote Health Improvement work with relevant professional groups and target audiences. TorepresentCancerFocus NI at relevant internal and external meetings, e.g. skin cancer prevention strategy group and its sub-groups. Toparticipateand attend regular team meetings, updatemeetingsand training. To undertake any other duties as mayreasonably berequired. To promote all aspects ofCancerFocus NI and its work. The post holder may berequiredon some occasions to work flexible and unsocial hours including evening /weekend work. PersonSpecification Health Improvement Officer The below specification showstheessential skills, abilities,knowledgeand/or qualifications required to be able to carry out the duties of this post. Therefore, please address in a covering letter, each criterion listed in the specification, drawing uponall ofyour experience, whether at work oron a voluntary basis. Essential Criteria Qualifications & Experience Having completed a recognised third-level qualification in health, public health, health promotion, youthworkor a related discipline, or currently working towards completion and have at least 1 years experience working in a health-related discipline OR 3 years experience working in a health-related discipline Experience in creating and delivering training and presentations to a wide range of individuals including professionals,studentsand community Experience of liaison with a broad range of professionals. Skills Excellent communication skills An ability to achieveobjectivesand meet agreed deadlines Ability to keepaccuraterecords An ability to work well on own initiative and as part of a team Proficient in Microsoft Office applications including Word, Excel,PowerPointand Outlook. Other Hold a full, current driving license and have access to the use of a car or some otherappropriate formof transport to carry out the duties of the post The ability to work flexible and unsocial hoursif and whenrequired. Desirable Criteria Qualifications & Experience Having completed apost-graduate qualification in Health Promotion / Public Health / Youth Work or related discipline 1yearsexperience of working in a dedicated Health Promotion role,deliveringand evaluating health improvement, healthpromotionor disease prevention programmes Experience managing projects and developing partnerships across statutory, community and voluntary sectors Knowledge and / or experience of delivering public health, health improvement or disease prevention programmes includingcancer prevention, tobacco control, behaviourchangeand skin cancer prevention initiatives To have undertaken arecognisedSpecialist Stop Smoking Training course within the past 3 years Experience of providing Stop Smoking / Health Improvement services in community, workplace,youthor primary care settings Experience ofworking collaboratively with statutory, community and voluntary sectororganisations. Additional Information Terms and Conditions of Employment Successful applicants must provide proof of their right to work in the UK. (This will beevidencedin the first instance by being in possession of a British or Irish passport or a valid UK Work Permit). The activities of this role meet the AccessNI definition of regulated activity relating to working with adults and children as outlined in the Access NI Code of Practice. Cancer Focus NI will obtain an AccessNI Enhanced Adult Barred List check, and/or Enhanced Childrens Barred List check for the successful candidate. Applicants who have a criminal record will be treated fairly and not discriminated automatically because of a conviction or other information revealed. Applicants with criminal records will be reviewed in line with Cancer Focus Northern Irelands policy on the recruitment of Ex-offenders. If there is any reason you cannot work in Regulated Activity, you mustdisclosethis to us. Cancer Focus Northern Ireland has a written policy on the Secure Handling, Use, Storage and Retention of Disclosure information. Satisfactory reference checks. Up to6months probationary period. Evidence of relevant academic and professional qualifications. Evidence ofappropriate vehicledocumentation(i.e. driving licence and insurance cover)must be provided where the rolenecessitatestravel on company business in own vehicle. Benefits Flexible working policy(reduced hours, hybrid-working) 25 days Annual Leave, plus 12 statutorydays (pro ratafor those workingless than 35 hrs per week) 2additionaldays of annual leave after5years serviceanda further3days after10years service Enhanced Maternity / Adoption Pay Enhanced Occupational Sick Pay Scheme Contributory Pension Scheme Cycle to Work Scheme Mileage Allowance at the prevailing HMRC rate Time OffinLieu (TOIL) foradditionalhours worked Life Assurance Healthcare Plan Disability Cancer Focus NI is an Equal Opportunities Employer and all applications are dealt with in accordance with the Disability Discrimination Act. A person is disabled if they have, or have had, a physical or mental impairment which has, or has had, a substantial and long-term adverse effect on your ability to carry out normal day to day activities. If you consider yourself to have a disability relevant to the position for which you are applying, please contact us so that we can process your application fairly, make any specific arrangements for your interview, and make any necessary reasonable adjustments or adaptations, or provide any aids to assist you in completing the duties of the post if appointed. Equal Opportunities Cancer Focus NI is an Equal Opportunities Employer and all applications for employment are considered strictly on the basis of merit. Application Process The closing date/time for submission of CV and cover letter is5.00pm,16thSeptember 2026. Interview date: 24thSeptember 2026 If you would like to apply for this role, please submit an up-to-date copy of your CV and cover letter before this date/time to: or, mailed to: Human Resources, Cancer Focus NI, 6th Floor Montgomery House, 29-33 Montgomery Street, Belfast BT1 4NX We cannot accept Applications received after the closing date/time. Guidance Notes on Applying forourrole Please ensure your CV is up-to-date andaccurate. Cancer Focus NI will not make assumptions from the title of your post(s) or the nature of any employing organisation(s) as to your skills and experience gained. If you do not provide sufficient detail, including the appropriate dates needed to meet any eligibility criteria, your application may be rejected. ONLY the details provided by you in your CV and cover letter will be used fordeterminingyour eligibility for the post/shortlisting purposes Skills: Cancer Prevention Smoking Cessation Public Health Health Promotion Youth Work Presentation Skills Communication Skills Benefits: Flexible Working Policy Pension Life Assurance 25 days annual leave, plus 12 statutory days Healthcare Plan Cycle Scheme TOIL ADZN1_NI41bf1e1f-b16b-4260-a40a-17c77a06fd15