Bowel Cancer Screening Health Promotion Specialist in Leicester

Employer University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust Employer type NHS Site Glenfield Hospital Town Leicester Salary £49,387 - £56,515 per annum Salary period Yearly Closing 22/11/2026 23:59

Bowel Cancer Screening Health Promotion Specialist

NHS AfC: Band 7

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Job overview

The primary role of the Health Improvement Specialist is to conduct evidence-based health promotion activities for the Bowel Cancer Screening Centre at UHL. The candidate will work to raise awareness, identify and reduce barriers to screening in order to improve the uptake of Bowel Cancer Screening across the participating Integrated Care Boards (ICBs).

Main duties of the job

The identification of target areas / underserved groups with low uptake using data from the Bowel Cancer Screening System and other sources and through undertaking a Health Equity Audit for the service.

With the support of the Programme Manager and Clinical Director for Bowel Cancer Screening, developing an annual action plan with quarterly aims and objectives, using evidence based interventions.

Carrying out a co-ordinated programme with community organisations, working in conjunction with the Bowel Cancer Screening team at UHL. The overall aim is to improve uptake and coverage to at least a minimum national standard in all areas the Screening Centre serves, but ideally to the achievable standard and above. A key role is to raise awareness of the Bowel Cancer Screening Programme with local GPs, community groups and the general population within the populations of UHL.Monitoring the implementation of the yearly plan, providing timely, accurate and retrievable information on the progress and effectiveness of health promotion activities.

Working with the UHL Bowel Cancer Screening team to integrate and embed health promotion and reducing barriers to screening into the Bowel Cancer Screening Programme at UHL.

Dissemination of successful interventions across the wider Bowel Cancer Screening community through research or other forums.

Working for our organisation

Our new strategy, developed with the support and feedback of colleagues, patients, and partners, is our compass for the next seven years (2023-2030).

We have four primary goals:

• high-quality care for all,
• being a great place to work,
• partnerships for impact,
• research and education excellence

And we will embed health equality in all we do - taking active steps to reduce the avoidable differences in healthcare that some people face, working in partnership with communities.

Our strategy is underpinned by new values and we will work to ensure they are an everyday reality for all:

• we are compassionate,
• we are proud,
• we are inclusive, and
• we are one team

This is an exciting moment as we look to the future with clarity on what we already do well and where we need to focus our energies to make an even bigger difference for the people we serve.

About the University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust:

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

General

This job description indicates the main functions and responsibilities of the post. It is not intended to be a complete list. You may be required to undertake other duties from time to time as we may reasonably require.

You will be required to maintain compliance with all statutory and mandatory training requirements.

For the full job description please see attached job description & person specification

Person specification

Training and Qualifications

• Degree in Health Promotion / Public Health or related field or masters level qualification or be willing to work towards this within 3 years

Experience

• Experience of group facilitation and training
• Experience of development and implementation of health promotion programmes with evidence base across partnerships.
• A track record of improving health through community involvement.
• Experience of working across areas with complex demography and social and ethnic diversity.
• 2 years experience in health promotion or a related field
• Experience in research and dissemination of research findings.

Communication and relationship skills

• Excellent communication skills with experience of dealing with a wide range of stakeholders.
• Skills to develop and maintain good working relationships across professions and sectors
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to make presentations to the general public using audio-visual aids.
• Able to work well within a team.
• Ability to show empathy to patients and colleagues

Analytical skills

• Ability to analyse information and evidence on health issues and clear, in-depth report writing.

Skills

• Understanding of effective health promotion methods, approaches, principles and practices including community development.
• Ability to employ different methods of raising awareness to target vulnerable groups and varying literacy and language differences
• Ability to carry out admin, including good IT skills (word, outlook, Powerpoint, Excel).

Planning and organisational skills

• Ability to prioritise work, be highly motivated and a self-starter.

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

• Able to demonstrate a commitment to and understanding of the importance of treating all individuals with dignity and respect appropriate to their individual needs.
• All staff are expected to engage in compassionate and inclusive leadership in the provision of high quality care and interactions with others

Other requirements specific to the role

• Have an awareness of and ability to use different social media platforms.
• Knowledge of the National Bowel Cancer Screening Programme objectives and priorities and future demands for the service.
• Working knowledge of national and local priorities and an understanding of the statutory, voluntary and community sectors.
• Professional appearance and manner.
• Valid driving licence, consistent access to a car

Commitment to Trust Values and Behaviours

• Must be able to demonstrate behaviours consistent with the Trust’s Values and Behaviours

Additional Information

UHL is an equal opportunities employer. We aim to employ a workforce that reflects the diverse communities we serve. We welcome applications from people from all backgrounds who match our job criteria.

Applicants who have a disability and meet the essential criteria for the job will be interviewed if you indicate you wish to be considered under the Guaranteed Interview Scheme. If you require a reasonable adjustment at any stage of the recruitment process please make the recruitment services team aware as soon as possible.

UHL is committed to helping colleagues balance the demands of both their work and personal needs through flexible working arrangements wherever reasonably practicable and subject to service needs.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

Please note if you are successful in obtaining this position and the post involves regulated activity you will be required to undertake a Disclosure & Barring Service check.

The Trust will pay for the check initially and the money will then be deducted from your salary over a three month period commencing on your first month's payment.

The current price of a check is £38 for an enhanced and £18 for a standard check.

Due to the current Covid pandemic we have introduced a staff risk assessment into our pre-employment process. This now forms part of the mandatory pre-employment checks that will be carried out if you receive a conditional offer.

The risk assessment is intended to ensure you are able to safely perform your duties in any of our work areas, and if you have been identified as being particularly vulnerable to coronavirus. Our main aim is to reduce risk and to ensure the safety of all new starters to the Trust as well as current staff, patients and visitors.

If it is identified that you are within a vulnerable category, we will endeavorto make reasonable adjustments to accommodate this through discussions with both Occupational Health and your recruiting manager.

Covid-19 vaccination remains the best way to protect yourself, family, colleagues and our patients/service users from the Covid-19 virus. We therefore continue to encourage our current and potential colleagues to get vaccinated.

University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust holds the principles of equality, diversity and inclusion at the heart of everything it does and all that it stands for. We are committed to developing a workforce that is representative of the community we serve. We welcome applications from the diverse community of Leicester, Leicester and Rutland, to help deliver healthcare services that meets the needs of our diverse communities.

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This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Name Alex Bonner Job title Programme Manager, Bowel Cancer Screening Email address alexander.bonner3@nhs.net Telephone number 07879775412

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