NHS Scotland
Job title:
Child and Maternal Health Public Health Programme Support Officer
Company
NHS Scotland
Job description
NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. To this end, NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society.Who we are:NHS Ayrshire and Arran is one of 14 territorial NHS Boards within NHS Scotland.In support of our core purpose of Working together to achieve the healthiest life possible for everyone in Ayrshire and Arran we are committed to a culture that is Caring Safe and Respectful. You will be required to work collaboratively in a safe, caring and respectful way.To find out more about NHS Ayrshire and Arran please visit our website –Position:An opportunity has arisen for a permanent Child and Maternal Health Public Health Programme Support Officer based at University Hospital Crosshouse.What you will do:Providing support to the Child Health Commissioner and Consultant in Public Health the post holder will be working alongside the Child and Maternal Health teams in Public Health to lead and support activity directly related to improving health and wellbeing of our youngest citizens and their families.This is an important and exciting time to support the transformational vision for services in line with the implementation of the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child.You will lead on key aspects of implementation and co-ordination of the child and maternal health public health programmes. This will require an understanding of research and ability to analyse and interpret data, as well as the ability to project manage.Relationships are central to all we do and the post holder will be required to develop, nurture and foster safe, trusting and effective partnership working.For further information on the role please click the link below to view the job descriptionKnowledge, training and/or experience required to do the job:You will be educated to degree level or with equivalent experience alongside project management skills. An excellent communicator who can demonstrate partnership working. Understanding of UNCRC and child health policy alongside an awareness of the impact of health inequalities and demonstrates a commitment to reducing inequalities.For further information on the requirements for the role please click the link below to view the person specificationHours:37 per weekA hybrid model of working will be supported.If you want to find out more about the role, please contact Kathleen Winter, Child Health Commissioner, via email at or Jacky Burns, Consultant in Public Health,INFOADDITIONAL INFORMATION FOR CANDIDATESYou should apply for this post by completing the application process on JobTrain.DO NOT upload a CV as this will not be used for shortlisting purposes.Posts close at midnight on the indicated date. Late applications will not be accepted.For help to complete an application on JobTrain, please follow this link:To view our accessibility statement, please follow this link:Please note that our correspondence method is by email, therefore please ensure you enter your email address accurately.Please check your email regularly (including junk folders) and also your JobTrain account for updates.Please contact JobTrain Candidate Support Hub : – for advice and support with any system issues.We recommend using the Internet Browser “Google Chrome” or “Microsoft Edge” when using JobTrain.Once you have submitted your application form you will be unable to make any amendments.Some of our vacancies are for internal candidates only. If you are a staff member, please ensure you update your JobTrain profile to reflect that you are employed by NHS Ayrshire and Arran.Please note, for all vacancies where a driving licence is required this must be a full UK/EU/EEA licence.NHS Ayrshire and Arran has a legal obligation to ensure that it does not employ any worker who has not been granted the relevant permission to work in the UK. This permission is, without exception, granted by UK Visas and Immigrations. We are required to check the entitlement to work in the UK of all prospective employees, regardless of nationality or job category. Candidates who require a Certificate of Sponsorship can access further information atWe are unable to provide sponsorship for bank contracts.
Expected salary
Location
Kilmarnock, East Ayrshire
Job date
Sun, 24 Nov 2024 08:17:44 GMT
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