Health Improvement Lead (Child, Maternal & Women’s Health)

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) is one of the largest healthcare systems in the United Kingdom, employing approximately 40,000 staff across a wide range of clinical and non-clinical professions and roles. We deliver acute hospital, primary, community and mental health services to a population of over 1.15 million people, and to a wider population of 2.2 million when regional and national services are included.

The Role

Working with a Greater Glasgow and Clyde remit, you will be a highly motivated individual with specialist expertise in public health for child, maternal and women’s health. This is an exciting opportunity to work collaboratively across systems to improve health and reduce inequalities in maternal, child and women’s health.

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) may be able to provide visa sponsorship for certain roles, subject to the post meeting the relevant eligibility criteria. Sponsorship is not guaranteed and will be determined on a case-by-case basis following interview and during the pre-employment verification process. Applicants must state their current right to work in their application.

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Duration, Location, and Working Pattern:

• Permanent, full-time position
• Shift pattern to be confirmed
• You will be based at 1st Floor, West House, Gartnavel Royal Hospital, 1055 Great Western Road, Glasgow, G12 0XH.
  
  

Key Responsibilities

Based within the Population Health Section of the Public Health Directorate, you will be responsible for a broad portfolio of public health improvement and health inequalities work relating to child, maternal and women’s health. This includes the Early Years Development Transformational Change Programme, the NHSGGC Maternity and Neonatal Strategy and the Women’s Health Plan. You will work collaboratively with partners and stakeholders across Acute and Maternity services, local authorities, HSCPs, local communities and third-sector organisations to deliver agreed outcomes, improve health and reduce inequalities.

Knowledge, training, qualifications and/or experience required to do the job:

• Ideally educated to postgraduate level, or able to demonstrate relevant public health or health improvement experience and ongoing continuing professional development (CPD).
• Proven experience of operating at a senior level within an NHS or local authority environment.
• Experience of working across organisational and/or professional boundaries.
• Ability to develop and manage multiple programmes of work to achieve agreed outcomes within tight deadlines.
• Excellent organisational skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to influence and negotiate across a wide range of services and staff.
• Experience of project and resource management across a range of settings would be advantageous.
  
  

What We Offer

We offer a wide range of supportive policies designed to enhance your employee journey, including a comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme, Cycle to Work Scheme, bursary scheme and extensive learning and development opportunities.

As an NHS Scotland employee, you will be entitled to:

• A minimum of 27 days annual leave, increasing with length of service, plus public holidays
• Membership of the NHS Pension Scheme, including life insurance benefits
• Salary Sacrifice Car Benefit Scheme
• Development opportunities including study bursaries, e-learning and classroom-based courses
• Enhanced pay for working public holidays
• NHS discounts on a wide range of goods and services
• Confidential employee support and assistance, including counselling and psychological therapies
  
  

Interested?

If you would like to find out more, we would love to hear from you.

For An Informal Discussion, Please Contact

• Name: Lesley Nish
• Job title: Public Health Programme Manager
• Email: Lesley.Nish@nhs.scot
  
  

Details on how to contact the Recruitment Service and the Recruitment Process: Information for candidates

This vacancy may close early due to a high volume of applications. We recommend applying as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.

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NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) recognises the importance of work-life balance and is committed to offering a range of flexible working options where service needs allow. For roles where less than full-time hours can be accommodated, and where the tenure is listed as “various”, we encourage applications from individuals seeking flexible working arrangements. Flexible working will be included as a topic for discussion during the recruitment process.

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde encourages applications from all sections of the community. We are committed to promoting equality, diversity and inclusion and are proud of the diverse workforce we employ.

By signing the Armed Forces Covenant, NHSGGC has pledged its commitment to being a Forces Friendly Employer. We welcome applications from across the Armed Forces Community and recognise military skills, experience and qualifications throughout the recruitment and selection process.

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