Health Improvement Officer

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.HEALTH IMPROVEMENT OFFICER SEXUAL HEALTH AND BLOOD BORNE VIRUSBAND 6; 22.5 HOURSSALARY SCALE: £41,608 - £50,702 PRO RATAWe require an individual who has relevant current health improvement experience at an operational level and qualifications in health promotion/improvement/public health.Working predominantly in the Sexual Health and BBV Managed Care Network (SHBBV MCN), the post holder will contribute to the development, implementation and delivery of evidence-based health promotion activities with the overall aim improving sexual and reproductive health, particularly of vulnerable populations, preventing Blood Borne Viruses (BBV) and improving the health and wellbeing of people living with a BBV in Tayside and reducing health inequalities.This will involve the co-ordination of and leading work to support health improvement with partners across Tayside including in health services, education, third sector, and social care settings. Listening to and involving people who are affected by poor sexual health and BBV is at the heart of all our work.The role includes development and delivery of training sessions, provision of specialist advice and partnership working to deliver health improvement projects. In addition, the role includes support for delivery of the cool2talk question and answer service for young people.Applicants should be educated to degree level, or equivalent, and have a postgraduate diploma (or equivalent experience) in public health/health promotion. Excellent communication and influencing skills combined with knowledge of health improvement theory and practice are essential for this post.The post holder will be required to travel to cover duties throughout a wide geographical area and must be flexible as occasional out-of-hours working may be required.You will be required to achieve the mandatory Induction standards for Healthcare Support Workers in Scotland and to comply with the Code of Conduct throughout your employment. Informal enquiries to: Donna Thain, Sexual Health and BBV MCN Manager, or Aimee Devine, Senior Health Improvement Officer, Sexual Health and BBVHours of work are: 22.5 hours per week. Working days are Monday-Friday; flexi-time is offered. The post will be based at Kings Cross Hospital in Dundee.Short-listed applicants will be contacted by email. Please check your emails regularly, including your junk/spam folder.Additional 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.For help to complete an application on Job Train please follow this link: To view our accessibility statement, please follow this link: If you wish to participate in the Job Interview Guarantee Scheme and have been invited to interview, please contact the Hiring Manager as detailed in the advert to discuss any special requirements that you will need to enable you to attend the interview.Please note that our correspondence method is by e-mail, therefore please ensure you enter your email address accurately.Please check your e-mail regularly (including junk folders) and your Jobtrain account for updatesPlease contact Jobtrain Candidate Support Hub for advice and support with any system issuesWe recommend using the Internet Browser "Google Chrome" or "Microsoft Edge" when using JobtrainOnce you have submitted your application form you will be unable to make any amendmentsIf you are a current member of staff, please ensure you update your Jobtrain profile to reflect that you are employed by NHS Tayside