Improving Screening Uptake Officer (Internal only)
This position is open to staff working at the Trust in the ECT Family this includes currentEast Cheshire NHS Trust employees,both NHSP and ECT bank staff, ISS staff and volunteers at the Trust. Unfortunately, we cannot accept applications from applicants not listed within these groups.
Are you passionate about reducing health inequalities and improving access to essential screening services? We are looking for a proactive and motivated individual to join the Cheshire Diabetic Eye Screening Programme as our Improving Screening Uptake Officer.
In this role, you will help the service understand and address the barriers that prevent people from attending their screening appointments. You will work closely with GP practices, community organisations, local authorities, and regional networks to design, deliver, and evaluate initiatives that improve access to screening.
You will also support our health promotion activity by planning and attending community events, and you will directly contact patients who have not attended screening for several years to encourage their attendance.
The post holder will be based at Alsager Health Centre with the option to work remotely for elements of the role.
Main duties of the job
* Identify patient groups and geographical areas with lower screening uptake using available data and insight tools.
* Work collaboratively with GP practices, Integrated Care Boards, community organisations, and local authorities to understand the barriers affecting attendance.
* Develop and deliver targeted interventions to improve access, including tailored outreach activities and flexible engagement approaches.
* Represent the programme at health promotion events, community forums, and local engagement activities.
* Support efforts to reduce health inequalities by developing initiatives for under served groups, including people with learning disabilities, ethnic minority communities, and other high-need populations.
* Contact patients who have not attended screening for several years to encourage re‑engagement.
* Demonstrate and report the impact of interventions to NHS England and share best practice and learning across programmes to support continuous improvement.
We welcome applications from Graduate visa holders; it is important to note that you must have a minimum of 6 months before this expires at the start of your employment for training and operational reasons.
Non-UK or Irish applicants should check their visa and this roles eligibility for sponsorship before applying. For further information please visit Visas and immigration - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)
Please be advised we are unable to provide Skilled Worker Visa Sponsorship to non-UK residents.
We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome all applications irrespective of age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, race or religion. The Trust is a Disability Confident Leader and as such, applicants with disabilities will be offered an interview providing they meet the minimum criteria for the post.
Person Specification
Qualifications
* Educated to Degree level in a relevant subject or equivalent level of qualification or significant equivalent previous proven experience
Experience
* Experience of work to improve health outcomes
Knowledge and Skills
* Knowledge of Microsoft Office including Word, Excel and Outlook
* Knowledge of administrative procedures, project management or information analysis
* Skills for communication on complex information and administrative matters, requiring developed interpersonal and oral/ written communication skills
* Has a planned and organised approach with an ability to prioritise their own workload to meet deadlines
Specific role requirements
* Commitment to and focused on quality, promotes high standards in all they do
* Able to make a connection between their work and the benefit to patients and the public
* Values diversity and difference, operates with integrity and openness
* Works well with others, is positive and helpful, listens, involves, respects and learns from the contribution of others
Other role requirements
* Please refer to the job description and person specification for details of all role requirements
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