Job summary
The Northumberland County Council Public Health Team is based within the Public Health, Inequalities & Stronger Communities directorate. The Public Health Team is responsible for commissioning and delivering services and influencing parts of the system to improve the health of our residents in Northumberland and reduce health inequalities.
We are seeking to recruit an enthusiastic, committed and well organised Health Improvement Practitioner Specialist to support delivery of our whole systems approach to healthy weight and physical activity. You should be able to work under your own initiative, able to effectively manage your own workload, and work in partnership with colleagues, residents, system partners and elected members. The post will also support wider work in the Policy, Place and Intelligence portfolio within the public health team.
Main duties of the job
ROLE OF THE JOB
Subject to the needs of the service and capacity, the postholder can expect to:
Contribute to, and advise on, the development and implementation of local actions to support healthy weight and physical activity.
Work closely with partners to strengthen a whole system approach to improving healthy weight and physical activity
Support the interpretation and response to data and intelligence received through the National Child Measurement Programme (NCMP)
Provide public health input including evidence reviews into policies, strategies and programmes developed by NCC and external partners
Provide project management support for key areas of work including facilitation of the Northumberland Healthy Weight Alliance, relevant strategy development, and public health programmes
Ensure methods of monitoring, evaluating and reporting are embedded within this area of work.
Ensure alignment to the NCC Corporate Plan, Northumberland Health and Wellbeing Strategy and Northumberland Inequalities Plan.
Support wider public health priorities as needed in collaboration with colleagues in the Public Health team
About us
Northumberland County Councils (NCC) vision is Land of Great Opportunities, for current and future generations. We believe there is no better place to live and work.
For further information about working for NCC, please visit our website.
Why choose us?
We have some outstanding benefits and perks to offer you, including:
-26 days annual leave plus public/bank holidays, rising to 31 days after 5 years of service (pro rata for part-time employees)
-Automatic enrolment into the Local Government Pension Scheme-Flexi scheme (if applicable) up to 2 days flexible leave available per month (pro rata for part-time employees)
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Please note that this is a full time position but applications on a secondment or part-time basis would be considered for the right applicant.
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Details Date posted
02 June 2025
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
£38,626 to £42,708 a year
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Flexible working
Reference number
F0022-25-0024
Job locations
County Hall
Morpeth
Northumberland
NE61 2EF
Job description Job responsibilities
Duties and key result areas:
Develops and maintains public health information and support structures
Facilitates multi-agency public health group work to build capacity and community-based health needs assessment
Manages Public Health Programmes of work and staff working in the service
Supports the management of the health improvement service contract and quarterly and annual monitoring reports
Supports the training elements associated with public health themes and builds capacity in other professionals to raise awareness
Provides training to a range of other professionals in all sectors around their sphere of specialism to build capacity for health improvement delivery
Contributes to the development, implementation and evaluation of specialist local health improvement programmes, including public, user and carer involvement.
Undertakes any other tasks deemed appropriate by the line manager
Communication and Relationships
Persuades and influences external agencies (e.g. Voluntary & Community Sector, Private Business, Local Authority, Primary Care) to address health inequalities in their plans and service delivery
Provides training and presentations, on a range of specialist health improvement issues, some of which may be complex or contentious, to a range of agencies and professionals
Provides specialised advice to external agencies, in respect of health improvement activities and evidence based practice on specialist areas
Provides specialist advice to other Health Care professionals regarding their own specialist area
Provide and receive complex, sensitive information. Uses persuasive, motivational, negotiating and training skills. Presents complex, sensitive or contentious information to large groups Liaises with external agencies or General Practice, persuades and influences agencies to address health inequalities, skills for training in own specialist area/ presentations on range of issues to large groups e.g. Obesity, Mental Health, Empowering Communties, Ageing Well and Young People's Health.
Analytical Skills
To be able to interpret different types of health data that gives an indication on priority areas of work related to work programme
Creates a range of publications e.g. reports, graphs, power point presentations, newsletters, fliers and press statements using various software, requiring adjustment and manipulation of information.
Ensures that any database or client related data are correctly stored, processed and secured in line with Trust policies. Planning and Organisational Skills
Plans and coordinates health improvement portfolio delivery in Northumberland
Co-ordinates and organises multi-agency groups, including public, user and carer involvement
Project manages health improvement programmes within their spheres of specialism, in line with expectations outlined in the Northumberland health improvement service specification
Plans and co-ordinates work that identifies opportunities for income generation
To plan own work to ensure that individual and team targets are being met
Plans and coordinates all aspects of staff management, including appraisals and supervisions
Plan and organise complex activities, training or programmes, requiring formulation, adjustment. Co-ordinates and organises multi agency groups, project manages public health programmes, initiatives.
Policy and Service Development
Implements national and local health improvement policies on specialist areas of work which impact across a large number of settings and community groups.
Contributes to the development of overall public health service in their specialist area of expertise.
Identifies ways in which the service may be improved and gaps in service delivery and takes a leading role in implementing any changes.
Coordinates evaluation of activities and programmes to inform service delivery and development
Works with other health, school and social care teams to support policy and service development
Information Resources
Records data related to work programme
Creates a range of publications e.g. reports, graphs, power point presentations, newsletters, fliers and press statements using various software, requiring adjustment and manipulation of information
Ensures that any database or client related data are correctly stored, processed and secured in line with Trust policies
Research and Development
Maintains and shares with others information on current research and practice.
Undertakes public health audits and trials and public involvement surveys as and when required.
Freedom to Act
Able to work independently within role boundaries and under the management of the Health Improvement Advanced Practitioner
The duties and responsibilities highlighted in this Job Description are indicative and may vary over time. Post holders are expected to undertake other duties and responsibilities relevant to the nature, level and extent of the post and the grade has been established on this basis
Job description Job responsibilities
Duties and key result areas:
Develops and maintains public health information and support structures
Facilitates multi-agency public health group work to build capacity and community-based health needs assessment
Manages Public Health Programmes of work and staff working in the service
Supports the management of the health improvement service contract and quarterly and annual monitoring reports
Supports the training elements associated with public health themes and builds capacity in other professionals to raise awareness
Provides training to a range of other professionals in all sectors around their sphere of specialism to build capacity for health improvement delivery
Contributes to the development, implementation and evaluation of specialist local health improvement programmes, including public, user and carer involvement.
Undertakes any other tasks deemed appropriate by the line manager
Communication and Relationships
Persuades and influences external agencies (e.g. Voluntary & Community Sector, Private Business, Local Authority, Primary Care) to address health inequalities in their plans and service delivery
Provides training and presentations, on a range of specialist health improvement issues, some of which may be complex or contentious, to a range of agencies and professionals
Provides specialised advice to external agencies, in respect of health improvement activities and evidence based practice on specialist areas
Provides specialist advice to other Health Care professionals regarding their own specialist area
Provide and receive complex, sensitive information. Uses persuasive, motivational, negotiating and training skills. Presents complex, sensitive or contentious information to large groups Liaises with external agencies or General Practice, persuades and influences agencies to address health inequalities, skills for training in own specialist area/ presentations on range of issues to large groups e.g. Obesity, Mental Health, Empowering Communties, Ageing Well and Young People's Health.
Analytical Skills
To be able to interpret different types of health data that gives an indication on priority areas of work related to work programme
Creates a range of publications e.g. reports, graphs, power point presentations, newsletters, fliers and press statements using various software, requiring adjustment and manipulation of information.
Ensures that any database or client related data are correctly stored, processed and secured in line with Trust policies. Planning and Organisational Skills
Plans and coordinates health improvement portfolio delivery in Northumberland
Co-ordinates and organises multi-agency groups, including public, user and carer involvement
Project manages health improvement programmes within their spheres of specialism, in line with expectations outlined in the Northumberland health improvement service specification
Plans and co-ordinates work that identifies opportunities for income generation
To plan own work to ensure that individual and team targets are being met
Plans and coordinates all aspects of staff management, including appraisals and supervisions
Plan and organise complex activities, training or programmes, requiring formulation, adjustment. Co-ordinates and organises multi agency groups, project manages public health programmes, initiatives.
Policy and Service Development
Implements national and local health improvement policies on specialist areas of work which impact across a large number of settings and community groups.
Contributes to the development of overall public health service in their specialist area of expertise.
Identifies ways in which the service may be improved and gaps in service delivery and takes a leading role in implementing any changes.
Coordinates evaluation of activities and programmes to inform service delivery and development
Works with other health, school and social care teams to support policy and service development
Information Resources
Records data related to work programme
Creates a range of publications e.g. reports, graphs, power point presentations, newsletters, fliers and press statements using various software, requiring adjustment and manipulation of information
Ensures that any database or client related data are correctly stored, processed and secured in line with Trust policies
Research and Development
Maintains and shares with others information on current research and practice.
Undertakes public health audits and trials and public involvement surveys as and when required.
Freedom to Act
Able to work independently within role boundaries and under the management of the Health Improvement Advanced Practitioner
The duties and responsibilities highlighted in this Job Description are indicative and may vary over time. Post holders are expected to undertake other duties and responsibilities relevant to the nature, level and extent of the post and the grade has been established on this basis
Person Specification Skills and Competencies Essential
* Requires a full current driving licence and meets the transport needs of the job.
* Good computer literacy and keyboard skills and the ability to safely move and handle displays and training equipment.
* Analyses available health data and effectiveness of public health initiatives and programmes
* Identifies and assesses alternative approaches to health improvement and the resources required
* Ability to deliver training and programmes to build capacity in health improvement
* Co-ordinates and organises multi-agency groups
* Ability to communicate appropriately with a range of people, across a range of settings
* Keyboard skills with precision and speed to produce service reports.
Desirable
* Experience of report writing
* Experience of conducting health needs assessments
Qualifications Essential
* Knowledge of public health specialist field acquired through a relevant degree or equivalent experience supplemented by specialist health improvement knowledge acquired through training to post graduate diploma level
* Specialist knowledge of public health field acquired through relevant degree, supplemented by specialist public health improvement knowledge, acquired through training, extended courses and experience to post graduate diploma level equivalent
Desirable
* Post graduate diploma level in Community Development, Public Health
* or related topic area
* Teaching or training qualification
Experience Essential
* Experience of working in public health project delivery or related community health programme linked to specialist area
* Experience of involving local communities in identifying their own health needs
* Knowledge and understanding of future public health directions and policy, including changes to commissioning
Desirable
* Experience of project management including managing small
* grants/budgets
* Experience of staff management
Person Specification Skills and Competencies Essential
* Requires a full current driving licence and meets the transport needs of the job.
* Good computer literacy and keyboard skills and the ability to safely move and handle displays and training equipment.
* Analyses available health data and effectiveness of public health initiatives and programmes
* Identifies and assesses alternative approaches to health improvement and the resources required
* Ability to deliver training and programmes to build capacity in health improvement
* Co-ordinates and organises multi-agency groups
* Ability to communicate appropriately with a range of people, across a range of settings
* Keyboard skills with precision and speed to produce service reports.
Desirable
* Experience of report writing
* Experience of conducting health needs assessments
Qualifications Essential
* Knowledge of public health specialist field acquired through a relevant degree or equivalent experience supplemented by specialist health improvement knowledge acquired through training to post graduate diploma level
* Specialist knowledge of public health field acquired through relevant degree, supplemented by specialist public health improvement knowledge, acquired through training, extended courses and experience to post graduate diploma level equivalent
Desirable
* Post graduate diploma level in Community Development, Public Health
* or related topic area
* Teaching or training qualification
Experience Essential
* Experience of working in public health project delivery or related community health programme linked to specialist area
* Experience of involving local communities in identifying their own health needs
* Knowledge and understanding of future public health directions and policy, including changes to commissioning
Desirable
* Experience of project management including managing small
* grants/budgets
* Experience of staff management
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Employer details Employer name
Northumberland County Council
Address
County Hall
Morpeth
Northumberland
NE61 2EF
Employer's website
https://www.northumberland.gov.uk/Home.aspx (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details Employer name
Northumberland County Council
Address
County Hall
Morpeth
Northumberland
NE61 2EF
Employer's website
https://www.northumberland.gov.uk/Home.aspx (Opens in a new tab)
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