Health Promotion Nurse Reports to:Keeping Well Service Co-ordinator Hours:16 hours per week - 2 full days per week across a 5-day working week (Monday-Friday) Location: Various locations across N.I. via our regional Keeping Well Service - Seeking additional cover in Northern Trust (Mid-Ulster locality) Campaign Service/Cause: Health Promotion Remuneration:£32,643 - £34,666 pro rata (FTE 35hrs) Overall Purpose of Post Our Health Promotion Nurses work as part of the Cancer Focus Northern Ireland Health Improvement and Community Wellbeing team, carrying out individual health assessments and delivering health information and awareness sessions to promote key messages on cancer prevention and health and wellbeing. This work is delivered across a range of settings via the Keeping Well mobile health service, reaching community groups, corporate partners, and a wide range of beneficiaries such as mens groups, womens groups and sports clubs. Key Responsibilities Service Delivery and Information Management Provide health assessments i.e. blood pressure, blood glucose, CO2 & body composition checks in various locations as agreed with the Community Wellbeing Manager. Offer support, advice and health education literature (where appropriate) at assessment and information with an emphasis on cancer awareness. Promote wider health improvement messages were appropriate such as stop smoking support and skin cancer awareness. Liaise with the Community Wellbeing Manager regarding retaining and collation of statistical information including service evaluation and monitoring. Governance and Quality Assurance Work within the guidelines of the Nursing Midwifery Councils Code of Professional Conduct and maintain ongoing professional development including clinical, social and psychological issues in accordance with the NMC Post Registration and Practice (PREP) standards. Recording of necessary assessment data and ensuring that a strict data protection policy is adhered to ensure it is stored confidentially in line with best practice in GDPR principles. Adhere to Cancer Focus NI policies and procedures ensuring equipment is properly maintained and materials are disposed of safely after use, in full compliance with strict hygiene procedures at all times. External Relationships Represent Cancer Focus NI at relevant meetings and events as required. Co-operate with other Cancer Focus NI departments to help achieve the overall aims and objectives of the charity. General Work as part of a multi-disciplinary team to support service users, those living with cancer and their families. Represent and promote Cancer Focus NI and its objectives as required. Promote existing Cancer Focus NI services as appropriate. Comply with Cancer Focus NI policies, procedures and guidelines, including those relating to Equal Opportunities, Health & Safety, Safeguarding and Record Keeping. Undertake any other duties as may reasonably be required. This post may require occasional evening or weekend work and will require an element of flexible working. This Job Description is not exhaustive. It merely acts as a guide and may be amended to meet the changing requirements of the charity at any time after discussion with the post holder. PersonSpecification The below specification shows the essential skills, abilities, knowledge and/or qualifications required to be able to carry out the duties of this post. Therefore, please address in a covering letter, each criterion listed in the specification, drawing upon all of your experience, whether at work of on a voluntary basis. Essential Criteria Experience A minimum of one years experience of delivering health promotion within a community setting within the last five years. Experience and knowledge of cancer nursing. Experience of working within a multi-disciplinary team. An understanding and knowledge of audit and service evaluation. Qualifications Registered Nurse on the live NMC register, Part 1: Level 1. Skills Evidence of strong interpersonal skills, including excellent verbal and written communication skills, and the ability to provide both one to one and group sessions. Ability to work in a fast-paced environment as part of a team. Ability to record and interpret patient data whilst making recommendations to improve health outcomes. Evidence of having received training in communication skills or counselling. Excellent time keeping and self-management skills. Ability to use Microsoft Office, e-mail and internet. Personal Qualities To be able to provide a person-centred approach. Ability to provide empathy and compassion. Other Ability to work two full days per week across a five-day working week (Monday Friday). Staff will be made aware of shift patterns in advance. Applicants will hold a full, current driving license and have access to the use of a car or some other appropriate form of transport to carry out the duties of the post. Desirable Criteria Qualifications Degree in nursing. Third level qualification in health promotion or relevant subject. Skills Experience of operating data management systems or similar software. Additional Information Terms and Conditions of Employment Successful applicants must provide proof of their right to work in the UK. (This will be evidenced in the first instance by being in possession of a British or Irish passport or a valid UK Work Permit). The activities of this role meet the Access NI definition of regulated activity relating to regular access to HSC records as outlined in the Access NI Code of Practice. Cancer Focus NI will obtain an Access NI Enhanced check for the successful candidate. Applicants who have a criminal record will be treated fairly and not discriminated automatically because of a conviction or other information revealed. Applicants with criminal records will be reviewed in line with Cancer Focus Northern Irelands policy on the recruitment of Ex-offenders. If there is any reason you cannot work in Regulated Activity, you must disclose this to us. Cancer Focus Northern Ireland has a written policy on the Secure Handling, Use, Storage and Retention of Disclosure information. Satisfactory reference checks. 12 months probationary period. Evidence of relevant academic and professional qualifications. Evidence of appropriate vehicle documentation (i.e. driving licence and insurance cover) must be provided where the role necessitates travel on company business in own vehicle. Benefits Flexible working policy 25 days Annual Leave, plus 12 statutory days (pro rata for those working less than 35 hrs per week) 2 additional days of annual leave after 5 years service and a further 3 days after 10 years service Enhanced Maternity / Adoption Pay Enhanced Occupational Sick Pay Scheme Contributory Pension Scheme Cycle to Work Scheme Mileage Allowance at the prevailing HMRC rate Life Assurance Healthcare Plan Disability Cancer Focus NI is an Equal Opportunities Employer and all applications are dealt with in accordance with the Disability Discrimination Act. A person is disabled if they have, or have had, a physical or mental impairment which has, or has had, a substantial and long-term adverse effect on your ability to carry out normal day to day activities. If you consider yourself to have a disability relevant to the position for which you are applying, please contact us so that we can process your application fairly, make any specific arrangements for your interview, and make any necessary reasonable adjustments or adaptations, or provide any aids to assist you in completing the duties of the post if appointed. Equal Opportunities Cancer Focus NI is an Equal Opportunities Employer and all applications for employment are considered strictly on the basis of merit. Application Process The closing date/time for submission of CV and cover letter is 5.00pm, 17th April 2026. Interview dates: 28th April, 5th & 6th May 2026. We are often unable to offer alternative interview dates. If you would like to apply for this role, please submit an up-to-date copy of your CV and cover letter before this date/time to: or, mailed to: Human Resources, Cancer Focus NI, 40/44 Eglantine Avenue, Belfast, BT9 6DX We cannot accept applications received after the closing date/time. Guidance Notes on Applying for our role Please ensure your CV is up-to-date and accurate. Cancer Focus NI will not make assumptions from the title of your post(s) or the nature of any employing organisation(s) as to your skills and experience gained. If you do not provide sufficient detail, including the appropriate dates needed to meet any eligibility criteria, your application may be rejected. ONLY the details provided by you in your CV and cover letter will be used for determining your eligibility for the post/shortlisting purposes. Skills: Health Promotion Cancer Nursing Service Evaluation Registered Nurse Communication Skills Teamwork IT Lierate Benefits: Flexible Working Policy 25 days annual leave, plus statutory days Contributory Pension Scheme Life Assurance Healthcare Plan Cycle Scheme