Health, Recovery and Wellbeing Leads

at  Boroughbury Medical Centre

Job Title: Health, Recovery and Wellbeing Lead Location: Peterborough Hours: 1.0 WTE Hours will usually be worked Monday to Friday between 10 am and 6pm to meet the needs of the organisation. Flexible working times and evening and weekend work may on occasion be required. Salary: B3 Agenda for change equivalent Contract: FTC for 24 months Background. Cancer is one of the biggest contributors to inequalities in life expectancy, with people from the most deprived communities more likely to get cancer, be diagnosed at a later stage and die from the disease.
Addressing health inequalities is crucial for us to achieve high-quality healthcare for all. Primary care serves as the foundation of the healthcare system, being the first point of contact for most people seeking help. But unequal access to these services can perpetuate health inequalities. By addressing issues of access, we can ensure that everyone, regardless of their socioeconomic status, race, gender, or geographic location, has an equal chance of comprehensive and timely care Implementing Health, Recovery and Wellbeing Leads will begin to encourage healthy behaviours, awareness and prevention of cancers alongside identifying any barriers to and facilitate timely access to healthcare.
They will also encourage the uptake of national cancer screening programme invitations and liver health checks by raising awareness in the hostels and day centres where they work. Health, Recovery and Wellbeing Leads will work with clients to create a shared trauma informed healthnavigation plan. This will include Current understanding of their health, their health goals. Current challenges with accessing healthcare(e.g.
overstimulation, finding certain environments/ language triggering or upsetting) + tools/strategies to navigate this The successful candidates will be offered training so that they have a good understanding of cancer screening, prevention and symptoms and can learn how to encourage people to speak up about possible symptoms, support them to seek advice from medical professionals and take up offers for national cancer screening programmes as well as local liver health checks and other locality-based programmes such as Targeted Lung Health Checks. Role summary: The post holder will be an integral part of the outreach provision including temporary accommodations and day centres and who will have supervision from the clinical leads for the early detection of liver disease programme. The main purpose of the role is to support people to understand how lifestyle can increase risk factors for cancers, be alert to signs or symptoms that should be investigated to rule out cancers, to encourage engagement with national screening programmes and liver health checks; along with providing support to navigate the complexities of the health care system. The post holder will demonstrate excellent organisational skills, must be flexible in approach, able to exercise initiative and demonstrate a consistently high standard of professionalism, being aware of the need for confidentiality and integrity.
The post holder will have excellent communication skills and be willing to undertake on-going training and development. In addition, the post holder will be able to signpost clients to the relevant sources of support and information appropriate to their needs. The role will also include supporting the wider community (via outreach) to understand risk factors of cancer, screening opportunities and to support them to navigate health care systems with any concerning symptoms. Data collection will be a vital part of this role to be able to evidence the difference that Health, Recovery and Wellbeing Leads can make to addressing health inequalities and to work towards these roles becoming Business as Usual in commissioning intentions Experience Demonstrate experience of managing a case load.
Demonstrate experience in working with marginalised communities. Excellent written and oral communication skills, including the ability to present information clearly. Complete regular, accurate reporting on activities, attendance levels and The participant feedback including case studies and session evaluations Experience of supporting vulnerable members of society. Ability to deal with complex and difficult emotional situations.
Ability to prioritise own workload. Ability to ask sensitively about information needs. Managing sensitive information and following GDPR procedures. Ability to work flexibly and enthusiastically with a team and on own initiative.
Experience planning and delivering training and educational workshops. Understanding of, and commitment to, equality, diversity, and inclusion. Demonstrates enthusiasm. Able to travel to different locations for meetings, training and events.
Willingness to undertake learning and development courses. Maintain absolute confidentially with regard to the organisations information and procedures We would welcome and encourage applications from people with lived experiences The specific objectives Promotion of cancer awareness and self-management to homeless clients. Including. o Primary focus on addressing the earlier detection of liver disease in support of the National cancer teams drive to reduce the number of late-stage liver cancers o Tailored cancer health education and counselling (face-to-face, phone, printed materials, lay language).
o Promotion of healthy behaviours (e.g. smoking cessation, alcohol reduction, physical activity promotion, and nutrition) to aid in prevention against cancer. o Supporting engagement with national cancer screening programmes alongside any locally driven initiatives such as targeted lung health screening (earlier detection of lung cancers in at risk populations) and capsule sponge for early detection of oesophageal cancers. o Ensuring that clients symptom concerns are communicated to project clinical professionals and if needed provide support to navigate the healthcare system Involvement of the patient in decision-making regarding their health.
o Scheduling screening appointments, reminders, and follow-ups. o Transportation assistance and accompanying homeless clients to and from procedures if needed and helping with reaching and navigating screening sites. o Obtaining and documenting screening results. o Facilitating follow-up appointments with healthcare providers Identification of health needs and barriers.
Including. o Personalised approach to assessment of client needs o Adapted solutions regarding barriers to care. o Enhanced understanding of needs of clients among local health and social care providers. o Establishing trust between clients and the staff at shelters, drop-in centres, and screening facilities.
o Reinforcing support system and coordinating with an individual’s caseworker, social worker, or substance-abuse counsellor when needed

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