SHSCT_Early Intervention and Prevention Programme Manager Band 6

Job details

• Branch: St Luke's Hospital site, Armagh (SHSCT)
• Location: St Luke's Hosp-Main Building
• Directorate: Adult Community and Acute Services
• Salary: Band 6 (£38,682 - £46,580)
• Contract Type: Temporary
• Opening Date: 18/05/26
• Closes: Tue, 02 June 2026 @ 4:00 PM
• Interview Dates: To be confirmed.

Notes

If you are submitting a manual application, please post it to: Recruitment Shared Services, Rosewood Villa, Longstone Hospital Site, 73 Loughgall Road, Armagh, BT61 7PR. Applications received after the advertised closing date/time cannot be considered, so please allow enough time for postage. “A waiting list may be created for similar posts that may arise while the waiting list is live, this may include temporary or part-time posts. This will be managed in line with the updated HSC waiting list principles effective from 1 April 2026”. Where a part-time waiting list is required, one part-time waiting list will be created- regardless of any specific hours advertised, this waiting list will cover all future vacancies where part-time posts arise. A part-time post is defined as any post that has less than 37.5 hours per week.” Please remember to save or print a copy of the job description before submitting your application, as it will not be accessible afterwards. Flexible Working We welcome flexible working requests from day one. All HSC organisations offer a range of flexible working options. The options available for this post will depend on the requirements of the role. Find out more about flexible working options on our website.

JOB DESCRIPTION

JOB TITLE Early Intervention & Prevention Programme Manager

BAND 6

DIRECTORATE ADULT COMMUNITY SERVICES

INITIAL LOCATION WARD 2 ST LUKES HOSPITAL ARMAGH

REPORTS TO: Head of Health Improvement

ACCOUNTABLE TO: Assistant Director Promoting Wellbeing

FLEXIBLE WORKING PROVISIONS AVAILABLE- Flexi-time, Compressed/elongated hours, Hybrid working,

The post holder will need to work flexibly to meet the needs of the service with some evening working.

JOB SUMMARY

The post holder will co-ordinate the planning, delivery and monitoring of evidence-based behaviour change programmes to reduce the incidence of long-term conditions in those at higher risk. This will include managing delivery of a licensed Diabetes Prevention programmes for those at higher risk of Type 2 Diabetes. The post holder will manage a team of Health Coaches and administrative support to deliver, monitor and evaluate online and face to face Diabetes Prevention Programmes. The post holder will work closely with Primary Care Teams; Health Improvement leads and other Trust staff to embed referral mechanisms and post programme signposting and support.

The post holder will support the Assistant Director for Promoting Wellbeing and Heads of Service in line with regional strategic priorities outlined in ‘Health and Wellbeing 2026: Delivering Together, Programme for Government, Making Life Better and local priorities outlined in the Trust corporate plan and local government Community Planning processes.

KEY DUTIES / RESPONSIBILITIES

Service Delivery, Development and Evaluation

To lead a staff team to deliver, monitor and evaluate an evidence-based Diabetes Prevention Programme.(DPP)

To build and develop relationships with primary care teams to ensure that patients are referred to the Diabetes Prevention Programme.

To oversee the use of the encompass digital system for receipt and management of referrals, programme delivery, monitoring and reporting in line with Trust policies and procedures and data protection requirements.

To ensure effective systems are in place to monitor and evaluate service user experience and outcomes from participating in the diabetes prevention programme.

To prepare quarterly reports, position papers and other documentation that may be required in line with programme outcomes or key performance indicators.

To Identify opportunities for meaningful involvement of service users in relation to the delivery and development of the programme.

To develop processes for on-going health and wellbeing support to patients following completion of programmes including signposting tools, pathways and peer support.

To provide leadership in service improvement and development to enhance early intervention approaches.

To support promotional activity and participate in events to promote diabetes prevention and awareness and uptake of the programme

Staff Management and Develop Team Performance

To manage the staff team including recruitment, induction, training, appraisal and management of staff in line with HSC Trust policies.

To lead the team and ensure effective team working to deliver a high-quality service to promote health and wellbeing.

To assess staff training needs and ensure staff team are trained to deliver the Diabetes prevention programme effectively, adhering to licensing, NICE guidance and other relevant quality frameworks.

To co-ordinate access to staff training to enable the development of complementary health improvement skills. e.g. motivational interviewing

To ensure processes are complied with to manage and take appropriate action in line with

15.To maintain a commitment to personal development, updating knowledge and skills and extending experience and expertise in areas relevant to the job remit.

Performance Monitoring

16. Ensure best use of resources and that the service is managed in accordance with yearly financial instructions.

17. To maintain monitoring systems that facilitate timely review of service users, record keeping and on-going reporting and review of programme delivery.

18.To develop and maintain robust project management systems including risk assessment and management.

19. To actively participate in audit activities within the diabetes prevention team and present findings as required.

20. To facilitate the evaluation of the programme ensuring follow up tracking of patients post programme to ensure relevant data collection is undertaken and collated.

Communication and Information Management

21.To ensure compliance with information governance in processing of GP referrals, managing patient records, consent and data in line with Trust policies and procedures.

22. To prepare quarterly reports, position papers and other documentation that may be required in line with programme outcomes or key performance indicators.

23. Work in partnership with manager to develop proposals for commissioners or funders for service improvements or to secure new resources.

24. Represent the interests of the Trust on appropriate regional, area and local groups.

25. Any other duties within the general scope of the post and as agreed with the Assistant Director for Promoting Wellbeing.

HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITIES

The Trust supports and promotes a culture of collective leadership where those who have responsibility for managing other staff:

Establish and promote a supportive, fair and open culture that encourages and enables all parts of the team to have clearly aligned goals and objectives, to meet the required performance standards and to achieve continuous improvement in the services they deliver.

Ensure access to skills and personal development through appropriate training and support.

Promote a culture of openness and honesty to enable shared learning.

Encourage and empower others in their team to achieve their goals and reach their full potential through regular supportive conversation and shared decision making.

Adhere to and promote Trust policy and procedure in all staffing matters, participating as appropriate in a way which underpins Trust values.

RAISING CONCERNS - RESPONSIBILITIES

The post holder will promote and support effective team working, fostering a culture of openness and transparency.

The post holder will ensure that they take all concerns raised with them seriously and act in accordance with the Trust’s ‘Your Right to Raise a Concern (Whistleblowing)’ policy and their professional code of conduct, where applicable.

PERSONAL AND PUBLIC INVOLVEMENT RESPONSIBILITIES (PPI)

Promote and support the implementation of the Trust’s PPI Strategy and ensure all staff are aware of their responsibilities as appropriate to their job role.

Involve patients, clients, carers and the wider community where relevant, in developing, planning, delivering and evaluating our services in a meaningful and effective way, as part of the Trust’s ongoing commitment to Personal Public Involvement (PPI) and Co-Production. Further information is available at engage.hscni.net

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

The post holder will be required to

Ensure the Trust’s policy on equality of opportunity is promoted through their own actions and those of any staff for whom they have responsibility.

Co-operate fully with the implementation of the Trust's Health and Safety arrangements, reporting any accidents/incidents/equipment defects to their manager, and maintaining a clean, uncluttered and safe environment for patients/clients, members of the public and staff.

Adhere at all times to all Trust policies/codes of conduct, including for example

Smoke Free policy

IT Security Policy and Code of Conduct

standards of attendance, appearance and behaviour

Contribute to ensuring the highest standards of environmental cleanliness within your designated area of work.

Co-operate fully with regard to Trust policies and procedures relating to infection prevention and control.

All employees of the Trust are legally responsible for all records held, created or used as part of their business within the Trust including patients/clients, corporate and administrative records whether paper-based or electronic and also including emails. All such records are public records and are accessible to the general public, with limited exceptions, under the Freedom of Information Act 2000 the Environmental Information Regulations 2004, the General Data Protection Regulations (GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018. Employees are required to be conversant with the Trust’s policy and procedures on records management and to seek advice if in doubt.

Take responsibility for their own ongoing learning and development, in order to maximise their potential and continue to meet the demands of the post.

Represent the Trust’s commitment to providing the highest possible standard of service to patients/clients and members of the public, by treating all those with whom they come into contact in the course of work, in a pleasant, courteous and respectful manner.

This Job Description will be subject to review in the light of changing circumstances and is not intended to be rigid and inflexible but should be regarded as providing guidelines within which the individual works. Other duties of a similar nature and appropriate to the grade may be assigned from time to time.

It is a standard condition that all Trust staff may be required to serve at any location within the Trust's area, as needs of the service demand.

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PERSONNEL SPECIFICATION

JOB TITLE AND BAND Early Intervention and Prevention Programme Manager

BAND 6

DEPARTMENT / DIRECTORATE PROMOTING WELLBEING /

ADULT COMMUNITY SERVICES

HOURS 37.5 temporary to December 2028

ESSENTIAL CRITERIA

SECTION 1: The following are ESSENTIAL criteria which will initially be measured at shortlisting stage although may also be further explored during the interview/selection stage. You should therefore make it clear on your application form whether or not you meet these criteria. Failure to do so may result in you not being shortlisted. The stage in the process when the criteria will be measured is stated below.

Factor

Criteria

Method of Assessment

Qualifications/ Registration

Relevant degree or recognised professional qualification or equivalent/higher qualification AND 1 years’ experience working in the statutory/community/voluntary sector in a Health & Social Care, Community Development or Health Promotion role.

OR

HNC/HND or equivalent /higher qualification in a relevant¹ subject area AND 2 years’ experience working in the statutory/community/voluntary sector in a Health & Social Care, Community Development or Health Promotion role.

OR 4 years’ experience working in the statutory/community/voluntary sector in a Health & Social Care, Community Development or Health Promotion role.

1. Relevant’ is defined as, for example, Community Development, Social Work, Nursing, Allied Health Profession or Health Promotion.

Shortlisting by Application Form

Experience

Experience in managing service/programme delivery and monitoring against agreed objectives and targets.

Have a minimum of 1 years’ experience of working with internal/external stakeholders to achieve successful health and wellbeing outcomes.

Competent in the use of digital systems/databases and Microsoft Office products including Word, Excel, Outlook PowerPoint and MS team or equivalent to manage service delivery.

Shortlisting by Application Form

Other

Hold a current full driving licence which is valid for use in the UK and have access to a car on appointment.

This criteria will be waived in the case of applicants whose disability prohibits driving but who have access to a form of transport approved by the Trust which will permit them to carry out the duties of the post.

Shortlisting by Application Form

SECTION 2: The following are ESSENTIAL criteria which will be measured during the interview/ selection stage:

Skills / Abilities /

Knowledge

Have effective communication skills to meet the needs of the post in full.

Experience of co-ordinating, delivering and evaluating group-based health or wellbeing interventions

Experience of working with a diverse range of multi-professional and multi-agency stakeholders to achieve successful outcomes

Experience of a proactive approach to leading change or service development/improvement.

Ability to analyse data and report information as required to evidence programme outcomes and delivery against targets.

Excellent organisation, planning and time management skills

Have a sound knowledge of Health and Social Care processes and systems

Have an excellent understand of health improvement/ behaviour change approaches

Interview

DESIRABLE CRITERIA

SECTION 3: these will ONLY be used where it is necessary to introduce additional job related criteria to ensure files are manageable. You should therefore make it clear on your application form how you meet these criteria. Failure to do so may result in you not being shortlisted.

Factor

Criteria

Method of Assessment

Experience / Qualifications

Experience of operational management of staff.

Shortlisting by Application Form

Notes to applicants

You must clearly demonstrate on your application form under each question, how you meet the required criteria as failure to do so may result in you not being shortlisted. You should clearly demonstrate this for both the essential and desirable criteria.

Shortlisting will be carried out on the basis of the essential criteria set out in Section 1 below, using the information provided by you on your application form. Please note the Trust reserves the right to use any desirable criteria outlined in Section 3 at shortlisting. You must clearly demonstrate on your application form how you meet the desirable criteria.

Proof of qualifications and/or professional registration will be required if an offer of employment is made – if you are unable to provide this, the offer may be withdrawn.

If this post is being sought on secondment then the individual MUST have the permission of their line manager IN ADVANCE of making application.

As part of the Recruitment & Selection process it may be necessary for the Trust to carry out an Enhanced Disclosure Check through Access NI before any appointment to this post can be confirmed.

THE TRUST IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES EMPLOYER

Successful applicants

may be required to attend for a Health Assessment

can expect to be placed at the minimum point of the pay scale, although a higher starting salary, within the range of the pay band may be available if the person appointed has experience relevant & equivalent to the post. If the successful candidate is an existing HSC employee moving to a higher band, AfC Pay on Promotion will apply.

are able to request Flexible Working from the 1st day of their employment. A number of flexible working provisions are offered by all HSC Organisations including Full-time working, Fixed working patterns, Part-time working, Flexi-time, Compressed/elongated hours, Average hours working patterns, Term-time working, Job-share or Homeworking for some or all of the working pattern, depending on the role being undertaken. Successful applicants are encouraged to discuss with their manager what Flexible Working provisions may be available in the role they are taking up, prior to commencing employment, to help them achieve a positive Work/Life Balance.