NHS Ayrshire & Arran
Screening Inequalities Outreach Support Officer
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Screening Inequalities Outreach Support Officer
Screening Inequalities Outreach Support Officer – Public Health
Fixed Term (until 30/09/2026) – Internal Candidates (NHS Fife Employees/Interns/Bank Staff Only)
About the Role
The Screening Team in Public Health, NHS Fife, provides oversight and governance of national screening programmes. We are seeking a Screening Inequalities Outreach Support Officer to lead efforts in reducing screen uptake inequalities for Fife residents and improve screening programme equity.
You must meet the essential and desirable criteria outlined in the job specification and demonstrate clear alignment with this role’s remit.
Core Responsibilities
The officer will play a strategic role in addressing health inequalities within screening programmes, with key tasks including:
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Leadership & Implementation
- Support the Screening Inequalities Needs Assessment and facilitate targeted action plans to improve screening uptake and patient experience across Fife.
- Prioritise and execute critical actions stemming from the ongoing Needs Assessment, ensuring timely and meaningful interventions.
- Deliver projects that align with the NHS Fife Screening Programme Strategy, focusing on outcomes for residents and health equity.
- Ensure defined projects/programmes meet agreed deadlines, objectives, and budgets; lead collaborations with stakeholders to meet needs.
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Project & Risk Management
- Develop robust project controls and financial probity systems to support risk management.
- Coordinate multi-stakeholder initiatives aimed at addressing local screening inequalities.
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Stakeholder & Community Engagement
- Engage policy-makers, national/regional partners, and care teams to inform local strategies.
- Build relationships, provide advocacy, and ensure effective communication with patients, carers, and colleagues.
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Quality & Policy Adherence
- Contribute to local procedures, protocols, and NHS Fife Policy, ensuring compliance across teams.
- Participate in future service-development projects to strengthen screening pathways.
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Patient Focus
- Maintain clear written/verbal communication with patients, carers, and the multidisciplinary team to promote a patient-centred approach.
Working Arrangement
Hours:
- 1 day per week (36-hour fixed-week equivalent post April 2026).
Placement Requirement:
- No formal training/secondment is required. Applicants must be current NHS Fife employees (permanent, bank, or intern), requiring line manager approval for application eligibility [see paperwork here].
Mandatory Pre-Employment Checks:
- Participation in the Scottish Disclosure Service (PVG Scheme).
- Proof of UK right to work (including visas/notifications under free movement rules).
Key Expertise & Attributes
Essential
- Deep awareness of health inequalities and how they manifest in screening uptake.
- Agility to adapt to evolving demands, innovate solutions, and deliver at pace.
- Ability to work collaboratively in local/national teams, whilst adding strategic direction.
- Understanding of NHS Fife/Public Health frameworks and policy.
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Desirable
- Experience in community engagement or health equity programmes.
- Knowledge of specific Fife demographics and targeting inequalities effectively.
Application & Communication
Before Applying:
- Inform your current line manager and seek ethics-approval (see Secondment Policy Hub).
- Check eligibility to work in the UK.
For informal queries: Olkemi Oyedeji
Support & Workplace Commitment
We are fully inclusive:
- Flexible working supported.
- Family-friendly policies—leave awards, dependent care, and bulk preterm leave available.
- Equality & Diversity efforts prioritised: applications welcomed from all cultural backgrounds, neurodivergent groups, people with long-term conditions/visibilities.
- Salary phrased appropriately according to part-time contract.
Governance & Legal Compliance
- No contracts will be awarded or sponsored if it’s later revealed an applicant lacked relevant work-rights. Candidate responsibility to verify: GOV.UK Legal Work Status | NHS Scotland.
Integrity in Applications
We encourage authentic content, incorporating AI cautiously:
- Keep AI-generated text confined to drafting/spelling/grammar checks—primary answers must be personal and reflective of your skills/journey.
- AI-assisted creation of applications may result in disqualification. Commit to authenticity in all responses.
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