Modern Apprentice - Assistant Health Improvement Practitioner

Location:   West Glasgow ACH (this post will be subject to re-location)

Job Title:  Modern Apprentice - Assistant Health Improvement Practitioner (annex 21) B4 

Tenure: Fixed term

Salary:  Band 4 Salary Scale: £27,598  - £30,019

Modern Apprentice Salary: Starting salary: £19, 318 per annum    

• Band 4 Annexe 21 Year 1  70% of top of scale
• Band 4 Annexe 21 Year 2  75% of top of scale

On successful completion of the programme, you will be supported into permanent employment at the entry point of a Band 4 starting salary scale.

Start Date:  1st August 2024 (start date is subject to change)

The role:  As an Apprentice, you will work as part of a wider Health Improvement team to make a difference in improving health outcomes and life experiences for the population of Greater Glasgow & Clyde. We do this in several ways and there is wide variety in the work our team are involved in which you support.

This can include for example supporting local voluntary organisations with the delivery of the Henry Programme (health behaviour programme for children and families) and supporting and promoting community food activities, and physical activity for children. You will be a key partner in local networks/forums, and supporting training/events that the team are involved in.

You will be encouraged to undertake a variety of health training, for example, Healthy Minds, to build on your knowledge and understanding of health and wellbeing.

Further information is available in the attached pack, please read this before applying.

There will be an information session on 30th April 2024 at 2pm to provide more information about the role and to give you an opportunity to ask any questions. To register for this session click.

https://link.webropolsurveys.com/S/8134C10B6329C732 

Entry Requirements:

Applications are considered on a competitive basis which means not all candidates who meet the entry criteria will be guaranteed an interview.

In order to be considered for interview your Application Form MUST clearly demonstrate that you meet the following criteria:

• A National 5 qualification (or SCQF equivalent) at Grade A-C in English or ESOL and at least two National 4 qualifications (or SCQF equivalent).   
• Are within the specified age range 

AND

• Fully complete the application form

Stage 1 Interviews:  29th May 2024

Stage 2 Interviews: 5th/12th June 2024

NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. To this end, NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society.