Health Inequalities Officer

Job Overview

University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with us.

Please see below for detailed job description of the role.

Main duties of the job

Are you driven to improve the experience of our patients through reducing Health Inequalities for our community? We are looking for a passionate and driven Health Inequalities Officer sitting within the Experience of Care team and driving forward some key initiatives including Veteran care at UHS, care delivery of our Transgender community, training, and education in the support of our Gypsy Roma Traveller community and much more.

Working for our organisation

As one of the largest acute teaching Trusts in England, we offer learning and development opportunities to help you achieve the career you aspire to.

Specific to this role we are open to discussing flexibility in the hours that you work. Please talk to us at interview about the flexibility you need, and we will explore what’s possible for the role and service. UHS employees are able to access a range of NHS discounts, are entitled to a minimum of 35 days paid holiday (pro rata), and we offer a generous pension scheme.

Southampton is an attractive place to live and work situated on the south coast, with an international airport and direct trains to London. The New Forest National Park and beaches of the Jurassic coast are also right on our doorstep. The city offers living costs 20% lower than London and 14 schools rated outstanding by Ofsted.

Detailed Job Description And Main Responsibilities

• Has substantial experience of working with disadvantaged groups in a variety of settings
• Has knowledge and understanding of challenges facing disadvantaged groups within a health context
• Has knowledge and understanding of health inequalities and the socio-economic factors that drive these
• Has the ability to work flexibly to support the varying demands of the service
  
  

Person specification

Qualifications / Training Required

Essential criteria

• Degree in relevant area or significant equivalent experience
• Level 3 Safeguarding qualification
  
  

Desirable criteria

• Evidence of professional development
  
  

Previous or relevant experience necessary

Essential criteria

• Substantial experience of working with Gypsy, Roma, and Traveller communities in a variety of settings
• Knowledge and experience of current legislation and guidance around gypsy, Roma, and traveller communities in health and social care
• Knowledge and understanding of challenges facing gypsy, Roma, and traveller communities, ideally within a health context
• Experience of signposting and referring to community support services
• Experience of providing advice and support to excluded communities
  
  

Desirable criteria

• Experience of complaints management or conflict resolution or mediation
• Knowledge and understanding of health inequalities and the socio-economic factors that drive these
• Experience of working with Gypsy, Roma, and Traveller communities in a health setting
  
  

Aptitudes And Skills Required

Essential criteria

• Ability to communicate and work with people from all backgrounds
• Ability and skills in engaging people in health conversations
• Mediation skills to help resolve concerns and complaints
• Effective at managing stressful or emotional situations where calmness and reasoning are required
• Able to support people in clinical environments, advocating for their needs
  
  

Desirable criteria

• Commitment to, and understanding of, user and carer involvement
• Ability to develop networks and forums for engagement
  
  

Values and behaviours

Essential criteria

• Patients First
• Always Improving
• Working Together