Health Intervention Coordinator
- NHS
- Full Time
- Carmarthen
- 50129.00 - 57365.00 a year
Job Description
Job summary
An exciting and challenging opportunity has arisen to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team as a Health Intervention Coordinator.
The post holder will lead on the development and implementation of a specialist local health improvement programme and will evaluate the effectiveness of the programme for staff; identifying alternative strategies as needed.
This role will hold the responsibility for the assessment, planning, communication, and implementation of health promotion activities for all staff across the Health Board, including liaising with all relevant stakeholders within the organisation as well as the community.
The role will encompass the development and maintenance of:
- a Peer Vaccinator Model in association with the clinical areas within the Health Board. a Wellbeing Champion Model in association with
- the Staff Psychological Wellbeing Service.
The post holder will be responsible for the evaluation and development of new health and wellbeing initiatives to support the health andwellbeing of staff.
Main duties of the job
The main duties of the role will include the following:
- Develop and implement a sustainable, organisation-wide health promotion programme aligned with relevant national policies, best practices, and workforce wellbeing frameworks.
- Lead the development of long-term strategies to meet Welsh Government targets and sustain health promotion across the workforce.
- Provide specialist advice and practical support to staff to enable engagement in innovative approaches to improving health and wellbeing.
- Attend and contribute to relevant internal and external forums.
- Lead the annual staff influenza vaccination programme, including planning, communication, data collection, and reporting.
- Work closely with Communications, Public Health, and Infection Prevention and Control teams to maximise uptake and achieve vaccination targets.
- Support and expand a sustainable 'Peer Vaccinator' model by identifying, training, and developing staff in this role.
- Ensure effective and efficient use of resources, including authorisation of relevant expenditure
About us
Hywel Dda University Health Board plans and provides NHS healthcare services for people living in Carmarthenshire, Ceredigion, Pembrokeshire, and bordering counties.
We have over 13,000 staff and together we provide primary, community, in-hospital, mental health and learning disabilities services.
We work in partnership with the three local authorities, as well as public, private and third sector colleagues, including our valued team of volunteers.
Our services are provided in:
- Four main hospitals: Bronglais Hospital in Aberystwyth; Glangwili Hospital in Carmarthen; Prince Philip Hospital in Llanelli; and Withybush Hospital in Haverfordwest
- Five community hospitals: Amman Valley and Llandovery hospitals in Carmarthenshire; Tregaron Hospital in Ceredigion; and Tenby and South Pembrokeshire hospitals in Pembrokeshire
- Two integrated care centres: Aberaeron and Cardigan in Ceredigion, and several other community settings
- 47 general practices (six of which are health board managed practices); dental practices (including four orthodontic); 99 community pharmacies; 43 general ophthalmic practices; and 8 ophthalmic domiciliary providers
- Numerous mental health and learning disabilities services
Job responsibilities
You will be able to find a full job description and person specification attached within the supporting documents.
The Health Board is committed to supporting its staff to fully embrace the need for bilingualism thereby enhancing patient and service user experiences. In our commitment to increase the number of staff who are able to communicate in Welsh with patients and professionals, we welcome applications from Welsh speakers.
The ability to communicate in Welsh is desirable for this post. If you do not meet the Welsh Language requirements specified, the Health Board offers a variety of learning options and staff support to help you meet these minimal desirable requirements during the course of your employment with us.
Interviews will be held on 09/07/2026
Person Specification
Qualifications and Knowledge
Essential
- Possession of a relevant degree and experience.
- Possession of a Master's degree in a relevant discipline, or working towards a Master's with equivalent level of knowledge and experience
- Clear understanding of the underpinning evidence, guidelines e.g. NICE Guidelines
Desirable
- Knowledge of specialist public health field acquired through relevant degree plus additional training
Experience
Essential
- Relevant experience within change management, motivational interviewing and health promotion
- Experience of undertaking gap analysis assessments and implementing health improvement programmes
Desirable
- Experience of implementing innovative health promotion projects
Other
Essential
- Ability to travel between sites in a timely manner
- Flexible approach to needs of the service
Desirable
- Welsh Speaker (Level 1)
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Employer details
Employer name
Hywel Dda University Health Board
Address
Glangwili General Hospital
Dolgwili Road
Carmarthen
SA31 2AF
United Kingdom
