The school aged health improvement and prevention service (SHIPS) is a new service being developed across Cambridgeshire and Peterborough. We are looking for a well-rounded individual to lead and manage the service who has insight and experience within the fields of education, PSHE and public health.

MAIN PURPOSE

To lead and further develop the SHIPS programme of work, including: coordinating the delivery of health promotion programmes and initiatives in educational and Child/Youth focussed settings, working closely with settings to support them in implementing a whole school approach to health and wellbeing in line with OFSTED requirements.

Networking with relevant partners to raise the service profile and collaborating across organisations to identify opportunities for more joined-up working which minimises duplication and ensures a clear and comprehensive system-wide offer to settings, aimed at improving the health and well-being of the school aged population. The role includes leading and promotion of preventative sexual health work across the county, incorporating targeted health education, and co-ordination of the C-Card scheme for young people up to the age of 25.

Is this role for you?

If you are and would like to be part of an innovative and ambitious team, we would very much like to hear from you.

You should have an outstanding record, excellent communication skills, and a focus on detail and quality.

We do reserve the right to close this advertisement early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.