Health Improvement Practitioner Specialist - PSHE | University NHS Foundation Trust

Health Improvement Practitioner Specialist - PSHE | Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust

Employer: Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust

Location: Manchester, M22 4PJ

Contract Type: Permanent

Hours: Full time

Disability Confident: Yes

Closing Date: 12/02/2026

The ‘Manchester Healthy Schools’ team invites a motivated and creative practitioner to lead on the specialist area of PSHE (Personal, Social, Health and Economic Education). You will manage and coordinate work across a wide range of health and education settings, building relationships with teachers, health professionals and external stakeholders, and delivering evidence‑based health promotion programmes to Manchester’s children and young people.

• Lead the delivery of PSHE programmes across the city and support schools in meeting key public health priorities.
• Collaborate with teachers and other professionals to implement evidence‑based interventions.
• Plan, organise and deliver training sessions, workshops and public speaking engagements.
• Provide ongoing supervision and professional development to staff and collaborators.
• Travel throughout Manchester to partner with schools and other settings; hold a full driving licence and access to a vehicle.
• Contribute to the strategic vision and to the development of the Manchester PSHE curriculum.

• Degree level education in a relevant discipline or an equivalent professional qualification.
• Strong communication, negotiation and leadership skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Excellent planning, organisation and public speaking skills.
• Experience working within educational or community settings is an advantage.

• Ongoing supervision and professional development opportunities.
• Access to a collaborative, dynamic team and the opportunity to influence city‑wide health outcomes.
• Participation in the Disability Confident scheme.
• Representation in one of the largest NHS Foundation Trusts and the largest health academic campus in Europe.

For detailed requirements, review the attached Job Description & Person Specification documents. Examine the Candidate Essentials Guide for information about the Trust, benefits, and application procedure.

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Diversity Matters – MFT is committed to equal opportunities and prohibits unlawful discrimination. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply.

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