Job Introduction

Location: Nationwide

Please Note: A Full UK Driving License and Access to a Vehicle is an essential requirement.

Fixed Term Contract - Up to 12 Months

Turning Point is one of the UK's leading not-for-profit health and social care organisations providing a truly holistic approach to the care of service users.

We’re currently recruiting for a blood borne virus development manager to lead our organisational approach to prevention, testing and treatment of blood borne viruses across Turning Point services in England.

Turning Point is committed to the ongoing professional development of all our staff. You will receive a warm welcome, support, training, supervision and the chance to thrive in a lively and aspirational service.

Running health facilities and services on a not-for-profit basis, we invest every penny back into our care - and our people.

Role Responsibility

The blood borne virus development manager will be the organisational lead for the delivery and development of our blood borne virus strategies. This will include:

• Delivery of training
• Development and delivery of awareness campaigns
• Data analysis and reporting ensuring that testing and treatment data is accurate and demonstrating progress towards blood borne virus testing and micro elimination targets.
• Development of action plans to support services in achieving targets and overcoming barriers to testing and treatment.
• Liaison with key partners and stakeholders including the Hepatitis C Trust, Operational Delivery Networks, Pharmaceutical industry representatives, commissioners and other treatment providers.

The Ideal Candidate

Essential requirements:

• Understanding of the Health & Social Care sector including testing, treatment and prevention of BBV’s including Hep C, Hep B and HIV
• Experience of Client Information Management systems and reporting / IT / digital systems
• Ability to support the improvement of pathways and performance.
• Excellent communication skills (verbal/written). Ability to adapt to respond to staff, commissioners/partners/people we support.
• Strong organisational, time management and prioritisation skills
• Compassion, energy, enthusiasm

Desirable

• Previous experience managing operational Substance Use service/team.
• Management qualification or equivalent

About us

What Benefits Will I Receive?

We know reward looks different to each person and so whether its ways to make your money go further, a culture supporting recognition and celebration, or opportunities to boost your career – we want to support you in every way we can with our total reward package that includes:

• Comprehensive learning and development opportunities so we can invest in your future – we’re proud to have a silver accreditation from Investors in People. Choose from our range of courses to gain recognised qualifications
• 31 days’ paid holiday a year, increasing with each year of service up to 33 days. Plus the option to buy additional holidays and spread the cost
• An exclusive discounts hub for TP colleagues, to help make your money go further – including high street shopping, pubs and restaurants, mobile phones, gym memberships, and much more. You’ll also have access to the Blue Light Card, for even more discounts and savings!
• Flexible working solutions to support your work-life balance
• Life Assurance of up to 3x annual salary and a competitive Pension Scheme to support your savings and security
• Access to our Rightsteps Therapy service – free, confidential telephone based counselling sessions, access to an online wellbeing platform, and a Financial Education hub to support your total wellbeing
• A 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme including a Digital GP, legal advice and more – all free to you and your immediate family
• Recognition awards to recognise colleagues’ inspirational work and dedication, as well as Long Service bonuses to celebrate your commitment to us
• Flexible benefit options including a Cycle to Work scheme and interest-free Season Ticket Loans
• A £300 bonus if you successfully refer a friend as a new colleague through our Refer a Friend scheme, as a thanks from us!

We reserve the right to close this advert early if we are able to appoint to the vacancy before the advertised closed date.

Turning Point