About the Role
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced and motivated leader to join City Health Care Partnership as a Northwest Wellbeing Programme Lead , with a significant strategic and operational focus on the delivery and development of Smokefree services.
This senior role will provide leadership across wellbeing programmes, driving innovation, service quality, performance, and partnership working to improve population health outcomes. A substantial element of the post will involve leading Smokefree services, ensuring delivery against national and local priorities, contractual targets, and quality standards.
The successful candidate will bring strong strategic leadership capability alongside proven senior operational management experience within public health, wellbeing, or Smokefree services.
Key Responsibilities
Provide strategic leadership for wellbeing and Smokefree programmes across the Northwest locality.
Lead operational delivery, performance management, and continuous improvement initiatives.
Ensure compliance with all Smokefree reporting requirements, data quality standards, and contractual KPIs.
Develop strong partnerships with NHS organisations, local authorities, public health teams, and community stakeholders.
Monitor service outcomes, analyse performance data, and produce high-quality reports for commissioners and senior leadership teams.
Lead and support multidisciplinary teams to deliver safe, effective, and patient-centred services.
Contribute to business planning, service transformation, and future service development opportunities.
Ensure services remain aligned with national tobacco control strategies and wider wellbeing priorities.
What we’re looking for:
Experience in public health or health improvement, with confidence working across agencies
Strong communication skills to explain complex information in a clear and accessible way
Ability to analyse data, solve problems and make informed decisions
Experience of leading services, managing staff and delivering projects
A collaborative approach and the ability to work independently when needed
We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and value ideas that help us deliver fair, inclusive and person‑centred services.
At CHCP, we’re passionate about people and we know that you are too, that’s why we’re here isn’t it? We recognise that high quality care is delivered by high quality professionals who are appreciated, respected and supported, which is why we want to give all our colleagues the chance to shine.
Work with us and you’ll be more than just a number. Our people are our shareholders and their thoughts and opinions are always heard; at CHCP you have a real voice.
Compassion is at the heart of our business; we’re a team of nearly 2,500 colleagues who work together to deliver first class healthcare to thousands of people living in Hull, the East Riding, Knowsley and St Helens. Local diversity demands diverse roles, that’s why we have vacancies to suit everybody. No matter your role at CHCP, we’ll support you to thrive.
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Please see the job description and person specification attached to this job advert for full details on the role.
