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

Posting date:	13 January 2026
Salary:	Not specified
Additional salary information:	£38,682 - £46,580 per annum, pro-rata
Hours:	Full time
Closing date:	12 February 2026
Location:	Manchester, M22 4PJ
Company:	Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust
Job type:	Permanent
Job reference:	7693133/349-LCO-7693133-RL4

Summary

One of only a few programmes of its kind remaining across the country, the ‘Manchester Healthy Schools’ team is looking for a motivated and creative person to lead on the specialist area of PSHE (Personal, Social, Health and Economic Education).

Managing and co-ordinating work within various health and education settings can be challenging, but it is also extremely rewarding! If you enjoy building relationships with a range of professionals and thrive when training and educating others, then this role presents a real opportunity to make a difference and have a positive impact on the health and wellbeing of Manchester's children and young people.

A forward-thinking, collaborative and dynamic team that works citywide to improve health outcomes for children, young people and their families, we are part of the School Health Service and tackle health inequalities by encouraging and supporting schools to contribute to the city’s key public health priorities.

We’re an established and valued team within Children's Community Services and have an excellent reputation for improving the health outcomes of children and young people across the city, last year engaging over 94% of Manchester schools within our programme.

A rewarding role for anyone wishing to make a difference to the health and education of children and young people, you will lead in the specialist area of PSHE.

You will have the chance to make a vital contribution to the delivery of evidence-based health promotion/health improvement programmes for children and young people. The post will require you to work closely with teachers and other professionals, both outside, and within education-based settings.

Educated to degree level in a relevant discipline or with an equivalent professional qualification, your strong communication, negotiation and leadership skills will enable you to collaborate with school staff and other health professionals. What’s more, you should be comfortable working both independently and as part of a team. Good planning, organisation and public speaking skills are key. A willingness to travel throughout the city to get the job done is important too. Accordingly, you’ll need a full driving licence and access to a vehicle.

You’ll receive ongoing supervision and professional development and will have the opportunity to contribute to the overall vision and a range of strategies to tackle health inequalities across the city. So, if you would like to encourage and support schools to contribute to the city’s key public health priorities, promote robust and creative PSHE education and develop the Manchester PSHE curriculum then please do apply!


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This advert closes on Tuesday 27 Jan 2026

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