Health improvement officers make people aware of the importance of good health. They run campaigns and produce materials to encourage people to change to a healthier lifestyle. They deal with matters such as smoking, drug and alcohol misuse, diet, exercise, immunisation, sexual health, care of mothers and children, and older people's health.
You could be:
The figures below are only a guide. Actual pay rates may vary, depending on:
Health improvement officers who are working for the NHS are the Agenda for Change scale. The current pay scales are from April 2020. They would usually start on Band 5, £25,100 to £31,649 a year.
Those in a senior position are on Band 6, £31,800 to £39,169 a year. Those with managerial responsibilities can be on Band 7, £39,300 to £46,006 a year.
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Most health promotion officers work in the National Health Service (NHS), local authorities, in the community or for health related charities.
Workforce Education Levels (UK)
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Unemployment
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You should be:
You must have:
The following organisations may be able to provide further information.
NHS Scotland Careers
Website:
http://www.careers.nhs.scot
Website (2):
https://jobs.scot.nhs.uk/
Twitter:
@NHSScotCareers
Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/NHSScotlandCareers/
Royal Society for Public Health (RSPH)
Tel: 020 7265 7300
Website:
http://www.rsph.org.uk/
Twitter:
@R_S_P_H
Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/royalsocietyforpublichealth/
The RSPH awards a range of qualifications in the fields of health and nutrition, health and safety, food hygiene and anatomical pathology technology.
Skills for Health
Tel: 0207 388 8800
E-mail:
contactus@skillsforhealth.org.uk
Website:
http://www.skillsforhealth.org.uk/
Twitter:
@Skillsforhealth
Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/skillsforhealth1
Skills for Health is the Sector Skills Council for the health sector.