Support Officer

Health Promotion Support Officer – Band 4 | NHS Jobs with Visa Sponsorship

Employer: Lincolnshire Community Health Service NHS Trust
Location: Lindon House, 134 Dixon Street, Lincoln, LN6 7TU
Salary: £28,392 – £31,157 per annum
Band: NHS Band 4
Contract: 12-month secondment
Working pattern: Full-time, flexible working
Vacancies: Not specified
Closing date: 5 November 2026
Reference: 818-CYP450
Date posted: 30 October 2026

Visa Sponsorship: Yes. Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled Worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications.

Job Overview

Lincolnshire Community Health Service NHS Trust is recruiting a Health Promotion Support Officer to join its Sexual Health Service on a 12-month secondment.

This is an opportunity to support sexual health awareness, HIV prevention and community health promotion across Lincolnshire, North Lincolnshire and North East Lincolnshire.

The successful candidate will help develop and deliver health promotion initiatives, organise community outreach activities, promote HIV testing and support access to accurate sexual health information.

You will also contribute to the management of the service’s website, social media platforms, digital campaigns and promotional materials.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver targeted sexual health and HIV health promotion activities for young people and communities.
• Organise community outreach activities across Lincolnshire, North Lincolnshire and North East Lincolnshire.
• Promote HIV testing, early diagnosis, treatment and access to sexual health services.
• Help address stigma and discrimination surrounding HIV and sexual health.
• Deliver community education, professional training and awareness sessions.
• Work with NHS teams, local authorities and community organisations.
• Manage and develop website content, social media updates and promotional campaigns.
• Support major campaigns and events, including HIV Testing Week, World AIDS Day, Pride, LGBT+ History Month and Black History Month.
• Support the C-Card scheme through registration, training and promotion.
• Organise community engagement events and distribute screening kits, condoms and information materials.
• Coordinate Sexual Health Alliance meetings and prepare engagement calendars.
• Research community needs and prepare reports demonstrating the impact of health promotion activities.
• Support commissioner meetings and reporting against agreed targets and KPIs.
• Produce newsletters, internal communications and promotional materials.

Essential Qualifications and Experience

Applicants must demonstrate:

• A diploma-level qualification or equivalent qualification/experience in health and social care.
• Knowledge of relevant practices and procedures.
• Knowledge of lifestyle changes and relevant health promotion approaches.
• Experience working in a health environment and delivering health promotion activities.
• Experience dealing with members of the public face-to-face and over the telephone.
• Experience delivering and evaluating health promotion interventions, particularly in communities experiencing health inequalities.
• Experience delivering education or training to professionals or community groups.
• Good computer skills and working knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Ability to navigate social media platforms.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Knowledge of confidentiality and data protection legislation.
• Evidence of continuing professional development.

Desirable Criteria

• Previous NHS experience.
• Knowledge of HIV prevention, sexual health, contraception and the health needs of communities at increased risk of poor sexual health outcomes.
• Awareness of national and local sexual health issues.

Personal Qualities and Other Requirements

Candidates should demonstrate:

• Flexibility and adaptability.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to work under pressure and use initiative.
• Willingness to travel within the Trust’s geographical boundaries.
• Commitment to the organisation’s values.

Salary and Benefits

The successful candidate will receive:

• Annual salary of £28,392 – £31,157.
• NHS Agenda for Change Band 4 employment.
• Full-time working arrangement.
• Flexible working opportunities.
• Opportunities to develop professional skills and experience.
• Access to a supportive learning and development culture.

Visa Sponsorship for International Applicants

Good news for applicants requiring UK visa sponsorship!

Lincolnshire Community Health Service NHS Trust has explicitly confirmed that applications from job seekers who require current Skilled Worker sponsorship are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications.

This makes the vacancy worth considering for eligible international applicants seeking NHS employment in the UK.

Applicants should still check their individual eligibility against the applicable Skilled Worker visa requirements.

Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)

This position is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service check under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975.

Overseas applicants may also be required to provide criminal record certificates from countries where they have lived for the specified periods.

How to Apply

Interested and qualified candidates should submit their applications through the official NHS Jobs recruitment portal before the closing date.

Closing date: 5 November 2026

Employer: Lincolnshire Community Health Service NHS Trust

Contact for Enquiries

Contact person: Elliott Fenton
Position: Operational Lead
Email: elliott.fenton1@nhs.net
Telephone: 07907869808