Population Health Fellow

About the job

Key information

Widening Inclusion of the NHS Health Check programme in Somerset for people with learning disabilities and severe mental illness

Expressions of Interest Now Open

We’re inviting applications for a Population Health Fellow to join us for 7 hours per week (2 session) over 12 months, starting no later than 1 March 2026. This opportunity is open to senior clinicians or administrative/management professionals working in Somerset general practice. The role is remunerated at the equivalent of Agenda for Change band 8a (mid point).

About the Fellowship

The NHS Health Check aims to provide early detection of cardiovascular disease for people 40-74 with a once every five year check for people who do not already have a cardiovascular condition. LD and SMI annual health checks provide health check opportunities to groups with recognised inequalities in health outcomes. A goal of this fellowship is to progress alignment of these two annual health check programmes to widen inclusion of the NHS Health Check programme and make best use of resources. An existing ICB project is also looking at increasing uptake of annual health checks and this fellowship should collaborate with this workstream.

The Fellow Will:

Bring expertise and understanding of implementation of NHS Health Checks and SMI and LD Annual Health Check programmes. Link with other projects on SMI and LD Annual Checks
Progress the understanding we have at a local level on the ability to address secondary cardiovascular outcomes and other public health outcomes within those with a learning disability and or severe mental illness.
Work towards an implementable business model to increase the reach of NHS Health Check to those on either the SMI and or LD register or other groups who are less well reached by the current delivery model.

The Ideal Candidate Will:

• Be a senior clinician or experienced administrator/manager working in Somerset general practice.
• Have experience or interest in working with SMI and or LD populations
• Be skilled in project management and IT.
• Be an excellent communicator and collaborator, able to work across teams and settings.
• Be passionate about improving population health and patient empowerment.

Role Details

Location: Hybrid – remote and in-person
Support: Mentorship from the Somerset Training Hub and relevant clinical/public health leads.

To Apply

Please send your expression of interest, including:

• Your accredited body details (if applicable).
• Your main place of work.
• A summary of why you’re suited to the role and what you hope to achieve.

You can submit your application in various formats, including:

Email: somicb.sth.projects@nhs.net

Post: Somerset Training Hub, LMC Offices, Crown Medical Centre, Venture Way, Taunton, TA2 8QY

Audio or video submissions are also welcome.

Closing Date: Sunday 21 December 2025, with virtual interviews Tuesday 6 January and Wednesday 7 January 2026