Job summary
Are you working in behavioural science, using your specialist expertise to shape policy, services or communications, or enabling others to do that? Maybe you are conducting behavioural science research and want more impact from your work, to make a difference to people's lives? If you are, then you won't want to miss out on this excellent job opportunity.
Our Behavioural Science Unit in Public Health Wales is expanding, with a number of new, permanent and fixed-term, Senior Behavioural Science Specialist posts available to join our four Senior Specialists already established in the Unit.
As part of our talented, specialist, dynamic and friendly team, you will be essential in our mission to enable the routine use of behavioural science across the public health system, to help transform the health of the people of Wales.
Providing your specialist expertise, you will support the application of behavioural science and, build capacity and capability to help optimise the interventions of our stakeholders for better health.
In return, we offer great benefits, check them out on the PHW website https://phw.nhs.wales/careers/our-benefits/.
If you are enthusiastic and motivated and want to make a difference to the people in Wales, then this is an exciting opportunity for you to join our highly talented, cross-functional, dynamic and friendly team.
Main duties of the job
This is a technical behavioural science role requiring experience in using behaviour change approaches with our stakeholders to help them make measurable improvements in health outcomes. You will provide specialist expertise in the use of frameworks, theories, models and methods from behavioural science through the range of functions provided by the Behavioural Science Unit including:
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Support the development and delivery of behavioural science training, tools and guidance to build capability.
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Specialist behavioural science advice, consultation, and support.
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Assess, formulate and evaluate behavioural science-based interventions for specific population (staff and public) audiences.
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Undertake and disseminate behavioural analyses, and the gathering and synthesis of behavioural insight to inform effective action.
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Work in partnership with stakeholders to develop and agree approaches to support incorporation of behavioural science to interventions across the public health system.
Applicants must have the ability to respond innovatively in a dynamic and expanding field of work and will need excellent and demonstrable interpersonal and communication skills.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.
About us
We are Public Health Wales - the national public health organisation for Wales. Our purpose is 'working together for a healthier Wales'. We exist to help all people in Wales live longer, healthier lives. With our partners, we aim to increase healthy life expectancy, improve health and well-being, and reduce inequalities for everyone in Wales, now and for future generations.
Together, our teams work to prevent disease, protect health, and provide leadership, specialist services and public health expertise. We are the main source of public health information, research and innovation in Wales. Never more has public health been so important as we come through the Coronavirus pandemic, face the challenges of the cost-of-living crisis and tackle and prevent the harmful effects of climate change.
Our organisation is guided by our Values, 'Working together, with trust and respect, to make a difference'. We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace that values equality, diversity and inclusion. We welcome applications which represent the rich diversity of the communities we serve and from those wishing to work part time or on a job share basis.
To find out more about working for us and the benefits we offer please visithttps://phw.nhs.wales/careers/
For guidance on the application process, please visithttps://phw.nhs.wales/working-for-us/applicant-information-and-guidance/
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac.
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Undergraduate degree in a behavioural science subject, e.g. social sciences, psychology, behavioural economics.
- Postgraduate degree in behavioural science or demonstrable equivalent learning
- Evidence of continuing professional/personal development.
Experience
Essential
- Application of evidence or theory to the formulation of behaviour-change interventions in different populations.
- Developing, delivering and evaluating training.
- Experience of using multiple-sources of evidence (qualitative and quantitative) to develop behavioural insight to inform behaviour change interventions.
Knowledge
Essential
- Highly developed specialist knowledge underpinned by understanding of key theoretical concepts in behavioural sciences.
- Working knowledge of research and evaluation methods for understanding effectiveness of behaviour change interventions.
Skills
Essential
- Ability to synthesise, translate and communicate highly complex information to a range of audiences.
- Ability to critically appraise and classify published research, drawing appropriate conclusions and recommendations.
- Digitally competent with the ability to use a range of software for data collection, analysis, communication, and networking purposes
- Ability to effectively plan, prioritise and manage own workload.
Personal attributes
Essential
- Adaptability, flexibility and ability to cope with uncertainty and change demonstrating resilience.
- Ability and willingness to travel to undertake the duties of the post at various locations.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Undergraduate degree in a behavioural science subject, e.g. social sciences, psychology, behavioural economics.
- Postgraduate degree in behavioural science or demonstrable equivalent learning
- Evidence of continuing professional/personal development.
Experience
Essential
- Application of evidence or theory to the formulation of behaviour-change interventions in different populations.
- Developing, delivering and evaluating training.
- Experience of using multiple-sources of evidence (qualitative and quantitative) to develop behavioural insight to inform behaviour change interventions.
Knowledge
Essential
- Highly developed specialist knowledge underpinned by understanding of key theoretical concepts in behavioural sciences.
- Working knowledge of research and evaluation methods for understanding effectiveness of behaviour change interventions.
Skills
Essential
- Ability to synthesise, translate and communicate highly complex information to a range of audiences.
- Ability to critically appraise and classify published research, drawing appropriate conclusions and recommendations.
- Digitally competent with the ability to use a range of software for data collection, analysis, communication, and networking purposes
- Ability to effectively plan, prioritise and manage own workload.
Personal attributes
Essential
- Adaptability, flexibility and ability to cope with uncertainty and change demonstrating resilience.
- Ability and willingness to travel to undertake the duties of the post at various locations.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
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. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
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. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
