Job summary
Senior Public Health Practitioner
Permanent position
Job overview
Join our Wider Determinants of Health Unit
Are you passionate about creating a healthier Wales and reducing health inequalities? Do you want to shape initiatives and policies that will improve lives across Wales for generations to come?
We're seeking a dynamic senior public health practitioner to join our team and drive meaningful change through evidence informed action.
Main duties of the job
What you'll do
You'll be at the heart of work that seeks to address the root causes of health inequalities in Wales. Working collaboratively with teams in Public Health Wales and across sectors, you'll contribute to developing and delivering on several programme areas including:
- Fair work initiatives that promote healthier working conditions
- Addressing economic inactivity challenges that affect individual and community health and well-being
- Evidence-based resources that support public bodies to strengthen action on the wider determinants of health
Your analytical skills and creative thinking will directly contribute to Public Health Wales seven Strategic Plan priorities, helping us build a healthier, more equitable Wales.
About us
We are Public Health Wales - the national public health agency in Wales. Our purpose is 'Working together for a healthier Wales'. We exist to help everyone in Wales live longer, healthier, happier lives. Together with our partners, we work to increase healthy life expectancy, improve health and well-being, and reduce inequalities for everyone in Wales, now and for future generations.
Our teams work to prevent disease, protect health, and provide leadership, specialist services and public health expertise. We are the leading source of public health information, research and innovation in Wales. In a world facing complex health challenges, our work has never been so important.
We are guided by our Values, 'Working together, with trust and respect, to make a difference'. We are committed to building an inclusive workplace that values equality and diversity. We welcome applications which represent the rich diversity of the communities we serve and are supportive of flexible working arrangements, including part time roles and job sharing.
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
What we're looking for
You're someone who combines their public health knowledge and skills with passion. You will bring:
- Proven public health experience with a track record of delivering results
- Strong analytical abilities to turn data and evidence into actionable insights
- Excellent communication skills to engage diverse stakeholders effectively
- Collaborative mindset with experience of multi-agency and partnership working
- Drive and motivation to work with others to address complex health challenges
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Main duties of the job
The Senior Public Health Practitioner will:
- Lead the delivery of national projects within the Wider Determinants of Health Unit
- Co-ordinate the development and monitoring of project plans
- Ensure that public health interventions and activity are based on sound public health principles and evidence.
- Collect, synthesise, analyse and communicate evidence to inform public health action
- Develop, monitor and evaluate the delivery of project plans and relevant sections of the Public Health Wales Annual Plan.
- Ensure that all interventions are co-produced with the public and key partners.
- Monitor the allocated project budget in line with policies and procedures
For further details contact:
Christian Heathcote-Elliott, Principal Public Health Practitioner
Christian.heathcote-elliott@wales.nhs.uk
Or
Dr Ciarn Humphreys, Consultant in Public Health, ciaran.humphreys@wales.nhs.uk
Job description
Job responsibilities
What we're looking for
You're someone who combines their public health knowledge and skills with passion. You will bring:
- Proven public health experience with a track record of delivering results
- Strong analytical abilities to turn data and evidence into actionable insights
- Excellent communication skills to engage diverse stakeholders effectively
- Collaborative mindset with experience of multi-agency and partnership working
- Drive and motivation to work with others to address complex health challenges
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Main duties of the job
The Senior Public Health Practitioner will:
- Lead the delivery of national projects within the Wider Determinants of Health Unit
- Co-ordinate the development and monitoring of project plans
- Ensure that public health interventions and activity are based on sound public health principles and evidence.
- Collect, synthesise, analyse and communicate evidence to inform public health action
- Develop, monitor and evaluate the delivery of project plans and relevant sections of the Public Health Wales Annual Plan.
- Ensure that all interventions are co-produced with the public and key partners.
- Monitor the allocated project budget in line with policies and procedures
For further details contact:
Christian Heathcote-Elliott, Principal Public Health Practitioner
Christian.heathcote-elliott@wales.nhs.uk
Or
Dr Ciarn Humphreys, Consultant in Public Health, ciaran.humphreys@wales.nhs.uk
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to degree level or equivalent level qualification in health, behavioural or social sciences . Extensive knowledge of population health improvement approaches acquired through a Master's degree, post graduate diploma or equivalent training . Evidence of continuing professional development.
Desirable
- UKPHR Practitioner registration
Experince
Essential
- Experience in a specialist population health role; delivering interventions and projects . Experience of developing and implementing health improvement interventions and projects to meet identified need . Experience in the application of evidence or theory in the development of public health programmes . Experience of implementing evaluation and monitoring of complex programmes (activity, quality and impact) . Experience of staff, stakeholder and public engagement and / or involvement experience . Responsibility for establishing information management systems in line with legislation . Responsibility for budget monitoring
Desirable
- Experience in the use of formal project management methods
Knowledge & understanding
Essential
- Health promotion models and theories and their application . Knowledge of key public health principles and theoretical frameworks . Advanced knowledge of behaviour change theories and methods and their application to population health . Knowledge of change management programmes and approaches . An understanding of methods for the evaluation and synthesis of evidence for complex interventions . An understanding of key statutory frameworks, policy and best practice within which Public Health Wales operates . The public and third sector organisations and structures in Wales and the political environment in which it operates . Understanding of current policy relevant to public health . Knowledge relating to the determinants of health and the methods and approaches for addressing health inequalities at a population leve
Skills and abilities
Essential
- Highly developed written and verbal communications skills, including writing for different audiences . Ability to understand and interpret complex issues for a variety of audiences . Presentation skills . Highly developed interpersonal skills . Excellent planning and organisational skills; . Ability to work independently or as part of a team . Computer literate with an ability to use the required systems/office packages . Ability to analyse and assess complex information; application of qualitative and quantitative research an analysis skills . Ability to formulate and monitor long-term delivery plans . Emotionally resilient maintaining a calm and professional demeanour . Ability to work on own initiative and organise workload, allocating work as necessary. . Adaptability, flexibility and ability to cope with uncertainty and change . An ability to maintain confidentiality and trust
Desirable
- Ability to give a presentation on a familiar area of work in Welsh . Ability to take accurate meeting notes in Welsh . Ability to scan Welsh publications for relevant information
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to degree level or equivalent level qualification in health, behavioural or social sciences . Extensive knowledge of population health improvement approaches acquired through a Master's degree, post graduate diploma or equivalent training . Evidence of continuing professional development.
Desirable
- UKPHR Practitioner registration
Experince
Essential
- Experience in a specialist population health role; delivering interventions and projects . Experience of developing and implementing health improvement interventions and projects to meet identified need . Experience in the application of evidence or theory in the development of public health programmes . Experience of implementing evaluation and monitoring of complex programmes (activity, quality and impact) . Experience of staff, stakeholder and public engagement and / or involvement experience . Responsibility for establishing information management systems in line with legislation . Responsibility for budget monitoring
Desirable
- Experience in the use of formal project management methods
Knowledge & understanding
Essential
- Health promotion models and theories and their application . Knowledge of key public health principles and theoretical frameworks . Advanced knowledge of behaviour change theories and methods and their application to population health . Knowledge of change management programmes and approaches . An understanding of methods for the evaluation and synthesis of evidence for complex interventions . An understanding of key statutory frameworks, policy and best practice within which Public Health Wales operates . The public and third sector organisations and structures in Wales and the political environment in which it operates . Understanding of current policy relevant to public health . Knowledge relating to the determinants of health and the methods and approaches for addressing health inequalities at a population leve
Skills and abilities
Essential
- Highly developed written and verbal communications skills, including writing for different audiences . Ability to understand and interpret complex issues for a variety of audiences . Presentation skills . Highly developed interpersonal skills . Excellent planning and organisational skills; . Ability to work independently or as part of a team . Computer literate with an ability to use the required systems/office packages . Ability to analyse and assess complex information; application of qualitative and quantitative research an analysis skills . Ability to formulate and monitor long-term delivery plans . Emotionally resilient maintaining a calm and professional demeanour . Ability to work on own initiative and organise workload, allocating work as necessary. . Adaptability, flexibility and ability to cope with uncertainty and change . An ability to maintain confidentiality and trust
Desirable
- Ability to give a presentation on a familiar area of work in Welsh . Ability to take accurate meeting notes in Welsh . Ability to scan Welsh publications for relevant 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).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
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).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
