Job summary
We are delighted to offer an exciting opportunity for an experienced professional to join Public Health Wales as aPublic Health Practitionerwithin theMental and Social Wellbeing programme, part of theHealth Improvement Division.
This national role involves working collaboratively with a wide range of local and national stakeholders.
The successful candidate will have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the health and well-being of current and future generations in Wales.
The position is based at Public Health Wales offices, with current working conditions supporting agile working.
Main duties of the job
Work closely with our cross-sector stakeholders to support the delivery of the Mental Health and Wellbeing Strategy 2025-35
Support the development, delivery and monitoring of projects within the mental and social wellbeing team, with an initial focus on early years and children's health, at an All-Wales level.
Support monitoring and evaluation of action which aims to improve population health and reduce health inequalities.
Contribute to communications and dissemination of knowledge and evidence relating to mental health and wellbeing.
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 visit https://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 on Trac.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
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 on Trac.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to degree level or equivalent level qualification in a health, behaviour or biological science or have equivalent experience
Experience
Essential
- Experience of implementing or delivering health improvement interventions and projects.
Knowledge & Understanding
Essential
- Knowledge and understanding of core health promotion concepts and methods
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Excellent written and verbal communications skills, including writing for different audiences.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to degree level or equivalent level qualification in a health, behaviour or biological science or have equivalent experience
Experience
Essential
- Experience of implementing or delivering health improvement interventions and projects.
Knowledge & Understanding
Essential
- Knowledge and understanding of core health promotion concepts and methods
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Excellent written and verbal communications skills, including writing for different audiences.
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).
