Senior Public Health Practitione
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If you relish a challenge, have a passion to help others or simply fancy a fresh start, then Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) North Wales, has all the right ingredients. The largest health organisation in Wales, providing a full range of primary, community, mental health, acute and elective hospital services for a population of around 700,000, across North Wales . Join our team and get the support you need, in line with our Organisational Values and 'Proud to Lead' competence framework.
Enjoy being part of working with engaged leadership at all levels, and be assured we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and are proud to welcome applicants under the "Disability Confident Employer" scheme. We also offer a number of family-friendly benefits, including work-life balance policies.
Please check your email account regularly. Successful applicants will receive all recruitment related correspondence via the email account registered on the application form.
Applications may be submitted in Welsh. Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.
Please be advised that there is a temporary top up for Bands 1,2 and 3 to reflect the incorporation of the top up to the living wage of £12 per hour - £23,465 per annum. This temporary top up will be in place until the annual pay uplift for 2024/25 is confirmed
Job overview
An exciting opportunity has arisen for individuals with public health knowledge and experience to join the Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board Public Health Team. We are seeking highly motivated individuals with a passion for public health, holding a relevant Masters, or having equivalent experience in Public Health/Health Promotion and relevant work-based experience in a related field.
Main duties of the job
The position is based in the Public Health Wales Preswylfa Office in Mold. The post-holder will be supporting work across the geographical area of Wrexham and Flintshire in addition to working regionally across North Wales on projects or programmes within the agreed annual work plan. The post-holder should be prepared to travel across the North Wales area.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this role; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Working for our organisation
If you relish a challenge, have a passion to help others or simply fancy a fresh start, then Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) North Wales, has all the right ingredients. The largest health organisation in Wales, providing a full range of primary, community, mental health, acute and elective hospital services for a population of around 700,000, across North Wales . Join our team and get the support you need, in line with our Organisational Values and 'Proud to Lead' competence framework.
Enjoy being part of working with engaged leadership at all levels, and be assured we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and are proud to welcome applicants under the "Disability Confident Employer" scheme.
Please check your email account regularly. Successful applicants will receive all recruitment related correspondence via the email account registered on the application form.
Applications may be submitted in Welsh. Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.
Detailed job description and main 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 and/or Knowledge
Essential criteria
- Masters or equivalent experience in Public Health/Health Promotion or allied discipline or equivalent professional qualification
- Evidence of continuing professional/personal development.
- Practical knowledge of public health practice, health promotion models and community development.
Desirable criteria
- Registered, or working towards registration, with the UK Public Health Register (Practitioner Registration)
Experience
Essential criteria
- Experience in public health/health promotion.
- Experience of working across a number of organisations/sectors and/or with a number of programmes, including development, managing and evaluation of significant elements of work.
Desirable criteria
- Qualitative and quantitative research methods
Aptitude and Abilities
Essential criteria
- Excellent communication and analytical skills
- Ability to initiate and implement programmes that promote health and well-being.
Desirable criteria
- Information and knowledge management skills.
Values
Essential criteria
- Ability to prioritise, plan and manage workload.
To work in the UK, all candidates who are not UK or Republic of Ireland (RoI) nationals require sponsorship to obtain either a Health and Care visa or Skilled Worker visa, unless you have permission to work via another route. Non UK / RoI candidates wishing to apply should self-assess the likelihood of obtaining a Certificate of Sponsorship by visiting Work in the UK. If you are eligible for the Health and Care visa, application costs are lower and you do not need to pay the annual Immigration Health Surcharge.
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
Welsh language skills are desirable
Documents to download
- JD & PS - English (PDF, 664.5KB)
- JD & PS - Welsh (PDF, 608.5KB)
- O.H. Functional Requirement form (PDF, 648.5KB)
- Values and Proud to Lead (PDF, 335.6KB)
- NWSSP Recruitment Services Privacy Notice (PDF, 696.3KB)
- NHS North Wales - The Right Choice (PDF, 3.6MB)
- Welsh Language Matrix (PDF, 134.3KB)