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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

We have an exciting opportunity for a highly motivated individual with a passion for public health, to join the Public Health Team of Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board.

As a Senior Public Health Practitioner you will provide public health expertise to implementing a Whole System Approach (WSA) across North Wales.

The role includes strategic systems working and thinking, strategic partnership working, managing stakeholder relationships and programme management - bringing together specialist public health knowledge, evidence and ways of working aimed at identifying and aligning priorities across the system for improved health and well-being across North Wales.

Main duties of the job

What we are looking for from you

You will be familiar with the systems-working approach and able to motivate and mobilise others to act. You will be able to explain the evidence underpinning our approach and develop purposeful partnerships and coalitions to deliver action. You will demonstrate a clear understanding of the drivers of overweight and obesity and the potential contribution of the wider system in delivering change. You will have substantial experience in public health and will hold a relevant qualification at Masters level.

The post-holder should be prepared to travel across North Wales, and will spend part of their time in the office and part of their time working from home, as well as attending face to face meetings. The position is based in the Public Health Preswylfa Office in Mold or Bryn Tirion, Bryn y Neuadd Hospital Llanfairfechan.

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this role; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.

Working for our organisation

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

Senior Public Health Practitioner (PDF, 664.5KB)
Uwch Ymarferydd Iechyd y Cyhoedd (PDF, 608.5KB)
OH form (PDF, 640.5KB)
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)

Senior Public Health Practitione

Senior Public Health Practitione

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