Environmental Public Health Scientist

Public Health Wales; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Public Health Wales recherche un Spécialiste de la santé publique pour un contrat à durée déterminée de 2 ans. Le candidat fournira des conseils sur les questions environnementales, travaillera en partenariat avec des agences et contribuera au développement de programmes de santé publique liés à l'environnement.

Benefits

Travail dans un environnement collaboratif

Égalité, diversité et inclusion

Qualifications

• Expertise en évaluation des effets sanitaires des risques environnementaux.
• Capacité à fournir des conseils basés sur des preuves.

Responsibilities

• Conseiller sur des questions de santé publique environnementale et diriger la réponse aux incidents.
• Développer des programmes de surveillance liés aux expositions environnementales.

Skills

Analyse environnementale

Gestion des risques

Collaboration inter-agences

Education

Diplôme en santé publique ou domaine similaire

Job description

THIS POST IS FIXED TERM/SECONDMENT FOR 2 YEARS UNTIL END OF MARCH 2027 DUE TO SECONDMENT.

To complement our existing team, Public Health Wales is seeking to appoint a highly motivated, enthusiastic Public Health Specialist to the post of Environmental Public Health Scientist within our Health Protection Division. This post is available at 1.0 WTE until the end of March 2027 as a Secondment or Fixed Term Contract.

Prospective candidates are invited to contact Dr Sarah Jones, Consultant in Environmental Public Health, email [e-mail]

As a whole, the Service aims to protect and improve health in relation to environmental harms and benefits, as well as prevent harms from environmental hazards. It delivers reactive services in line with requirements of the Civil Contingencies Act, responding to a wide range of environmental events whilst working with multi-agency partners to protect the people of Wales. As part of the team, you will provide specialist advice and input on the management of environmental public health issues, leading on the response to incidents as required.

The Service works proactively to address the environmental determinants of health, including air quality, sustainable transport, contaminated land and water. You will provide evidence-based advice/guidance to support policy and practice decision making at national and local levels.

The Service is involved in on-going work to develop a programme of surveillance to specifically analyse links between environmental hazard exposures and associated health outcomes. As part of the team, you will provide specialist public health advice/input on the development of this programme, including key subject areas and working with partners to link to a wide variety of data sources.

The Service also works closely with the Directors of Public Health and Health Boards to provide specialist advice on local issues, including those relating to planning and permitting.

Public Health Wales is the National Public Health Institute in Wales. Our vision is 'Working to achieve a healthier future for Wales'. We play a pivotal role in driving improvements in population health and well-being, reducing health inequalities, improving healthcare outcomes, protecting the public and supporting the development of health in all policies across 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. We are an organisation that places ourselves at the heart of supporting people, communities, partners, and the Welsh Government in addressing these major challenges and providing solutions for action.

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 visit https://phw.nhs.wales/careers/

For guidance on the application process, please visit https://phw.nhs.wales/working-for-us/applicant-information-and-guidance/

For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Sarah Jones Job title: Consultant in Environmental Health Protection Email address: [e-mail]