Lead Health Protection Nurse/Practitioner (18-Month)

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

Job summary

A national health agency in Wales is seeking a Lead Health Protection Nurse/Practitioner to provide managerial leadership for their Sexual Health Programme over 18 months. This role requires a registered health protection nurse with extensive experience in sexual health and public health practice. Responsibilities include team leadership, policy development, and collaboration with partners to tackle health inequalities. The role offers an opportunity to make a significant impact on public health outcomes.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Registered health protection nurse/practitioner with significant experience.
• Proven leadership and team management skills.
• Experience in sexual health, communicable disease, or public health practice.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a team of health protection nurses.
• Contribute to policy development and clinical governance.
• Collaborate with partners to implement interventions.

Skills

Leadership and management skills

Excellent interpersonal skills

Problem solving

Communication skills

IT proficiency

Presentation skills

Education

Registered Nurse level one

Masters level in relevant field

Qualification in leadership and/or management

Job description

A national health agency in Wales is seeking a Lead Health Protection Nurse/Practitioner to provide managerial leadership for their Sexual Health Programme over 18 months. This role requires a registered health protection nurse with extensive experience in sexual health and public health practice. Responsibilities include team leadership, policy development, and collaboration with partners to tackle health inequalities. The role offers an opportunity to make a significant impact on public health outcomes.