Principal Public Health Practitioner

NHS; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A national public health agency in Wales is seeking a dynamic principal public health practitioner to lead efforts in reducing gambling harms. The role involves collaboration with various partners and requires substantial experience in public health. The ideal candidate will possess strategic and analytical skills along with a Master's degree in Public Health or a related field. This position offers a chance to make a tangible impact on health and well-being in Wales.

Qualifications

• Substantial experience in a senior role in public health (equivalent to Principal Practitioner)
• Ability to speak Welsh is desirable

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and implementation of a Wales programme to reduce gambling harms.
• Provide specialist advice and representation in national advisory groups.
• Monitor and evaluate the delivery of programme plans.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Analytical skills

Data analysis

Education

Master of Public Health or related field

Job description

Public Health Wales is looking for a dynamic principal public health practitioner who is passionate about improving health and wellbeing and reducing inequalities to work on the new and emerging programme to reduce gambling harms in Wales.

The post holder will join the Health Improvement Division, working at a national level within the drugs, alcohol and gambling team.The role will be key to enabling effective development, delivery and evaluation of public health action for improved population outcomes.Working across the system and in collaboration with partners you willlead delivery of your strategic programme/s.

You will provide specialist advice and represent Public Health Wales in national advisory groups, with a key role in maintaining and developing relationships and strategic partnerships within the wider system including the statutory, voluntary, private and independent sectors at national and local level.

Main duties of the job

• Lead the development and implementation of an all Wales programme to reduce gambling harms.
• Act as senior topic based specialist in the area of interest maintaining an awareness of the latest scientific evidence and engaging with other specialists across Wales and beyond.
• Work with partners in NHSP&I and across Great Britain to deliver the aims of the gambling levy.
• Lead the joint planning of collective action with programme leads across the specialist public health system ensuring synergy between local public health teams and the All-Wales programme.
• Provide advice related to specialist programme area/s on the implementation of public health policy and strategy at a national level to achieve high level strategic goals and population based outcomes
• Develop, monitor and evaluate the delivery of the programme plans, relevant sections of the Public Health Wales Annual Plan and Integrated Medium Term Plan.
• Ensure that all programmes are co-produced with the public and key partners.
• The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.

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.

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 in Trac.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Master of Public Health or related field, or evidence of equivalent learning

Experience

• Substantial experience in a senior role in public health (equivalent to Principal Practitioner level)

Skills

• Strategic and analytical thinker and planner
• Advanced data and research evidence analysis and interpretation

Knowledge

• Understanding of determinants of health and health inequalities

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.

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