Principal Public Health Practitioner First 1000 Days

NHS; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Public Health Wales seeks a Principal Public Health Practitioner passionate about health improvement and reducing inequalities. The role involves strategic leadership in public health programmes, requiring expertise in substantial public health practices and collaborative engagement across sectors to enhance community health outcomes.

Qualifications

• Substantial experience in a senior role in public health.
• Evidence of advanced data and research evidence analysis.

Responsibilities

• Lead health improvement work for a specialist programme area.
• Provide advice on public health policy and strategy.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Analytical skills

Data analysis

Education

Master of Public Health or related field

Job description

Principal Public Health Practitioner First 1000 Days

Public Health Wales is looking for a dynamic public health practitioner who is passionate about improving health and wellbeing and reducing inequalities in the early years.

The post holder will join the Health Improvement Division, working at a national level.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 providespecialist 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.

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

Main duties of the job

• Lead implementation and delivery of all Wales health improvement work for a specialist programme area/s.
• 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.
• 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.

About us

We are Public Health Wales - the national public health organisation for Wales. Our purpose is 'working together for a healthier Wales'. We exist to help all people in Wales live longer, healthier lives. With our partners, we aim to increase healthy life expectancy, improve health and well-being, and reduce inequalities for everyone in Wales, now and for future generations.

Together, our teams work to prevent disease, protect health, and provide leadership, specialist services and public health expertise. We are the main source of public health information, research and innovation in 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.

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 visithttps://phw.nhs.wales/careers/

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

Job responsibilities

You will be able to find a full job description and person specification attached within the supporting documents.

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.