Public Health Practitioner

Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board; Bridgend; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional health authority in the UK is seeking a public health professional to join their team in Bridgend. The successful candidate will be responsible for contributing to public health programmes, providing support for health improvement projects, and facilitating training courses with local partners. Ideal candidates should possess strong communication skills, experience in programme development, and basic Welsh speaking abilities. This role offers opportunities for career growth and ongoing professional development.

Benefits

Leading pension scheme

Generous leave and flexible work arrangements

Career growth opportunities

Access to ongoing learning and development

Qualifications

• Well motivated and enthusiastic public health professional.
• Strong ability to work across different sectors.
• Experience in public health programme development is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to public health programme development across three counties.
• Support health improvement projects by sharing information.
• Facilitate training courses and engage local partners.

Skills

Public health expertise

Strong communication skills

Welsh speaking skills (Level 3 CEFR B2)

Job description

Overview

The role is part of Public Health Team at Cwm Taf Morgannwg covering Bridgend, Merthyr Tydfil and Rhondda Cynon Taf.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to development, implementation and evaluation of public health programmes across the three counties.
• Provide support to delivery of health improvement programmes/projects, sharing relevant public health information and engaging partners.
• Regularly facilitate training courses and engagement sessions with local partners.
• Monitor and evaluate programme/project activity, undertaking routine monitoring and evaluation.
• Develop collaborative partnerships with organisations and maintain solid communication links with identified contacts.
• Implement system‑wide initiatives engaging health, local authority, third sector colleagues and wider partners.

Qualifications / Skills

• Well motivated, enthusiastic and experienced public health professional.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work across sectors.
• Basic Welsh speaking and listening skills (Level 3 CEFR B2) is desirable.
• Experience in public health programme development and evaluation preferred.

Equality and EEO

We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workforce and welcome applications from individuals within protected groups as outlined in the Equality Act 2010. We welcome applications from the Armed Forces community.

Applicants who are not UK or Republic of Ireland nationals will require sponsorship to obtain a Health and Care Visa or a Skilled Worker Visa unless they already hold permission to work via another route.

Benefits

• Leading pension scheme
• Generous leave and flexible work arrangements
• Career growth opportunities
• Access to ongoing learning and development