Senior Public Health Practitioner

Public Health Wales; Cardiff; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A national public health agency in Wales is seeking individuals for the drugs, alcohol, and gambling team to improve population health. Ideal candidates will have relevant experience in health improvement or policy research and the ability to develop partnerships for evidence-informed programs. The position offers agile working conditions and welcomes Welsh speakers.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Inclusive workplace

Commitment to equality and diversity

Qualifications

• Relevant experience in health improvement, drugs, alcohol or gambling, policy or applied research.
• Ability to contribute to relationship-building with national and local partners.
• Highly motivated, analytical, methodical, and effective communicator.
• Experience in developing and implementing projects in the NHS or voluntary sector preferred.
• The ability to speak Welsh is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the development and delivery of projects within the drugs, alcohol and gambling team.
• Monitor the delivery of project plans and evaluate actions to improve health.
• Lead on the dissemination of knowledge regarding gambling harms.

Skills

Health improvement experience

Analytical skills

Effective communication

Experience in project development

Job description

Overview

The Health Improvement Division is looking for individuals with passion and ambition to the drugs, alcohol and gambling team. Working collaboratively, the division plays a key role in improving the health and well-being of the population of Wales and reducing health inequalities. This is a unique opportunity for an individual with relevant experience in health improvement, drugs, alcohol or gambling, policy or applied research who wants to make a difference to the health of current and future generations in Wales. We are looking for someone who can contribute to the team in developing relationships with national and local partners and bring an evidence informed approach to the development of the gambling harms prevention programme. If you are highly motivated, analytical, methodical, an effective communicator and ideally have experience of developing and implementing projects in the NHS or local government or voluntary sector we would love to hear from you.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the development and delivery of projects within the drugs, alcohol and gambling team at an All-Wales level.
• Undertake the monitoring and contribute to evaluation of action which aims to improve population health and reduce health inequalities.
• Monitor the delivery of project plans and relevant sections of the Public Health Wales Annual Plan.
• Contribute to the development of interventions that are co-produced with key stakeholders including the public.
• Lead on the dissemination of knowledge and evidence relating to gambling harms and the wider work of the drugs, alcohol and gambling team.

Qualifications and experience

• Relevant experience in health improvement, drugs, alcohol or gambling, policy or applied research.
• Ability to contribute to relationship-building with national and local partners and bring an evidence-informed approach to programme development.
• Highly motivated, analytical, methodical, and an effective communicator with experience in developing and implementing projects in the NHS, local government, or voluntary sector preferred.
• The ability to speak Welsh is desirable; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
• The position is based at Public Health Wales offices, with current working conditions supporting agile working.

Other information

In addition to the salary details, information about sponsorship eligibility is provided below for applicants requiring Skilled Worker or Health and Care visa routes. If you are shortlisted for interview you will be contacted by email. We are committed to fair, transparent recruitment and equality of opportunity and will not tolerate discrimination on grounds of age, disability, gender identity, religion or belief, race or nationality, marriage or civil partnership status, sex, sexual orientation, working pattern, caring responsibilities, trade union activity or political beliefs, or any other grounds. We welcome applications from individuals seeking flexible working arrangements.

The salary scale shown is for a full-time member of staff, with the amount adjusted pro rata for those working less than 37.5 hours per week. For those not previously employed in the NHS, pay commonly starts at the first point of the advertised pay band; progression is subject to annual Performance and Development Reviews in accordance with the NHS Wales Pay Progression Policy. An Incremental Credit application may be considered based on evidenced service and/or relevant experience.

Applicants are invited to apply in Welsh; any application submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application made in English. To support our all-Wales service, we particularly welcome Welsh speakers.

Working for our organisation: 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. 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 and welcome applications representing the communities we serve, with flexible working arrangements including part time roles and job sharing.