Public Health Practitioner

Job Overview

Are you interested in a career in public health? We would welcome applications from individuals who have experience across a range of public and third sector organisation to come and join the Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board Public Health Team as a Public Health Practitioner. We are seeking a highly motivated individual who is passionate about improving the health and wellbeing of North Wales, who has experience of partnership working, working as part of a team and is committed to making a difference.

We recognise that public health is delivered by a range of partners working across areas including but not limited to, health, social care, education, youth and community, community safety, housing and environment so would encourage those working in these fields to apply.

Main duties of the job

We currently have a vacant position, full-time covering the Central (Conwy and Denbighshire) based in Preswylfa, Mold. The post-holder should also be prepared to travel across the North Wales area to attend relevant face-to-face meetings.

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

Working for our organisation

If you relish a challenge, have a passion to help others or simply fancy a fresh start, then Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) North Wales, has all the right ingredients. The largest health organisation in Wales, providing a full range of primary, community, mental health, acute and elective hospital services for a population of around 700,000, across North Wales . Join our team and get the support you need, in line with our Organisational Values and ‘Proud to Lead’ competence framework.

Enjoy being part of working with engaged leadership at all levels, and be assured we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and are proud to welcome applicants under the “Disability Confident Employer” scheme.

Please check your email account regularly. Successful applicants will receive all recruitment related correspondence via the email account registered on the application form.

Applications may be submitted in Welsh. Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.

Detailed Job Description And Main 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 And/or Knowledge

Essential criteria

• First degree or equivalent
• Basic knowledge of the health policy context for NHS and local partners Health determinants.
• Knowledge of one or more health promotion programme areas
• Public Health policy/strategies.
  
  

Desirable criteria

• Masters in Public Health/Health Promotion
• Evidence of CPD
• Registered, or working towards registration, with the UK Public Health Register (Practitioner Registration).
  
  

Experience

Essential criteria

• Experience of working with a range of partner organisations relevant to health improvement
  
  

Desirable criteria

• Experience in Public Health/Health Promotion
  
  

Aptitude And Abilities

Essential criteria

• Project management.
• Communication skills
  
  

Desirable criteria

• Ability to speak Welsh or a willingness to learn
  
  

Values

Essential Criteria

• Self-motivated. Ability to prioritise, plan and manage workload.
• Team player