Principal AST Practitioner

Public Health Wales

This job is now closed

Job summary

Principal Applied Systems Thinking Practitioner

3-year fixed term post.

Are you skilled in the application of systems thinking tools and methods? Do you have the skills to lead at a senior level? Do you want to make a difference to health and well-being in Wales?

This is a unique opportunity to join the Wider Determinants of Health Unit Team in Public Health Wales to lead on the delivery of a new innovative initiative funded by the Health Foundation's Shaping Places grant funding programme.

The programme will support Public Services Boards to apply systems-based approaches to influencing the wider determinants of health, to learn from each other and make the most of their Well-being Plans. The programme will do this through establishing learning cohorts across Wales, who will apply these methods, learn, and share the learning across Wales and with other UK nations.

The wider determinants of health are the social, environmental and economic factors that affect health and well-being. The Wider Determinants of Health Unit is an ambitious team whose mission is to maximise the influence of the public health system by translating evidence, building capability and coordinating networks of influence.

Interested candidates are encouraged to contact the role recruitment manager named below to discuss the role further if they have any queries.

Main duties of the job

You will be working with a small programme team with support from experienced public health professionals in the Wider Determinants of Health Unit.

The role involves developing and managing local, regional and national senior stakeholder relationships within a complex environment and with the Health Foundation's Shaping Places Programme Leads.

The postholder will work directly with Public Services Boards to tailor the programme to meet their requirements, to establish three national learning cohorts and to deliver a flexible Applied Systems Framework. The postholder will be responsible for leading and providing expertise on the development of programme resources, supporting the flexible application of the Applied Systems Framework, capturing learning from the programme, co-producing legacy plans and writing-up the findings.

This is an exciting opportunity for someone with experience of implementing change programmes and who has demonstrable skills and knowledge in the application of systems-based approaches in organisations or partnerships.

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/

Date posted

13 December 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 8a

Salary

£51,706 to £58,210 a year per annum

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

3 years

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

028-AC438-1223

Job locations

2 Capital Quarter

Tyndall Street

Cardiff

CF10 4BZ

Job description

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.

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

Job description

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.

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

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

oEducated to degree level or equivalent level qualification or equivalent experience
oExtensive knowledge of systems thinking in practice tools and methods acquired through a Master's degree, post graduate diploma or equivalent experience or training
Evidence of continuing professional development.

Desirable

oPost graduate qualification in training, facilitation or education

Experience

Essential

oSignificant experience in applying systems approaches in practice within organisations or partnerships
oSignificant experience of developing and implementing change programmes
oSignificant experience in the application of evidence or theory in the development of change programmes
oExtensive experience of stakeholder engagement and / or involvement experience

Desirable

oInfluencing and advising at the highest organisational levels

Knowledge and Understanding

Essential

oSystems thinking theories, tools and methods and their application
oKnowledge of change management programmes and approaches

Desirable

oExperience of leading work at a national level

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

oEducated to degree level or equivalent level qualification or equivalent experience
oExtensive knowledge of systems thinking in practice tools and methods acquired through a Master's degree, post graduate diploma or equivalent experience or training
Evidence of continuing professional development.

Desirable

oPost graduate qualification in training, facilitation or education

Experience

Essential

oSignificant experience in applying systems approaches in practice within organisations or partnerships
oSignificant experience of developing and implementing change programmes
oSignificant experience in the application of evidence or theory in the development of change programmes
oExtensive experience of stakeholder engagement and / or involvement experience

Desirable

oInfluencing and advising at the highest organisational levels

Knowledge and Understanding

Essential

oSystems thinking theories, tools and methods and their application
oKnowledge of change management programmes and approaches

Desirable

oExperience of leading work at a national level

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Additional information