Public Health Wales

Senior Public Health Nutritionist (Health Improvement)

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Job summary

This is a fixed-term 0.8 (30 hours) WTE/ secondment opportunity until October 2024. Please ensure that permission is sought from current line manager prior to application

We have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Public Health Nutritionist to join our Health Improvement Division to support a range of programmes of work where nutrition and diet is a determinant. This role will provide specialist public health nutrition expertise at a national level for Public Health Wales working alongside Nutrition and Obesity team and the Consultant in Public Health.

You will work closely to support Welsh Government in the development of food and nutrition related policy and strategy and with a range of partners both within and beyond Public Health Wales and across sectors including the independent and commercial sector.

Main duties of the job

You will use your knowledge and expertise to:

Lead the delivery of nutrition related health improvement projects and interventions at an All Wales level
Co-ordinate the development and monitoring of project plans
Ensure that public health interventions and activity are based on sound public health principles and evidence.
Develop, monitor and evaluate the delivery of health improvement action on nutrition and obesity outlined in the Public Health Wales Annual Plan.
Lead the implementation and monitoring of all Wales public health improvement activity working across organisations and sectors
Ensure that all interventions are co-produced with the public and key partners.
Monitor the allocated project budget in line with policies and procedures

Contributing to the delivery of health improvement projects and interventions at an All Wales level by providing specialist nutrition advice

Monitoring and contributing to the evaluation of health improvement action
Contributing to the development of interventions that are co-produced with the public and key partners
Leading on the dissemination of knowledge relating to public health nutrition to the public and key partners

You should be educated to Masters-level in Public Health or a nutrition-related discipline or demonstrable equivalent learning (for further details please refer to the person specification

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

12 February 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£44,398 to £50,807 a year Per Annum pro rata

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

10 months

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

028-AHP004-0224

Job locations

PHW, Capital Quarter 2,

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.

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English 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.

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

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

oEducated to degree level or equivalent level qualification including significant nutrition components
oExtensive knowledge of population health improvement/public health nutrition approaches acquired through a Master's degree, post graduate diploma or equivalent training
oEvidence of continuing professional development.

Experience

Essential

oExperience in a specialist population health role; delivering interventions and projects

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

oEducated to degree level or equivalent level qualification including significant nutrition components
oExtensive knowledge of population health improvement/public health nutrition approaches acquired through a Master's degree, post graduate diploma or equivalent training
oEvidence of continuing professional development.

Experience

Essential

oExperience in a specialist population health role; delivering interventions and projects

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

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

Certificate of Sponsorship

Employer details

Employer name

Public Health Wales

Address

PHW, Capital Quarter 2,

Tyndall Street,

CARDIFF

CF10 4BZ

Employer's website

https://phw.nhs.wales/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Public Health Wales

Address

PHW, Capital Quarter 2,

Tyndall Street,

CARDIFF

CF10 4BZ

Employer's website

https://phw.nhs.wales/ (Opens in a new tab)