Public Health Nutritionist

Public Health Wales

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Job summary

This is a fixed-term 0.8 (30 hours) secondment opportunity until 31 October 2024. Please ensure that permission is sought from current line manager prior to application.

We have an exciting opportunity for a 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 the Nutrition and Obesity team and the Consultant in Public Health.

You will work closely with the Senior Public Health Nutritionist 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:

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

Undertake the monitoring and contribute to evaluation of health improvement action

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

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 the public and key partners
Lead on the dissemination of knowledge relating to public health nutrition to the public and key partners.

You should be educated to degree level or equivalent level qualification including a significant nutrition and public health components and have

eevidence of continuing professional development.

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

11 April 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£35,922 to £43,257 a year Pro rata

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

6 months

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

028-AC112-0424

Job locations

PHW, Capital Quarter 2

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

Educated to degree level or equivalent level qualification including a significant nutrition and public health components.

Knowledge and understanding

Essential

In depth understanding of sources of information about population nutritional status
In depth knowledge and understanding of UK systems for development and dissemination of public health nutrition policy
Knowledge of key population health strategies and policies

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Educated to degree level or equivalent level qualification including a significant nutrition and public health components.

Knowledge and understanding

Essential

In depth understanding of sources of information about population nutritional status
In depth knowledge and understanding of UK systems for development and dissemination of public health nutrition policy
Knowledge of key population health strategies and policies

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).