Senior Public Health Practitioner - MECC

Public Health Wales

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Job summary

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced candidate to join the Health Improvement Division within Public Health Wales as a Senior Public Health Practitioner in the national MECC programme team.

Working with a range of stakeholders at a national, regional and local level, the role will involve supporting the development, implementation and evaluation of the national MECC Programme. The post is a permanent part time 0.6 WTE post.

MECC is an approach to behaviour change that aims to utilise the millions of day to day interactions that organisations and individuals have with members of the public to support them in making positive changes to their physical and mental health and wellbeing. MECC empowers staff working across the health and care system to recognise the role they have in preventing ill health and equips them with the skills and knowledge needed to confidently initiate appropriate and effective behaviour change conversations with the people they meet

Main duties of the job

Working as part of the Healthy Settings Team, the postholder will be responsible for co-ordinating the development and implementation of MECC.

This includes establishing and maintaining effective relationships with key stakeholders including Welsh Government, HEIW, Health Boards and Local Public Health Teams, Local Authorities and the voluntary sector.

With significant experience of working effectively across different sectors and agencies, the postholder will be comfortable working with a broad range of stakeholders across Wales.

This post presents an opportunity to work within a staff structure dedicated to systems-working and a multi-agency approach to health improvement. Within the Health Improvement Division we have a strong focus on evaluation, developing the evidence base, and communicating for improved engagement. All staff within the Division are responsible for developing a shared understanding of the inter-dependencies between topics and settings and supporting colleagues across the Division, organisation and partner agencies.

Specific duties will be agreed with the Principal Public Health Practitioner and Consultant Lead (Healthy NHS Settings Programme) upon appointment.

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

About us

Public Health Wales is the National Public Health Institute in Wales. Our vision is 'Working to achieve a healthier future for Wales' where we play a pivotal role in driving improvements in population health and well-being, reducing health inequalities, improving healthcare outcomes, protecting the public and supporting the development of health in all policies across Wales. 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, the benefits we offer and guidance on the application process, please visit https://phw.nhs.wales/working-for-us/applicant-information-and-guidance/

Date posted

22 July 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£44,398 to £50,807 a year per annum pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

028-ACS023-0724

Job locations

To be agreed on appointment

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.

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.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Educated to degree level or equivalent level qualification in health, behavioural or social sciences
Extensive knowledge of population health improvement approaches acquired through a Master's degree, post graduate diploma or equivalent training

Experience

Essential

Experience of developing and implementing health improvement interventions and projects to meet identified need
Experience in the application of evidence or theory in the development of public health programmes

Knowledge & understanding

Essential

Advanced knowledge of behaviour change theories and methods and their application to population health
Knowledge relating to the determinants of health and the methods and approaches for addressing health inequalities at a population level

Skills and abilities

Essential

Highly developed written and verbal communications skills, including writing for different audiences
Excellent planning and organisational skills;

Desirable

Ability to work through the medium of Welsh

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Educated to degree level or equivalent level qualification in health, behavioural or social sciences
Extensive knowledge of population health improvement approaches acquired through a Master's degree, post graduate diploma or equivalent training

Experience

Essential

Experience of developing and implementing health improvement interventions and projects to meet identified need
Experience in the application of evidence or theory in the development of public health programmes

Knowledge & understanding

Essential

Advanced knowledge of behaviour change theories and methods and their application to population health
Knowledge relating to the determinants of health and the methods and approaches for addressing health inequalities at a population level

Skills and abilities

Essential

Highly developed written and verbal communications skills, including writing for different audiences
Excellent planning and organisational skills;

Desirable

Ability to work through the medium of Welsh

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).

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