Job summary
THIS POST IS FIXED TERM FOR 22 MONTHS DUE TO MEET THE NEEDS OF THE SERVICE
Do you want to use your public health skills to influence the causes of the causes of ill-health?
The Wider Determinants of Health Unit of Public Health Wales is seeking an enthusiastic Public Health Consultant to work with us for two days a week until September 2026, to lead a programme of work supporting multi-sector action on wider determinants, including poverty to improve health.
As the successful candidate, you will have a successful track record of working with multiple agencies and disciplines at a senior level to achieve public health goals. You will have a good knowledge of current policy and developments in Wales, including the application of the Well-being of Future Generations (Wales) Act 2015. You will have experience of facilitation of change and of collaboration across organisational boundaries. You will be able to demonstrate highly developed influencing, negotiation and motivation skills to drive action through partnerships.
You will provide specialist input to the Building a Healthier Wales Coordination Group, which brings together senior leaders from across Wales to maximise the impact of collective efforts of agencies in Wales to improve health, well-being and equity.
Main duties of the job
Provide public health strategic leadership, informing, advocating for, and mobilising collaborative action on determinants of health, through the Building a Healthier Wales partnership
Develop effective relationships with members, Welsh Government colleagues, local public health teams, local government, and others in Public Health Wales,
Contribute to Public Health Wales's long term strategy priority: influencing the wider determinants of health
Have a high degree of political awareness, working to influence policy and practice locally and nationally.
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/
Job description
Job responsibilities
This is a temporary post which may be taken up as a secondment. Previous applicants are welcome to apply.
The post-holder must be on the GMC/GDC Specialist Register/UK Voluntary Register / included on the UK Public Health Register for Public Health Specialists.
Job description
Job responsibilities
This is a temporary post which may be taken up as a secondment. Previous applicants are welcome to apply.
The post-holder must be on the GMC/GDC Specialist Register/UK Voluntary Register / included on the UK Public Health Register for Public Health Specialists.
Person Specification
Education/Qualifications
Essential
- Inclusion in the GMC Specialist Register/GDC Specialist List/UK Register (UKPHR) for Public Health Specialists and be licensed to practice
- Applicants must meet minimum CPD requirements (i.e. be up to date) in accordance with Faculty of Public Health requirements or other recognised body
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Personal credibility in senior managerial and political settings
- Able to prioritise work, and work well against a background of change and uncertainty
- Adaptable to situations, can build powerful relationships with people of all capabilities and attitudes
Experience
Essential
- Practical experience in facilitating change in the public health system
- Significant strategic experience of leadership for public health
- Experience of systems leadership and demonstrable experience of delivering effectively through others
- Experience of effectively engaging staff and colleagues to gain their support for changes to the direction of travel.
- Experience in influencing relevant agencies in Wales and/or beyond on health and/or health determinants agenda.
- Project management
- Significant experience of public health practice at senior level with a demonstrable interest in health improvement
- Staff management including learning and development
Desirable
- Scientific publications, presentation of papers at conferences, seminars
Skills
Essential
- Strategic thinker with proven leadership skills
- Ability to effectively influence and collaborate with colleagues and partners
- Computer literate
Knowledge
Essential
- Detailed knowledge of NHS Policy and other related sectors
- Knowledge and understanding of large-scale change to the public health system.
- Understanding of social and political environment in Wales
Desirable
- Understanding of approaches and methods relating to behaviour change science and to systems thinking
Person Specification
Education/Qualifications
Essential
- Inclusion in the GMC Specialist Register/GDC Specialist List/UK Register (UKPHR) for Public Health Specialists and be licensed to practice
- Applicants must meet minimum CPD requirements (i.e. be up to date) in accordance with Faculty of Public Health requirements or other recognised body
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Personal credibility in senior managerial and political settings
- Able to prioritise work, and work well against a background of change and uncertainty
- Adaptable to situations, can build powerful relationships with people of all capabilities and attitudes
Experience
Essential
- Practical experience in facilitating change in the public health system
- Significant strategic experience of leadership for public health
- Experience of systems leadership and demonstrable experience of delivering effectively through others
- Experience of effectively engaging staff and colleagues to gain their support for changes to the direction of travel.
- Experience in influencing relevant agencies in Wales and/or beyond on health and/or health determinants agenda.
- Project management
- Significant experience of public health practice at senior level with a demonstrable interest in health improvement
- Staff management including learning and development
Desirable
- Scientific publications, presentation of papers at conferences, seminars
Skills
Essential
- Strategic thinker with proven leadership skills
- Ability to effectively influence and collaborate with colleagues and partners
- Computer literate
Knowledge
Essential
- Detailed knowledge of NHS Policy and other related sectors
- Knowledge and understanding of large-scale change to the public health system.
- Understanding of social and political environment in Wales
Desirable
- Understanding of approaches and methods relating to behaviour change science and to systems thinking
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.
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).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
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.
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).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
