Job summary
The Wider Determinants of Health (WDoH) Unit is looking for an individual with passion and ambition to join its expanding team. Working collaboratively, the unit plays a key role in improving the health and well-being of the population of Wales and reducing health inequalities.
This is a unique opportunity for an individual with experience in health improvement, policy or applied research who wants to make a difference to the health of current and future generations in Wales. We are looking for someone who can contribute to the team in developing relationships with national and local partners and bring an evidence informed approach to policy development and initiatives which will influence the distribution of the wider determinants of health. If successful, you will work on areas such as education and skills, fair work, money and resources, housing and our surroundings.
If you are highly motivated, analytical, methodical, an effective communicator and ideally have experience of implementing projects in the NHS or local government we would love to hear from you.
The position is based at Public Health Wales offices, with current working conditions supporting agile working.
Main duties of the job
Contribute to the development and delivery of projects to understand and influence wider determinants of health at an All Wales level
o Undertake the monitoring and contribute to evaluation of action which aims to improve population health and reduce health inequalities
o Monitor the delivery of project plans and relevant sections of the Public Health Wales Annual Plan.
o Contribute to the development of interventions that are co-produced with key stakeholders including the public
o Lead on the dissemination of knowledge and evidence relating to the wider determinants of health
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
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
The post holder will join the WDoH Unit which is part of the Health and Wellbeing Directorate in Public Health Wales. The unit seeks to maximise the influence of the public health system on WDoH by translating evidence, building capability and coordinating networks of influence.
This national role will contribute to this aim, translating and sharing knowledge and evidence and working with partners to strengthen the wider determinants to improve population health and reduce health inequalities in Wales.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
Educated to degree level or equivalent level qualification in a health, behavioural, social or biological science or have equivalent experience
Evidence of continuing professional development.
Desirable
UKPHR Practitioner Registration
Experience
Experience of undertaking public health activity within key settings (e.g. community, education, work, housing).
Experience of implementing or delivering public health interventions and projects
Experience of staff, stakeholder and public engagement and/or involvement experience
Experience of applying information governance and data protection legislation
Responsible for budget monitoring
Desirable
Experience in the use of formal project management methods
Experience of developing and delivering training and education programmes
Knowledge & understanding
Essential
In depth understanding of one of the key settings (e.g. community, education, NHS)
Have a basic understanding of the wider determinants of health
Knowledge and understanding of core public health concepts and methods for improving health and evaluating impact
Knowledge of key population health strategies and policies in Wales
Skills and abilities
Excellent written and verbal communications skills, including writing for different individuals.
High level numeracy skills and ability to manipulate data.
Ability to interact with people working at different levels.
Presentation skills to large audiences
Highly developed interpersonal skills
Excellent planning and organisational skills;
Ability to work independently or as part of a team
Computer literate with an ability to use the required systems/office packages and specialist nutritional analysis software
Emotionally resilient maintaining a calm and professional demeanour
Ability to work on own initiative and organise workload, allocating work as necessary.
Adaptability, flexibility and ability to cope with uncertainty and change
An ability to maintain confidentiality and trust
Skills in the translation of complex technical information for a range of audiences
Desirable
Ability to give a presentation on a familiar area of work in Welsh
Ability to take accurate meeting notes in Welsh
Ability to scan Welsh publications for relevant information
Closing date: XX February 2025
Interviews will be held via MS Teams on the week commencing the XX February.
For further details contact:
Christian Heathcote-Elliott, Principal Public Health Practitioner
Christian.heathcote-elliott@wales.nhs.uk
Cerys Preece, Senior Public Health Practitioner
Cerys.Preece@wales.nhs.uk
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will join the WDoH Unit which is part of the Health and Wellbeing Directorate in Public Health Wales. The unit seeks to maximise the influence of the public health system on WDoH by translating evidence, building capability and coordinating networks of influence.
This national role will contribute to this aim, translating and sharing knowledge and evidence and working with partners to strengthen the wider determinants to improve population health and reduce health inequalities in Wales.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
Educated to degree level or equivalent level qualification in a health, behavioural, social or biological science or have equivalent experience
Evidence of continuing professional development.
Desirable
UKPHR Practitioner Registration
Experience
Experience of undertaking public health activity within key settings (e.g. community, education, work, housing).
Experience of implementing or delivering public health interventions and projects
Experience of staff, stakeholder and public engagement and/or involvement experience
Experience of applying information governance and data protection legislation
Responsible for budget monitoring
Desirable
Experience in the use of formal project management methods
Experience of developing and delivering training and education programmes
Knowledge & understanding
Essential
In depth understanding of one of the key settings (e.g. community, education, NHS)
Have a basic understanding of the wider determinants of health
Knowledge and understanding of core public health concepts and methods for improving health and evaluating impact
Knowledge of key population health strategies and policies in Wales
Skills and abilities
Excellent written and verbal communications skills, including writing for different individuals.
High level numeracy skills and ability to manipulate data.
Ability to interact with people working at different levels.
Presentation skills to large audiences
Highly developed interpersonal skills
Excellent planning and organisational skills;
Ability to work independently or as part of a team
Computer literate with an ability to use the required systems/office packages and specialist nutritional analysis software
Emotionally resilient maintaining a calm and professional demeanour
Ability to work on own initiative and organise workload, allocating work as necessary.
Adaptability, flexibility and ability to cope with uncertainty and change
An ability to maintain confidentiality and trust
Skills in the translation of complex technical information for a range of audiences
Desirable
Ability to give a presentation on a familiar area of work in Welsh
Ability to take accurate meeting notes in Welsh
Ability to scan Welsh publications for relevant information
Closing date: XX February 2025
Interviews will be held via MS Teams on the week commencing the XX February.
For further details contact:
Christian Heathcote-Elliott, Principal Public Health Practitioner
Christian.heathcote-elliott@wales.nhs.uk
Cerys Preece, Senior Public Health Practitioner
Cerys.Preece@wales.nhs.uk
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to degree level or equivalent level qualification in a health, behavioural, social or biological science or have equivalent experience . Evidence of continuing professional development.
Desirable
- UKPHR Practitioner Registration
Experince
Essential
- Experience of undertaking public health activity within key settings (e.g. community, education, work, housing). Experience of implementing or delivering public health interventions and projects. Experience of staff, stakeholder and public engagement and/or involvement experience Experience of applying information governance and data protection legislation. Responsible for budget monitoring
Desirable
- Experience in the use of formal project management methods. Experience of developing and delivering training and education programmes
Knowledge & understanding
Essential
- In depth understanding of one of the key settings (e.g. community, education, NHS). Have a basic understanding of the wider determinants of health. Knowledge and understanding of core public health concepts and methods for improving health and evaluating impact . Knowledge of key population health strategies and policies in Wales
Skills and abilities
Essential
- Excellent written and verbal communications skills, including writing for different individuals. High level numeracy skills and ability to manipulate data. Ability to interact with people working at different levels. Presentation skills to large audiences. Highly developed interpersonal skills. Excellent planning and organisational skills; Ability to work independently or as part of a team. Computer literate with an ability to use the required systems/office packages and specialist nutritional analysis software Emotionally resilient maintaining a calm and professional demeanour. Ability to work on own initiative and organise workload, allocating work as necessary. Adaptability, flexibility and ability to cope with uncertainty and change . An ability to maintain confidentiality and trust. Skills in the translation of complex technical information for a range of audiences
Desirable
- Ability to give a presentation on a familiar area of work in Welsh. Ability to take accurate meeting notes in Welsh. Ability to scan Welsh publications for relevant information
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to degree level or equivalent level qualification in a health, behavioural, social or biological science or have equivalent experience . Evidence of continuing professional development.
Desirable
- UKPHR Practitioner Registration
Experince
Essential
- Experience of undertaking public health activity within key settings (e.g. community, education, work, housing). Experience of implementing or delivering public health interventions and projects. Experience of staff, stakeholder and public engagement and/or involvement experience Experience of applying information governance and data protection legislation. Responsible for budget monitoring
Desirable
- Experience in the use of formal project management methods. Experience of developing and delivering training and education programmes
Knowledge & understanding
Essential
- In depth understanding of one of the key settings (e.g. community, education, NHS). Have a basic understanding of the wider determinants of health. Knowledge and understanding of core public health concepts and methods for improving health and evaluating impact . Knowledge of key population health strategies and policies in Wales
Skills and abilities
Essential
- Excellent written and verbal communications skills, including writing for different individuals. High level numeracy skills and ability to manipulate data. Ability to interact with people working at different levels. Presentation skills to large audiences. Highly developed interpersonal skills. Excellent planning and organisational skills; Ability to work independently or as part of a team. Computer literate with an ability to use the required systems/office packages and specialist nutritional analysis software Emotionally resilient maintaining a calm and professional demeanour. Ability to work on own initiative and organise workload, allocating work as necessary. Adaptability, flexibility and ability to cope with uncertainty and change . An ability to maintain confidentiality and trust. Skills in the translation of complex technical information for a range of audiences
Desirable
- Ability to give a presentation on a familiar area of work in Welsh. Ability to take accurate meeting notes in Welsh. Ability to scan Welsh publications for relevant 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).
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).
