Job summary
The Principal Public Health Practitioner will support the Health Inequalities cross organisational initiative, which aims to co-ordinate and embed the organisational approach to improving health equity. The role will support the Steering Group and Secretariat, leading on developing work and engagement plans. This role is a permanent appointment.The successful candidate will be based in our Cardiff Office, with hybrid/home working.In return, we offer great benefits including hybrid and flexible working, a fantastic NHS pension, excellent annual leave, cycle to work and car lease schemes, childcare voucher schemes, plus many more.Public Health Wales works to achieve a healthier future for the people in Wales. If you are enthusiastic and motivated and want to make a difference to the people in Wales, then this is an exciting opportunity for you to join our highly talented, cross-functional, dynamic and friendly team.
Main duties of the job
Lead the development of an organisational framework to support work on health inequalitiesLead on the socialisation of the health inequalities narrativeOversee and manage the Project ManagerOversee the Development of papers/ agendas for the Secretariat and Steering GroupLead the planning for workshopsDevelop work and engagement plans and monitor progressProvide regular progress reports to the Steering GroupManage relationships with internal and external stakeholdersProvide risk and issue management, reporting at both a programme and organisational level,Manage the programme budget and resourcesSupport the publication of resources
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/
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
- Master's in Public Health to include a module in health promotion theory and practice or evidence of equivalent learning
Experience
Essential
- Experience of implementing health inequalities programmes
- Experience in the application of evidence or theory in the development of public health programmes
- Responsibility for leading aspects of development and delivery of health promotion programmes within a complex environment
- Extensive experience of staff, stakeholder and public engagement and / or involvement
- Leading, line managing and coaching staff and managing in a distributed geographical environment
- Previously responsible for a budget, involved in budget setting and working knowledge of financial processes
Knowledge & Understanding
Essential
- Understanding of the public and third sector organisations and structures in Wales and the political environment in which it operates
- Understanding of current policy relevant to public health
- Knowledge relating to the determinants of health and the methods and approaches for addressing health inequalities at a population level
- Understanding of roles of different agencies and how to mobilize a range of partners to take action to improve health
Skills and abilities
Essential
- Highly developed written and verbal communications skills, including writing for different audiences
- Ability to translate complex issues for a variety of audiences
- Presentation skills particularly to large audience
- Ability to influence without authority
- Excellent planning and organisational skills; ability to develop long term programme plans
- Able to deliver a programme of work to agreed timescales
- Ability to work on own initiative and organise workload, allocating work as necessary
- An ability to maintain confidentiality and trust
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Master's in Public Health to include a module in health promotion theory and practice or evidence of equivalent learning
Experience
Essential
- Experience of implementing health inequalities programmes
- Experience in the application of evidence or theory in the development of public health programmes
- Responsibility for leading aspects of development and delivery of health promotion programmes within a complex environment
- Extensive experience of staff, stakeholder and public engagement and / or involvement
- Leading, line managing and coaching staff and managing in a distributed geographical environment
- Previously responsible for a budget, involved in budget setting and working knowledge of financial processes
Knowledge & Understanding
Essential
- Understanding of the public and third sector organisations and structures in Wales and the political environment in which it operates
- Understanding of current policy relevant to public health
- Knowledge relating to the determinants of health and the methods and approaches for addressing health inequalities at a population level
- Understanding of roles of different agencies and how to mobilize a range of partners to take action to improve health
Skills and abilities
Essential
- Highly developed written and verbal communications skills, including writing for different audiences
- Ability to translate complex issues for a variety of audiences
- Presentation skills particularly to large audience
- Ability to influence without authority
- Excellent planning and organisational skills; ability to develop long term programme plans
- Able to deliver a programme of work to agreed timescales
- Ability to work on own initiative and organise workload, allocating work as necessary
- An ability to maintain confidentiality and trust
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).
