Graduate Public Health Practitioner
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Job summary
Are you passionate about improving the health of your community and reducing health inequalities?
Do you want to develop a career in Public Health and play an active role in evidence based and innovative public health projects?
Do you have a degree or post graduate qualification or equivalent experience in public health or related discipline?
If you can answer yes to the above questions, then this exciting opportunity may be for you.
To help us create a public health workforce that reflects the communities we serve, and to ensure we have diverse perspectives and insights, we would particularly welcome applications from people from ethnic minority backgrounds and those with a disability.
Were looking for a Graduate Public Practitioner to support the efficient development, delivery and monitoring of public health programmes and projects across West Sussex.
The role is for a 2.5 years fixed term contract funded by Health Education England South East, to grow a trained and diverse public health practitioner workforce.
This a training role, working towards Practitioner registration with the UK Public Health Register (UKPHR) .
1 study day per week protected for the duration of the contract.
You will work in collaboration with a wide range of stakeholders, including other local authorities, the NHS, the voluntary and community sector, Health Education England to maximise health improvement and reduce health inequalities.
Main duties of the job
Whats in it for you?
We value learning and development, and as a core member of the Public Health team, youll have the opportunity to undertake placements and/or projects to gain a broad understanding across the public health team including health intelligence, healthy lifestyles and health protection as well as broader opportunities across the system.
You will have the opportunity to develop public health knowledge, experience and skills through a structured practitioner training programme.
Youll need a working knowledge of the county, and we welcome applicants from those who have experience or links with communities that are known to experience health inequalities.
To find out more visit the Public Health Practitioner Graduate Trainee Programme site.
Please refer to the supporting job description at the bottom of this page, this includes the required key skills andqualifications/experience you will need to evidence in your CV and covering letter.
About us
As an employer we recognise that it is our employees that are central to everything we do. We aim to create a supportive and dynamic working environment where employees can achieve their full potential, achieve a healthy work-life balance and are rewarded for the work they do.
In addition to working within a great team and a competitive salary you will have access to:
27 days annual leave + bank holidays.
A generous pension scheme.
Training and development opportunities, including coaching and mentoring.
A strong supportive management team.
A range of discounts giving our staff access to hundreds of offers with the opportunity to save over £1,000 (Including: Argos, Samsung, Asos, B&Q and many more).
Free access to employee assistance programmes.
Discounted membership at selected local sports and fitness centres.
Car benefit scheme.
A range of commuting and business travel discounts and initiatives
For a full list of the benefits offered to you as a West Sussex County Council employee you can find them on ourRewards and Benefits page.
Details
Date posted
12 June 2023
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
£32,020 to £34,723 a year
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
2 years
Working pattern
Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working, Home or remote working
Reference number
F0052-23-0000
Job locations
West Sussex County Council
County Hall
West Street
Chichester
West Sussex
PO19 1RG
Employer details
Employer name
West Sussex County Council
Address
West Sussex County Council
County Hall
West Street
Chichester
West Sussex
PO19 1RG
Employer's website
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