Public Health Practitioner Graduate Trainee OCC608846

Oxfordshire County Council

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Job summary

Salary range: £33,820 - £36,298 per annum

Work location: County Hall, Oxford

Hours per week: 37 - we are open to discussions about flexible working

Contract type: Temporary for 30 months

Closing date:Sunday 2nd July 2023

Interview date:Wednesday 19th July 2023

Are you passionate about improving the health outcomes for the people of Oxfordshire?

We have an exciting opportunity for enthusiastic and committed individual to take up the role of Graduate Trainee Public Health Practitioner in our innovative public health team. The post holder will lead on specific project work across a range of public health topics to ensure they gain a broad understanding across all the domains of public health.

Main duties of the job

This is a training role funded by Health Education England South East to grow a trained and diverse public health practitioner workforce. It is a 2.5 years fixed term contract, working towards Practitioner registration with the UK Public Health Register (UKPHR). The role will include:

  • 1 day protected study day for the duration of the contract
  • Support to undertake a structured development programme as part of this role, building on existing knowledge through further training and education to broaden knowledge, understanding and application across all domains of public health
  • Opportunity to undertake placements and/or projects to gain a broad understanding across the three domains of public health

We would particularly welcome applications from people from ethnic minority groups to grow a diverse and representative workforce.

About us

This role sits within a dynamic Public Health team, committed to improving health outcomes for Oxfordshire. The council has strategic priorities of tackling inequalities, prioritising health and well-being, climate change and access to nature and green spaces which all align closely with the public health agenda.

It's an exciting time to join this team. You'll enjoy building positive working relationships with internal and external colleagues and key stakeholders.

Date posted

26 May 2023

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£33,820 to £36,298 a year

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

30 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

F0069-608846

Job locations

HR Department

County Hall, New Road

Oxford

Oxfordshire

OX1 1ND


Job description

Job responsibilities

For further information about the role, please find attached the full Job Description and Selection Criteria.

Job description

Job responsibilities

For further information about the role, please find attached the full Job Description and Selection Criteria.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • For further information about the role, please find attached the full Job Description and Selection Criteria.
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • For further information about the role, please find attached the full Job Description and Selection Criteria.

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).

Additional information

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).

Employer details

Employer name

Oxfordshire County Council

Address

HR Department

County Hall, New Road

Oxford

Oxfordshire

OX1 1ND


Employer's website

https://www.oxfordshire.gov.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Oxfordshire County Council

Address

HR Department

County Hall, New Road

Oxford

Oxfordshire

OX1 1ND


Employer's website

https://www.oxfordshire.gov.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

For questions about the job, contact:

Public Health Principal

Jannette Smith

jannette.smith@oxfordshire.gov.uk

Date posted

26 May 2023

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£33,820 to £36,298 a year

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

30 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

F0069-608846

Job locations

HR Department

County Hall, New Road

Oxford

Oxfordshire

OX1 1ND


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