Job summary
Please read all the information in this advert before you apply.
Whilst applicants can apply via this portal, we would encourage to apply directly via the Gloucestershire County Council's portal as this will enable a more seamless experience.
Here is the link to the GCC portal to apply
Public
Health Practitioner Apprentice (gloucestershire.gov.uk)
If you do apply here via the NHS portal you must submit a CV and a personal statement highlighting the skills, experience and personal qualities that make you suitable for the role.
Please limit your personal statement to a max of 1,200 words.
This is an apprenticeship opportunity where 20% of time will be spent at
the University of the West of England (UWE), undertaking a BSc
in Public Health (Hons).
Therefore, applicants will need to be in a position to apply to UWE by
31st July 2023 with the course commencing on Monday 4th
September.
112 UCAS tariff points is a UWE
requirement and can be checked at the following link: UCAS Tariff Points -
Calculate Your Entry Requirements.
If you would like to
have an informal discussion about the role, please contact amy.price2@gloucestershire.gov.uk
to arrange a suitable time to talk.
Interviews are
provisionally planned for week commencing 17th July.
Main duties of the job
Main
duties of the job
80%
of your time will involve on-the-job training within the Councils Public
Health and Communities Hub. You will be working flexibly as part of a team,
supporting Public Health Consultants, Heads of Commissioning and Public Health
Managers to improve health outcomes for the Gloucestershire population.
The
remaining 20% of your time will be spent undertaking a BSc in Public Health
(Hons) from the University of the West of England (UWE). At the end of the
programme, you will be eligible to apply to and join the UK Public Health
Register (UKPHR), which is a recognised professional accreditation.
About us
We
are looking to recruit a Public Health Practitioner Degree Apprentice who is
self-motivated, organised and passionate about developing a career in public
health. This is a 3-year apprenticeship training programme to become a Public
Health Practitioner.
Location:
Gloucestershire County, Shire Hall, Gloucester, GL1 2TG (it is a requirement of
this post to work from the office location a minimum of 2 days per week, with
the remaining time working from home.
New starters will be expected to come in to the office more frequently
in the first 3 weeks for induction).
Job description
Job responsibilities
Job
responsibilities
Provide support to a range of programmes across the Public Health
and Communities Hub under close direction and supervision.
Support the commissioning of services by reviewing guidance around
current practice, contributing to the development of service specifications,
assisting in the support of service providers and supporting the monitoring and
evaluation of existing services.
Support the collection, organisation and storage of data and
information from a variety of sources.
Support the delivery of communication plans with stakeholders and
partners.
Collate advice, evidence and research relevant to the work of the
Public Health and Communities Hub, compiling information to support
decision-making and ensure best use of resources.
Support the customer engagement processes including reporting of
client satisfaction feedback to inform commissioning decisions.
Support contract administration and re-commissioning, including
supporting communication with service providers and other stakeholders.
Organising programme meetings, taking minutes at meetings and
assisting with follow up actions.
Support timely receipt of invoices and preparation of payments.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Job
responsibilities
Provide support to a range of programmes across the Public Health
and Communities Hub under close direction and supervision.
Support the commissioning of services by reviewing guidance around
current practice, contributing to the development of service specifications,
assisting in the support of service providers and supporting the monitoring and
evaluation of existing services.
Support the collection, organisation and storage of data and
information from a variety of sources.
Support the delivery of communication plans with stakeholders and
partners.
Collate advice, evidence and research relevant to the work of the
Public Health and Communities Hub, compiling information to support
decision-making and ensure best use of resources.
Support the customer engagement processes including reporting of
client satisfaction feedback to inform commissioning decisions.
Support contract administration and re-commissioning, including
supporting communication with service providers and other stakeholders.
Organising programme meetings, taking minutes at meetings and
assisting with follow up actions.
Support timely receipt of invoices and preparation of payments.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Minimum Grade C/4 or above in English Language and Grade C/4 or above in maths, or equivalent.
- 112 UCAS tariff points. This is a UWE requirement and can be checked at the following link: UCAS Tariff Points - Calculate Your Entry Requirements.
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Person Specification
- Knowledge, Skills and Understanding
- An interest in public health and a drive to increase knowledge
- Good interpersonal skills, with the ability to build strong relationships with colleagues and external partners
- Experience of collaborating with others.
- Good communication skills, with the ability to present information clearly and concisely, both verbally and in-writing.
- Good organisational skills.
- Ability to act on own initiative when required and take a methodical, analytical approach to work.
- Ability to analyse issues and problems, and work with others to design and implement effective solutions.
- Ability to use Microsoft Office, including Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
- Behavioural attributes
- Aligns with Gloucestershire Employee Values and behaviours
- Able to work and communicate effectively with people at all levels within, and external to, the council, including the public.
- Flexible, self-motivated and with a can do attitude to work.
- Organised and able to meet deadlines
- Committed to continuous improvement.
- Ability to work on own initiative.
- Ability to work effectively as part of a team with a collaborative approach.
Desirable
- Experience of working in an office environment or in a setting related to the role e.g. health
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Minimum Grade C/4 or above in English Language and Grade C/4 or above in maths, or equivalent.
- 112 UCAS tariff points. This is a UWE requirement and can be checked at the following link: UCAS Tariff Points - Calculate Your Entry Requirements.
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Person Specification
- Knowledge, Skills and Understanding
- An interest in public health and a drive to increase knowledge
- Good interpersonal skills, with the ability to build strong relationships with colleagues and external partners
- Experience of collaborating with others.
- Good communication skills, with the ability to present information clearly and concisely, both verbally and in-writing.
- Good organisational skills.
- Ability to act on own initiative when required and take a methodical, analytical approach to work.
- Ability to analyse issues and problems, and work with others to design and implement effective solutions.
- Ability to use Microsoft Office, including Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
- Behavioural attributes
- Aligns with Gloucestershire Employee Values and behaviours
- Able to work and communicate effectively with people at all levels within, and external to, the council, including the public.
- Flexible, self-motivated and with a can do attitude to work.
- Organised and able to meet deadlines
- Committed to continuous improvement.
- Ability to work on own initiative.
- Ability to work effectively as part of a team with a collaborative approach.
Desirable
- Experience of working in an office environment or in a setting related to the role e.g. health
