Job summary
Aneurin Bevan Gwent Public Health Team is looking to appoint a highly motivated, adaptable and experienced individual to join the team on a permanent basis . The post holder will contribute to the planning, implementation and evaluation of a range of public health and health promotion programmes in line with agreed local and national priorities. Specifically, the post holder will deliver key actions set out in the Aneurin Bevan University Health Board's Integrated Medium-Term Plan in partnership with all sectors, including working with local communities and partner organisations in order to improve health and address health inequalities. This will require a degree of flexibility to cover the breadth of work that the team is involved in delivering along with project management, good communication and organisational skills.
Main duties of the job
We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and well-motivated professional to join our Local Public Health Team in Aneurin Bevan, working across the five counties of Blaenau Gwent, Caerphilly, Monmouthshire, Newport and Torfaen.
The successful candidate will contribute to the planning, development, delivery and evaluation of partnership programmes and initiatives to promote health and wellbeing across all sectors and in line with agreed local and national priorities. The key focus of this role is to address those risk factors that contribute to premature mortality and reduce the inequities which persist.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
About us
Aneurin Bevan University Health Board is a multi-award winning NHS organisation with a passion for caring. The Health Board provides an exceptional workplace where you can feel trusted and valued. Whatever your specialty or stage in your career, we have opportunities for everyone to start, grow and build your career. The health board provides integrated acute, primary and community care serving a population of 650,000 and employing over 16,000 staff.
We offer a fantastic benefits package and extensive training and development opportunities with paid mandatory training, excellent in-house programmes, opportunities to complete recognised qualifications and professional career pathways including a range of management development programmes. We offer flexible working and promote a healthy work life balance, provide occupational health support and an ambitious plan for a Wellbeing Centre of Excellence to support you at work.
Our Clinical Futures strategy continues to enhance and promote care closer to home as well as high quality hospital care when needed. This includes the Grange University Hospital which provides specialist and critical care and is the newest addition to the clinical futures strategy opening in November 2020. Join us on our journey to pioneer new ways of working and deliver a world-class healthcare service fit for the future.
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
Education and Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of public health field acquired through relevant degree, supplemented by specialist public health improvement knowledge, acquired through training, extended courses and experience to post graduate diploma level equivalent
- Basic knowledge of the health policy context for NHS and local partners Health determinants
- Knowledge of one or more health promotion programme areas
Desirable
- Evidence of CPD
- Registered, or working towards Practitioner Registration, with the UK Public Health Register
Experience
Essential
- Experience of post graduate work
- Experience of working with a range of partner organisations relevant to health improvement
- Experience in establishing new initiative
Desirable
- Experience in Public Health/Health Promotion
Skills and Attributes
Essential
- Project Management / Communication skill
- Multimedia presentation skills Research methods including data collection and analysis
- Training skills
- Standard keyboard/IT skills
- Public Health policy/ strategies
Desirable
- Knowledge and understanding of Public Health Wales.
Other
Essential
- Work to deadlines and under pressure
- Ability to work as part of a team Work on own initiative
- Good time-keeping Respect confidentiality
- Willingness to learn and develop skills
Desirable
- Continuing Professional Development
Person Specification
Education and Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of public health field acquired through relevant degree, supplemented by specialist public health improvement knowledge, acquired through training, extended courses and experience to post graduate diploma level equivalent
- Basic knowledge of the health policy context for NHS and local partners Health determinants
- Knowledge of one or more health promotion programme areas
Desirable
- Evidence of CPD
- Registered, or working towards Practitioner Registration, with the UK Public Health Register
Experience
Essential
- Experience of post graduate work
- Experience of working with a range of partner organisations relevant to health improvement
- Experience in establishing new initiative
Desirable
- Experience in Public Health/Health Promotion
Skills and Attributes
Essential
- Project Management / Communication skill
- Multimedia presentation skills Research methods including data collection and analysis
- Training skills
- Standard keyboard/IT skills
- Public Health policy/ strategies
Desirable
- Knowledge and understanding of Public Health Wales.
Other
Essential
- Work to deadlines and under pressure
- Ability to work as part of a team Work on own initiative
- Good time-keeping Respect confidentiality
- Willingness to learn and develop skills
Desirable
- Continuing Professional Development
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).
