Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for individuals with public health knowledge and experience to join the Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board Public Health Team. We are seeking highly motivated individuals with a passion for public health, holding a relevant Masters, or having equivalent experience in Public Health/Health Promotion and relevant work-based experience in a related field.
Main duties of the job
The position is based in the Public Health Wales Preswylfa Office in Mold. The post-holder will be supporting work across the geographical area of Wrexham and Flintshire in addition to working regionally across North Wales on projects or programmes within the agreed annual work plan. The post-holder should be prepared to travel across the North Wales area.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this role; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
About us
If you relish a challenge, have a passion to help others or simply fancy a fresh start, then Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) North Wales, has all the right ingredients. The largest health organisation in Wales, providing a full range of primary, community, mental health, acute and elective hospital services for a population of around 700,000, across North Wales . Join our team and get the support you need, in line with our Organisational Values and 'Proud to Lead' competence framework.
Enjoy being part of working with engaged leadership at all levels, and be assured we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and are proud to welcome applicants under the "Disability Confident Employer" scheme.
Please check your email account regularly. Successful applicants will receive all recruitment related correspondence via the email account registered on the application form.
Applications may be submitted in Welsh. Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.
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 and/or Knowledge
Essential
- Masters or equivalent experience in Public Health/Health Promotion or allied discipline or equivalent professional qualification
- Evidence of continuing professional/personal development.
- Practical knowledge of public health practice, health promotion models and community development.
Desirable
- Registered, or working towards registration, with the UK Public Health Register (Practitioner Registration)
Experience
Essential
- Experience in public health/health promotion.
- Experience of working across a number of organisations/sectors and/or with a number of programmes, including development, managing and evaluation of significant elements of work.
Desirable
- Qualitative and quantitative research methods
Aptitude and Abilities
Essential
- Excellent communication and analytical skills
- Ability to initiate and implement programmes that promote health and well-being.
Desirable
- Information and knowledge management skills.
Values
Essential
- Ability to prioritise, plan and manage workload.
Person Specification
Qualifications and/or Knowledge
Essential
- Masters or equivalent experience in Public Health/Health Promotion or allied discipline or equivalent professional qualification
- Evidence of continuing professional/personal development.
- Practical knowledge of public health practice, health promotion models and community development.
Desirable
- Registered, or working towards registration, with the UK Public Health Register (Practitioner Registration)
Experience
Essential
- Experience in public health/health promotion.
- Experience of working across a number of organisations/sectors and/or with a number of programmes, including development, managing and evaluation of significant elements of work.
Desirable
- Qualitative and quantitative research methods
Aptitude and Abilities
Essential
- Excellent communication and analytical skills
- Ability to initiate and implement programmes that promote health and well-being.
Desirable
- Information and knowledge management skills.
Values
Essential
- Ability to prioritise, plan and manage workload.
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
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).
