Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board

Principal Public Health Practitioner

The closing date is 27 July 2025

Job summary

Do you have experience of working at a strategic level in public health? Are you interested in improving population health across North Wales? We are currently recruiting to a Principal Public Health Practitioner to join the Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) Public Health team on a permanent basis.

We are seeking a highly motivated individual who is passionate about public health, has extensive experience of partnership working and has successfully delivering outcomes to improve population health. You will be responsible for leading on a range of healthcare public health objectives, as well as in the areas of public health intelligence and research.

The position is based in the BCUHB Preswylfa Office in Mold or in Bryn Tirion in Bryn y Neuadd Hospital in Llanfairfechan. The post-holder should also be prepared to travel across the North Wales area to attend face-to-face meetings when required.

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.

Main duties of the job

This is a great opportunity to develop and influence the public health agenda and tackle inequalities; the post-holder will be working in the areas of healthcare public health and public health intelligence and research to improve the health of the population of North Wales.

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.

Details

Date posted

11 July 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 8a

Salary

£54,550 to £61,412 a year Per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

050-AC483-0725

Job locations

Preswylfa, Mold or Bryn Tirion, Llanfairfechan

Hendy Road

Mold or Llanfairfechan

CH7 1PZ


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

Desirable

  • Registered, or working towards registration, with the UK Public Health Register (Practitioner Registration).

Experience

Essential

  • Experience in a senior role in Public Health/Health Promotion
  • A track record of representing public health themes in different fora
  • Staff management and development experience

Desirable

  • Experience of working with the main partner organisations especially local government understanding the environmental and political context in which they operate.
  • Experience of leading/developing and implementing varied Public Health/Health Promotion initiatives
  • Quantitative and/or qualitative research

Aptitude and Abilities

Essential

  • Clear understanding of project planning and management, including monitoring and evaluation of projects.
  • Proven ability to work successfully with diverse professional partners across a range of organisations.
  • Information and knowledge management skills

Desirable

  • Data analysis and interpretation.
  • Change management.
Person Specification

Qualifications and/or Knowledge

Essential

  • Masters or equivalent experience in Public Health/Health Promotion or allied discipline or equivalent professional qualification

Desirable

  • Registered, or working towards registration, with the UK Public Health Register (Practitioner Registration).

Experience

Essential

  • Experience in a senior role in Public Health/Health Promotion
  • A track record of representing public health themes in different fora
  • Staff management and development experience

Desirable

  • Experience of working with the main partner organisations especially local government understanding the environmental and political context in which they operate.
  • Experience of leading/developing and implementing varied Public Health/Health Promotion initiatives
  • Quantitative and/or qualitative research

Aptitude and Abilities

Essential

  • Clear understanding of project planning and management, including monitoring and evaluation of projects.
  • Proven ability to work successfully with diverse professional partners across a range of organisations.
  • Information and knowledge management skills

Desirable

  • Data analysis and interpretation.
  • Change management.

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.

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

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.

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

Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board

Address

Preswylfa, Mold or Bryn Tirion, Llanfairfechan

Hendy Road

Mold or Llanfairfechan

CH7 1PZ


Employer's website

https://bcuhb.nhs.wales/train-work-live/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board

Address

Preswylfa, Mold or Bryn Tirion, Llanfairfechan

Hendy Road

Mold or Llanfairfechan

CH7 1PZ


Employer's website

https://bcuhb.nhs.wales/train-work-live/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Senior Business Manager

Jinette Parry

Jinette.Parry@wales.nhs.uk

03000858695

Details

Date posted

11 July 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 8a

Salary

£54,550 to £61,412 a year Per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

050-AC483-0725

Job locations

Preswylfa, Mold or Bryn Tirion, Llanfairfechan

Hendy Road

Mold or Llanfairfechan

CH7 1PZ


Supporting documents

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