Job summary
THIS POST IS FIXED TERM/SECONDMENT FOR 24 MONTHS DUE TO FUNDING
IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN APPLYING FOR THE SECONDMENT POSITION, YOU MUST OBTAIN PERMISSION FROM YOUR CURRENT LINE MANAGER PRIOR TO APPLYING FOR THIS POST.
This role includes leading on specific elements of the implementation and delivery of public health programmes in early years/educational settings across Powys, through the Healthy and Sustainable Pre-School Scheme.
Main duties of the job
The postholder is expected to work under the direction and guidance of Senior Public Health staff, who will agree specific work objectives according to local needs and priorities.
Preventing childhood obesity has been identified as a specific local priority. The postholder will have responsibility for driving the rollout of the Gold Standard Healthy Snack Award, which will involve travel to early years settings across Powys.
There will be close working with colleagues in the Public Health Team and other Health Board teams such as Dietetics and Flying Start, as well as developing and maintaining effective relationships with external partner organisations and agencies as appropriate.
This post is Fixed Term/Secondment until 31 March 2027.
About us
Being the smallest Heath Board in Wales means that you won't get lost in the crowd. Everybody at Powys Teaching Health Board is valued for the contribution they make to our varied and diverse portfolio of community-based services. Together, we can continue to make a real difference to our patients and build on our unrivalled reputation.
As a supportive and progressive employer, we actively encourage you to carve out a career with us, through a range of development pathways. We're also lucky enough to be situated in one of the most beautiful rural counties in Britain, let alone Wales! Achieving a healthy 'life work' balance is essential, and something we recognise by prioritising your well-being.
To start your journey with us, and to learn more about what we can offer you please visit: https://pthb.nhs.wales/working-for-us/. There you will find information about our benefits and values, read staff experiences and more about what our beautiful county has to offer.
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.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.
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.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Person Specification
Qualifications and/or Knowledge
Essential
- Degree or equivalent experience in an allied discipline or professional qualification i.e. any of the following: - Registered Nurse on Sub-part 1 of NMC Register Registered with a UK statutory regulator (e.g., HCPC) or working towards registration Registered with UKPHR or working towards registration Environmental Health Registration Board (EHRB) Certificate of Registration
- Knowledge of Public Health policy / strategies
- Basic knowledge of the health policy context for NHS and local partners Health determinant
- Knowledge of one or more Health Promotion programme areas
Desirable
- Evidence of CPD
- Registered, or working towards registration, with the UK Public Health Register (Practitioner Registration)
- Health Promotion models and approaches
Experience
Essential
- Significant training and experience to post graduate level or equivalent
- Experience of working with a range of partner organisations relevant to health improvement.
- Experience in establishing new initiatives.
Desirable
- Experience in Public Health/Health Promotion
Skills
Essential
- Project management
- Communication skills
- Multimedia presentation skills
- Research methods, including data collection and analysis
- Training skills
- IT skills
- Self-motivated
- Ability to prioritise, plan and manage workload
- Committed to equality of opportunity
- Team player
Desirable
- Ability to speak Welsh or a willingness to learn
- Resilience
Values
Essential
Other
Essential
- Ability to travel between sites in a timely manner to meet the needs of the service
Person Specification
Qualifications and/or Knowledge
Essential
- Degree or equivalent experience in an allied discipline or professional qualification i.e. any of the following: - Registered Nurse on Sub-part 1 of NMC Register Registered with a UK statutory regulator (e.g., HCPC) or working towards registration Registered with UKPHR or working towards registration Environmental Health Registration Board (EHRB) Certificate of Registration
- Knowledge of Public Health policy / strategies
- Basic knowledge of the health policy context for NHS and local partners Health determinant
- Knowledge of one or more Health Promotion programme areas
Desirable
- Evidence of CPD
- Registered, or working towards registration, with the UK Public Health Register (Practitioner Registration)
- Health Promotion models and approaches
Experience
Essential
- Significant training and experience to post graduate level or equivalent
- Experience of working with a range of partner organisations relevant to health improvement.
- Experience in establishing new initiatives.
Desirable
- Experience in Public Health/Health Promotion
Skills
Essential
- Project management
- Communication skills
- Multimedia presentation skills
- Research methods, including data collection and analysis
- Training skills
- IT skills
- Self-motivated
- Ability to prioritise, plan and manage workload
- Committed to equality of opportunity
- Team player
Desirable
- Ability to speak Welsh or a willingness to learn
- Resilience
Values
Essential
Other
Essential
- Ability to travel between sites in a timely manner to meet the needs of the service
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).
