About The Job
Salary: £36,363.00 per annum
Working Pattern: Full time, 37 hours per week, flexible working encouraged, and part time working will be considered.
Contract Length: Fixed term, 2.5 year contract
Location: Hybrid, with office based at County Hall, Chichester
We're looking for a Graduate Public Practitioner to support the efficient development, delivery and monitoring of public health programmes and projects across West Sussex.
* The role is for a 2.5 year fixed term contract funded by Health Education England South East, to grow a trained and diverse public health practitioner workforce.
* This is a training role, working towards Practitioner registration with the UK Public Health Register (UKPHR).
* 1 study day per week protected for the duration of the contract.
You will work in collaboration with a wide range of stakeholders, including other local authorities, the NHS, the voluntary and community sector, Health Education England to maximise health improvement and reduce health inequalities.
What's in it for you?
We value learning and development, and as a core member of the Public Health team, you'll have the opportunity to undertake placements and/or projects to gain a broad understanding across the public health team including health intelligence, healthy lifestyles and health protection as well as broader opportunities across the system.
You will have the opportunity to develop public health knowledge, experience and skills through a structured practitioner training programme.
You’ll need a working knowledge of the county, and we welcome applicants from those who have experience or links with communities that are known to experience health inequalities.
Benefits
* 27 days annual leave + bank holidays.
* A generous pension scheme.
* Training and development opportunities, including coaching and mentoring.
* A strong supportive management team.
* A range of discounts giving staff access to hundreds of offers with the opportunity to save over £1,000 (including: Argos, Samsung, Asos, B&Q and many more).
* Free access to employee assistance programmes.
* Discounted membership at selected local sports and fitness centres.
* Car benefit scheme.
* A range of commuting and business travel discounts and initiatives.
Referral Number
The reference number for this role is CAFHE06308.
Equity, inclusion and accessibility is very important to West Sussex County Council. We welcome and encourage applications from everyone, as this helps us build a diverse and talented workforce, that reflects the communities we serve.
We operate a guaranteed interview scheme for applicants that have a disability, are a veteran or are a care leaver. More information can be found on our application help page.
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