Main area Public Health; Healthy Preschools Grade Band 6 Contract 24 months (This post is Fixed Term/Secondment until 31 March 2027.) Hours Part time - 22.5 hours per week Job ref 070-NMR058-0425
Employer Powys Teaching Health Board Employer type NHS Site Bronllys Community Hospital Town Brecon Salary £37,898 - £45,637 Per annum pro rata Salary period Yearly Closing 08/05/2025 23:59
Public Health Practitioner
Band 6
Be part of a 'Healthy Caring Powys' and help us transform the way we provide health and care, so our communities can Start Well, Live Well and Age Well.
Job overview
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.
Working for our organisation
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.
Detailed job description and main 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
* 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
* Evidence of CPD
* Registered, or working towards registration, with the UK Public Health Register (Practitioner Registration)
* Health Promotion models and approaches
Experience
* 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.
* Experience in Public Health/Health Promotion
Skills
* Project management
* Research methods, including data collection and analysis
* Self-motivated
* Ability to prioritise, plan and manage workload
* Committed to equality of opportunity
* Team player
* Ability to speak Welsh or a willingness to learn
* Resilience
Values
* Demonstrate PTHB Values
Other
* Ability to travel between sites in a timely manner to meet the needs of the service
As a Health Board we embrace diversity and inclusion. We offer a supportive and welcoming place to work which is free from discrimination and fair in all our working practices.
We’ll value your contribution whether you’re looking for your first job, an apprenticeship, re-entering the workforce or looking for a career change. Powys Teaching Health Board warmly welcomes all.
You can complete your application in Welsh or English, it’s entirely your choice. Once you’ve applied, we will keep you updated on the progress of your application, so be sure to check your emails regularly.
Interested in working with us, but haven’t found the right job opportunity yet, or you require some guidance with your application, please contact our Resourcing Team on 01874 712580 or e-mail powysresourcing@wales.nhs.uk. We’ll be happy to have an informal chat with you.
Employer certification / accreditation badges
The postholder will have access to vulnerable people in the course of their normal duties and as such this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.
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