Role Overview
We are looking for a Public Health Practitioner Graduate Trainee to join our Public Health team at Portsmouth City Council. The successful candidate will work on evidence based and innovative public health projects over a 2.5-year fixed term contract beginning September 2026.
* Contract type: Fixed Term
* Hours: Full Time
* Location: Portsmouth
* Posting date: 5 days ago
* Salary: 30,061 – 36,363 £ / year
* Closing date: 7 June 2026
Responsibilities
* Gain hands‑on experience of public health delivery in the Public Health team.
* Participate in a structured development programme, building on existing knowledge through further training and education.
* Complete placements and/or projects to broaden understanding across the three domains of public health.
* Carry out tasks that support evidence based public health initiatives and innovative projects.
* Take part in the UKPHR Public Health Practitioner registration process to become a registered health practitioner.
Qualifications & Experience
* Degree or Post‑graduate qualification in public health or a related discipline.
* Passion for improving community health and addressing health inequalities among vulnerable groups.
* Awareness of current public health challenges and a desire to develop a career in public health.
Employer: Portsmouth City Council
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