Principal Public Health Practitioner
Main area Public Health Grade Band 8a Contract 10 months (Fixed term/secondment until 31 March 2027 due to service needs)
* Full time
* Flexible working
* 37.5 hours per week
* Job ref 110-AC126-0426
Employer: Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board | Employer type: NHS | Site: Keir Hardie University Health Park | Town: Merthyr Tydfil
Salary £58,379 - £65,723 per annum (Yearly)
The Agenda for Change Pay Award for 2026/27 is effective from 1 st April 2026.
Main duties of the job
* Leading, planning, implementing and evaluating public health programmes locally in line with local and national priorities agreed with Public Health Wales, the Health Board and strategic partners.
* Providing specialised advice and expertise on the development of public health strategy, policy and practice, with emphasis on population health and health protection.
* Professional leadership and management of staff and resources, as appropriate.
* Working with significant autonomy, seeking advice and guidance where necessary.
Welsh Skills Desirable: This post is advertised as Welsh Desirable. While the candidate does not need to have skills in Welsh, speaking and listening skills at Level 3 (equivalent to CEFR B2) or above will be considered an advantage.
Person specification
Experience
* Significant experience in a senior role in Public Health/Health Promotion or working in local government
* Substantial direct experience of working with diverse senior professional and managerial groups across a range of organisations and professional disciplines including development, managing and evaluation of significant elements of work
* Staff management and development experience
* Experience of leading/developing and implementing varied Public Health/Health Promotion initiatives
Qualifications
* Masters or equivalent in Public Health/Health Promotion or allied discipline, or equivalent professional qualification
Knowledge
* Extensive practical and theoretical knowledge of government/NHS policy agenda and Public Health practice and model
* Registered, or working towards registration, with the UK Public Health Register (Practitioner Registration)
* Welsh Language Speaking/Listening Skills at Level 3 or above
Aptitude and Abilities
* Strategic and analytical thinker and planner
* Clear understanding of project planning and management, including monitoring and evaluation of projects
* Ability to support implementation of policies and programmes that promote health and wellbeing
* Project planning and management
We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workforce and welcome applications from individuals within protected groups as outlined in the Equality Act 2010. This includes, but is not limited to, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/reassignment, race/nationality, religion/belief, disability, pregnancy and maternity, and marriage and civil partnership. We also warmly welcome applications from members of the Armed Forces community.
Applicants who are not UK or Republic of Ireland nationals will require sponsorship to obtain either a Health and Care Visa or a Skilled Worker Visa unless they already hold permission to work via another route. Prospective applicants should self‑assess their eligibility for sponsorship by visiting the UK Government’s Work in the UK guidance. For eligible candidates, the Health and Care Visa offers reduced application costs and exempts payment of the annual Immigration Health Surcharge.
All posts are subject to relevant checks, including a Disclosure and Barring Service check and, where required, Professional Registration verification.
We are proud to be a Living Wage Employer.
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