Graduate Trainee, Public Health Practitioner
This is an exciting opportunity to join Slough Borough Council'sPublic Health and Public Protection Directorate as a Public Health GraduateTrainee, gaining hands‑on experience across a broad range of public healthprogrammes whilst working towards your UK Public Health Register (UKPHR)Practitioner registration.
Over the2.5-year fixed‑term contract (31 months), you will contribute to the deliveryof public health priorities identified in the Joint Health and WellbeingStrategy and Joint Strategic Needs Assessment (JSNA), develop your skills inhealth needs assessment, commissioning, data analysis, stakeholder engagementand project management, and work across key areas including health improvement,health protection, healthcare public health and the wider determinants ofhealth.
Main duties of the job
Support the efficient development, delivery andmonitoring of public health programmes and projects across Slough BoroughCouncil.
Undertake the UK Public Health Registration Practitioner Development Scheme, gaining broad experience and skillswithin public health, with the aim of achieving registration within 31 monthsof appointment.
Work across defined projects to ensure deliveryof the Public Health Outcomes Framework and the priorities identified in theJoint Health and Wellbeing Strategy and Joint Strategic Needs Assessment.
Provide support to the Public Health Leads,Public Health Consultants on key priorities, including the wider determinantsof health agenda and partnership working across the Integrated Care System andthe Voluntary and Community Sector.
Develop and apply skills in health needsassessment, data analysis, project management and stakeholder engagement tocontribute to evidence‑based public health practice.
Contributeto secondment opportunities with neighbouring organisations and public healthsystem partners to ensure breadth of experience supporting UKPHR registration.
About us
Our vision is to make a difference to our communities and our environment and we would love you to join us in our mission! All of our employees, whatever their job, contribute greatly to delivering services to local people - either directly, or by supporting colleagues. We celebrate diversity and are continuously striving for our residents to enjoy fulfilling prosperous and healthy lives.
What we offer:
We offer a supportive place to grow and develop your career with a real opportunity for your input to be valued and heard. Ambition and innovation will be required now more than ever and you will join a friendly and collaborative environment where you are encouraged to thrive.
At Slough Borough Council, we understand that everyone has different needs and circumstances. That's why we're committed to offering flexible and hybrid working arrangements that help you achieve the best work‑life balance and accommodate different working patterns.
Alongside a competitive salary, we provide:
* 26 days annual leave (not including Bank holidays), rising to 30 days between 2 - 5 years' service and 33 days after 5 years' service.
* The Local Government Pension Scheme
* A range of other great benefits
Job responsibilities
Main purpose of Job:
* Support the efficient development, delivery andmonitoring of public health programmes and projects across Slough BoroughCouncil.
* Undertake the UK Public Health Registration(UKPHR) Practitioner Development Scheme, gaining broad experience and skillswithin public health, with the aim of achieving registration within 31 monthsof appointment.
* Work across defined projects to ensure deliveryof the Public Health Outcomes Framework and the priorities identified in theJoint Health and Wellbeing Strategy and Joint Strategic Needs Assessment(JSNA).
* Provide support to the Public Health Leads,Public Health Consultants on key priorities, including the wider determinantsof health agenda and partnership working across the Integrated Care System andthe Voluntary and Community Sector.
* Develop and apply skills in health needsassessment, data analysis, project management and stakeholder engagement tocontribute to evidence-based public health practice.
* Contributeto secondment opportunities with neighbouring organisations and public healthsystem partners to ensure breadth of experience supporting UKPHR registration.
Service Accountabilities:
* Support Public Health Consultants and theirteams in the commissioning and delivery of public health programmes andprojects as identified in the business plans, JSNA and Joint Health andWellbeing Strategy.
* Develop skills in identifying health needs usingappropriate analytical techniques and working with multiple qualitative andquantitative data sources.
* Contribute to the evaluation of the impact ofpublic health programmes and projects using appropriate evaluation techniques,including monitoring performance against key indicators and outcome measures.
* Communicate complex public health information inan accessible and appropriate form to a range of audiences including healthprofessionals, community partners, and decision-makers.
* Develop negotiation, facilitation, delegationand communication skills to engage key stakeholders and targeted communitieseffectively.
* Support the development and maintenance of theJSNA and contribute to regular reports and updates to relevant governancestructures including the Health and Wellbeing Board.
* Disseminate learning from programmes andprojects to relevant stakeholders.
* Develop the ability to work autonomously toprovide defined public health advice to health professionals, individuals,community groups and key stakeholders.
* Undertake professional development activitiesarranged through the UKPHR Practitioner Development Scheme and requiredin-house training, conferences and workshops.
* Receive professional management and support froma relevant professional/Programme Manager.
* Commitment to the Council's Equal Opportunitiespolicy and procedures at all times. Duties must be carried out in accordancewith relevant Equality & Diversity legislation and Council policies.
* Commitment to working within the bounds of theData Protection Act and GDPR legislation at all times.
Carry out any otherduties in line with the grade of the post as required
Person Specification
Qualifications
* Experience of analysing data and handling data sets
* Knowledge and understanding of public health issues, health inequalities and the priorities for residents across Slough
* Understanding of confidentiality and data protection issues
* Demonstrated understanding of public health functions
* Relevant undergraduate or postgraduate qualification in public health or related discipline
* Experience of working across multi-professional and multi-agency partnerships
* Research or evaluation skills
* Demonstrated project management skills
* Knowledge and experience of local health and social care services relating to public health and the local geographic area
* Understanding of behavioural change theories relevant to promoting and improving public health and wellbeing
Experience
* Experience of analysing data and handling data sets
* Experience of working in project teams
* Experience in prioritising work, managing time and working under pressure to deliver to deadlines
* Research or evaluation skills
* Experience of working across multi-professional and multi-agency partnerships
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.
£36,508 a yearFully inclusive of Local Weighting Allowance (1,096)
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