Job summary This post is Fixed Term for 18 months due to the needs of the service. The Communicable Disease Inclusion Health Programme (CDIHP) delivers an integrated approach to reducing infectious disease and health inequalities among vulnerable and marginalised populations across Wales. The Sexual Health Programme focuses on preventing and managing communicable diseases linked to sexual health and improving outcomes for those most at risk. Main duties of the job We are seeking a motivated and experienced Lead Health Protection Nurse/Practitioner (LHPNP) for 18 months to provide professional and managerial leadership to the Health Protection Nurses/Practitioners within the Sexual Health Programme. You will: Lead, support, and develop a team of HPNPs to deliver high-quality, equitable sexual health protection services. Contribute to policy development, surveillance, clinical governance, and service improvement. Work collaboratively with programme leads and partners to design and implement effective interventions. Promote professional development, supervision, and reflective practice within the team. Act as a key link between operational staff and senior leadership, ensuring alignment with Public Health Wales' strategic aims. About You You will be a registered health protection nurse/practitioner with: Significant experience in sexual health, communicable disease, or public health practice. Proven leadership and team management skills. Strong communication, partnership, and problem-solving abilities. A commitment to tackling health inequalities and improving outcomes for vulnerable populations. About us We are Public Health Wales - the national public health agency in Wales. Our purpose is ' Working together for a healthier Wales'. We exist to help everyone in Wales live longer, healthier, happier lives. Together with our partners, we work to increase healthy life expectancy, improve health and well-being, and reduce inequalities for everyone in Wales, now and for future generations. Our teams work to prevent disease, protect health, and provide leadership, specialist services and public health expertise. We are the leading source of public health information, research and innovation in Wales. In a world facing complex health challenges, our work has never been so important. We are guided by our Values, 'Working together, with trust and respect, to make a difference'. We are committed to building an inclusive workplace that values equality and diversity. We welcome applications which represent the rich diversity of the communities we serve and are supportive of flexible working arrangements, including part time roles and job sharing. To find out more about working for us and the benefits we offer please visit https://phw.nhs.wales/careers/ For guidance on the application process, please visithttps://phw.nhs.wales/working-for-us/applicant-information-and-guidance/ Details Date posted 05 December 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 8a Salary £56,514 to £63,623 a year Per Annum Contract Fixed term Duration 18 months Working pattern Full-time Reference number 028-NMR026-1225 Job locations Number 2 Capital Quarter Tyndall street Cardiff CF10 4BZ Job description Job 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. Job description Job 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 Cymwysterau Essential Registered Nurse level one or Allied Health Professional registered with a UK statutory regulator (e.g. HCPC) or Registered with UKPHR or Environmental Health Registration Board (EHRB) Educated to Masters level in relevant field, or equivalent specialist experience Evidence of ongoing professional development Desirable Qualification in leadership and/or management Postgraduate teaching experience/qualific ation Experiance Essential Extensive experience working in the field of health protection, infection protection and control or other similar/equivalent clinical/Environmental Health services at Band 7 level as a minimum Extensive experience in the identification and implementation of service audit Proven knowledge and experience in the identification of areas requiring policy development Demonstrate ability to lead the development of relevant policies/guidelines/protocols Extensive experience in presenting to a wide variety of audiences in both formal and informal settings Experience of research and development Desirable Experience of leading professional projects Experience in change management Experience of engagement and participation in a variety of audits at both regional and national level Skills Essential Demonstrable leadership and management skills Excellent interpersonal and communication skills Ability to represent a team and liaise with other professional organisations Ability to innovate, lead, and implement change Ability to engage and motivate others Proficient in problem solving Competent in the use of IT (word processing, spreadsheets and databases) Ability to co-ordinate/lead a range of public health activities involving other professionals and agencies Ability to prioritise own workload effectively so that work programme targets are met Effective verbal and written presentation and reporting skills Able to forge strong links and networks to work collaboratively with others both inside and outside the NHS Desirable Evidence of formal publication of scientific work, poster and/or oral presentations Financially astute/business aware Experience in performance monitoring and management Knowladge Essential Evidence of relevant leadership experience Understanding of evidence-based practice and its application Sound knowledge and understanding of wider professional nursing practitioner issues Familiarity with Health Protection and/or Infection Prevention Control areas of work Awareness and understanding of wider nursing practitioner issues both internally and externally to Public Health Wales Experience in workforce planning Working knowledge of appropriate Desirable Extensive specialist practical and theoretical knowledge of health protection Knowledge and understanding of organisational strategic frameworks and their implementation Involvement in organisational professional issues Personal Attributes Essential Self-motivated and reliable Ability to work independently and as part of the Health Protection Team Ability to respond to unpredictable workloads and meet deadlines Professional and approachable Resourceful and adaptable Desirable Welsh speaker Other Essential Ability to travel between sites in Wales frequently Person Specification Cymwysterau Essential Registered Nurse level one or Allied Health Professional registered with a UK statutory regulator (e.g. HCPC) or Registered with UKPHR or Environmental Health Registration Board (EHRB) Educated to Masters level in relevant field, or equivalent specialist experience Evidence of ongoing professional development Desirable Qualification in leadership and/or management Postgraduate teaching experience/qualific ation Experiance Essential Extensive experience working in the field of health protection, infection protection and control or other similar/equivalent clinical/Environmental Health services at Band 7 level as a minimum Extensive experience in the identification and implementation of service audit Proven knowledge and experience in the identification of areas requiring policy development Demonstrate ability to lead the development of relevant policies/guidelines/protocols Extensive experience in presenting to a wide variety of audiences in both formal and informal settings Experience of research and development Desirable Experience of leading professional projects Experience in change management Experience of engagement and participation in a variety of audits at both regional and national level Skills Essential Demonstrable leadership and management skills Excellent interpersonal and communication skills Ability to represent a team and liaise with other professional organisations Ability to innovate, lead, and implement change Ability to engage and motivate others Proficient in problem solving Competent in the use of IT (word processing, spreadsheets and databases) Ability to co-ordinate/lead a range of public health activities involving other professionals and agencies Ability to prioritise own workload effectively so that work programme targets are met Effective verbal and written presentation and reporting skills Able to forge strong links and networks to work collaboratively with others both inside and outside the NHS Desirable Evidence of formal publication of scientific work, poster and/or oral presentations Financially astute/business aware Experience in performance monitoring and management Knowladge Essential Evidence of relevant leadership experience Understanding of evidence-based practice and its application Sound knowledge and understanding of wider professional nursing practitioner issues Familiarity with Health Protection and/or Infection Prevention Control areas of work Awareness and understanding of wider nursing practitioner issues both internally and externally to Public Health Wales Experience in workforce planning Working knowledge of appropriate Desirable Extensive specialist practical and theoretical knowledge of health protection Knowledge and understanding of organisational strategic frameworks and their implementation Involvement in organisational professional issues Personal Attributes Essential Self-motivated and reliable Ability to work independently and as part of the Health Protection Team Ability to respond to unpredictable workloads and meet deadlines Professional and approachable Resourceful and adaptable Desirable Welsh speaker Other Essential Ability to travel between sites in Wales frequently 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. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Additional information 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. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Employer details Employer name Public Health Wales Address Number 2 Capital Quarter Tyndall street Cardiff CF10 4BZ Employer's website https://phw.nhs.wales/ (Opens in a new tab) Employer details Employer name Public Health Wales Address Number 2 Capital Quarter Tyndall street Cardiff CF10 4BZ Employer's website https://phw.nhs.wales/ (Opens in a new tab)