Overview
We are seeking to appoint a motivated professional who is passionate about Health Protection to join our team. The local Health Protection team works across five local authority areas and sits within the wider Gwent Public Health team. As a Public Health Practitioner, you will work in collaboration with a range of teams and services to deliver our objectives. The post holder must be able to demonstrate their ability to work in partnership with other agencies and manage conflicting perspectives. The ability to speak Welsh is desirable; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Responsibilities
* The successful candidate will support the delivery of health protection programmes and responses across various areas, settings and target groups aligned with local priorities and contributing to the Gwent Public Health Team\'s vision of a healthier, fairer, safer and stronger Gwent.
* Contribute to programmes including: sexual health (e.g., STIs, C-card scheme, cervical screening, HPV vaccination promotion), requiring collaboration with clinical teams, project management and reporting to senior management.
* National elimination programmes for blood-borne viruses (Hepatitis B & C, HIV) and tuberculosis.
* Vaccination equity initiatives.
* Screening of high-risk populations.
* Support defined health protection issues as required by service needs; participate in acute public health incident responses in line with national policies and guidance.
* Support responses to public health incidents in collaboration with the Health Protection Clinical Response team; support identification, prevention, control and relevant response to infectious and non-infectious threats to the population of Gwent; establish situational awareness; mobilise vaccinations and testing in partnership with relevant teams; support contact tracing if required; engage with relevant stakeholders.
About us
Aneurin Bevan University Health Board is a multi-award-winning NHS organisation with a passion for caring. The Health Board provides an exceptional workplace where you can feel trusted and valued. We offer flexible working, extensive training and development opportunities, and a Wellbeing Centre of Excellence to support you at work.
Details
Date posted: 29 October 2025
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 6
Salary: £39,263 to £47,280 a year per annum
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time
Job locations
Llanarth House, Bridge Street, Newbridge, NP11 5GH
Job description
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.
Qualifications and Knowledge
Essential
* Degree (or equivalent) in a relevant subject, or equivalent demonstrable experience
* Registered Nurse
* Registered with a UK statutory heath regulator (e.g., HCPC)
* Demonstrate the ability to register with the UK Public Health Register on commencement of employment
* Environmental Health Registration Board (EHRB) Certificate of Registration
* Post Graduate Diploma in Management or equivalent demonstrable knowledge and experience
* Knowledge of the main principles underpinning infectious disease, infection prevention and control, and vaccination and immunisation
* Knowledge of the determinants of health and public health programmes
* Knowledge of the needs of different populations and sensitivity to cultural backgrounds
* Understanding of evidence-based practice and related practical application
Desirable
* Recognised infection prevention and control qualification to post grad diploma level
* Recognised teaching and training qualification
* Registered with UKPHR
* Understanding of the importance of effective stakeholder collaboration
* Understanding of health protection issues and practices
* Post Graduate Diploma in Management or equivalent demonstrable knowledge and experience
Experience
Essential
* Experience in the field of health protection, public health, nursing, healthcare, environmental health or other demonstrable experience relevant to the post
* Experience of working with a range of partner organisations relevant to public health
* Experience of prioritising and managing own workload to meet the demands of the service
* Experience of dealing with sensitive or difficult situations
Desirable
* Experience in either infectious diseases or infection prevention and control
* Teaching/training experience
* Line management experience
* Experience in research and audit
Skills and Attributes
Essential
* Excellent verbal and written communication skills
* Effective risk assessment skills
* Problem solving skills and ability to respond to sudden unexpected demands within sphere of responsibility
* IT skills and experience with both databases and office suites
* Ability to analyse and interpret a range of information
* Ability to work in a multidisciplinary team environment
* Ability to communicate complex and sensitive information
Desirable
* Welsh language skills at basic to advanced levels (desirable level 1-5 in understanding, speaking, reading and writing in Welsh)
Other
Desirable
* Commitment to self-development and willingness to share experience to influence practice
* Awareness of personal limitations and commitment to equality of opportunity and good working relationships
* Commitment to teamwork and flexible to service needs
* Ability to function under unpredictable working patterns during outbreaks and incidents
* Ability to travel between sites as needed
Other notices
Disclosure and Barring Service Check: This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975. A Disclosure check will be required.
Certificate of Sponsorship: Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship will be considered. For details visit the UK Visas and Immigration website. Guidance on overseas criminal records checks can be found online.
Employer details
Aneurin Bevan University Health Board, Llanarth House, Bridge Street, Newbridge, NP11 5GH
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