Job Summary
THIS POST IS FIXED TERM FOR 7 MONTHS TO 31/03/26 DUE TO FUNDING.
Join our dynamic and supportive Screening Workforce Development Team as a Workbased Learning Practitioner and make a real difference in healthcare education. In this engaging role, you'll play a key part in delivering and assessing the Diploma in Health Screening and its specialist pathways across vital screening programmes. You'll be part of a passionate team dedicated to professional development, with opportunities to grow your own skills while helping others thrive in their careers. If you're committed to excellence in learning and want to be part of a collaborative environment that truly values your contribution--this is the role for you.
Main duties of the job
The Post Holder Will:
* Work with the Screening Workforce Development Team (SWDT) to deliver and assess accredited supporting learning pathways in Public Health Wales (PHW) screening programmes to improve services and the organisation.
* They will support the delivery of the Healthcare Support Workers (HCSW) Clinical Induction, health screening diplomas, and support career development for HCSWs in all screening programmes.
* They will carry out administrative tasks to maintain and improve the quality of training and workforce development in the Screening Division.
About Us
We are Public Health Wales - the national public health organisation for Wales. Our purpose is 'working together for a healthier Wales'. We exist to help all people in Wales live longer, healthier lives. With our partners, we aim to increase healthy life expectancy, improve health and well-being, and reduce inequalities for everyone in Wales, now and for future generations.
Together, our teams work to prevent disease, protect health, and provide leadership, specialist services and public health expertise. We are the main source of public health information, research and innovation in Wales. Never more has public health been so important as we come through the Coronavirus pandemic, face the challenges of the cost-of-living crisis and tackle and prevent the harmful effects of climate change.
Our organisation is guided by our Values, 'Working together, with trust and respect, to make a difference'. We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace that values equality, diversity and inclusion. We welcome applications which represent the rich diversity of the communities we serve and from those wishing to work part time or on a job share basis.
To find out more about working for us and the benefits we offer please visithttps://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
09 July 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 4
Salary
£26,928 to £29,551 a year per annum (pro rata if part time)
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
7 months
Working pattern
Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working, Home or remote working
Reference number
028-AC163-0725
Job locations
Bowel Screening Wales
Unit 6 Greenmeadow
Pontyclun
CF72 8XT
Job Description
Job responsibilities
You will be able to find a full job description and person specification attached within the supporting documents.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English 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.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
* Educated to Level 4, preferably in a health and social care context, or equivalent knowledge and skills
Desirable
* Current IT qualification (gained within the last 5 years) e.g. ECDL / ICDL, Information Technology, Computer Science.
* Vocational Assessment Qualification or Learning and Development e.g. CAVA / Diploma in Learning and Development
Experience
Essential
* Experience of managing own workload
* Experience of using Microsoft Office applications
Desirable
* Previous experience as an assessor or mentor
* Previous experience of working in an NHS environment
* Experience working within a Screening Environment
Skills
Essential
* Using Microsoft Office suite of applications and managing or maintaining information systems.
Desirable
* Ability to adapt skills to changing environment
Knowledge
Essential
* Knowledge of HCSW career framework
Desirable
* Knowledge of vocational assessment process
Personal Attributes
Essential
* Ability to use initiative
* Ability to show empathy and understand the difficulties faced by others
* Flexible approach to work to meet the needs of the service
* Effective communication abilities in both spoken and written formats
* Effective relationship-building abilities Team-oriented mindset
* Maintaining confidentiality
Desirable
* Welsh Language Skills
Other
Essential
* Ability to travel between sites in a timely manner to meet the needs of the service
Person Specification
Essential
* Ability to travel between sites in a timely manner to meet the needs of the service
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).
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).
Employer details
Employer name
Public Health Wales
Address
Bowel Screening Wales
Unit 6 Greenmeadow
Pontyclun
CF72 8XT
Employer's website
https://phw.nhs.wales/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Public Health Wales
Address
Bowel Screening Wales
Unit 6 Greenmeadow
Pontyclun
CF72 8XT
Employer's website
https://phw.nhs.wales/ (Opens in a new tab)
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