NHS
Senior Public Health Practitioner
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Job Description
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- Extensive knowledge of population health improvement approaches acquired through a Master's degree, postgraduate diploma or equivalent training.
- Experience in a specialist population health role, developing and implementing health improvement interventions and projects to meet identified need.
- Knowledge of key public health principles and theoretical frameworks.
- Ability to understand and interpret complex issues for a variety of audiences.
- Extensive knowledge of population health improvement approaches acquired through a Master's degree, postgraduate diploma or equivalent training.
- Experience in a specialist population health role, developing and implementing health improvement interventions and projects to meet identified need.
- Knowledge of key public health principles and theoretical frameworks.
- Ability to understand and interpret complex issues for a variety of audiences.
Job summary
The Health Improvement Division is looking for individuals with passion and ambition to join the mental and social wellbeing team. Working collaboratively, the division plays a key role in improving the health and well-being of the population of Wales and reducing health inequalities.
This is a unique opportunity for an individual with relevant experience in health improvement, mental health and wellbeing, policy, or applied research who wants to make a difference to the health of current and future generations in Wales. We are looking for someone who can contribute to the team in developing relationships with national and local partners and bring an evidence informed approach to the development of the mental and social wellbeing programme.
If you are highly motivated, analytical, methodical, an effective communicator and ideally have experience of developing and implementing projects in the NHS or local government or voluntary sector we would love to hear from you.
The position is based at Public Health Wales offices, with current working conditions supporting agile working.
Main duties of the job
Contribute to the development and delivery of projects within the mental and social wellbeing team at an All-Wales level.
Undertake the monitoring and contribute to evaluation of action which aims to improve population health and reduce health inequalities.
Monitor the delivery of project plans and relevant sections of the Public Health Wales Annual Plan.
Contribute to the development of interventions that are co-produced with key stakeholders including the public.
Lead on the dissemination of knowledge and evidence relating to mental health and wellbeing.
Work with internal and external partners to support the delivery of the Mental Health and Wellbeing Strategy 2025-35
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
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 January 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 7
Salary
£48,527 to £55,532 a year Per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
028-AC002-0126
Job locations
Capital Quarter 2
Tyndall Street
Cardiff
CF10 4BZ
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Job responsibilities
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Qualifications
Essential
Experience
Essential
Knowledge & Understanding
Essential
Skills & Abilities
Essential
Qualifications
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Experience
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Knowledge & Understanding
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Additional informationDisclosure 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).
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
Capital Quarter 2
Tyndall Street
Cardiff
CF10 4BZ
Employer's website
Employer details
Employer name
Public Health Wales
Address
Capital Quarter 2
Tyndall Street
Cardiff
CF10 4BZ
Employer's website
About the company
National Health Service (NHS) is the umbrella term for the publicly-funded healthcare systems of the United Kingdom (UK). The founding principles were that services should be comprehensive, universal and free at the point of delivery—a health service based on clinical need, not ability to pay. Each service provides a comprehensive range of health services, free at the point of use for people ordinarily resident in the United Kingdom apart from dental treatment and optical care.
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