Public Health Practitioner

Welcome to Public Health Wales, the national public health organisation for Wales

Our vision is Working to achieve a healthier future for Wales

Applicants are invited to apply in Welsh, any application submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application made in English. To support our all Wales service, we particularly welcome applications from Welsh speakers.

Important Note for vacancies offered on a fixed-term or secondment basis.
Individuals who hold permanent (substantive) employment within the NHS may only be appointed via secondment. Approval for a secondment must be obtained from your current line manager prior to submitting an application.

We are delighted to offer an exciting opportunity for an experienced professional to join Public Health Wales as a Public Health Practitioner within the Mental and Social Wellbeing programme
, part of the Health Improvement Division
.

This national role involves working collaboratively with a wide range of local and national stakeholders.

The successful candidate will have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the health and well‑being of current and future generations in Wales.

The position is based at Public Health Wales offices, with current working conditions supporting agile working.

• Work closely with our cross‑sector stakeholders to support the delivery of the Mental Health and Wellbeing Strategy 2025-35
• Support the development, delivery and monitoring of projects within the mental and social wellbeing team, with an initial focus on early years and children’s health, at an All‑Wales level.
• Support monitoring and evaluation of action which aims to improve population health and reduce health inequalities.
• Contribute to communications and dissemination of knowledge and evidence relating to mental health and wellbeing.

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.

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 on Trac.

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post;
Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.

• Educated to degree level or equivalent level qualification in a health, behaviour or biological science or have equivalent experience

• Experience of implementing or delivering health improvement interventions and projects.
• Knowledge and understanding of core health promotion concepts and methods

• Excellent written and verbal communications skills, including writing for different audiences.

Public Health Wales, reserves the right to close this vacancy early. We therefore encourage early applications.

Priority is given to staff awaiting redeployment. We therefore reserve the right to withdraw this advert at any stage.

If you have a disability and have any particular requirements to enable you to participate in the application process, please contact pe

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