Senior Public Health Practitioner

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.

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.

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.

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You will be able to find a full job description and person specification attached within the supporting documents

• 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.

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.