Job Description

Public Health Wales is looking for a dynamic public health practitioner who is passionate about improving health and wellbeing and reducing inequalities in the early years.
The post holder will join the Health Improvement Division, working at a national level.The role will be key to enabling effective development, delivery and evaluation of public health action for improved population outcomes.Working across the system and in collaboration with partners you willlead delivery of your strategic programme/s.
You will providespecialist advice and represent Public Health Wales in national advisory groups, with a key role in maintaining and developing relationships and strategic partnerships within the wider system including the statutory, voluntary, private and independent sectors at national and local level.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply
Main duties of the job

• Lead implementation and delivery of all Wales health improvement work for a specialist programme area/s.
• Act as senior topic based specialist in the area of interest maintaining an awareness of the latest scientific evidence and engaging with other specialists across Wales and beyond.
• Lead the joint planning of collective action with programme leads across the specialist public health system ensuring synergy between local public health teams and the all Wales programme.
• Provide advice related to specialist programme area/s on the implementation of public health policy and strategy at a national level to achieve high level strategic goals and population based outcomes
• Develop, monitor and evaluate the delivery of the programme plans, relevant sections of the Public Health Wales Annual Plan and Integrated Medium Term Plan.
• Ensure that all programmes are co-produced with the public and key partners.

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
01 July 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 8b
Salary
63,150 to 73,379 a year per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
028-AC156-0725
Job locations
Capital Quarter 2,
Tyndall Street.
Cardiff
CF10 4BZ
Job description
Job responsibilities
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Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential

• Master of Public Health or related field, or evidence of equivalent learning

Experience
Essential

• Substantial experience in a senior role in public health (equivalent to Principal Practitioner level)

Skills
Essential

• Strategic and analytical thinker and planner
• Advanced data and research evidence analysis and interpretation

Knowledge
Essential

• Understanding of determinants of health and health inequalities

Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential

• Master of Public Health or related field, or evidence of equivalent learning

Experience
Essential

• Substantial experience in a senior role in public health (equivalent to Principal Practitioner level)

Skills
Essential

• Strategic and analytical thinker and planner
• Advanced data and research evidence analysis and interpretation

Knowledge
Essential

• Understanding of determinants of health and health inequalities