About this role
Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for two Screening Engagement Practitioners, Agenda for Change Band 5, to be part of the Screening Engagement Team.
The two posts are being offered as a full-time (37.5 hours per week), on a permanent basis. The post holders will be based in North Wales and work across localities in North Wales and North Powys.
Working across all national screening programmes, the post holders will also be involved in the work to deliver the implementation plans to support a new lung cancer screening programme that aims to reduce the impact of lung cancer in Wales.
We are looking for dynamic and enthusiastic individuals with experience in public health and community engagement.
They will support the work of the Screening Engagement Team in the planning and delivery of projects which focus on reducing screening inequities in specific populations.
If you are highly motivated, with a strong demonstrable background in public health, screening and community engagement then we are keen to hear from you.
Agile working practices are encouraged with the post holders working from one of our offices across Wales and from home.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Main duties of the job
The role of the Screening Engagement Practitioners is to work with people, partners and national screening programmes in Wales to:
Ensure public engagement is at the heart of what we do Work with the team to deliver the community implementation plans to support lung cancer screening. Deliver Screening Awareness Training to community partners. Undertake a range of public engagement activities across Wales that will inform the work of the Screening Division Work with the team and programmes to take forward a range of project that focus on reducing screening health inequalities and inequities. Support the development of high-quality public information, including accessible public information.
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/
Job description Job responsibilities
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 in Trac.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
oMust have a degree in health promotion/public health, other health related degree or equivalent knowledge
Desirable
oWorking towards a degree in health promotion/public health or other health/social care related area
Experience Essential
oExperience of working in health promotion/ health education/community development role oExperience of planning and delivering training oExperience of multiagency working oExperience of producing public information and accessible information
Desirable
oExperience working in different community / public health settings oExperience of delivering talks and presentations
Skills Essential
oDemonstrate excellent communication and organisational skills oDemonstrate excellent project management skills oAbility to work on own initiative oAble to work as part of a team oDemonstrate excellent time management skills oDemonstrate excellent presentation skills which is aimed at a variety of audiences oPossess excellent IT Skills
Desirable
oDemonstrate good communication and organisational skills oHave good time management skills oHave experience of supporting local or national projects oWelsh language desirable oMust have experience of using Microsoft Office or other IT packages
Knowledge Essential
oHave a good understanding of Public Health Wales functions and services oHave a good understanding of the principles of screening oHave a good understanding in relation to the wider determinants of health oHave a good understanding of the equality, diversity and inclusion agenda oDemonstrate evidence of recent training and development
Desirable
oHave a general understanding of Public Health Wales functions and services oHave a general understanding of the principles of screening oHave a general understanding in relation to the wider determinants of health oHave a general understanding of the equality, diversity and inclusion agenda oDemonstrate a commitment to recent training and development
Personal Attributes Essential
oProfessional approach to work. oInnovative and adaptable. oAble to maintain confidentiality. oSelf-motivated and enthusiastic oAbility to travel to meetings as required.
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 North Wales (base to be confirmed on appointment)
Wrexham
LL13 7YP
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://phw.nhs.wales/ (Opens in a new tab)