About this role
Job summary
An opportunity has arisen for a dynamic and innovative individual to our team as a Senior Public Health Practitioner working across Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board. The area is subject to a range of highly complex issues; the people of Cwm Taf Morgannwg have the poorest health in Wales and healthy life expectancy is the lowest of any of the Health Boards in Wales. This population profile has an impact on the breadth and complexity of the work undertaken by the Public Health Team.The post holder will contribute to the planning, implementation and evaluation of the Systems Working elements (wraparound) of a nationally and regionally funded healthy weight programme for children and families, currently called Pwysau Iach Plant Yng Ngymru (PIPYN).
Main duties of the job
The post sits within the Public Health Directorate but will work jointly with the Public Health Dietetics team as part of PIPYN. The role involves working with specific target groups in a range of settings, in partnership with local communities and partner organisations. The post holder will provide specialist advice and support on the development of the systems working elements of the PIPYN programme and other public health programmes, and support community health development approaches and initiatives to address health inequalities.
The team is committed to agile working and will involve home working alongside working in office sites across Cwm Taf Morgannwg.
Welsh Skills Desirable: This post is advertised as Welsh Desirable. This doesn't mean essential; whilst the candidate doesn't need to have skills in Welsh, we'll consider it an advantage when short-listing and selecting candidates. This isn't 'fluency', just Speaking & Listening skills at Level 3 (equivalent to CEFR B2) or above. Level 3 means basic conversations with patients about their everyday health. For more information, see 'Welsh Language Guidance' in the documents right at the bottom.
About us
Cwm Taf Morgannwg (CTM) University Health Board, part of NHS Wales, serves a large population across a diverse and beautiful region, steeped in history and heritage. With nearly 13,500 staff, our health board is one of Wales's largest employers.
Together, we are Team CTM; a workforce dedicated to offering excellent patient care and support to the 450,000 people across our three regions, Bridgend, Merthyr Tydfil, and Rhondda Cynon Taf. We operate three District General hospitals, several community hospitals, primary and community care facilities.
CTM's location offers the best of South Wales, just 20 minutes from Cardiff's vibrant city life, the natural beauty of the Brecon Beacons, and the serene coastline at Ogmore. Whether you enjoy lively urban amenities, peaceful countryside, or seaside escapes, our location makes an ideal setting for both work and personal life.
Our CTM 2030 Strategy--Our Health, Our Future--focuses on uniting our region around shared health and wellbeing goals. Our values guide us daily:
o We listen, learn, and improve
o We treat everyone with respect
o We work together as one team
CTM employees enjoy benefits including; a leading pension, generous leave, flexible work, career growth, and access to ongoing learning and development.
At CTM, you'll find a welcoming, team-oriented workplace that values diversity and compassion, where you can take pride in your work and the difference it makes.
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
Masters or equivalent in Public Health/Health Promotion or allied discipline or equivalent professional qualification
Knowledge Essential
Evidence of continuing professional/personal development Understanding of NHS/local government policy agenda and Public Health environment Practical knowledge of public health practice, health promotion models and community
Desirable
Information management and an understanding of health-related data and its interpretation
Experience Essential
Considerable experience in public health/health promotion Experience of working with communities Experience of working across a number of organisations/sectors and/or with a number of programmes, including development, managing and evaluation of significant elements of work
Desirable
Qualitative research methods Policy development
Skills Essential
Excellent communication and analytical skills Ability to work successfully with diverse professional partners, and manage potentially conflicting perspectives Data collection and analysis Ability to initiate and implement programmes that promote health and well-being Management of meetings Multi-media presentation skills Training skills including training needs analysis and evaluation IT skills Welsh language skills in Speaking/Listening at Level 3 or above
Desirable
Project planning and management Capacity building Staff management and development
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 Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board
Address Keir Hardie University Health Park
Aberdare Road
Merthyr TYdfil
CF48 1BZ
Employer's website https://joinctm.wales/ (Opens in a new tab)