About this role
Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Cwm Taf Morgannwg Public Health Team as a Bank Public Health Programme Lead.
This strategic role involves leading key public health programmes and initiatives that improve population health and wellbeing across the region. Working with partners across the statutory, voluntary, private and independent sectors, you will develop and maintain effective partnerships, provide specialist public health expertise, and contribute to the development of public health strategy, policy and practice.
The successful candidate will lead the planning, delivery and evaluation of public health programmes in line with local and national priorities, while providing leadership, direction and support to staff and resources as appropriate. This is an autonomous role requiring strong leadership, partnership working and strategic planning skills.
If you are an experienced public health professional with a passion for improving health outcomes and reducing inequalities, we would welcome your application.
English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply
Main duties of the job
You will contribute to programme areas, across the domains of public health (Health Improvement /Health Protection/Healthcare Public Health), as and when they arise.
Specifically, you will play a key role in tackling health inequalities and preventing ill-health across our communities by helping to implement components of our work plan with key partners, in line with identified public health priorities.
To provide specialist advice and expertise on public health policy and practice to individuals and organisations across all sectors, ensuring evidence based action to promote health and well-being.
Play a leading role in the development and implementation of key local strategies and plans, and related programmes and policies.
Provide specialist advice and support on the interpretation and implementation of national policies at an area or regional level.
Provide specialist advice and support to others in the development of knowledge, understanding and skills in collaborative working for health
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.
This post is advertised as Welsh Desirable. Whilst the candidate doesn't need to have skills in Welsh, we'll consider it an advantage when short-listing and selecting candidates. This isnt fluency, just Speaking & Listening skills at Level 3 (equivalent to CEFR B2) or above. Level 3 means being able to communicate in Welsh during routine clinical situations, such as welcoming patients, discussing straightforward aspects of their care and answering routine questions. If youre comfortable holding everyday conversations in Welsh, we encourage you to apply. Your Welsh language skills will help us provide person-centred care and enable patients to receive services in their language of choice. Have a look at our Croeso Candidate booklet below for more information.
Person Specification
Qualifications and/or Knowledge
Essential
- Masters or equivalent in Public Health/Health Promotion or allied discipline, or equivalent professional qualification
- Evidence of continuing professional/personal development
- Extensive practical and theoretical knowledge of government/ NHS policy agenda and Public Health practice and models.
- Understanding of determinants of health and health inequalities
Desirable
- Registered, or working towards registration, with the UK Public Health Register (Practitioner Registration).
- Welsh Speaking & Listening skills at Level 3 (equivalent to CEFR B2) or above
- Up to date knowledge of developments in WG health-related strategies
- Information management and an understanding of health related data and its interpretation
Experience
Essential
- Significant experience in a senior role in Public Health/Health Promotion or working in local government
- Substantial direct experience of working with diverse senior professional and managerial groups across a range of organisations and professional disciplines including development, managing and evaluation of significant elements of work.
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
CTM wide
CF45 4SN
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://joinctm.wales/ (Opens in a new tab)