Senior Public Health Practitioner

To Identify, develop and maintain health related partnerships with individual communities and organisations to promote health and wellbeing.

To contribute to the development, implementation,delivery and evaluation of public health/health promotion programmes to meet identified needs and priorities contributing to health improvement and reduction in health inequalities.

To support the prevention/promotion agenda in being at the forefront of key strategies andprogrammes that impact on the health and well-being of the population

To contribute to the planning and implementation of community health development initiatives that impact on health and well-being .

To contribute to the management and professional leadership of Health Promotion staff working within the Public Health Team as delegated by the Director of Public Health

To contribute to the provision of professional support, to all sectors, on the implementation of county-wide policies that contribute to the promotion of health and well-being.

To contribute to the development of local public health capacity and networks

To contribute to the development and dissemination of the evidence base for health promotion

To support the regular assessment and identification of health needs and priorities.

To contribute to relevant research activities working with academic centres and others on collaborative projects.

We are looking to appoint a highly motivated and adaptable individual with the relevant Masters and/or equivalent work-based experience and skills to the role of Senior Public Health Practitioner. The Public Health Team supports the health board and its partners across Powys, playing an important role in improving the population's health and wellbeing. The profile of the area has an impact on the breadth and complexity of the work undertaken by the team.

Being the smallest Heath Board in Wales means that you won't get lost in the crowd. Everybody at Powys Teaching Health Board is valued for the contribution they make to our varied and diverse portfolio of community-based services. Together, we can continue to make a real difference to our patients and build on our unrivalled reputation.

As a supportive and progressive employer, we actively encourage you to carve out a career with us, through a range of development pathways. We're also lucky enough to be situated in one of the most beautiful rural counties in Britain, let alone Wales! Achieving a healthy 'life work' balance is essential, and something we recognise by prioritising your well-being.