Health Improvement Practitioner

5 months ago


Merthyr Tydfil, United Kingdom Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board Full time

We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and well motivated professional to join our Public Health Team in Cwm Taf Morgannwg working across the three counties of Bridgend, Merthyr Tydfil and Rhondda Cynon Taf.

The post holder will contribute to the development, implementation and evaluation of local health improvement programmes/projects. Implementation will be system-wide, engaging health, local authority, third sector colleagues as well as wider partners.

The post holder will also provide support to the delivery of health improvement programmes/projects through; sharing relevant public health information, engaging partners in local approaches to improve population health, regularly facilitating training courses and engagement sessions as well as undertaking routine monitoring and evaluation of programme/project activity.

A specific focus will be to take forward health improvement programmes and initiatives e.g. Making Every Contact Count approach and to liaise with partners to influence the adoption of preventative approaches to improve population health.

The post holder will be part of the Public Health team in Cwm Taf Morgannwg working across the three counties of Bridgend, Merthyr Tydfil and Rhondda Cynon Taf.

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.

Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board is part of the NHS Wales family. Our Health Board provides primary, secondary and community health and wellbeing services to around 450,000 people living in three County Boroughs: Bridgend Merthyr Tydfil, and Rhondda Cynon Taf.

**We live by our core values**:
We listen, learn and improve

We treat everyone with respect

We all work together as one team

We are a proud local employer; around 80% of our 15000 workforce live within our region, making our staff not only our lifeblood of our organisation but of the diverse communities that we serve.

**The post holder will**:
Support the team in identifying and developing collaborative partnerships with organisations working across the system maintaining solid communication links with identified contacts.

Work across organisations to take forward health improvement programmes and initiatives e.g. Making Every Contact Count approach.

Liaise with Cwm Taf Morgannwg Health Board (CTMUHB) staff and external partners to influence the adoption of preventative approaches to improve population health.

Development and maintenance of a directory of contacts from across the system, in line with data protection legislation.

Develop methods of routine communication including e-bulletins/use of social media to reinforce/share key public health messages and approaches in conjunction with the team.

Identify and disseminate information on key public health messages, initiatives and good practice across all partner organisations.

Routinely facilitate training for staff and volunteers within organisations across the system on health improvement messages and approaches, across a range of public health areas and using a range of styles.

Utilise knowledge of behaviour change approaches when working with organisations and facilitating training.

Support the team in the identification of health data as part of health improvement programme planning and implementation.

Work with the team to regularly reflect on the effectiveness of health improvement programme delivery, to ensure that a culture of continual improvement is development and maintained.

Participate in reflective practice as part of ongoing personal development.

Organise/participate in local health improvement events/ campaigns in line with local needs.

Manage the design, development and content of relevant training packages in conjunction with the team, ensuring key messages and approaches remain up to date and evidence based.

Co-ordinate day-to-day health improvement project activity e.g. arranging training, maintaining training calendar, organising meetings and local events guiding the work of those providing administration support.

Provide health improvement advice which supports and enables others to take a preventative approach in their care/education of patients/clients to improve health.

Work closely with team members to support the development and implementation of health improvement programmes and projects.

Contribute to the development of systems and protocols required to enable and support programme/project delivery.

Take account of any relevant local and national policy/strategy developments and their implications in terms of local health improvement programme development.

Maintain levels of relevant stock, equipment and resources required to support health improvement programme implementation.

Support/guide the work of those undertaking administration support for health improvement programmes.

Move equipment and resources to locations across Cwm Taf Morgannwg when facilitating training/participating in health events.

Reg



  • Merthyr Tydfil, Merthyr Tydfil, United Kingdom Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board Full time

    Job SummaryWe are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Band 6 Mental Health Practitioner to join our Primary Care Mental Health Services team. The successful candidate will be responsible for delivering holistic assessments and evidence-based care to clients within a primary care setting.Main ResponsibilitiesThe role will involve assessing people's mental...


  • Merthyr Tydfil, United Kingdom Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board Full time

    Have you heard of the Merthty PIPYN prgramme supporting families with healthy weights? Do you have experience engaging with communities? Would you like to bring your skills to our supportive, innovative, high achieving public health dietetic team at Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board? The opportunity has arisen to employ a Dietetic Assistant...


  • Merthyr Tydfil, Merthyr Tydfil, United Kingdom Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board Full time

    Job Title: Primary Care Mental Health PractitionerWe are seeking a highly skilled and dedicated Primary Care Mental Health Practitioner to join our team at Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board. As a key member of our multidisciplinary team, you will be responsible for delivering high-quality mental health services to individuals in primary care...


  • Merthyr Tydfil, Merthyr Tydfil, United Kingdom Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board Full time

    Job Title: Primary Care Mental Health PractitionerWe are seeking a highly skilled and dedicated Primary Care Mental Health Practitioner to join our team at Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board. As a key member of our multidisciplinary team, you will be responsible for delivering high-quality mental health services to individuals in primary care...


  • Merthyr Tydfil, Merthyr Tydfil, United Kingdom Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board Full time

    About the RoleCwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board is seeking a highly skilled and motivated Band 6 Mental Health Practitioner to join our Primary Care Mental Health Services team.Job SummaryWe are looking for a dedicated and experienced professional to work in our ambitious Primary Care Mental Health Services. The successful candidate will have a...


  • Merthyr Tydfil, Merthyr Tydfil, United Kingdom Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board Full time

    About the RoleCwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board is seeking a highly skilled and motivated Band 6 Mental Health Practitioner to join our Primary Care Mental Health Services team.Job SummaryWe are looking for a dedicated and experienced professional to work in our ambitious Primary Care Mental Health Services. The successful candidate will have a...


  • Merthyr Tydfil, United Kingdom Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board Full time

    Job summary THIS POST IS FIXED TERM/SECONDMENT FOR 12 MONTHS DUE TO MATERNITY COVER. IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN APPLYING FOR THE SECONDMENT POSITION, YOU MUST OBTAIN PERMISSION FROM YOUR CURRENT LINE MANAGER PRIOR TO APPLYING FOR THIS POST. We are looking for a Band 6 Mental Health Practitioner to work in our ambitious Primary Care Mental Health...


  • Merthyr Tydfil, Merthyr Tydfil, United Kingdom Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board Full time

    Job SummaryCwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board is seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Associate Practitioner to join its dynamic Biochemistry team. The successful candidate will play a key role in delivering high-quality Clinical Biochemistry services across two general hospitals, with a primary base at Prince Charles Hospital in Merthyr...


  • Merthyr Tydfil, Merthyr Tydfil, United Kingdom Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board Full time

    Job SummaryCwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board is seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Associate Practitioner to join our dynamic Biochemistry team. As a key member of our team, you will play a vital role in delivering high-quality Clinical Biochemistry services across two general hospitals, with your primary base being Prince Charles...


  • Merthyr Tydfil, Merthyr Tydfil, United Kingdom Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board Full time

    Job SummaryCwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board is seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Associate Practitioner to join our dynamic Biochemistry team. As a key member of our team, you will play a vital role in delivering high-quality Clinical Biochemistry services across two general hospitals, with your primary base being Prince Charles...


  • Merthyr Tydfil, Merthyr Tydfil, United Kingdom Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board Full time

    Job SummaryCwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board is seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Associate Practitioner to join its dynamic Biochemistry team. The successful candidate will play a key role in delivering high-quality Clinical Biochemistry services across two general hospitals, with a primary base at Prince Charles Hospital in Merthyr...


  • Merthyr Tydfil, Merthyr Tydfil, United Kingdom Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board Full time

    About the RoleCwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board is seeking a highly skilled and motivated Band 6 Mental Health Practitioner to join our Primary Care Mental Health Services team.Job SummaryWe are looking for a dedicated and experienced professional to work in our ambitious Primary Care Mental Health Services. The successful candidate will have a...


  • Merthyr Tydfil, Merthyr Tydfil, United Kingdom Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board Full time

    About the RoleCwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board is seeking a highly skilled and motivated Band 6 Mental Health Practitioner to join our Primary Care Mental Health Services team.Job SummaryWe are looking for a dedicated and experienced professional to work in our ambitious Primary Care Mental Health Services. The successful candidate will have a...


  • Merthyr Tydfil, Merthyr Tydfil, United Kingdom Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board Full time

    Job SummaryWe are seeking a detail-oriented Associate Practitioner to join our dynamic Biochemistry team. As a key member, you will deliver high-quality Clinical Biochemistry services across two general hospitals, with your primary base being Prince Charles Hospital in Merthyr Tydfil.The position is full-time, with core working shifts scheduled between 09:00...


  • Merthyr Tydfil, Merthyr Tydfil, United Kingdom Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board Full time

    Job SummaryThe Programme Manager will take a leading role in the development and delivery of specific primary care projects and programmes and their scrutiny, challenge and monitoring. This will involve developing and implementing a range of policies and procedures that will impact across the programmes.As a senior professional manager working at corporate...


  • Merthyr Tydfil, Merthyr Tydfil, United Kingdom Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board Full time

    About the RoleWe are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Associate Practitioner to join our dynamic Biochemistry team at Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board.The successful candidate will play a key role in delivering high-quality Clinical Biochemistry services across two general hospitals, with a primary base at Prince Charles Hospital in...


  • Merthyr Tydfil, Merthyr Tydfil, United Kingdom Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board Full time

    About the RoleWe are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Associate Practitioner to join our dynamic Biochemistry team at Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board.The successful candidate will play a key role in delivering high-quality Clinical Biochemistry services across two general hospitals, with a primary base at Prince Charles Hospital in...


  • Merthyr Tydfil, Merthyr Tydfil, United Kingdom Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board Full time

    Job SummaryThe Programme Manager will play a leading role in the development and delivery of specific primary care projects and programmes, including their scrutiny, challenge, and monitoring. This will involve developing and implementing policies and procedures that impact across the programmes.As a senior professional manager working at corporate level...


  • Merthyr Tydfil, Merthyr Tydfil, United Kingdom Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board Full time

    Job SummaryThe Programme Manager will play a key role in the development and delivery of primary care projects and programmes, including the development and implementation of policies and procedures that impact across the programmes.As a senior professional manager, the post holder will support Primary and Community Care in the development and implementation...

  • Associate Practitioner

    2 months ago


    Merthyr Tydfil, United Kingdom Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board Full time

    Job summary We are currently seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Band 4 Associate Practitioner to join our dynamic Biochemistry team. You will play a key role in delivering high-quality Clinical Biochemistry services across two general hospitals, with your primary base being Prince Charles Hospital in Merthyr Tydfil. The position is full-time,...