Health Protection Specialist

3 days ago


Hatfield, Hertfordshire, United Kingdom Public Health Wales Full time

About the Role

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Health Protection Specialist to join our team at Public Health Wales. As a key member of our Health Protection Team, you will play a vital role in the surveillance, prevention, and control of infectious diseases and other health protection issues.

Main Responsibilities

  • Act as a key member of the national All-Wales Acute Response (AWARe) service, responding to notifications, enquiries, and incidents, and providing health protection advice to other health professionals and members of the public.
  • Work with Senior Health Protection (Nurses/Practitioners) and Consultants on planned proactive work at a local and regional level, collaborating with other agencies to provide a specialist health protection service for the population of Wales.
  • Participate in delivering the out-of-hours service, which runs Monday to Sunday, including bank holidays.
  • Work in an agile environment, attending the office and working from home, with a requirement for significant periods of time using a computer and a telephone.
  • Travel for training, meetings, and visits to other sites, as required.

About Us

Public Health Wales is the National Public Health Institute in Wales, working to achieve a healthier future for Wales. Our vision is guided by our Values, 'Working together, with trust and respect, to make a difference'. We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace that values equality, diversity, and inclusion.

Requirements

  • Appropriate registration as outlined in the person specification.
  • Minimum of Bachelor's degree or equivalent in a relevant subject.
  • Experience in health protection or infection prevention and control.
  • Experience of multidisciplinary team working.
  • Experience of dealing with sensitive or difficult situations.

Desirable Qualifications and Experience

  • Recognised infection prevention and control qualification.
  • Experience in research and audit.
  • Understanding of the importance of effective stakeholder collaboration.

Personal Attributes

  • Ability to communicate complex and sensitive information.
  • Committed to self-development and willing to share experience with others to influence practice.


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