Principal Public Health Practitioner

6 days ago


Cardiff, United Kingdom Cardiff and Vale University Health Board Full time

This is a strategic public health role that requires the post holder to take the lead for specialist priority areas, in particular leading on spatial planning and immunisations portfolio for Cardiff and the Vale of Glamorgan local authority areas, alongside other public health priorities in the Cardiff and Vale Local Public Health Team Plan 2024-2027. They will provide professional leadership and management of staff and resources, as appropriate.
The role will work closely within our strategic partnerships, including Public Services Boards and the Regional Partnership Board in delivering aspects of the Wellbeing Plans and Area Plan. The post holder will work within the NHS, local government, and third sector, private and independent sectors to plan collective public health impact. The post holder will be responsible for providing specialised advice and expertise on the development of public health strategy, policy and practice.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this role; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Cardiff and Vale University Health Board is one of the largest Integrated Health Boards in the UK, employing over 15,000 staff, providing over 100 specialist services. Working across 6 hospital sites, we have a diverse range of career opportunities to offer. Serving around 500,000 people living in Cardiff and the Vale of Glamorgan, we are focussed on the health and care needs of our local population whilst working with our partners to develop regional services.
Our mission is “Caring for People, Keeping People Well”, and our vision is that every person’s chance of leading a healthy life should be equal. As an organisation we are unashamedly ambitious for our population’s health, rising to the challenges of today and tomorrow through our 10-year strategy, Shaping our Future Wellbeing. We are contributing to a healthier Wales with great emphasis placed on innovation and improvement, learning from around the world and leading the way in clinical research. Partnership working is strong at Cardiff and Vale, and we work closely with our staff and our community.
Cardiff, the thriving Welsh capital, is a fantastic city to live and work in with an abundance of sports, arts and cultural attractions. Situated to the west of Cardiff, the Vale of Glamorgan offers a combination of beautiful Welsh countryside and a dramatic natural coastline. Whether city life or rural living, Cardiff and the Vale offers the best of both worlds.



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