Graduate Public Health Practitioner

The graduate will support the development, delivery, and monitoring of evidence-based public health programs aimed at reducing health inequalities across the county.

Salary: £36,363.00 per annum

We’re looking for a Graduate Public Practitioner to support the efficient development, delivery and monitoring of public health programmes and projects across West Sussex.

• The role is for a 2.5 years’ fixed term contract funded by Health Education England South East, to grow a trained and diverse public health practitioner workforce.

• This a training role, working towards Practitioner registration with the UK Public Health Register (UKPHR) .

• 1 study day per week protected for the duration of the contract.

You will work in collaboration with a wide range of stakeholders, including other local authorities, the NHS, the voluntary and community sector, Health Education England to maximise health improvement and reduce health inequalities.

What’s in it for you?

We value learning and development, and as a core member of the Public Health team, you’ll have the opportunity to undertake placements and/or projects to gain a broad understanding across the public health team including health intelligence, healthy lifestyles and health protection as well as broader opportunities across the system.

You will have the opportunity to develop public health knowledge, experience and skills through a structured practitioner training programme.

You’ll need a working knowledge of the county, and we welcome applicants from those who have experience or links with communities that are known to experience health inequalities.

Experience and Skills

As an employer we recognise that it is our employees that are central to everything we do. We aim to create a supportive and dynamic working environment where employees can achieve their full potential, achieve a healthy work-life balance and are rewarded for the work they do.

In addition to working within a great team and a competitive salary you will have access to:

• 27 days annual leave + bank holidays.

• A generous pension scheme.

• Training and development opportunities, including coaching and mentoring.

• A strong supportive management team.

• A range of discounts giving our staff access to hundreds of offers with the opportunity to save over £1,000 (Including: Argos, Samsung, Asos, B&Q and many more).

• Free access to employee assistance programmes.

• Discounted membership at selected local sports and fitness centres.

• Car benefit scheme.

• A range of commuting and business travel discounts and initiatives