Graduate Trainee, Public Health Practitioner

Main purpose of Job

Support the efficient development, delivery and monitoring of public health programmes and projects across Slough Borough Council. Undertake the UK Public Health Registration (UKPHR) Practitioner Development Scheme, gaining broad experience and skills within public health, with the aim of achieving registration within 31 months of appointment. Work across defined projects to ensure delivery of the Public Health Outcomes Framework and the priorities identified in the Joint Health and Wellbeing Strategy and Joint Strategic Needs Assessment (JSNA). Provide support to the Public Health Leads, Public Health Consultants on key priorities, including the wider determinants of health agenda and partnership working across the Integrated Care System and the Voluntary and Community Sector. Develop and apply skills in health needs assessment, data analysis, project management and stakeholder engagement to contribute to evidence-based public health practice. Contribute to secondment opportunities with neighbouring organisations and public health system partners to ensure breadth of experience supporting UKPHR registration.

Service Accountabilities

Support Public Health Consultants and their teams in the commissioning and delivery of public health programmes and projects as identified in the business plans, JSNA and Joint Health and Wellbeing Strategy. Develop skills in identifying health needs using appropriate analytical techniques and working with multiple qualitative and quantitative data sources. Contribute to the evaluation of the impact of public health programmes and projects using appropriate evaluation techniques, including monitoring performance against key indicators and outcome measures. Communicate complex public health information in an accessible and appropriate form to a range of audiences including health professionals, community partners, and decision-makers. Develop negotiation, facilitation, delegation and communication skills to engage key stakeholders and targeted communities effectively. Support the development and maintenance of the JSNA and contribute to regular reports and updates to relevant governance structures including the Health and Wellbeing Board. Disseminate learning from programmes and projects to relevant stakeholders. Develop the ability to work autonomously to provide defined public health advice to health professionals, individuals, community groups and key stakeholders. Undertake professional development activities arranged through the UKPHR Practitioner Development Scheme and required in-house training, conferences and workshops. Receive professional management and support from a relevant professional/Programme Manager. Commitment to the Council's Equal Opportunities policy and procedures at all times. Duties must be carried out in accordance with relevant Equality & Diversity legislation and Council policies. Commitment to working within the bounds of the Data Protection Act and GDPR legislation at all times. Carry out any other duties in line with the grade of the post as required