Hampshire County Council
Public Health Practitioner
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This is an exciting time to join our Public Health team as a Public Health Practitioner for NHS Health Checks, where you'll play a key role in reducing inequalities in cardiovascular disease (CVD) prevention, early identification and management by increasing the uptake and quality of NHS Health Checks across Hampshire.
Working as part of our wider CVD prevention programme, you'll support the development, delivery and continuous improvement of the NHS Health Checks Programme, supporting our ambition to reduce health inequalities and improve the health and wellbeing of local residents.
This varied and rewarding role sits at the heart of collaborative public health working. You'll work closely with a wide range of stakeholders and partners, including general practice, to deliver evidence-based interventions that improve health outcomes and contribute to the wider Public Health Strategy.
What you’ll do:
- Support the planning, commissioning and delivery of the NHS Health Checks Programme and related public health initiatives.
- Lead and contribute to projects that improve programme uptake, quality and outcomes across Hampshire, helping deliver the NHS Health Checks Action Plan.
- Analyse and use data, insights and evidence to inform targeted interventions and reduce health inequalities across Hampshire.
- Monitor, evaluate and report on programme performance, quality measures and key public health outcomes.
- Build and maintain effective partnerships with stakeholders including general practice, Public Health colleagues, health service providers, Integrated Care Boards, voluntary and community organisations.
- Contribute to the development of public health strategies, policies, action plans, needs assessments and service reviews.
- Prepare reports, briefings and presentations, and represent the Public Health team at meetings and events as required.
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What we’re looking for:
- Degree-level qualification in a relevant subject area.
- Experience working within a public health setting or relevant health and care system environment.
- Strong project management skills, with experience supporting complex programmes and delivering results.
- Ability to analyse and interpret data, identify trends and translate findings into practical recommendations.
- Understanding of public health principles, health inequalities and the wider determinants of health.
- Excellent communication, influencing and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to build effective relationships.
- Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities in a dynamic environment.
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Take a look at our Candidate Pack for more information about the Public Health Practitioner for NHS Health Checks role, team and our values. The section ‘About you’ explains what specific knowledge, skills and experience we want you to tell us about. Make sure you explain how you meet these requirements and demonstrate our values, in your application.
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