Job info |
Job info details |
Job title |
Public Health Level 6 Practitioner Apprentice |
Strategic team/Directorate |
Public Health |
Service |
Public Health |
Business unit |
Public Health |
Responsible to (day to day issues) |
Public Health Specialist |
Accountable to (line manager) |
Public Health Specialist |
Salary grade |
E |
JE ref |
00000237 |
1. Key purpose of job
- The overall purpose of this job is to support Torbay Councils Public Health team on a variety of programme areas, whilst studying a Public Health degree, linking theory and practice together.
- You will be on a 3-year apprenticeship training programme to become a Public Health Practitioner, where:
- 20% of your time, you will be studying and being supported by the University of the West of England to undertake a BSc in Public Health (Hons). More information can be found on their website – uwe.ac.uk.
- And 80% of your time, you will be supported within your employment at Torbay Council, working on a variety of programme areas in the public health team. The work duties will be in line with the degree programme that support your learning under the apprenticeship.
2. Anticipated outcomes of post
- On successful completion of the apprenticeship, you will be able to apply to and join the UK Public Health Register (UKPHR) which is a recognised professional accreditation.
- Improved public health outcomes for Torbay’s residents.
3. List key duties and accountabilities of the post
- To engage fully in all aspects the apprenticeship programme, ensuring that every effort is made to attend all taught and remote sessions, scheduled assessor visits and that work is submitted in line with target dates set.
- Assisting the public health team to plan, deliver and evaluate public health initiatives, working across the three domains of public health (health improvement, health protection and healthcare public health).
- To audit and evaluate programmes/projects and contribute to the redesign of services and interventions to help improve health outcomes and reduce health inequalities.
- Reviewing the evidence base for the most effective practice and the delivery of value for money in public health.
- To contribute to the review and design of policies and strategies to improve health outcomes and reduce health inequalities.
- Contribute to effective joint working and partnerships to plan and implement programmes and services that share goals and priorities and to communicate with others to improve health outcomes and reduce health inequalities, including delivery of complex information.
- To research, analyse and collate information and statistics.
- Undertake training commensurate to the post.
- Contribute to the Local Authority response during health protection incidents in line with Council, incident management and LRF protocols and directives.
- To promote the council’s policy of customer care and equality through the provision of a fair and efficient service.
- To be responsible for responding to queries on public health policies and procedures and escalating complex queries to your manager where appropriate.
4. Budgetary/Financial Responsibilities of the post
5. Supervision/Line Management Responsibilities of the post
6. Working environment and conditions of the post
- Normal working environment and conditions which includes ‘hybrid-working’ – working in both an office and home environment.
- To work outside normal office hours as and when required including evenings (and occasional weekends and Bank Holidays in the event of an emergency or for a pre-planned event where notice will be provided).
7. Physical demands of the post
- Normal physical effort.
- Manual handling of equipment, e.g., laptop.
8. Specific resources used by the post
- IT equipment.
- Telephone.
- Scanner/photocopier.
- My View and Torbay Council Intranet.
9. Key contacts and relationships
- External - Members of the public, partner agencies and other local authority Public Health teams.
- Internal - Staff at all levels across Torbay Council.
10. Other duties
- To undertake additional duties as required, commensurate with the level of the job.
Other Information
- All staff must commit to Equal Opportunities and Anti-Discriminatory Practice.
- The Council operates a Smoke-Free Policy and the post-holder is prohibited from smoking in any of the Council's buildings (including Council owned and Council leased buildings, but excluding designated areas in residential schemes), enclosed spaces within the curtilage of buildings, and Council vehicles.
- The Council does not permit smoking breaks within work time, however, in services where the flexi-scheme is in operation, employees may take reasonable break times outside of core hours, in accordance with flexi-time arrangements. Employees should follow the flexi-scheme procedure for agreeing time away from their duties in the normal manner with their immediate colleagues and line manager, with break start and finish times being recorded, as with any other break-time arrangement.
- The post-holder is expected to familiarise themselves with and adhere to all relevant Council Policies and Procedures.
- The post-holder must comply with the Council’s Health and Safety requirements as outlined in the H&S policy appropriate to the role.
- The post is eligible for hybrid working.
- The post-holder must be committed to the Council’s Core Values for employees – “Torbay Council employees are committed to being forward thinking, people orientated and adaptable - always with integrity”. Evidence will be sought during the probation and appraisal processes.
- If you are required to use your own vehicle on Council business or drive a council vehicle you will be asked to provide information on any driving endorsements by accessing gov.uk/view-driving-licence and providing a code to your Line Manager in order to share your driving licence information with the Council.
- As this post meets the requirements of the Immigration Act 2017 (part 7) the ability to converse at ease with members of the public and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post.
- You will be asked to complete a Criminal Records Self Declaration Form. Criminal convictions will only be taken into account when they are relevant to the post. You will only be asked to disclose ‘unspent’ convictions.
Person Specification
Note for Candidate
All Candidates
The supporting statement on your application form will be used to assess ability to meet the essential requirements of the role, so you should explain how you meet each of the numbered essential requirements within your supporting statement.
In a competitive situation, the desirable criteria may be taken into consideration, so you are encouraged to show how you also meet each of the desirable criteria.
Candidates who consider that they have a disability
Reasonable adjustments will be made to the job, job requirements or recruitment process for candidates with a disability.
If you consider yourself to have a disability you should indicate this on your application form, providing any information you would like us to take into account with regard to your disability in order to offer a fair selection interview.
Where ever possible and reasonable we will make adjustments and offer alternatives to help you through the application and selection process.
If you have indicated that you have a disability on your application form you will be guaranteed an interview if you clearly demonstrate in your supporting evidence how you broadly meet the essential requirements of the role.
Job info |
Job info details |
Job Title |
Public Health Level 6 Practitioner Apprentice |
Strategic team/Directorate |
Public Health |
Service |
Public Health |
Business unit |
Public Health |
Skills and effectiveness
Essential skills and effectiveness
- Good interpersonal skills.
- An ability to work as part of a team as well as working on own initiative.
- Effective written and verbal communication skills.
- A practical approach to problem solving.
- Ability to organise your own workload to deliver against targets and deadlines.
- Ability to fulfil all spoken aspects of the role with confidence and fluency in English.
- Being people orientated in your approach.
- Able to work to deadlines, learning to work to competing deadlines.
- Ability to learn to use IT systems effectively.
- Ability to follow procedures and instructions.
Desirable skills and effectiveness
N/A
Knowledge
Essential knowledge
- An awareness of public health
- A basic knowledge of Microsoft Office and associated programmes.
- Ability to use email and the internet.
- Willingness to learn how to help improve public health outcomes for Torbay’s residents.
Desirable knowledge
- Have an understanding of public health and the health inequalities, with a willingness to develop knowledge.
Experience and achievements
Essential experience and achievements
- Experience of team or group working to achieve results.
- Experience of using own initiative with or without close supervision.
- Experience which demonstrates an ability to research, gather and analyse information.
- Experience of managing your work / studies to meet deadlines.
Desirable experience and achievements
N/A
Qualifications/professional memberships
Essential qualifications/professional memberships
- 112 UCAS tariff points.
- For all applicants, a minimum of Functional Skills Level 2, or equivalent in Maths and English
- All applicants will be considered on an individual basis. Consideration will be given where there is evidence of recent study at a level 3 qualification (for example: A Level, Diploma, NVQ) or equivalent experience, alongside a profile of relevant experience.
- Under the conditions of this apprenticeship, applicants must not already have a Degree or Masters qualification or be working towards Public Health Practitioner status on the UK Public Health Register.
- For more information on UCAS tariff points, or If you would like to calculate your UCAS tariff points visit this online calculator provided by UCAS UCAS Tariff Points - Calculate Your Entry Requirements. For A levels a total of 112 points can equate to from 2 x B (40 x 2 points) and 1 x C (32 points). BTEC and other qualifications are counted and totals can be checked on the calculator).
Desirable qualifications/professional memberships
- Grade C/4 or above in English Language and Grade C/4 or above in maths, or equivalent is required.
Other requirements
Other requirements of the job role
- Demonstrates a commitment to safeguard and promote the welfare of children and young people.
- Ability to travel efficiently around the Bay/South West/UK in order to carry out duties.
- Ability to accommodate hybrid working e.g. part office based and part home-working.