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Public Health Graduate (Population)

Employer
Birmingham City Council
Location
10 Woodcock Street, Birmingham, B7 4BL (Initially Working from Home)
Salary
£20,903 to £27,041
Closing date
17 May 2021
Reference
BCC002018

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Sector
Local Councils
Job Type
Health / Public Health / Nursing
Contract Type
Fixed Term Contract
Working Pattern
Standard
Hours
Full-Time

Job Details

Fixed term contract for 12 months from start date. For existing employees a secondment may be considered, subject to eligibility criteria

We have an exciting opportunity for a number of people to join our multi-disciplinary public health team in a range of Public Health Graduate roles. This is a rare opportunity to join the largest Local Authority in the country and contribute to Birmingham being a great city that enables people to live healthy and active lives.

 

 

The role of the Grade 3 (GR3) Public Health Graduate is designed for recent graduates with a degree in Public Health, or an equivalent and relevant undergraduate level qualification. It will give early and formative experience in applying their learning in a dynamic public health department over a 12 month fixed period

This unique and exciting opportunity will maximise the recent learning from the degree by giving opportunities to apply learning in the context of Birmingham’s public health challenges and opportunities, and will give the post holder a way develop experience across the Public Health skills and knowledge framework (PHSKF).

The graduate will work to a senior manager in the Public Health division on a series of both structured projects and reactive pieces of work that are designed to have an impact on the health of individuals in Birmingham. By managing projects from initiation to completion, there will be opportunities to demonstrate personal impact and outcomes during the placement. The post holder will explore opportunities for collaborative working and shared learning with Social Care to improve Public Health practice and reduce health inequalities in Birmingham.

Successful graduates will be required to deliver on a selection of duties and responsibilities within the sub-team that they will be supporting, with responsibilities changing and evolving based on emerging priorities and business needs.

As a graduate you must have a Masters in Public Health degree or other relevant qualification and must be prepared to continue with on-going professional development within the role.

The post holder must have experience of working on projects, monitoring performance, understanding the relevant policy environment and public health priorities. Post holders should have experience of report writing and communicating information to a diverse audience.

The post holder will develop and apply subject matter expertise and technical skills to public health projects, and implement practical and rigorous approaches to ensure that work has an impact on health and wellbeing. This includes:

  • Identifying and using suitable sources of data and carrying out data analysis to help establish health needs.
  • Engaging with citizens and other stakeholders to understand the local context of and feasibility of interventions
  • Communicating and presenting innovative solutions and best practice for health and wellbeing problems to stakeholders and citizens
  • Supporting the evaluation of interventions
  • Delivering technical pieces of work such as; health needs assessments, health impact assessments, systematic reviews, or health economics analyses
  • Working collaboratively with stakeholders to embed evidence-based approaches
  • Supporting work on equality impact assessments

Special Conditions

  • This vacancy is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act
  • Observance of the City Council’s Equal Opportunities Policy will be required.

For any informal enquiries please contact:

Bhavna Taank, Service Lead – Adults and Older People, Public Health Birmingham. Email: Bhavna.Taank@birmingham.gov.uk

Telephone: 07864 933752

Ref: BCC002018

Interviews for this post will take place virtually via video conferencing. Shortlisted candidates will be provided with further information

Please note: CVs will not be considered.

When applying, you are strongly advised to pay attention to the person specification and job description.

We welcome applications from people with caring responsibilities and flexible working options will be considered.

Right to work in the UK documentation will be fully checked for all applicants.  All non UK applicants are required to apply for a Certificate of Sponsorship from Birmingham City Council and must be approved by the UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) before any employment offer can be confirmed. Unless they are an EEA or Swiss citizen that was already employed by BCC prior to 31 December 2020, then they will need to apply to the EU Settlement Scheme (EUSS) instead.

Supporting documents
5.732_Public Health_Graduate JD_GR3_2019 intake_Oct 19_v0.11.doc
5.732_Public Health_Graduate PS_GR3_HR evaluated_v0.6.doc

Company

Working for Birmingham City Council is more than just a job; it's about making life better for the 1 million plus people who live and work in the city.

We welcome people from diverse and underrepresented communities and encourage applications from, those with caring responsibilities, Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic, neurodivergent, disabled and LGBT+ people. As part of our commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion, we are committed to promoting and supporting the physical and mental health of all our staff and removing barriers to improve inclusion.   We are making significant strides to understand and continuously improve our employees’ experience and we are committed to implementing progressive diversity talent management.

Information for applicants with a disability

We are a proud Disability Confident Employer.  We encourage applicants to disclose disabilities, so we can support them fully during our recruitment process and make any necessary reasonable adjustments. Please contact: 0121 675 7070 option 3 (lines open between 8.45am to 5.15pm Monday to Friday).

If you require an application in an alternative format, such as Braille or you are unable to complete an application form via WMJOBS, please contact bccHR@birmingham.gov.uk. When you have completed your application form this can be returned to bccHR@birmingham.gov.uk or for Braille applications these can be posted to, Recruitment Team, 2nd Floor, 10 Woodcock Street, B7 4BG.

The Council is a fantastic place to work. You will find an organisation that is both challenging and supportive; with a leadership impatiently adventurous in its pursuit of excellence. 

There is a clear vision which is ensuring that the Council is working for communities today and building for tomorrow, we focus our resources on five key priorities:

  • A Prosperous Birmingham: through a focus on inclusive economic growth, tackling unemployment, attracting inward investment, and maximising the benefits of the Commonwealth Games.
  • An Inclusive Birmingham: through a focus on tackling poverty and inequality, empowering citizens, promoting diversity and civic pride, and supporting and enabling all children and young people to thrive.
  • A Safe Birmingham: through a focus on making the city safer, safeguarding vulnerable citizens, increasing affordable housing, and tackling homelessness.
  • A Healthy Birmingham: through a focus on tackling health inequalities, encouraging physical activity and healthy living, supporting mental health, and improving outcomes for adults with disabilities and older people.
  • A Green Birmingham: through a focus on street cleanliness, improving air quality, continuing the route to net zero, and becoming a city of nature.

We see the Council’s role as providing strategic leadership – that’s being able to visualise a new future for the city and equipping others to share our vision. We want to ensure the provision of services for all, so we can support those least able to support themselves by working with partners and putting citizens and neighbourhoods at the heart of our decision-making.

We are always looking for people who put the customer at the centre of their approach, with a commitment to excellence to help us achieve our vision.  We will support you to develop and thrive in your role, building a pathway for long-term success, with lots of development opportunities, such as apprenticeships.

In return, we offer you excellent terms and conditions, generous annual leave, a great pension scheme, well-being support, annual travel passes and discounts at a number of city centre establishments.

Birmingham City Council is a Foundation Living wage employer - known as the Birmingham Living Wage. The Birmingham Living Wage, is determined by the Living Wage Foundation on an annual basis by the Centre of Research in Society Polity at Loughborough University. The current rate can be found at: www.livingwage.org.uk.

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Telephone
0121 675 7070
Location
Birmingham City Council
Birmingham
West Midlands
B2 2XU
United Kingdom

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