Apprentice Public Health - Level 6 degree

Fixed Term for 42 months (3.5 years) Full Time (37 hrs p/w)

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a Public Health Apprentice. You will work in partnership with colleagues in Communities and Public Health, the Council and other organisations to improve health outcomes and reduce health inequalities in Bristol. This is a 3-year apprenticeship training programme to become a Public Health Practitioner gaining a BSc in Public Health (Hons). It is a unique opportunity to earn while you learn, and we welcome an enthusiastic, dedicated team member committed to studying towards a degree level. We welcome applications with local community knowledge from within Bristol.

What will I be doing?

As a Public Health Apprentice, you will:

• Work in partnership with colleagues in Communities and Public Health, the Council and other organisations to improve health outcomes and reduce health inequalities in Bristol.
• Support the planning, delivery and evaluation of public health initiatives.
• Work in specified areas of public health and across portfolio areas in line with the learning on the degree programme and the business need.
• Work across the three domains of public health as and when required: Health Improvement, Health Protection, Healthcare Public Health.

What do I need to have?

To carry out this role successfully you will need to have good communication skills with strong interpersonal skills as you will be engaging with a wide range of stakeholders. An understanding of health inequalities and a willingness to develop your knowledge in this area is a must.

Why Bristol City Council?

At Bristol City Council, we go that extra mile for our people; we offer a work environment which is fast moving and supportive, giving you the chance to use your skills and develop new ones within a high-profile organisation. For the majority of our roles, hybrid working arrangements are available, giving teams the opportunity to work in a way that suits them, balancing service need and individual choice – mixing both home and office working. Join us and you will receive membership of the Local Government Pension scheme, and a generous annual leave allowance. In addition, you will be working in a supportive environment where you will have the chance to make Bristol a better place and contribute to its future.

Applying for an apprenticeship

To apply for an adult apprenticeship, you must be aged 16 years or over, at the start of employment with qualifications in English and Maths. If you do not have these, then you must be prepared to study for the Function Skills Level 2 in both subjects alongside your apprenticeship.

How do I apply?

To be shortlisted for interview you will need to demonstrate how you meet each of the essential criteria in the Person Specification within the Further Information section of your application. On occasion, we will receive high numbers of applications, we may then shortlist against the desirable criteria along with the essential criteria, so if you can, please demonstrate how you meet this in your application.

We are a Disability Confident employer which means we value recruiting and retaining disabled people. Any job applicants who consider themselves to be disabled and meet the essential criteria in the Person Specification are guaranteed an interview. We will make reasonable adjustments throughout the interview process and provide continued workplace support throughout your career.

At Bristol City Council, we value having a workforce as diverse as the city we serve. We therefore welcome, develop and promote people from all sections of the community. Appointments will be made on merit.