Trainee Public Health Practitioner

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a Trainee Public Health Practitioner to work with the Public Health Team, Plymouth City Council Council to improve health outcomes and reduce health inequalities in Plymouth. You will be supported to complete a fully funded L6 Apprenticeship and study for Public Health degree, linking theory and practice together. You will work in specified areas of public health and across portfolio areas in line with the learning on the degree programme and the business need. To carry out this role successfully you will need to have an awareness of public health, a willingness to learn how to help improve public health outcomes for Plymouth’s residentsand basic knowledge of Microsoft Office and associated programmes. You should have experience of team or group working, good interpersonal and communication skills and have the ability to work using own initiative with or without close supervision. We are a flexible employer and provide a variety of working arrangements tailored to the needs of each role. Plymouth City Council is anequal opportunitiesemployer. All applicants will be considered foremploymentregardless of age, care experience, disability, gender reassignment, marriage/civil partnership, pregnancy/maternity, race, religion/belief, sex or sexual orientation. As part of our commitment to promoting equality we offer guaranteed interviews to those who meet the essential criteria and are considered disabled, care experienced or are an Armed Forces Service Leaver within the last two years. For more information or an informal discussion regarding this role, please contact Gemma Scott, Public Health Specialist, on 01752 307203 or email gemma.scott@plymouth.gov.uk Closing date:Sunday 29 June Anticipated interview date:9/10July #J-18808-Ljbffr