Job Description:

Job information Advanced Public Health Practitioner from the Company Durham University, this latest Advanced Public Health Practitioner job vacancy is located in the city Durham located in the country United Kingdom . This latest job opening is open to job seekers who have the latest education / graduate GCSE . Job Vacancies in this Advanced field have been opened and published up to the specified time.

Job Responsibility:

Advanced Public Health Practitioner(Job Number:24001219) Student Support & Wellbeing Directorate Grade 8: - £45,585 - £54,395 per annum Fixed Term - Full Time Contract Duration: 18 months Contracted Hours per Week: 35 Closing Date: 11-Aug-2024, 5:59:00 PM Disclosure and Barring Service Requirement: Not Applicable.

The University

At Durham University we are proud of our people. A globally outstanding centre of educational excellence, a collegiate community of extraordinary people, a unique and historic setting - Durham is a university like no other. We believe that inspiring our people to do outstanding things at Durham enables Durham people to do outstanding things professionally and personally. Across the University we have a huge variety of roles and career opportunities, which together make us a large and successful community, which is a key hub of activity within our region and nationally. We would be thrilled if you would consider joining our thriving University. Further information about the University can be found here

The Role and Department

The Directorate brings together pan-institution specialist student support services within the Colleges and Wider Student Experience Division and incorporates the Student Support and Wellbeing Office, Counselling and Mental Health Service, the Disability Support Service and the Student Conduct Office.

The Student Support and Wellbeing Office seek to recruit a Public Health Advanced Practitioner who will be responsible for key elements of the University's Health and Wellbeing Strategy. This will be delivered through effective collaborative working with University students and staff, plus wider stakeholders including the local authority, local NHS providers, the third sector and independent/private sector. Through consultation, collaboration, coproduction, developing, implementing, monitoring and leading key public health programmes across the University, the post holder will help us reduce health inequalities and improve health and wellbeing for our students [and staff].

The postholder will play a key role in forging partnerships with, and influencing all key stakeholders, including public health commissioners and providers, to ensure the widest possible participation in the public health agenda to support the development and delivery of strategic objectives. The post holder will report performance and progress to the Head of Student Support and Wellbeing and governance committees within Durham University.

The post holder will also benefit from a partnership agreement with Durham County Council's Public Health Team who will provide professional mentorship for the role and identify relevant training opportunities. This will also help to ensure our excellent working relationship between the two organisations is maintained and further strengthened.

The post holder will be responsible for the following public health programmes:

Supporting the delivery, evaluation and evolution of Durham University's Health and Wellbeing Strategy, specifically to:

• investigate and advise on evidence-based, sector-leading best practice in student health and wellbeing;

• contribute to the development of the student mental health agenda across the University including:

o implementation of our Suicide Prevention Strategy and subsequent review;

o leading on our work towards the University Mental Health Charter;

o support the ongoing delivery of mental health training for staff and students in partnership with the Counselling Service;

o facilitate a greater understanding of the causes of mental health difficulty amongst the student body and identify appropriate actions in response.

• develop and implement a new University Drugs Policy and associated education and awareness programme for students;

• refresh the Student Alcohol Awareness and Use Policy;

• ensure University health protection processes are fit for purpose, updating where necessary;

• enable co-produced initiatives and campaigns in particular areas of need highlighted by our Health Needs Assessments such as alcohol and substance use, lack of sleep, sexual health, stress, and healthy eating;

• explore the delivery of accessible health and well-being services for students on campus including vaccination clinics, sexual health services, drug and alcohol advice service, and GP provision;

• identify opportunities to report and publicise the work of the University around health and wellbeing;

• update and develop the University's Health Needs Assessments.

Further information about the role and the responsibilities is at the bottom of this job description.

Working at Durham

A competitive salary is only one part of the many fantastic benefits you will receive if you join the University: you will also receive access to the following fantastic benefits:

• 30 Days annual leave per year in addition to 8 public holidays and 4 customary days per year - a total of 42 days per year.
• The University closes between Christmas and New Year - please include or delete if not applicable.
• We offer a generous pension scheme, As a new member of staff you will be automatically enrolled into this University Superannuation Scheme (USS).
• No matter how you travel to work, we have you covered. We have parking across campus, a cycle to work scheme which helps you to buy a bike and discount with local bus and train companies.
• There is a genuine commitment to developing our colleagues professionally and personally. There is a comprehensive range of development courses, apprenticeships and access to qualifications and routes to develop your career in the University. All staff have dedicated annual time to concentrate on their personal development opportunities.
• Lots of support for health and wellbeing including discounted membership for our state of the art sport and gym facilities and access to a 24-7 Employee Assistance Programme.
• On site nursery is available and access to holiday camps for children aged 5-16 throughout the year.
• Family friendly policies, including maternity and adoption leave, which are among the most generous in the higher education sector (and likely above and beyond many employers).
• The opportunity to take part in staff volunteering activities to make a difference in the local community
• Discounts are available via our benefits portal including; money off at supermarkets, high street retailers, IT products such as Apple, the cinema and days out at various attractions.
• A salary sacrifice scheme is also available to help you take advantage of tax savings on benefits.
• If you are moving to Durham, you may be eligible for help with removal costs and we have a dedicated team who can help you with the practicalities such as house hunting and schools. If you need a visa, we cover most visa costs and offer an interest free loan scheme to pay for dependant visas.

Durham University is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion

Our collective aim is to create an open and inclusive environment where everyone can reach their full potential and we believe our staff should reflect the diversity of the global community in which we work. As a University equality, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) are a key part of the University's Strategy and a central part of everything we do. We also live by our values and our Staff Code of Conduct. At Durham we actively work towards providing an environment where our staff and students can study, work and live in a community which is supportive and inclusive. It's important to us that all of our colleagues are aligned to both our values and commitment to EDI.

We welcome and encourage applications from members of groups who are under-represented in our work force including people with disabilities, women and black, Asian and minority ethnic communities. If you have taken time out of your career, and you feel it relevant, let us know about it in your application. If you are a candidate with a disability, we are committed to ensuring fair treatment throughout the recruitment process. We will make adjustments to support the interview process wherever it is reasonable to do so and, where successful, reasonable adjustments will be made to support people within their role.

What you need to demonstrate when you apply/Person Specification When you apply it is important that you let us know what skills/experience you have from a similar role and/or what skills/experience you have which would make you right for this role. Further information about the role and responsibilities is at the end of this job description. Where a criteria has an asterisk* next to it, it may be given additional weighting when your application is considered. Your application should cover the following criteria:

Essential Criteria

Qualifications/Experience

• Master's degree in Public Health, Health Promotion or a related field (or working towards MPH)

• A relevant degree, supplemented by Public Health improvement knowledge, acquired through training, courses and experience.

• Professional Public Health practitioner with a proven track record of adapting and applying public health skills, knowledge and competencies to all priorities as well as being able to apply the evidence base in a range of public health programmes and settings

• Experience of providing specialist Public Health advice and guidance to a range of customers and colleagues, including more senior colleagues.

• Proven track record of partnership working with a wide range of statutory, voluntary and academic agencies

• Have an excellent track record of implementation and evaluation of public health and health improvement programmes in a range of settings and with a range of provider.

• Experience in the use of health protection measures and in supporting the management of outbreaks

Skills/Abilities/Knowledge

8. Excellent spoken and written communication skills including the delivery of presentations and production of high quality written reports and briefing papers along with the ability to develop effective working relationships, both internally and externally 9. Strong digital competence across a range digital devices and apps including Microsoft 365 applications. 10. Committed to continuing professional development to maintain professional recognition. 11. Extensive knowledge of current national and local public health related policies and strategies including those relating to behaviour change and health and wellbeing and experience of ensuring compliance with regulatory and organisational policy and guidelines. 12. Ability to contribute to planning at operational and strategic levels. 13. Ability to solve problems and decide on and plan appropriate solutions.

14. Be able to collate, analyse and present complex, sensitive or contentious information to a range of partners

15. Knowledge of high-risk behaviour and the impact on health and wellbeing

16. Knowledge of local health needs and priorities

17. Knowledge of local services to support/signpost clients

18. Knowledge of health messages and benefits of changing behaviour

19. Excellent interpersonal and group work skills, including the ability to facilitate discussions that reach actionable decisions

20. Ability to analyse data and identify trends, prepare reports and presentations

Desirable Criteria

1. Registered or working towards inclusion on the UKPHR Practitioner register

2. Demonstrated development in leadership, project management and/or quality improvement theory

3. Experience of working with academic health institutions

4. Experience of developing public health strategies

5. Experience of working with young people and/or students

How to apply To progress to the assessment stage, candidates must evidence each of the essential criteria required for the role in the person specification above. It will be at the discretion of the recruiting panel as to whether they will also consider any desirable criteria, but we would urge candidates to provide evidence for all criteria. Please don't forget to check if there is any weighted criteria (see above).

While some criteria will be considered at the shortlisting stage, other criteria may be considered later in the assessment process, such as questions at interview. Submitting your application

We prefer to receive applications online. We will update you about your application at various points throughout the selection process, via automated emails from our e-recruitment system. Please check your spam/junk folder periodically to make sure you have not missed any of our updates. What you need to submit

• A CV
• A covering letter which details your experience, strengths and potential in the requirements set out in the essential criteria;
• A word document with detailed examples of how you satisfy each of the essential criteria within the person specification. Please bullet point your answers in the same order as in the essential criteria.

Contact details For a chat about the role or any further information please contact Dr Rachel Dickins (r.s.dickins@durham.ac.uk) To discuss the link between the role and Durham County Council's Public Health Team, please contact Mick Shannon on michael.shannon@durham.gov.uk.

Typical Role Requirements

Service Delivery/Development

• Show a commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion and the University's values.
• Develop and promote an in-depth understanding of university policy and external developments relevant to your role.
• Ensure that policy and regulatory standards are met by [activities, processes and transactions] that are carried out in services you are responsible for.
• Use your professional knowledge and experience as a Public Health Advanced Practitioner to shape processes and activities, and provide subject matter expertise and advice.
• Provide specialist advice on the analysis and interpretation of complex data and information relevant to your area.
• Look for ways to continually improve services and take a lead role in the development and implementation of assigned policies, processes and standards.
• Instigate and manage business process reviews to improve the service in your area.
• Meet the professional development needs of your stakeholders, providing training when required.
• Ensure data (commercially sensitive and/or personal) is appropriately stored and managed.
• Manage quality and regulatory audits of systems and procedures.
• Support the welfare, wellbeing and employment of your staff by providing professional guidance.

Planning and Organisation

• Contribute to operational leadership teams to influence the type and level of services that are provided by your area
• Contribute to the development of operational and strategic level plans relevant to your area.
• Scope, plan and implement large scale/University wide Health and Wellbeing initiatives
• Oversee Health and Wellbeing projects to deliver agreed objectives while solving any problems which are encountered.
• Provide oversight for short term/temporary project teams.
• Analyse data about the service levels provided by your area and make recommendations for improvement in reports to senior managers and committees.
• Allocate and monitor designated budgets, expenditure and resources

Communication/Liaison

• Use your professional knowledge to identify and recommend priorities for long-term business plans.
• Provide professional guidance and advice when managing referrals and specialist services.
• Design creative and innovative communications to promote and increase engagement relating to Health and Wellbeing
• Influence University policy and standards by leading operational business meetings, working groups and sub-committees.
• Design and deliver training to your stakeholders to support their development and information needs.
• Create strong working relationships, including internal and external networks, using your networks to increase your knowledge and skills, swap information with peers and positively influence the University's reputation.
• Represent the University at promotional events.
• Identify opportunities to develop and increase participation in special interest groups.

• Any other reasonable duties.

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Closed Date : 2024-10-30