Job summary Health Protection Nurse or Practitioner Location/base: Agile working - nearest Public Health office Interview date: 25 November 2024 An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced registered nurse or an appropriately registered practitioner or allied health professional (see person specification) to join the All-Wales Health Protection Team. We are looking for a dynamic and enthusiastic individual with experience in health protection to work in the field of communicable disease, infection prevention and control, and other aspects of health protection. The post holder will work in partnership with other members of the Health Protection Team and the wider Health Protection Division in the surveillance, prevention and control of a range of infectious diseases and other health protection issues. Main duties of the job The post holder will act as a key member of the national All-Wales Acute Response (AWARe) service, taking part (most days) in the rota for delivering the acute health protection response, responding to a range of notifications, enquiries and incidents, providing health protection advice to other health professionals and members of the public. In addition to delivering AWARe, the post holder will also work with Senior Health Protection (Nurses/Practitioners) and Consultants on planned proactive work at a local and regional level. This involves working in collaboration with other agencies (such as Health Boards and Local Authorities) in the provision of a specialist health protection service for the population of Wales. The post holder will be required to participate in delivering the out-of-hours service which runs Monday to Sunday including bank holidays. The post is an agile working post. There will be a requirement for staff to attend the office and work from home. The nature of the job will require significant periods of time using a computer and a telephone. The post holder will be expected to work with other teams/programmes within the division as determined by their line manager. The post holder may be required to travel for the purposes of training, meetings and visits to other sites. The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply. About us Public Health Wales is the National Public Health Institute in Wales. Our vision is 'Working to achieve a healthier future for Wales' where we play a pivotal role in driving improvements in population health and well-being, reducing health inequalities, improving healthcare outcomes, protecting the public and supporting the development of health in all policies across Wales.Our organisation is guided by our Values, 'Working together, with trust and respect, to make a difference'. We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace that values equality, diversity and inclusion. We welcome applications which represent the rich diversity of the communities we serve and from those wishing to work part time or on a job share basis.To find out more about working for us, the benefits we offer and guidance on the application process, please visithttps://phw.nhs.wales/working-for-us/applicant-information-and-guidance/ Date posted 29 October 2024 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 6 Salary £37,898 to £45,637 a year per annum Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 028-NMR027-1024 Job locations To be confirmed To be confirmed To be confirmed CF10 4BZ Job description Job responsibilities You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac. Job description Job responsibilities You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac. Person Specification Qualifications Essential Appropriate registration as outlined in the person specification Minimum of Bachelors degree or equivalent in relevant subject Desirable Recognised infection prevention and control qualification Experience Essential Experience in health protection or infection prevention and control Experience of multidisciplinary team working Experience of dealing with sensitive or difficult situations Desirable Experience in research and audit Skills Essential Problem solving skills and ability to respond to sudden unexpected demands within sphere of responsibility Ability to analyse and interpret information Excellent verbal and written communication skills Knowledge Essential Knowledge of main principles underpinning infectious disease, infection prevention and control, and vaccination and immunisation Appreciation of evidence-based practice and related practical application Desirable Understanding of the importance of effective stakeholder collaboration Personal Attributes Essential Ability to communicate complex and sensitive information Committed to self-development and willing to share experience with others to influence practice Person Specification Qualifications Essential Appropriate registration as outlined in the person specification Minimum of Bachelors degree or equivalent in relevant subject Desirable Recognised infection prevention and control qualification Experience Essential Experience in health protection or infection prevention and control Experience of multidisciplinary team working Experience of dealing with sensitive or difficult situations Desirable Experience in research and audit Skills Essential Problem solving skills and ability to respond to sudden unexpected demands within sphere of responsibility Ability to analyse and interpret information Excellent verbal and written communication skills Knowledge Essential Knowledge of main principles underpinning infectious disease, infection prevention and control, and vaccination and immunisation Appreciation of evidence-based practice and related practical application Desirable Understanding of the importance of effective stakeholder collaboration Personal Attributes Essential Ability to communicate complex and sensitive information Committed to self-development and willing to share experience with others to influence practice Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Employer details Employer name Public Health Wales Address To be confirmed To be confirmed To be confirmed CF10 4BZ Employer's website https://phw.nhs.wales/ (Opens in a new tab)