Job summary This is a 3-year apprenticeship training programme to become a Public Health Practitioner gaining a BSc in Public Health (Hons) and eligibility to apply to and join the UK Public Health Register (UKPHR). You will be supported in university for a proportion of the week and the rest of your time will be spent on a variety of programme areas undertaking different public health tasks and projects. A 36-month development programme plus 3 months to complete the end point assessment. A minimum of 20% off the job training is a pre-requisite for apprenticeship eligibility (e.g. attending lectures, online learning, shadowing, learning support). Apprentices will have exposure to work experiences that will meet the anticipated Knowledge, Skills and Behaviours as detailed within the Public health practitioner - integrated degree / Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education Main duties of the job This role is part as a member of the Strategy and Transformation team, to co-ordinate in the delivery of public health improvement activities in line with our recently approved population health and wellbeing strategy. As a Population Health Apprentice you will work in partnership to improve health outcomes and reduce health inequalities. You will also support the planning, delivery and evaluation of public health initiatives. You will work in specified areas of public health and across portfolio areas in line with the learning on the degree programme and population need. About us University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust is one of the largest and most modern in the country. Based across two sites, Royal Stoke in Stoke-on-Trent and County Hospital in Stafford, we are proud to serve around three million people and we're highly regarded for our facilities, teaching and research. We are the specialist centre for major trauma for the North Midlands and North Wales. All of our employees make a valuable contribution regardless of role here at UHNM and we are proud of our wide range of development packages aimed at ensuring that everyone has the opportunity to fulfil their true potential. UHNM create and encourage a culture of inclusion, providing equal opportunities for career development that are fair and transparent. We are committed to being a diverse and inclusive employer and foster a culture in which all staff feel valued and respected. In return we ask all of our employees to make a commitment to the values, co-created by or staff, patients and carers, and that unite us as a Trust. At University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust we know that investing in, supporting and developing our staff has a direct impact on the quality of care that we deliver. Our employees are as important as our patients and the population that we serve. Date posted 04 November 2024 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 4 Salary £26,530 to £29,114 a year Pro rata Contract Apprenticeship Duration 36 months Working pattern Full-time Reference number 205-6680237 Job locations Royal Stoke University Hospital Royal Stoke University Hospital Stoke-on-Trent ST46QG Job description Job responsibilities See job description which is attached as part of this application as part of a separate document in this request. Job description Job responsibilities See job description which is attached as part of this application as part of a separate document in this request. Person Specification Essential qualifications Essential Applicants should possess a Level 2 qualification (or equivalent) in English and Maths Applicants need to demonstrate successful study at Level 3 (e.g. A levels, Access, BTEC) or the equivalent experience of at least 2 years in a public health-related role. 112 UCAS tariff points required. Applicants need to be a UK resident or can prove they have permission, from the UK government, to live in the UK and have been resident for at least the previous 3 years before the start of the apprenticeship Knowledge and skills Essential Demonstrates a commitment to public health and an understanding of health Inequalities and a willingness to develop knowledge. Good interpersonal skills, with the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with colleagues and external partners. Able to demonstrate knowledge and/or experience of equalities and diversity issues Ability to demonstrate good organisational and project management skills Personal qualities Essential Role models the Trust's core values and behaviours. Recognises peoples expressed beliefs and preference Person Specification Essential qualifications Essential Applicants should possess a Level 2 qualification (or equivalent) in English and Maths Applicants need to demonstrate successful study at Level 3 (e.g. A levels, Access, BTEC) or the equivalent experience of at least 2 years in a public health-related role. 112 UCAS tariff points required. Applicants need to be a UK resident or can prove they have permission, from the UK government, to live in the UK and have been resident for at least the previous 3 years before the start of the apprenticeship Knowledge and skills Essential Demonstrates a commitment to public health and an understanding of health Inequalities and a willingness to develop knowledge. Good interpersonal skills, with the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with colleagues and external partners. Able to demonstrate knowledge and/or experience of equalities and diversity issues Ability to demonstrate good organisational and project management skills Personal qualities Essential Role models the Trust's core values and behaviours. Recognises peoples expressed beliefs and preference 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). 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). Employer details Employer name University Hospital of North Midlands NHS Trust Address Royal Stoke University Hospital Royal Stoke University Hospital Stoke-on-Trent ST46QG Employer's website https://www.uhnm.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)