What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Health Protection Nurse/Practitioner position at Public Health Wales?
Job summary
Health Protection Nurse or Practitioner
Location / base : Agile working - nearest Public Health office
Interview date : 26 February 2025
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 significant experience in health protection and strong leadership skills 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.
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.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will act as a senior member of the All-Wales Acute Response (AWARe) service, taking part in the rota for delivering the acute health protection service, using their specialist knowledge, skills and significant experience in responding to a range of notifications, enquiries and incidents, providing expert health protection advice to other health professionals and members of the public.
As a senior member of the team, the post holder will also act as AWARe Coordinator (on a rota with other senior staff) to ensure an effective and efficient acute service ensuring that the highest possible standards are maintained at all times.
The post holder will also work with other team members to identify and agree a portfolio of planned proactive work at local and regional level whilst also providing line management to other Health Protection Nurse / Practitioners within the team.
This role involves working in collaboration with other agencies and disciplines 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 holder may be required to travel for the purposes of training, meetings and visits to other sites.
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 visit
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.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and / or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Current appropriate UK registration (as per person specification)
- Minimum of Bachelor's Degree (or equivalent) in a relevant subject
Desirable
Experience
Essential
Desirable
Skills
Essential
Knowledge
Essential
Aptitude and Abilities
Essential
Other
Essential