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Public Health Practitioner Apprentice

University of West England

Public Health Practitioner Apprentice

£35360

University of West England, Sunderland

  • Full time
  • U
  • Remote working
  • Apprenticeship programme

Posted 2 weeks ago, 15 May | Get your application in now before you miss out!

Closing date: Closing date not specified

job Ref: 0a940295eeac46809924824274a1abf6

Full Job Description

The successful candidate will be supporting the work of the public health team in Sunderland City Council. The content of the role will develop throughout the 3-year apprenticeship as knowledge and skills are acquired. Examples of the activities the post holder will undertake in the first year include:

  • Supporting a variety of public health programmes covering a range of topics such as alcohol, tobacco, obesity, immunisation, mental health with a specific focus on reducing health inequalities.

  • Supporting engagement events across the borough in both the work place and community setting in order to promote health and wellbeing.

  • Supporting key national, regional, and local public health campaigns working with a range of local organisations and groups ensuring consistent communication and providing a variety of resources.

    In order to apply you must not be educated to degree level or above in any subject.

    • A minimum of 112 UCAS points or equivalent (obtained or predicted)
    www.ucas.com/ucas/tariff-calculator AND GCSE: Grade C/4 or above in English and Mathematics or equivalent (we accept Functional Skills Level 2 in Maths and English).

    Are you interested in a career where you can make a difference to people's lives and improve their health and wellbeing?

  • Regionally competitive salary

  • Generous annual leave plus Bank Holidays

  • Employee Wellness and Cycle to Work Schemes.

  • A range of flexible working options

  • Hybrid working arrangements supporting a blended home/office working model utilising community bases and the new state of the art City Hall which offers first class facilities to support both individual working requirements along with facilities for collaborative and partnership arrangements.

  • Working in a supportive team environment with a culture of learning and development across Adult Social Care.

  • Regular professional supervision and appraisal, with a focus on supporting career progression and professional and personal development.


    • This post is full time and fixed term for three years.