Public Health Practitioner Degree Apprenticeship

To support the development, delivery and project management of a defined public health programme such as physical activity Support the undertaking of technical, statistical, quantitative, and qualitative public health analyses including health needs assessments, production of joint strategic needs assessment chapters, health impact assessments and health equity audits in conjunction with partners To assess the evidence of effectiveness of health and wellbeing interventions, programmes and services To support the commissioning of Public Health services in specified policy areas, ensuring they deliver value for money and are cost effective Contribute to the commissioning process by writing evidence-based service specifications that address the findings of needs assessment, supporting the procurement and management of contracts for public health services and conducting service evaluations and reviews Support the development and delivery of public health strategies Creatively develop and deliver community engagement activities and health promotion materials

Training:
The Public Health Practitioner Degree Apprenticeship is a three-year undergraduate degree course and programme that includes work based and academic learning This programme is delivered 100% online, students attend through day release, the equivalent of one day per week throughout the duration. Learning is designed to fit around off the-job hours Applicants should be prepared to undertake 3 years of study. The successful candidate should be available to start August 2026, formal course induction is week commencing 7th September 2026 (TBC) with modules due to commence week commencing 14th September 2026 (TBC)

Training Outcome:

Upon successful completion of the apprenticeship programme apprentices will be able to apply for Public Health Practitioner roles within the NHS and Local Government. 

Employer Description:

Wokingham Borough Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all staff, other workers and volunteers to share this commitment. Wokingham is an equal opportunities employer.

Working Hours :
Monday - Friday 9.00am - 5.00pm This role is a hybrid role: Home working / Shute End, Wokingham.

Skills:
Communication skills,IT skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Customer care skills,Problem solving skills,Presentation skills,Administrative skills,Number skills,Analytical skills,Logical,Team working,Creative,Initiative,Non judgemental,Patience