Trainee Public Health Practitioner apprenticeship

You will support projects across the Public Health Team, contributing to the understanding, and improvement of health inequalities across the city, whilst studying a Public Health degree, linking theory and practice together.

The postholder will be expected to work closely with public health colleagues, other teams in the local authority and other organisations to address wider determinants of health in Plymouth and support improved public health outcomes for residents.

The post holder will lead on specific pieces of work as they develop their skillswithin the apprenticeship programme.

Training Outcome:

Upon successful completion of this apprenticeship, there may be opportunities for permanent roles however, this is not guaranteed. 

Employer Description:
We are the local authority for Plymouth, providing services and information to many of the area’s 262,700 residents as well as businesses and visitors. We employ over 2500 members of staff in a wide range of occupations including health consultant, park ranger, children’s social worker, refuse driver, registrar, housing delivery officer and customer support assistants. Plymouth City Council is a Disability Confident Leader and equal opportunities employer. All applicants will be considered for employment regardless of any of the protected characteristics. As part of our commitment to promoting equality we offer guaranteed interviews to those who meet the essential criteria and are considered disabled, care experienced or are an Armed Forces Service Leaver within the last two years.

Working Hours :
Typically Monday to Friday, 9.00am - 5.00pm with flexibility around studies.

Skills:
IT skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Analytical skills,Logical,Team working,Initiative