Public Health Researcher

THIS POST IS PART TIME HOURS DUE TO THE NEEDS OF THE SERVICE.

The Research and Evaluation Division of Public Health Wales is recruiting to the role of Public Health Researcher. The purpose of the role is to support the development and coordination of the climate change research-agenda across Public Health Wales and with our partners. The post holder will work to strengthen collaborations with the research community, identify and map out research priorities and interdisciplinary opportunities, and coordinate bid development and impactful research.

The Research and Evaluation Division are an experienced multi-disciplinary team, who work collaboratively across Public Health Wales and with external academic and partner organisations. We are keen to extend our research links with national and international partners.

Due to available funding, the role is part-time.

Job main duties

The post holder will have a key role in helping to identify, steer and manage climate change research-activity and collaborative partnerships with the aim of accelerating the shift towards more joined-up and impactful research, which fit with PHW priorities, as well as developing new partnerships, networks and consortia in this area.

The post holder will map, environment scan and prioritise climate change research needs and develop a comprehensive overview and analysis of research activity. The post holder will be involved in supporting the development of research bids and expertise across the sector, including supporting applicants with research governance and approvals processes for applications and awards.  

This post will help to deliver the Public Health Wales approach to research and development, in support of PHWs’ long-term strategy and the Research and Evaluation Strategy.

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.

Our organisation

We are Public Health Wales – the national public health organisation for Wales. Our purpose is ‘working together for a healthier Wales'. We exist to help all people in Wales live longer, healthier lives. With our partners, we aim to increase healthy life expectancy, improve health and well-being, and reduce inequalities for everyone in Wales, now and for future generations. 

Together, our teams work to prevent disease, protect health, and provide leadership, specialist services and public health expertise. We are the main source of public health information, research and innovation in Wales.  Never more has public health been so important as we come through the Coronavirus pandemic, face the challenges of the cost-of-living crisis and tackle and prevent the harmful effects of climate change. 

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.

Informal contact

Elen De Lacy

Research, Development and Strategy Lead

elen.delacy@wales.nhs.uk

Working for us and the benefits we offer: https://phw.nhs.wales/careers/

For guidance on the application process: https://phw.nhs.wales/working-for-us/applicant-information-and-guidance/

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