Job summary

Do you have a passion for health protection? Do you excel in building relationships, co-ordinating people and projects to achieve a shared goal?

We seek to appoint an enthusiastic, self-motivated professional to a fixed term role in the Health Protection Strategic Team in CTMUHB. Through targeted project work and wider co-ordination of existing workstreams you can make a real difference to the people living in Merthyr Tydfil. You will be working in the CTMUHB health protection team and supported by the Merthyr Environmental Health team.

Areas of work are varied and will include:

• Addressing health inequalities in health protection response
• Pandemic Planning
• National elimination programmes for blood borne virus and tuberculosis
• Immunisations and screening support
• Sexual Health
• Environmental health threats
• Delivery of training in health protection to staff and volunteers

Main duties of the job

The successful candidate will support the implementation and delivery of the Health Protection Framework outcomes for Merthyr Tydfil. You will work on health protection programmes and response in a range of different settings and target groups in line with local priorities, building a resilient health protection system and a healthier, happier population. If you can demonstrate relevant experience, then please consider applying.

Based from Kier Hardie University Health Park and the local authority offices, travel will be required within Merthyr & CTM, flexible working supported.

This post is advertised as Welsh Desirable.Whilst the candidate doesn't need to have skills in Welsh, we'll consider it an advantage when short-listing and selecting candidates. This isn't 'fluency', just Speaking & Listening skills at Level 3 (equivalent to CEFR B2) or above. Level 3 means being able to communicate in Welsh during routine clinical situations, such as welcoming patients, discussing straightforward aspects of their care and answering routine questions. If you're comfortable holding everyday conversations in Welsh, we encourage you to apply. Your Welsh language skills will help us provide person-centred care and enable patients to receive services in their language of choice. Have a look at our 'Croeso Candidate' booklet below for more information.

About us

Cwm Taf Morgannwg (CTM) University Health Board, part of NHS Wales, serves a large population across a diverse and beautiful region, steeped in history and heritage. With nearly 13,500 staff, our health board is one of Wales's largest employers.

Together, we are Team CTM; a workforce dedicated to offering excellent patient care and support to the 450,000 people across our three regions, Bridgend, Merthyr Tydfil, and Rhondda Cynon Taf. We operate three District General hospitals, several community hospitals, primary and community care facilities.

CTM's location offers the best of South Wales, just 20 minutes from Cardiff's vibrant city life, the natural beauty of the Brecon Beacons, and the serene coastline at Ogmore. Whether you enjoy lively urban amenities, peaceful countryside, or seaside escapes, our location makes an ideal setting for both work and personal life.

Our CTM 2030 Strategy--Our Health, Our Future--focuses on uniting our region around shared health and wellbeing goals. Our values guide us daily:

o We listen, learn, and improve

o We treat everyone with respect

o We work together as one team

CTM employees enjoy benefits including; a leading pension, generous leave, flexible work, career growth, and access to ongoing learning and development.

At CTM, you'll find a welcoming, team-oriented workplace that values diversity and compassion, where you can take pride in your work and the difference it makes.