This post is Fixed Term for 18 months due to the needs of the service.
The Communicable Disease Inclusion Health Programme (CDIHP) delivers an integrated approach to reducing infectious disease and health inequalities among vulnerable and marginalised populations across Wales. The Sexual Health Programme focuses on preventing and managing communicable diseases linked to sexual health and improving outcomes for those most at risk.
We are seeking a motivated and experienced Lead Health Protection Nurse/Practitioner (LHPNP) for 18 months to provide professional and managerial leadership to the Health Protection Nurses/Practitioners within the Sexual Health Programme.
You Will
- Lead, support, and develop a team of HPNPs to deliver high-quality, equitable sexual health protection services.
- Contribute to policy development, surveillance, clinical governance, and service improvement.
- Work collaboratively with programme leads and partners to design and implement effective interventions.
- Promote professional development, supervision, and reflective practice within the team.
- Act as a key link between operational staff and senior leadership, ensuring alignment with Public Health Wales’ strategic aims.
About You
You will be a registered health protection nurse/practitioner with:
- Significant experience in sexual health, communicable disease, or public health practice.
- Proven leadership and team management skills.
- Strong communication, partnership, and problem-solving abilities.
- A commitment to tackling health inequalities and improving outcomes for vulnerable populations.
We are Public Health Wales – the national public health agency in Wales. Our purpose is ‘
Working together for a healthier Wales'. We exist to help everyone in Wales live longer, healthier, happier lives. Together with our partners, we work to increase healthy life expectancy, improve health and well-being, and reduce inequalities for everyone in Wales, now and for future generations.
Our teams work to prevent disease, protect health, and provide leadership, specialist services and public health expertise. We are the leading source of public health information, research and innovation in Wales. In a world facing complex health challenges, our work has never been so important.
We are guided by our Values, 'Working together, with trust and respect, to make a difference'. We are committed to building an inclusive workplace that values equality and diversity. We welcome applications which represent the rich diversity of the communities we serve and are supportive of flexible working arrangements, including part time roles and job sharing.
To find out more about working for us and the benefits we offer please visit https://phw.nhs.wales/careers/
For guidance on the application process, please visit https://phw.nhs.wales/working-for-us/applicant-information-and-guidance/
For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Helen Wilkinson Job title: Senior Service Manager Email address: Helen.Wilkinson4@wales.nhs.uk
