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 gambling prevention 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, research procurement 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.
For further details or to arrange an informal discussion, please contact Elen de Lacy, Research, Development and Strategy Lead (
[email protected])
The post holder will have a key role in helping to identify, steer and manage gambling prevention 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 gambling prevention 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.
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: Elen de Lacy Job title: Development and Strategy Lead Email address:
[email protected]
