Public Health Practitioner for NHS Health Checks

Job Details:

Job Reference: HCC624648
Salary Range: £40,643 - £45,077 per annum
Work Location: Elizabeth II Court, Winchester (Hybrid Working)
Hours per week: 37
Contract Type: Temporary for two years
Closing Date: 23 August 2026
Interview Date: 3 September 2026

The Role:

This is an exciting time to join our Public Health team as a Public Health Practitioner for NHS Health Checks, where you'll play a key role in reducing inequalities in cardiovascular disease (CVD) prevention, early identification and management by increasing the uptake and quality of NHS Health Checks across Hampshire.

Working as part of our wider CVD prevention programme, you'll support the development, delivery and continuous improvement of the NHS Health Checks Programme, supporting our ambition to reduce health inequalities and improve the health and wellbeing of local residents.

This varied and rewarding role sits at the heart of collaborative public health working. You'll work closely with a wide range of stakeholders and partners, including general practice, to deliver evidence-based interventions that improve health outcomes and contribute to the wider Public Health Strategy.

What you’ll do:

• Support the planning, commissioning and delivery of the NHS Health Checks Programme and related public health initiatives.
• Lead and contribute to projects that improve programme uptake, quality and outcomes across Hampshire, helping deliver the NHS Health Checks Action Plan.
• Analyse and use data, insights and evidence to inform targeted interventions and reduce health inequalities across Hampshire.
• Monitor, evaluate and report on programme performance, quality measures and key public health outcomes.
• Build and maintain effective partnerships with stakeholders including general practice, Public Health colleagues, health service providers, Integrated Care Boards, voluntary and community organisations.
• Contribute to the development of public health strategies, policies, action plans, needs assessments and service reviews.
• Prepare reports, briefings and presentations, and represent the Public Health team at meetings and events as required.

What we’re looking for:

• Degree-level qualification in a relevant subject area.
• Experience working within a public health setting or relevant health and care system environment.
• Strong project management skills, with experience supporting complex programmes and delivering results.
• Ability to analyse and interpret data, identify trends and translate findings into practical recommendations.
• Understanding of public health principles, health inequalities and the wider determinants of health.
• Excellent communication, influencing and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to build effective relationships.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities in a dynamic environment.

Take a look at our Candidate Pack for more information about the Public Health Practitioner for NHS Health Checks role, team and our values. The section ‘About you’ explains what specific knowledge, skills and experience we want you to tell us about.  Make sure you explain how you meet these requirements and demonstrate our values, in your application.

Why join us?

• Be part of a supportive and welcoming team environment committed to professional development and continuous learning.
• Make a meaningful difference to the health and wellbeing of Hampshire residents and play a key role in reducing health inequalities and preventing cardiovascular disease.
• Work on high-profile public health programmes that deliver measurable impact.
• Access to Health Assured's comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme to support your physical and mental wellbeing, including 24/7 telephone support, a suite of online resources, and legal and financial advice. 
• A competitive benefits package that includes generous annual leave entitlement, occupational sick pay, and access to the Local Government Pension Scheme. Find more information here.   

Applicants can expect to hear from us within two weeks of the advertised closing date.

Please note: We are unable to offer sponsorship for this role and therefore it is essential that you already have the right to work in the UK before applying.

Other roles you may have experience of may include: NHS Health Checks Programme Officer, Health Improvement Programme Officer, Public Health Programme Officer, Public Health Commissioning Officer, Prevention and Partnerships Officer, Health Improvement and Commissioning Officer, Prevention Programmes Officer, CVD Prevention Officer

Travel Requirements:

You will be required to travel to various locations within Hampshire, and it is essential that you have a current drivers’ licence and access to a reliable vehicle on a regular basis.    

Values Based Recruitment:

We are passionate about our values:

• Collaborative: Working together, combining talents and sharing resources to shape decisions and actions, and to maximise health outcomes.
• Equalities-driven: Reducing inequalities and promoting equity in all we do, so that no one is left behind as we strive for better health and wellbeing.
• Outcome focussed: Prioritising our work based on evidence, effectiveness and value for money to improve quality outcomes and prevent ill health.
• Sustainable: Being future-focussed. Creating lasting change in local systems and communities. Developing our work through a climate change lens to achieve health and climate benefits. 

We practice values-based recruitment in Public Health and invite you to evidence how you demonstrate our values in your application. The interview for the role will also be values based and will explore how you will be able to contribute to these.

Additional Information:

Public Health Practitioner Candidate Pack

Contact Details for an Informal Discussion:

For general enquiries, please contact care.careers@hants.gov.uk

For an informal chat about the role, please contact Sarah Wallace, Public Health Consultant on Sarah.Wallace@hants.gov.uk