Public Health Practitioner


Company:	NHS Jobs
Salary:	£49,387 - £56,515
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Wakefield, WF1 5RH
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	11 Aug 2026
Closing date:	1 Sept 2026

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Summary

About you Were looking for someone who is motivated by the opportunity to improve health equity for people in contact with the justice system. You will be confident working across complex systems, able to build trusted relationships, and committed to inclusive, person-centred and recovery-focused practice. Significant experience in prisons, criminal justice, inclusion health or public health practice. A strong understanding of prison systems, organisational culture, security requirements and healthcare delivery. Experience of delivering or leading public health work, ideally in complex or underserved communities. Highly developed specialist public health knowledge, underpinned by theory, evidence and practical experience. A public health qualification such as an MPH, UKPHR practitioner registration, SCPHN qualification or equivalent experience would be highly desirable. Why join Spectrum? At Spectrum, you will be part of an organisation committed to improving health, reducing inequalities and delivering compassionate, high-quality care for people who often experience significant barriers to support. This is a role where your ideas, leadership and public health expertise can directly shape services, influence culture and create lasting impact. If you are ready to lead innovative public health work in a unique and meaningful setting, we would love to hear from you. Interviews are likely to be held on 14 September 2026.

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