3 Nhs jobs in Bristol

Job Description

Salary: £46,142 - £48,226

Hours per week: 37 hours

Interview date: Friday 12 September 2025

Public Health - Protecting and Improving Health

Be part of shaping an approach that tackles the complexities of public health challenges head-on!

We have an exciting opportunity to improve the health and wellbeing and protect the health of the Wiltshire population and help us put public health at the heart of all public services.

Working as a Health Protection Public Health Specialist you will build capacity across multiple agendas across health protection and sexual health including blood borne viruses, HIV prevention, population screening programmes, health emergency planning, environmental hazards to health and communicable disease epidemiology.

As a specialist, you will be responsible for driving key agendas, with an emphasis on prevention and tackling health inequalities. You will work with minimal supervision and be self-motivated identifying innovative practice. Furthermore, you will be integral to developing strong relationships, working in partnership with both internal and external partners and our local population to improve health outcomes.

We are looking for an experienced Public Health professional who holds a first degree or qualifications of equivalent academic ability with a proven record in leading strategic delivery, project management and working in multi-agency health forums. It would be an advantage to be registered or working towards registration at practitioner level with UKPHR and/or master's in public health.

If you are an experienced and innovative public health professional with the commitment, stamina and agility to work in a fast-paced environment, we would very much like to hear from you. You will be rewarded by the diversity of the role, to work in a supportive environment, whilst developing your own public health career within a passionate team.

Why us?

Wiltshire Council is a friendly, welcoming place to work, with a 'One Council' ethos. That's why we focus on getting the things that matter to our people right. Explore more benefits here!

Please download and read the role description and person specification carefully before you apply as well as Our Identity .

The council is committed to creating an environment of positive working relationships where everyone feels engaged, supported and able to thrive. Our Identity is a framework which sets out how we are all expected to lead, work and act to deliver our services. We will not tolerate discrimination, bullying or harassment of any kind. Everyone is expected to promote a culture of inclusion, dignity, trust and respect which is underpinned by our vision and Our Identity framework.

For more details, contact Alice Marriott, Public Health Principal, at .

This role may be subject to certain successful security checks; please see the role description for more information.

We are firmly committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and to the principles of inclusion and diversity in both employment and the delivery of services. Read our statement of commitment to equality and inclusion .

Disability Confident Employer

Application process

Please ensure to regularly check your spam/junk folder for any communication from us regarding your application status. We wouldn't want you to miss out on any important updates or interview invitations. Thank you!

**What if you could do the kind of work the world needs?**
At WSP, you can access our global scale, contribute to landmark projects and connect with the brightest minds in your field to do the best work of your life. You can embrace your curiosity in a culture that celebrates new ideas and diverse perspectives. You can experience a world of opportunity and the chance to shape a career as unique as you.
To find out more about our Property and Buildings business click on the following link and discover what awaits you at WSP: Property and Buildings | WSP ( little more about your role.**
+ As an experienced public health engineer working at Senior, Principal or Associate level, you will be taking a key role in the delivery of a range of our most prestigious projects.
+ The Bristol or Cardiff office is involved in mission critical facilities associated with aviation, healthcare and defence sectors
+ We will be looking to you to not only be a client facing representative of WSP, but also take a lead public health engineering delivery role providing innovative and sustainable solutions.
+ As part of the wider WSP team we will be looking to you to incorporate our philosophies of sustainability, net zero carbon, digital design, modern methods of construction and smart systems into your design work.
**Your Team**
+ You will be joining a team with a strong forward workload / order book stretching into the middle of next year.
+ You will be growing a growing team with lots of medium term opportunities for career progression.
+ You will work closely with likeminded individuals on exciting and challenging projects.
+ Building Services in Bristol consists of 25 mechanical, electrical, and public health engineers as well as sustainability consultants who form part of the National MEP Team of nearly 400 MEP engineers.
+ We make extraordinary efforts to attract, develop, engage and retain the best professionals in our fields of expertise because this is what makes us great.
+ We put the highest ethical standards at the centre of all we do, and professionalism is inherent in our offering.
+ You will be based in our Bristol office, offering easy commuting options via Bristol Temple Meads Train Station (10mins walk) and access into Bristol City Centre within a 10minute walk.
**What we will be looking for you to demonstrate.**
+ Have working knowledge experience in UK public health building services design, including relevant standards, codes and regulations at Senior, Principal or Associate level.
+ Have the ability to work as part of a team, but also take a role in managing junior engineers towards the delivery of our key projects.
+ Be able to apply technical judgment and resourcefulness to feasibility studies, concept, scheme and detailed design, as well as construction support phases of projects
+ Able to represent WSP to our clients, whilst also understanding and delivering client needs in engineering solutions.
+ Be able to manage the technical, cost and programme elements of project delivery.
+ Must be able to obtain UK vetting level of Security Check (SC)
**The candidate shall have technical knowledge the following aspects of PH design -**
+ Building Water Services Design which includes domestic hot and cold water, greywater recycling and rainwater harvesting.
+ Building Sanitary Drainage Design.
+ Building Surface Water Drainage Design.
+ Building Fire Suppression Systems Design.
+ Building Gas Services Design.
+ Building Medical gas systems design.
Don't quite meet all the criteria? Apply, and we can see how your experience aligns to this role and other opportunities within the team.
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**WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU?**
**Work-life balance**
At WSP, we understand that work is just one aspect of your life. It's important to make time for you, your family, friends, interests and your community.
Our hybrid working policy offers the flexibility to work from home two days a week, while also providing opportunities to collaborate in our modern offices across the UK.
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We welcome applicants with varied backgrounds and experiences. We enable rewarding careers by encouraging people to bring their whole and authentic selves to work so that our work represents the fullest spectrum of society. We celebrate integrity and treat people with respect, supporting each other and embracing a culture of inclusion and belonging at WSP. We have our employee resource groups bring together employees and allies with different backgrounds to promote our culture of inclusivity.
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We are committed to supporting our people, giving you the tools to make improvements to your health and wellbeing through our Thrive programme.
Our Virtual GP service gives you access to an NHS or Irish Medical Council GP at a time and place that suits you - giving you peace of mind and quick access to medical advice when you need it most. We also provide reasonable workplace adjustments for those in need. Additionally, you can benefit from the Gymflex scheme, which offers up to 40% off annual gym memberships through our WSP flexible benefits program, as well as a comprehensive menopause support package.
**Flex your time**
To enhance work-life balance, WSP offers the "WSP My Hour," allowing you to take one hour each day for personal activities, with the flexibility to make up the time earlier or later that day.
We also provide part-time and flexible working arrangements, the option to purchase additional leave, and the ability to use your bank holiday entitlement to suit you.
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We understand the importance of development and training to you. That's why we foster a supportive environment that invests in your growth, whether through training, mentoring, or Chartership.
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_Here at WSP we positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, pregnancy or maternity/paternity. As a Disability Confident leader, we will interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria, please let us know if you require any workplace adjustments in support of your application._