Public Health Practitioner

Oakhill Secure Training Centre is a custodial environment for children both females and males between the ages of 12 years old and 18 years old. Children may present with complex physical health, wellbeing and mental health, undiagnosed neurodivergent needs and complex trauma.

Job Summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an innovative and motivated Public Health Practitioner to lead the development and delivery of a comprehensive public health programme within Oakhill Secure Training Centre.

This post is primarily a public health programme and service development role. The post holder will lead, coordinate and evaluate public health initiatives across the establishment and may come from a range of professional backgrounds including public health, nursing, allied health professions, social work or health promotion.

Key responsibilities

Help shape the health and wellbeing of children and young people in a secure setting. You’ll lead Oakhill STC’s Public Health Strategy and annual delivery plan, working alongside healthcare, education, psychology and operational colleagues to reduce health inequalities for some of the most vulnerable young people in the system.

* Design and deliver health promotion programmes, co-produced with young people and accessible to those with additional needs

* Increase uptake of NHS screening and coordinate routine, catch-up and seasonal vaccinations

* Lead sexual health, healthy relationships, and smoking and vaping reduction initiatives

* Support infection prevention, outbreak preparedness and liaison with UKHSA

* Ensure continuity of care on transfer, release and transition to adult services

* Analyse health data, run audits and report to senior leaders

* Work to Secure Stairs and trauma-informed principles, with strong safeguarding practice

General Information

The post holder may be required to perform other relevant and appropriate duties as reasonably needed. This list of duties and responsibilities is not exhaustive. This job description is subject to regular review and appropriate modification.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Please note, in order to apply, all applicants need to have been living in the United Kingdom (with residency in the UK, such as UK/Irish/EU Passport, or an Indefinite Leave to Remain Visa) for the last 5 years with no more than a 28 day break being outside of the UK and no gaps in employment during this time