Public Health Practitioner Review
at Wiltshire council
Degree Apprenticeship
Healthcare
Trowbridge, Wiltshire
Review Submitted: April 2026
Overall Rating
5 /5
The Overall Rating is the average of all the ratings given in each category. We take those individual ratings and combine them into one final score!
5/5
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Overview of Role
5/5
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Skills Development
5/5
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Structure and Support
Overview of Role
Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:
5/5
Public Health Practitioner - This involves commissioning and managing services, developing initiatives and projects to support health, working in partnership with other agencies and organisations.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
5/5
Great programme that is supporting and developing my work, expertise and portfolio.
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
5/5
Extensive skills developed in critical thinking, Public Health theory applied to practice including behavioural change models, systems thinking, understanding of epidemiology, public protection processes and use of an evidence based approach to inform practice.
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
5/5
Well structured, good balance of lectures and practical application at work.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
5/5
Extensive support and interest from my employer including regular catch ups, allocation of a mentor and the opportunity to apply learning in the workplace.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
5/5
Extensive support from the university including additional learning, tutor drop-ins, wellbeing support and regular coordinator meetings.
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
5/5
Improved and professionalised my practice with additional knowledge, skills, confidence, practical tools and critical appraisal skills.
Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)
5/5
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend Wiltshire council to a friend?
Yes
Why?
Great place to work with lots of different roles and opportunities to learn.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Wiltshire council?
Find out as much as you can about the role you are applying for, contact the recruiting manager for an informal chat.
