Public Health ST1 Programme 2024 Entry Thread

I can't help with London, but in Wales it is a percentage of a band 8d, so presume it would be similar. You are covered by pay protection, so the minimum you would receive is a match to your current role. An example of what our registrars receive is at ST1 it is 45%, so in the region of £44k. rising each year incrementally.

Thanks for setting up this thread. I am a non-medic and trying to decipher the eligibility criteria... Where it asks: "Can you confirm that a minimum of 3 months whole time equivalent (WTE) at Band 6 level or equivalent are within the three and a half years before the advertised start date of this post?" - Does anyone know if this experience can be at above band 6? I am a civil servant and I haven't been an HEO (which I think is band 6 equivalent since 2020). Any advice on this criteria and also how civil service grades read across to NHS AfC bands would be welcome!

Hello all, on the application form I can’t see anywhere to write free text about reason for application or previous public health experience or anything other than demographic information really. Am I missing something or is it purely an eligibility assessment? Thank you

Yeah the long listing is based on eligibility not any of the selection criteria. If you’re non medical then you have a box to explain how your experience is relevant but if you’re applying as a medic I don’t think you’ll have that.

Yes it has to be at least band 6 but it’s fine if it’s higher than that. I also started my application today and am not from a medical background - oriel is so horrible to use and confusing!

I am not a civil servant but I would agree that HEO is grade 6 as my current role is equivalent to SEO and I’ve put that in as grade 7. How much detail are you putting in to justify the grade? It doesn’t say you have to do it in oriel but it is mentioned in the FAQ from HEE.

Hi all, I'm the Specialty Training Programmes Manager for Public Health Wales. We have a few resources to share for those considering applying but restrictions will not allow me to share email details here. PM me if you would like further information.

With the completion of the 2023 round of recruitment, this thread is meant for those planning to apply for the 2024 round (and those who have succeeded previously and wish to help with information). Hopefully, we can support each other towards favorable outcomes by next year.

Hello all, I’m applying medical route this year but I’m a bit older and my last round of st1 applications was over a decade ago. Very pleased to meet some others who are applying as it’s all a bit odd doing it solo.

Anyone who wants to make a study group or who wants to have a wee virtual cup of tea during the process do please get in touch.

Pleased to meet you all and good luck.

Sarah

Hi all, I'm the Specialty Training Programmes Manager for Public Health Wales. We have a few resources to share for those considering applying but restrictions will not allow me to share email details here. PM me if you would like further information.

Have PM'd you as it won't let me leave an email on here. It should allow you to read it but not respond.

Happy Sharon, got a question regarding referees. Currently got 2 referees but for the 3rd one (ie most recent employer) I'm struggling finding someone. There is an nhs scheme I am a part of and I am thinking of using 1 of the directors from that as a referee, but problem is, that scheme is an unpaid schrme. Would they be suitable?

Hi everyone, for non-medics applying and adding in their work experience - have you put the date of your current post as ending on 06/08/2024? It doesn't let you leave the end date blank and when I entered any end date before 06/08/2024 it came up as an employment gap

Hi all, I'm the Specialty Training Programmes Manager for Public Health Wales. We have a few resources to share for those considering applying but restrictions will not allow me to share email details here. PM me if you would like further information.

Happy Sharon, got a question regarding referees. Currently got 2 referees but for the 3rd one (ie most recent employer) I'm struggling finding someone. There is an nhs scheme I am a part of and I am thinking of using 1 of the directors from that as a referee, but problem is, that scheme is an unpaid schrme. Would they be suitable?