Herefordshire Council recently regained its status as an approved training location for public health speciality training. The accreditation means that the council can now offer work placements to trainee health professionals.

Placements within the council are open to specialist registrars who are undertaking a five year training programme to become Public Health Consultants, GP trainees and F2 Junior Doctors.

People can train as a public health speciality registrar with or without a degree in medicine

Two trainees have already taken up the exciting opportunity to work with the council to enhance their careers in public health.

The first graduate on board was Opeyemi Arishe who is currently in his second year of GP training, having just completed a one year hospital rotation in accident and emergency and paediatrics.

More recently, Rebecca Pickup also joined the council’s training scheme. Rebecca is an experienced Specialist Registrar in Public Health.

During her placement with the council, Rebecca will be focusing on an alcohol needs assessment and supporting community focused work.

Once Opeyemi and Rebecca have completed their training, they will be eligible for specialist registration with a relevant professional body. They can then apply for consultant-level posts in local authorities, the NHS or other public health organisations.

Councillor Paul Rone, Herefordshire Council’s Cabinet Member for Health and Wellbeing, said: “I’m delighted that the council can now offer this exceptional opportunity to people interested in a career in public health.

“The council welcomes applications from anyone who can demonstrate the appropriate skills and experience in public health.”

For more information about the graduate training scheme visit: https://www.healthcareers.nhs.uk/career-planning/study-and-training/graduate-train ing-opportunities/speciality-training-public-health.See this week’s paper for more stories like this, available in shops and as a Digital Edition now.