Qualifications recommended you gain
| An experience of dealing with people is vital. People rarely come straight from college or university and Health Promotion/Public Health qualifications are useful but can sometimes be gained once in post (this is becoming less usual) A reasonable ability to write reports and make presentations is also important |
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| 3 opportunities and experiences you recommend you gain? | |
| 1. | Volunteering in some way-Walking For Health Scheme; Exercise Referral scheme mentors etc |
| 2. | Spend some time with a public health/health Improvement specialist |
| 3. | Keep a regular update on public health issues |
| Salary range? | |
Local Authorities pay less than the NHS |
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