Public Health Wales
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DismissPublic Health Wales work to protect and improve health and well-being and reduce health inequalities for the people of Wales.
phw.nhs.walesRating based on 12 employees who took the Breakroom Quiz
About jobs at Public Health Wales
Pay
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Most people are paid a living wage
Do Public Health Wales pay a living wage?
Most people are paid a living wage.
How we know this
82% of people say they are paid at or above the Real Living Wage for where they live.Based on data from 11 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between July 2023 and February 2025.
Why this matters
Everyone should be paid enough to live on.
The Real Living Wage is a voluntary rate employers can sign up to that is based on the real cost of living.
The current rates are ÂŁ12.60 per hour, and ÂŁ13.85 per hour in London.
Find out more in our explainer about the Real Living Wage.
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Only some people get paid breaks
Do workers at Public Health Wales get paid breaks?
Sometimes. Only some people get paid breaks.
How we know this
67% of people say they don’t get paid breaks.Based on data from 12 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between July 2023 and February 2025.
Why this matters
A good job should have paid breaks.
You should be paid for all your time at work, whether you’re on a break or not.
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Most people get sick pay
Do Public Health Wales pay sick pay?
Yes. Most people get proper sick pay.
How we know this
100% of people say they would get paid if they were sick but scheduled to work.Based on data from 12 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between July 2023 and February 2025.
Why this matters
Everyone gets sick sometimes. You should be able to take time off without worrying.
At a good job you should still get paid if you’re scheduled to work but can’t due to sickness. Your contract should say how many sick days you can take each year.
This is more than the legal minimum, which says you should only get paid if you are unwell for 4 full days. See Citizens Advice for more details.
Hours and flexibility
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Easy to book holiday
How easy is it to book a holiday at Public Health Wales?
Most people find it easy to book holiday.
How we know this
80% of people report it’s easy to book holidays.Based on data from 10 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between July 2023 and February 2025.
Why this matters
A good job should let you take time off when you need it, and it shouldn’t be a nightmare to arrange.
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Most people find it easy to take sick leave
How easy is it to take sick leave at Public Health Wales?
Most people find it easy to take sick leave.
How we know this
82% of people report that it’s easy to take time off if they are sick.Based on data from 11 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between July 2023 and February 2025.
Why this matters
Everyone gets sick sometimes. You should be able to take time off when you need to.
A good job should support you when you’re unwell and have systems in place that will allow you to take time off to recover when you need it.
Workplace
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Only some people recommend their team
Do people at Public Health Wales recommend working with their team?
Only some people recommend working with their team.
How we know this
55% of people report that they wouldn’t recommend working with their immediate team to a friend.Based on data from 11 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between July 2023 and February 2025.
Why this matters
A good job means enjoying the place where you work.
The people you work with every day really matter. They can be the difference between a terrible day and a great one.
If you’d recommend your team to a friend, this shows that something’s going right.
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Only some people get enough training
Do people get enough training when they start at Public Health Wales?
Some people didn’t get enough training when they started.
How we know this
40% of people report they didn’t get enough training when they started working here.Based on data from 10 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between July 2023 and February 2025.
Why this matters
A good job should give you good training when you start, not just drop you in at the deep end.
This means that you’ll be happier and more productive from day one and shows that your employer values you.
It’s also very important if your job involves anything that could be dangerous. Good training from the outset keeps you and your team safe.
How Public Health Wales ranks
Public Health Wales ranks joint 42nd to work for out of NHS trusts.
- 42= Royal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust
- 42= Public Health Wales
- 42= Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Rankings are based on Breakroom Ratings for employers with 5 or more Breakroom Quiz responses, accurate as of 23 April 2025.
Public Health Wales job reviews
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Best thing
Helping people and interesting cases
Worst thing
Overworked, no funding, no actions for wellbeing
Higher biomedical support worker at Public Health Wales, January 2025
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Best thing
Knowing I'm improving patients' health
Worst thing
Lack of training and progression
Biomedical scientist at Public Health Wales, November 2023