Regional recruitment events/taster days

A number of regional public health recruitment events/taster days will be held for school leavers, students and others to find out more about careers in public health.

South West
Taster Session - Swindon Borough Council This free to attend Taster Session is suitable for those who are interested in gaining more experience of Public Health.
Date and time 23 September 2026, 2pm to 5pm
Where Online
Who can attend? Potential applicants within region
Will the event be recorded? No
How to register https://publichealth.severndeanery.nhs.uk/events/show/taster-session-swindon-borough-council-4
Contact email for registration and queries [email protected]
Website https://publichealth.severndeanery.nhs.uk/events/show/taster-session-swindon-borough-council-4
East Midlands
East Midlands Public Health Taster Day: Introduction to Public Health Specialty Training A free taster day covering the public health specialty training application process for candidates from both medical and non-medical backgrounds. Attendees will hear about career paths available through specialty training across the NHS, local authorities, health protection, global health and academia, and hear first-hand accounts from current public health registrars and consultants about day-to-day training and practice
Date and time 30 September 2026 - In person 12:00–16:30 (networking lunch 12:00–12:45, main programme from 12:45); online 13:00–16:30 (main programme only)
Where Hybrid: in person at Seaton House, Nottingham, and online via Microsoft Teams
Will the event be recorded? Yes
Who can attend? All potential applicants
How to register Via Accent Course Manager. Attendees without an Accent account need to create one, sign in, then return to the relevant booking link. Online attendees will be sent a Teams link nearer the date.

In person: https://accent.hicom.co.uk/CourseManager/Live/HEE/Web/sys_pages/Course/CourseEventInvitation.aspx?FilterCourseEventID=f7ab912f-27f9-4415-86c9-0027846d60f2

Online: https://accent.hicom.co.uk/CourseManager/Live/HEE/Web/sys_pages/Course/CourseEventInvitation.aspx?FilterCourseEventID=2c94d15b-f507-44f8-8541-b017271a41ef
Contact email for registration and queries [email protected]
North East
Public Health Specialist Training Taster Day This interactive event offers an opportunity to hear from current trainees and experienced public health consultants working across local authorities, health protection, the NHS and academia. Through practical group activities, public health scenarios and an application Q&A, you will gain insight into the breadth of public health practice, the skills required for the profession, and the process of applying for specialist training and provide an opportunity to speak directly with trainees, consultants and training leads.
Date and Time 6 October 2026, 1pm to 4.30 pm
Where In person
Will the event be recorded? No
Who can attend? All potential applicants
How to register Please contact [email protected] to register for the event. It is taking place at Sunderland City Council. We look forward to hearing from you
Contact email for registration and queries [email protected]
Website https://madeinheene.hee.nhs.uk/public_health/News-Events/Taster-Day
South West
South West Public Health Open Evening This is an open session for anyone interested in applying for the South West Public Health Training Programme for an August 2027 start.
Date and Time 14 October 2026, 5.15pm to 7pm 
Where Online 
Will the event be recorded? Yes
Who can attend? All potential applicants
How to register https://publichealth.severndeanery.nhs.uk/events/show/south-west-public-health-open-evening-7
Contact email for registration and queries [email protected]
Website https://publichealth.severndeanery.nhs.uk/events/show/south-west-public-health-open-evening-7
London
Introductory evening seminar for prospective registrars Current public health registrars run an introductory evening seminar for those interested in finding out more about specialist public health training in London. Information is provided about the training scheme structure and approach, as well as the application process. The aim of the seminars is to enable potential applicants to make an informed decision about applying for Public Health training in London.

 
Date and time 15 October 2026, 6pm to 8pm 
Where Online
Will the event be recorded? No
Who can attend? All potential applicants
How to register If you would like to attend the evening, please complete the following form: https://forms.gle/hFxgNbywxbAsak5d7
Contact email for registration and queries For further information related to the introductory evening, please email [email protected]

 

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