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.

Scotland
NES Public Health Medicine Taster Session This interactive session offers a valuable opportunity to explore the NES PHM programme in depth. Attendees will hear directly from the Programme Director and current registrars, gaining insights into the training experience and the unique benefits of practicing public health medicine in Scotland.
Date and Time 10 September 2025, 1pm to 4pm 
Where Online via Microsoft Teams
Contact email for registration and queries John Mann – [email protected]
South West
Taster Session - Gloucestershire County Council This free to attend Taster Session is suitable for those who are interested in gaining more experience of Public Health.
Date and time 17 September 2025, 9.30am to 3,30pm
Where Hybrid
Will the event be recorded? No
Who can attend? All potential applicants
How to register https://publichealth.severndeanery.nhs.uk/events/show/taster-session-gloucestershire-county-council-3

 
Contact email for registration and queries [email protected]
Website https://publichealth.severndeanery.nhs.uk/events/show/taster-session-gloucestershire-county-council-3

 

 
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 in 2026
Date and time 9 October 2025 5.15pm to 7pm
Where Online
Will the event be recorded? Yes
Who can attend Potential applicants within region
How to register https://publichealth.severndeanery.nhs.uk/events/show/south-west-public-health-open-evening-6
Contact email for registration and queries [email protected]
Website https://publichealth.severndeanery.nhs.uk/events/show/south-west-public-health-open-evening-6
South West
Taster Session - Bristol City Council This free to attend Taster Session is suitable for those who are interested in gaining more experience of Public Health.
Date and time 13 November 2025, 9.30am to 12.30pm
Where Online
Will the event be recorded? No
Who can attend? All potential applicants
How to register https://publichealth.severndeanery.nhs.uk/events/show/taster-session-bristol-city-council-3
Contact email for registration and queries [email protected]

Page last reviewed: 25 August 2023
Next review due: 25 August 2024