The benefits of working as an Environmental Health Practitioner are far greater than people might expect:
Here, there & everywhere
Local Government • Central Government and Government Agencies • Environmental Consultancies Army, Navy and RAF • holiday companies • Airlines and shipping companies • retailers • Primary Care Trusts • Occupational Health in industry • Health Protection Agency
Making your own choices
Flexibility • Travel • Variety • Challenge • Influence
Teamwork • Communication • Motivation
Making a difference
Improving the environment • Protecting public health
Improving housing conditions • Reducing workplace accidents
Raising food and nutrition standards
Enjoying the rewards
Good remuneration (typical salary for newly-qualified EHP
is circa £23,000) • Excellent prospects (a Director of
Public Health would earn a salary of circa £60,000)
Growing private sector opportunities • Real responsibility
Huge satisfaction • Professional esteem
