Consultant in Public Health

Wrightington Wigan & Leigh Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

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Job summary

Please note this vacancy is being advertised on behalf of Wigan Council.

Wigan Council is an amazing place to get great things done. Voted 'Overall Council of the Year' at the APSE (Association for Public Service Excellence) Awards we have a culture that fosters positivity, courage, accountability, and kindness, rooted in asset-based ways of working, that make a difference for our residents.

Further transforming the health of our population and improving health, care, and wellness across the borough is a major priority for us. Our Health and Wellbeing Board is a committed place partnership and has recently refreshed our vision for improving health.

As part of our efforts to do this we are now looking for two Consultant's in Public Health, who can inspire and engage others, to deliver our vision to improve health outcomes and reduce health inequalities. Leadership portfolio's will be shaped around your expertise, passion and the skill mix within the team; covering health improvement, health protection and healthcare public health.

Main duties of the job

As a public health leader you will combine your professional excellence with determination to deliver radical and sustainable impact on population health and wellness, working as part of a supportive Council with huge ambition. You will also have a key role in health and wellbeing partnership arrangements working across organisational and professional boundaries to stimulate commitment to public health outcomes and prevention as a core feature of public sector reform.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a creative and forward-thinking public health professional to be part of a team leading a new and ambitious public health vision for Wigan and make a real mark in a Council with a strong national reputation.

If you are interested we would love to hear from you for more information and to apply please visit the Wigan Council website using the link under the "How to Apply" section of the attached Candidate Brochure,

About us

We're all about people here at Wigan Council, applying our Deal Principles to work in an asset-based way to have different conversations with residents to understand what's important to them and shape services accordingly, aiming to ensure people are socially connected and doing things they enjoy. It's a journey of workforce reform we have been on for several years now to embed the principles and practice of this approach in a kind and positive team culture that encourages innovation and accountability for outcomes. A really important part of this journey has been the contribution of our amazing public health teams, who have ensured the focus on public health is embedded and integrated in the Deal 2030 strategy and the plans of the Council Directorates, delivering substantial improvements in public health outcomes in Wigan over the past 10 years. Over the same time, locally through our Healthier Wigan Partnership arrangements and through our GM work too, we have been able to transform our system and to build the great relationships that we have with the NHS and wider public services, to secure the wider adoption of the approaches that support residents to lead happier and healthier lives.

Date posted

13 February 2024

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Specialty Doctor

Salary

Depending on experience £75000 - £85000 pa, pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

302-24-6067617-WC

Job locations

Wigan Council

Life centre South, College Avenue

Wigan

WN1 2NN

Job description

Job responsibilities

You will provide public health expertise for improving health outcomes and reducing health inequalities through delivery of action, influence and advice to the Council, NHS and other Wigan partners. Working to the Assistant Director of Public Health you will inspire development of innovative solutions and influence action that supports continuous improvement in health and wellbeing.

You will also support the Director of Public Health to discharge the Councils statutory public health responsibilities and oversee the management of associated resources and staff. You will support Public Health workforce development including undertaking supervision for Public Health Registrars and staff seeking professional registration.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Person Specification

Knowledge

Essential

The National Health Service (Appointment of Consultants) Regulations 1996 (legislation.gov.uk) In line with legislation, inclusion in the GMC Full and Specialist Register with a license to practice/GDC Specialist List or inclusion in the UK Public Health Register (UKPHR) for Public Health Specialists at the point of application.

Registration

Essential

Public health specialty registrar applicants who are not yet on the GMC Specialist Register, UKPHR register or GDC Specialist List in dental public health must provide verifiable signed documentary evidence that they are within 6 months of gaining entry to a register at the date of interview

Experience

Essential

If an applicant is UK trained in Public Health, they must ALSO be a holder of a Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT), or be within six months of award of CCT by date of interview. If an applicant is non-UK trained, they will be required to show evidence of equivalence to the UK CCT

Personal Qualities

Essential

Able to influence senior members including directors and CEOs
Able to both lead teams and to able to contribute effectively in teams led by junior colleagues
Commitment to work within a political system irrespective of personal political affiliations

Desirable

Media experience demonstrating delivery of effective health behaviour or health promotion messages

Person Specification

Knowledge

Essential

The National Health Service (Appointment of Consultants) Regulations 1996 (legislation.gov.uk) In line with legislation, inclusion in the GMC Full and Specialist Register with a license to practice/GDC Specialist List or inclusion in the UK Public Health Register (UKPHR) for Public Health Specialists at the point of application.

Registration

Essential

Public health specialty registrar applicants who are not yet on the GMC Specialist Register, UKPHR register or GDC Specialist List in dental public health must provide verifiable signed documentary evidence that they are within 6 months of gaining entry to a register at the date of interview

Experience

Essential

If an applicant is UK trained in Public Health, they must ALSO be a holder of a Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT), or be within six months of award of CCT by date of interview. If an applicant is non-UK trained, they will be required to show evidence of equivalence to the UK CCT

Personal Qualities

Essential

Able to influence senior members including directors and CEOs
Able to both lead teams and to able to contribute effectively in teams led by junior colleagues
Commitment to work within a political system irrespective of personal political affiliations

Desirable

Media experience demonstrating delivery of effective health behaviour or health promotion messages

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.