Job summary
This
is a senior role within the Clinical and Professional Directorate of NHS West
Yorkshire Integrated Care Board (NHS WY ICB), providing leadership,
management, and oversight of the Health Protection function. This includes
overseeing the management of health protection incidents, including
infectious disease outbreaks, environmental health risks, and public health
emergencies.
The
post holder will be expected to manage as part of a multi-disciplinary team
the identification, prevention, control and response to infectious and
non-infectious threats to focus on health inequalities and the specific local
populations that are traditionally hard to reach to achieve an equity of
outcome. This may include establishing situational awareness, surveillance,
mobilising vaccinations or testing in partnership with relevant clinical
teams, supporting contact tracing, and engagement with relevant stakeholders.
The
post holder will play a pivotal role in developing, shaping, and assuring the
Health Protection function o
Main duties of the job
The
role of the Consultant in Public Health is to establish connections, lead,
& coordinate joint objectives for improving health. They will provide
strategic public health leadership, expertise, & technical advice on
health protection matters across for WY ICB. The Consultant will lead on the
surveillance, prevention, & management of communicable diseases &
environmental hazards, offering specialist guidance to colleagues &
partners.
The
role involves leading health protection responses, emergency planning, &
reducing health inequalities through the public health framework. The
Consultant will work collaboratively with key partners across the health
& care system, such as the UK Health Security Agency, local authorities,
& community health teams, to ensure comprehensive health protection
coverage & improved population health outcomes.
The
post is subject to the core competencies as set out by the Faculty of Public
Health for Consultant appointments & the post holder will be expected to
demonstrate expertise
About us
NHS
West Yorkshire ICB is responsible for improving population health and reducing
inequalities to meet the diverse health needs of its population and is part of
the West Yorkshire Health and Care Partnership which includes organisations,
local councils, health and care providers and voluntary, community and social
enterprise organisations.
We
are dedicated to fostering an inclusive workplace that values diversity,
viewing it as a key strength aligned with our mission and values. We believe
diverse ideas and backgrounds enhance creativity and improve patient outcomes.
We are committed to creating a supportive workplace where
contributions are valued, wellbeing is prioritised, and colleagues can reach
their full potential. We welcome applications from all areas of the community,
who meet the criteria for the role, regardless of their protected
characteristics.
We operate a Carer friendly working environment, encouraging
Carers to self-identify themselves and offer a working Carer passport.As a Mindful Employer, we are positive and
enabling towards all employees and job applicants with a mental health
condition.As a Disability
Confident Employer, wecommit to shortlisting suitable
applicants who meet the essential criteria for an interview. Please inform us
of any adjustments you may require.
We reserve the right to
close this job advert early if we receive a high volume of applications.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Job
Summary
This
is a senior role within the Clinical and Professional Directorate of NHS West
Yorkshire Integrated Care Board (NHS WY ICB), providing leadership,
management, and oversight of the Health Protection function. This includes
overseeing the management of health protection incidents, including
infectious disease outbreaks, environmental health risks, and public health
emergencies.
The
post holder will be expected to manage as part of a multi-disciplinary team
the identification, prevention, control and response to infectious and
non-infectious threats to focus on health inequalities and the specific
vulnerable populations to achieve an equity of outcome. This may include
establishing situational awareness, surveillance, mobilising vaccinations or
testing in partnership with relevant clinical teams, supporting contact
tracing, and engagement with relevant stakeholders.
The
post holder will play a pivotal role in developing, shaping, and assuring the
Health Protection function of NHS WY ICB, which
The WYICB committed to supporting staff who are
at risk of redundancy or are on pay protection. As such, we reserve the right
to pause or withdraw this vacancy if an application is received from an
individual in one of these categories, in line with our organisational
policies.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Job
Summary
This
is a senior role within the Clinical and Professional Directorate of NHS West
Yorkshire Integrated Care Board (NHS WY ICB), providing leadership,
management, and oversight of the Health Protection function. This includes
overseeing the management of health protection incidents, including
infectious disease outbreaks, environmental health risks, and public health
emergencies.
The
post holder will be expected to manage as part of a multi-disciplinary team
the identification, prevention, control and response to infectious and
non-infectious threats to focus on health inequalities and the specific
vulnerable populations to achieve an equity of outcome. This may include
establishing situational awareness, surveillance, mobilising vaccinations or
testing in partnership with relevant clinical teams, supporting contact
tracing, and engagement with relevant stakeholders.
The
post holder will play a pivotal role in developing, shaping, and assuring the
Health Protection function of NHS WY ICB, which
The WYICB committed to supporting staff who are
at risk of redundancy or are on pay protection. As such, we reserve the right
to pause or withdraw this vacancy if an application is received from an
individual in one of these categories, in line with our organisational
policies.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Inclusion in the GMC Specialist Register or UK Public Health (Specialist) Register
- Holder of a Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT), or be within six months of award of CCT by date of interview
- Applicants must meet minimum CPD requirements (i.e. be up to date) in accordance with Faculty of Public Health requirements or other recognised body
- MFPH by examination, by exemption or by assessment
Desirable
- Masters in public health or equivalent
Skills and Behaviours
Essential
- Ability to lead complex health protection programmes, managing multiple stakeholders and priorities
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex public health data and present it to diverse audiences.
- Excellent communication skills, with experience engaging senior public health officials, NHS leaders, and community stakeholders.
- Strategic thinker with the ability to develop innovative public health policies and respond to emerging health risks
Desirable
- Strong commitment to public health principles
- Resilience in managing multiple demands in a fast-paced environment.
- A collaborative mindset with a passion for public health and reducing health inequalities.
- The ability to work autonomously, make informed decisions, and drive public health improvements across the region.
- Self-motivated, pro-active, and innovative
Other Criteria
Essential
- In depth understanding of the health and care system and the relationships with both local national government
- Strong and demonstrable understanding of interfaces between health, social care and key partners (dealing with wider determinants of health)
- Understanding of the public sector duty and the inequality duty and their application to public health practice
- Understanding of key agencies involved in health protection
- Understanding of clinical infectious diseases services.
Experience
Essential
- Minimum 6 months experience in Health Protection practice
- Experience in managing health protection incidents and communicable disease outbreaks.
- Proven track record in public health leadership, with experience in policy development and strategic planning
- Experience of using complex information to explain public health issues to a range of audiences
- Significant strategic experience of leadership for public health including across organisational boundaries
Desirable
- Experience in addressing health inequalities and working with vulnerable populations
- Experience in public health research and contributing to academic publications.
- Media experience demonstrating delivery of effective health behaviour or health promotion messages
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Inclusion in the GMC Specialist Register or UK Public Health (Specialist) Register
- Holder of a Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT), or be within six months of award of CCT by date of interview
- Applicants must meet minimum CPD requirements (i.e. be up to date) in accordance with Faculty of Public Health requirements or other recognised body
- MFPH by examination, by exemption or by assessment
Desirable
- Masters in public health or equivalent
Skills and Behaviours
Essential
- Ability to lead complex health protection programmes, managing multiple stakeholders and priorities
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex public health data and present it to diverse audiences.
- Excellent communication skills, with experience engaging senior public health officials, NHS leaders, and community stakeholders.
- Strategic thinker with the ability to develop innovative public health policies and respond to emerging health risks
Desirable
- Strong commitment to public health principles
- Resilience in managing multiple demands in a fast-paced environment.
- A collaborative mindset with a passion for public health and reducing health inequalities.
- The ability to work autonomously, make informed decisions, and drive public health improvements across the region.
- Self-motivated, pro-active, and innovative
Other Criteria
Essential
- In depth understanding of the health and care system and the relationships with both local national government
- Strong and demonstrable understanding of interfaces between health, social care and key partners (dealing with wider determinants of health)
- Understanding of the public sector duty and the inequality duty and their application to public health practice
- Understanding of key agencies involved in health protection
- Understanding of clinical infectious diseases services.
Experience
Essential
- Minimum 6 months experience in Health Protection practice
- Experience in managing health protection incidents and communicable disease outbreaks.
- Proven track record in public health leadership, with experience in policy development and strategic planning
- Experience of using complex information to explain public health issues to a range of audiences
- Significant strategic experience of leadership for public health including across organisational boundaries
Desirable
- Experience in addressing health inequalities and working with vulnerable populations
- Experience in public health research and contributing to academic publications.
- Media experience demonstrating delivery of effective health behaviour or health promotion messages
Additional information
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
