Job summary
We are seeking to appoint a dynamic and creative Consultant in Public Health / Consultant in Public Health Medicine to join our committed, forward-thinking and friendly Public Health team.
This is a full time post, working with the Public Health team and across the Council, community and wider partners to improve and protect the health and wellbeing of our communities and address inequality.
This will be a senior appointment and the postholder will be expected to work across the health and wellbeing system, using strong technical and leadership skills to deliver public health outcomes.
Main duties of the job
As well as delivering the Councils statutory duties, you will be responsible for shaping and commissioning significant strategic programmes and working with our local communities and partners to lead and enable change. This will be particularly important as we review and develop our priorities, working in a Council that is keen to foster innovation and develop different approaches to how we enable communities and deliver support in a more joined up way.
We have strong political leadership for public health and benefit from great relationships with our system partners as well as a thriving local VCSE sector. You will have the opportunity to shape, influence and lead key areas of work within the Council Plan and our Joint Health and Wellbeing Strategy.
You will have the opportunity to shape, influence and lead key areas of work within the Council Plan and our Joint Health and Wellbeing Strategy.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, political acumen and the ability to work flexibly across the three domains of public health practice are all essential requirements of the post.
You will work alongside our existing Consultant in Public Health as part of a strong Public Health management team and supportive directorate senior management team.
Applicants will be expected to be included in the GMC Specialist Register/GDC Specialist List/UK Public Health Register (UKPHR) for Public Health Specialists.
About us
Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council prides itself on being a great place to work where staff are trusted, valued and supported to make a positive contribution at work.
We offer an excellent total reward package, including:
- A competitive salary
- 27 days annual leave per year rising to 32 with 5 years service (plus bank holidays).
- Ability to purchase additional leave is also available.
- Generous Pension Scheme through the LGPS with ability to pay extra and plan for retirement.
- Access to a number of other employee benefits including learning & development opportunities, a car lease scheme, discounts at high street and online retailers, an employee assistance programme and physiotherapy services.
If you would like an informal discussion about this post, please contact: Sarah Bowman-Abouna, Director of Public Health: sarah.bowman-abouna@stockton.gov.uk.
Interviews for the post will be held in person. If you are successful at shortlisting you will be notified of the date and time of your interview and an interview invitation will be sent to the email address registered with North East Jobs.
Please ensure you refer to the Job Description and the Essential and Desirable criteria in the Person Specification when completing the Personal Statement on the application form, as this information is used to select candidates for interview.
To apply for this role please visit: www.northeastjobs.org.uk/job/Consultant_in_Public_Health/255661
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post-holder will be responsible for the day to day running of the Public
Health Service alongside the existing Consultant in Public Health and will deputise for the
Director of Public Health across the whole of the Director of Public Health responsibilities. The
post will operate at a senior level across the three key domains of Public Health practice
(Health Improvement, Health Care Public Health and Health Protection); initially with specific
leadership on children, young people and families and Health Protection (e.g. screening and
major incident planning), working to the DPH.
The post-holder will be expected to be able to cope with multiple and changing demands and
to meet tight deadlines. A high level of intellectual rigour, political awareness, negotiation and
motivation skills and flexibility are required. The post-holder will deal with complex public
health issues, advise the Health and Wellbeing Board and make recommendations regarding
services, patient care and wider determinants of health. A high level of tact, diplomacy and
leadership is required, as are an ability to challenge and advocate to enable effective working
across organisational boundaries and to influence without direct authority
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post-holder will be responsible for the day to day running of the Public
Health Service alongside the existing Consultant in Public Health and will deputise for the
Director of Public Health across the whole of the Director of Public Health responsibilities. The
post will operate at a senior level across the three key domains of Public Health practice
(Health Improvement, Health Care Public Health and Health Protection); initially with specific
leadership on children, young people and families and Health Protection (e.g. screening and
major incident planning), working to the DPH.
The post-holder will be expected to be able to cope with multiple and changing demands and
to meet tight deadlines. A high level of intellectual rigour, political awareness, negotiation and
motivation skills and flexibility are required. The post-holder will deal with complex public
health issues, advise the Health and Wellbeing Board and make recommendations regarding
services, patient care and wider determinants of health. A high level of tact, diplomacy and
leadership is required, as are an ability to challenge and advocate to enable effective working
across organisational boundaries and to influence without direct authority
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Inclusion in the GMC Specialist Register/GDC Specialist List/UK Public Health Register (UKPHR) for Public Health Specialists
- If included in the GMC Specialist Register/GDC Specialist List in a specialty other than public health medicine/dental public health, candidates must have equivalent training and/or appropriate experience of public health medicine practice
- Public health specialty registrar applicants who are not yet on the GMC Specialist Register/GDC Specialist List in dental public health/UKPHR must provide verifiable signed documentary evidence that they are within 6 months of gaining entry at the date of interview; all other applicants must provide verifiable signed documentary evidence that they have applied for inclusion in the GMC/GDC/UKPHR specialist registers
- Applicants must meet minimum CPD requirements (i.e. be up to date) in accordance with Faculty of Public Health requirements or other recognised body
Desirable
- Member of the Faculty of Public Health (MFPH) by examination, by exemption or by assessment
Experience
Essential
- Recent extensive experience and consistent achievement at a senior management level within an organisation of comparable scope and complexity
- Successful strategic management and a proven track record of leading in the formulation and delivery of strategic objectives and policies within a large, multidisciplined organisation
- A demonstrable track record of leading and managing at a high level, multidisciplinary teams and delivering outcomes that require collaborative approaches both within the organisation and with external partners
- Project management skills
- Staff management and training
- Extensive experience and demonstrable success in facilitating organisational and cultural change and of securing the support of others in the process
- Extensive experience of financial and corporate management within a comparable organisation
- A successful track record of engaging effectively with others at a senior level and building productive partnerships with key stakeholders
- Evidence of success in building and enhancing the reputation of an organisation with external bodies and the media
Desirable
- Scientific publications, presentation of papers at conferences,
- seminars etc
- Training and mentoring skills
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Inclusion in the GMC Specialist Register/GDC Specialist List/UK Public Health Register (UKPHR) for Public Health Specialists
- If included in the GMC Specialist Register/GDC Specialist List in a specialty other than public health medicine/dental public health, candidates must have equivalent training and/or appropriate experience of public health medicine practice
- Public health specialty registrar applicants who are not yet on the GMC Specialist Register/GDC Specialist List in dental public health/UKPHR must provide verifiable signed documentary evidence that they are within 6 months of gaining entry at the date of interview; all other applicants must provide verifiable signed documentary evidence that they have applied for inclusion in the GMC/GDC/UKPHR specialist registers
- Applicants must meet minimum CPD requirements (i.e. be up to date) in accordance with Faculty of Public Health requirements or other recognised body
Desirable
- Member of the Faculty of Public Health (MFPH) by examination, by exemption or by assessment
Experience
Essential
- Recent extensive experience and consistent achievement at a senior management level within an organisation of comparable scope and complexity
- Successful strategic management and a proven track record of leading in the formulation and delivery of strategic objectives and policies within a large, multidisciplined organisation
- A demonstrable track record of leading and managing at a high level, multidisciplinary teams and delivering outcomes that require collaborative approaches both within the organisation and with external partners
- Project management skills
- Staff management and training
- Extensive experience and demonstrable success in facilitating organisational and cultural change and of securing the support of others in the process
- Extensive experience of financial and corporate management within a comparable organisation
- A successful track record of engaging effectively with others at a senior level and building productive partnerships with key stakeholders
- Evidence of success in building and enhancing the reputation of an organisation with external bodies and the media
Desirable
- Scientific publications, presentation of papers at conferences,
- seminars etc
- Training and mentoring skills
Additional information
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
