Job summary
Southend-on-Sea
City Council is seeking an experienced Public Health Consultantto join
our dynamic and forward-thinking Public Health Directorate on a part time (3
days) and interim contract (4 months). This is a strategic
leadership role, deputising for the Director of Public Health, at the heart of
our efforts to improve health and wellbeing across the city and leading on the
Healthcare Public health function as well as supporting the response to Health
Protection.
This post can be offered as fully remote working,
subject to service needs
Salary:£750 - £850 a day
Main duties of the job
You will be part of thecore public health team, working with theDirector of Public Health (DPH)and accountable for delivering high-impact public health initiatives. The post is managerially accountable to theDPH, and works in close collaboration (within the Council) with integrated commissioning, data and intelligence, Libraries and Leisure Services, and all Social Care services. Key external stakeholders include the NHS Mid and South Essex ICB, GP services, Pharmacies, South East Essex Alliance and Southend Hospital, Southends CVS (SAVS), Healthwatch Southend and local community groups.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead on a range of public health issues, acting as a change agent across professional and organisational boundaries.
- Develop and deliver strategic plans, policies, and programmes based on robust needs assessments.
- Provide expert public health advice and leadership to influence commissioning and service development.
- Represent and deputise for senior leaders including the DPH and Executive Director as required.
About us
Southend
on Sea City Council is a Unitary local authority, providing vital services to
meet the needs of the local community. We employ around 1,800 staff who are
working alongside our partners and local communities to deliver the city vision
and make lives better for the people of Southend.
Working
for Southend on Sea City Council offers a challenging and rewarding career in
local government within a collaborative and innovate environment, with the
benefit of flexible working practices to support a positive work life balance.
As a Unitary Authority we are responsible for all local government functions
ranging from social services, transport, public health, and parks through to
planning, trading standards, community safety and education, so we offer a wide
range of career opportunities. The diversity of our economy and communities and
investment in several exciting regeneration projects makes our Council a great
place to work, learn and make a difference.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To
be successful in this role, you must be a strategic thinker with strong
leadership and operational skills, capable of motivating organisations to
improve public health within existing resources. You must be able to lead in
crisis situations, apply both qualitative and quantitative analysis, and
develop and implement effective strategies and policies.
It
is vital that you have a deep understanding of the health and care system,
including its relationship with local and national government. You must also
demonstrate expertise in clinical quality assurance, evaluation, and
evidence-based practice, alongside a strong grasp of the interfaces between
health, social care, and wider determinants of health. You must be able to
navigate complex multi-agency environments with tact and diplomacy, while
driving meaningful public health outcomes for the residents of Southend-on-Sea,
will be the ultimate measure of success in this role. Experience in addressing
health inequalities, improving the health and wellbeing of children and young
people, and tackling the wider determinants of health is essential.
Please
note that only applicants who are currently registered as Public Health
Specialists with theGMC or GDC orUKPHRwill be considered for
this post. As part of the shortlisting process, you will be required to provide
formal evidence of your active registration.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To
be successful in this role, you must be a strategic thinker with strong
leadership and operational skills, capable of motivating organisations to
improve public health within existing resources. You must be able to lead in
crisis situations, apply both qualitative and quantitative analysis, and
develop and implement effective strategies and policies.
It
is vital that you have a deep understanding of the health and care system,
including its relationship with local and national government. You must also
demonstrate expertise in clinical quality assurance, evaluation, and
evidence-based practice, alongside a strong grasp of the interfaces between
health, social care, and wider determinants of health. You must be able to
navigate complex multi-agency environments with tact and diplomacy, while
driving meaningful public health outcomes for the residents of Southend-on-Sea,
will be the ultimate measure of success in this role. Experience in addressing
health inequalities, improving the health and wellbeing of children and young
people, and tackling the wider determinants of health is essential.
Please
note that only applicants who are currently registered as Public Health
Specialists with theGMC or GDC orUKPHRwill be considered for
this post. As part of the shortlisting process, you will be required to provide
formal evidence of your active registration.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Only applicants who are currently registered as Public Health Specialists with the GMC or GDC or UKPHR will be considered for this post. As part of the shortlisting process, you will be required to provide formal evidence of your active registration.
Desirable
- You must also demonstrate expertise in clinical quality assurance, evaluation, and evidence-based practice, alongside a strong grasp of the interfaces between health, social care, and wider determinants of health.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Only applicants who are currently registered as Public Health Specialists with the GMC or GDC or UKPHR will be considered for this post. As part of the shortlisting process, you will be required to provide formal evidence of your active registration.
Desirable
- You must also demonstrate expertise in clinical quality assurance, evaluation, and evidence-based practice, alongside a strong grasp of the interfaces between health, social care, and wider determinants of health.
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
