Job responsibilities
A role with a difference
Oxfordshire is now a Marmot Place, recognising the work we
are doing with our partners to reduce inequalities in health.
As Deputy Director, you will work with your job share to
lead approximately 50 employees across seven expert and progressive teams, with
direct line management responsibility of 2 consultants in public health and our
business and planning manager. Our team is structured around the life course
approach, to help implement our ambitious Health and Wellbeing Strategy.
As Deputy Director, you will act as a change agent,
improving health outcomes in Oxfordshire through systems and partnership
working. You will be a credible and high-profile system leader across our
organisation, our district councils, NHS organisations, universities and
voluntary & community sector, and accountable for delivery, effectiveness,
corporate support and public health outcomes. This role is critical to the
achievement of change and performance by translating strategy into successful
service delivery, ensuring excellence for the residents of Oxfordshire.
As Consultant in Public Health, you will also be responsible
for leading on improving the health and wellbeing of residents through the
delivery of set strategic objectives. To achieve this, you will use your
leadership and partnership skills to influence colleagues across the council
and wider system to improve public health outcomes. All our public health
consultants are part of the Directorate Leadership Team that provides the
overall public leadership to our team of 50 staff.
As Consultant in Public Health, you will also play a vital
system leadership role in ensuring Oxfordshire realises its ambition as a
Marmot place. You will influence partnership boards to maximise health
opportunities and the reduction of inequalities in health outcomes amongst
residents. This role will be critical in leading on improving health and social
outcomes for a particular client group including early years, children, working
adults, older adults, learning disabilities and mental health.
Reporting to our Director of Public Health &
Communities, Ansaf Azhar, this broad, exciting and innovative role sits at the
corporate heart of the Council and will offer an ambitious Public Health
professional the opportunity to make a real impact.
We're striving to do things differently
Together, were focussed on making every day the best it can
be for our residents. Whatever you do here, youll look around and say, I make
a difference. Because were all creating lasting change to peoples lives in
Oxfordshire.
Everyday you'll be challenged in a new way, supported by
your team, in an organisation that is free thinking, flexible, and helps people
achieve their ambitions. We're not afraid to do things differently and our
dynamic culture means this is a place where new ideas are embraced, and
innovation thrives.
We believe that together, our differences make us stronger,
and that diversity is the foundation for innovation. Here, you can create a
unique career for yourself while raising the bar for the future of public
health.
You will be joining us at a time of transformation to
develop Oxfordshire as a healthy place and support all parts of the council to
prioritise preventative approaches and address health inequalities in our
communities.
With a nationally recognised drug and alcohol service, new
research partnerships with our local universities, our whole systems approach
to healthy weight and a commitment to becoming a smoke free county our
leadership team are consistently embracing our value of daring to do it
differently.
Our work is central to the councils strategic plan and aim
that Oxfordshire becomes Greener, Fairer and Healthier. Learn more.
Are you in?
About you
You are innovative and courageous, qualities that
distinguish you as a leader. You will provide unwavering support and
enthusiasm, always challenging the status quo to find better solutions through
exploration and bravery. Equally important, you will exemplify our core values
in all you do.
- Always learning: You will have inclusion in the GMC Full and
Specialist Register with a license to practice/GDC Specialist List (or be
eligible for registration within six months of interview) or Inclusion in the
UK Public Health Register (UKPHR) for Public Health Specialists (or be eligible
for registration within six months of interview). If UK trained in Public
Health, you 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 non-UK
trained, you must have evidence of equivalence to the UK CCT.
- Be Kind and Care: You will be a natural leader who
understands and respects the unique qualities, abilities, strengths, and
diverse backgrounds of individuals.
- Equality and integrity in all you do: You will possess an
in-depth understanding of legislation and best practices within your area of
expertise and the wider sector, along with a good grasp of national and local
government developments, policies, and emerging trends.
- Taking responsibility: You will take responsibility for your
team to deliver on the vision of Oxfordshire County Council, driving continual
improvements and ensuring financial stability in terms of budget.
- Daring to do it differently: You will have significant
experience leading diverse and multifaceted teams at a senior level, uniting
activities to achieve aligned objectives.
Fundamentally, you'll be passionate about delivering
stand-out public services, because we're here to make every moment the best it
can be for the residents of Oxfordshire.
Rewards and benefits
- Culture of flexible working
- Technology to support agile working where role permits
- Up to 33 days holiday p.a. plus bank holidays
- Option to buy additional holiday
- Employee Assistance Programme including access to health and
wellbeing support
- Membership of the Local Government contributory pension
scheme, with an employers contribution of up to 19.9%
- Enhanced family friendly policies
- Local and national discounts for shopping and travel
- Great learning and development opportunities to support your
ongoing development.
To find out more, please contact our retained consultants at
Penna: Nick Raper on 07715 690463, or Tom Niven 07860 657044
Closing date: 11:59PM on Sunday 22nd February
Final Panel/AAC Interview: W/C 16th March (TBC)
