Job summary
Salary range: Senior Grade B -£96,911.00 to £109,837.00per annum (plus 5% On call supplement )
Work location: County Hall, Oxford
Hours per week: 37 - we are open to discussions about flexible working
Contract type: Permanent
This is a politically restricted post.
We are seeking a dynamic Public Health professional to take up this exciting role in a first-rate Public Health Team in a county where we can really make a difference
Main duties of the job
This is a hugely exciting time to be working in Public
Health in Oxfordshire.
The County Council is committed to tackling climate change;
shaping the environment to encourage active, healthy & inclusive lives;
shifting services to focus on more preventative approaches; and closing the
health gap between different communities. Oxfordshire is also aMarmot
Place, recognising the work we are doing with our partners to reduce
inequalities in health.
There are solid and established partnerships through the
Health & Wellbeing Board and the Oxfordshire Place Based Partnership with
joint priorities endorsed through the Joint Local Health & Wellbeing
Strategy with close working relationships right across the Oxfordshire system
and with the Integrated Care System. We also have strong relationships with
local universities and growing research ambitions.
About us
This is a hugely exciting time to be working in Public
Health in Oxfordshire.
The County Council is committed to tackling climate change;
shaping the environment to encourage active, healthy & inclusive lives;
shifting services to focus on more preventative approaches; and closing the
health gap between different communities. Oxfordshire is also aMarmot
Place, recognising the work we are doing with our partners to reduce
inequalities in health.
There are solid and established partnerships through the
Health & Wellbeing Board and the Oxfordshire Place Based Partnership with
joint priorities endorsed through the Joint Local Health & Wellbeing
Strategy with close working relationships right across the Oxfordshire system
and with the Integrated Care System. We also have strong relationships with
local universities and growing research ambitions.
Job description
Job responsibilities
About you
As a qualified Consultant in Public Health you will be
expected to have the full range of skills and experience to lead across the
broad spectrum of public health and to be able to flex lead areas as required.
To be successful in the role, you will have:
- a clear grounding in public health principles
- a sound understanding of Local Government, the NHS and
partnership working
- the ability to influence, persuade and make change
- the ability to deliver targets and meet deadlines
- the ability to combine an approach grounded in public health
skills with top quality management, partnership and commissioning skills.
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 todo it
differently: You will have significant experience leading diverse and
multifaceted teams at a senior level, uniting activities to achieve aligned
objectives.
Fundamentally, youll be passionate about delivering
stand-out public services, because were here to make every moment the best it
can be for the residents of Oxfordshire.
Rewards and Benefits
It really is true that every single job here contributes to
improving the lives of the people in our county - we want to do this for our
employees too. We are proud of our strong flexible working culture, including
the opportunity for flexibility on working hours and the use of technology to
support agile working. We offer some of the very best learning and development
opportunities to support your ongoing development.
We have a generous holiday allowance which rises as you
remain in employment with us up to 32 days, as well as giving you the option to
buy additional holiday. You will also have access to a Local Government Pension
Scheme with employer contributions of up to 19.9% of your salary; a range of
local and national retail discounts; and a host of enhanced family friendly
policies including carers leave and paid time off for volunteering.
To find out more, please contact our retained consultants at
Penna: Nick Raper on 07715 690463, or Tom Niven 07860 657044 for a confidential
conversation.
Closing Date: 11:59PM on Sunday 22nd February
AAC/ Final Panel: W/C 16th March (TBC)
Job description
Job responsibilities
About you
As a qualified Consultant in Public Health you will be
expected to have the full range of skills and experience to lead across the
broad spectrum of public health and to be able to flex lead areas as required.
To be successful in the role, you will have:
- a clear grounding in public health principles
- a sound understanding of Local Government, the NHS and
partnership working
- the ability to influence, persuade and make change
- the ability to deliver targets and meet deadlines
- the ability to combine an approach grounded in public health
skills with top quality management, partnership and commissioning skills.
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 todo it
differently: You will have significant experience leading diverse and
multifaceted teams at a senior level, uniting activities to achieve aligned
objectives.
Fundamentally, youll be passionate about delivering
stand-out public services, because were here to make every moment the best it
can be for the residents of Oxfordshire.
Rewards and Benefits
It really is true that every single job here contributes to
improving the lives of the people in our county - we want to do this for our
employees too. We are proud of our strong flexible working culture, including
the opportunity for flexibility on working hours and the use of technology to
support agile working. We offer some of the very best learning and development
opportunities to support your ongoing development.
We have a generous holiday allowance which rises as you
remain in employment with us up to 32 days, as well as giving you the option to
buy additional holiday. You will also have access to a Local Government Pension
Scheme with employer contributions of up to 19.9% of your salary; a range of
local and national retail discounts; and a host of enhanced family friendly
policies including carers leave and paid time off for volunteering.
To find out more, please contact our retained consultants at
Penna: Nick Raper on 07715 690463, or Tom Niven 07860 657044 for a confidential
conversation.
Closing Date: 11:59PM on Sunday 22nd February
AAC/ Final Panel: W/C 16th March (TBC)
Person Specification
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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.
