Job summary
Come and make a difference to the lives of children, young people and residents of Peterborough. We are pleased to announce a great opportunity for a Consultant in Public Health to join our dynamic team in Peterborough City Council. As one of the fastest-growing areas in the UK, Peterborough boasts a vibrant community and a forward-thinking environment. In 2023, we were recognised as a most improved council, marking our commitment to continuous progress. You will be providing public health leadership across a range of population level activities, commission services and work with partners to improve health outcomes and reduce inequalities with a focus on: Improving children and young peoples physical health and their mental health and wellbeing. Promoting mental health and wellbeing and prevention of mental ill health across all ages.
Please note that we only accept application via our websitejobs.peterborough.gov.uk
Main duties of the job
As a Consultant in Public Health, you will report into the Director of Public Health and are a key member of our extended Corporate Leadership Team. You are a key senior leader for public health in Peterborough and are responsible for delivering excellent public health services for Peterborough residents. You will work closely across all the directorates in the council, maximising the opportunities of being a unitary authority.You will be a senior system leader for improving the health and wellbeing of residents, reducing inequalities in health outcomes and protecting local communities in Peterborough. You will provide public health leadership and work closely with the Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Integrated Care Board, the North Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Care Partnership and other health partners as well as collaborating closely with all key partners to improve health.We are seeking an individual with excellent senior system leadership, a proven track record of partnership working and delivering excellent public health services, and the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels. If you are passionate about meeting the unique health challenges of Peterborough while capitalising on emerging opportunities, we invite you to embark on this exciting journey with us.
We are unable to accept applications via this site. Please apply using the following link - http://jobs.peterborough.gov.uk/job/Public_Health_Consultant_Children_Young_People_and_Mental_health/105984
About us
Following the recent separation of the Public Health service from Cambridgeshire County Council, we are seeking a talented individual to join our pioneering efforts in adopting place-based approaches that prioritise community involvement and empowerment. Peterborough City Councils aim is to address health inequalities head-on and embed public health principles into every aspect of our work. This is especially important given the significant and continued growth of the city and the diversity of Peterborough residents. There is a clear focus on improving outcomes for our children, creating healthy environments, reducing poverty and good mental health and wellbeing.
We are unable to accept applications via this site. Please apply using the following link - http://jobs.peterborough.gov.uk/job/Public_Health_Consultant_Children_Young_People_and_Mental_health/105984
Job description
Job responsibilities
The consultant will work as part of a public health team and system committed to improving physical
and mental health and wellbeing in and where children and families and mental health are key
priorities in the Joint Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Health and Wellbeing and Integrated Care
Strategy.
On behalf of the local authority, the post-holder working with the DPH and other consultant
colleagues will lead on improving the health and wellbeing of the residents which is underpinned by
the statutory duty placed on local government to take such steps as it considers appropriate to
improve health of its residents. The post-holder will take responsibility for a strategic objective of the
local authority and the Health & Wellbeing Board and act as a change agent to enable delivery of
relevant outcome indicators from the public health, NHS and social care outcome frameworks. The
post-holder will be expected to work across organisations, be able to influence budgets held by
those organisations as well as advocate for change effectively, to improve population and planetary
health. They may hold direct managerial responsibility for services and budgets which directly
contribute to these objectives, but they will usually also have substantially greater strategic
responsibilities across the council and other agencies.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The consultant will work as part of a public health team and system committed to improving physical
and mental health and wellbeing in and where children and families and mental health are key
priorities in the Joint Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Health and Wellbeing and Integrated Care
Strategy.
On behalf of the local authority, the post-holder working with the DPH and other consultant
colleagues will lead on improving the health and wellbeing of the residents which is underpinned by
the statutory duty placed on local government to take such steps as it considers appropriate to
improve health of its residents. The post-holder will take responsibility for a strategic objective of the
local authority and the Health & Wellbeing Board and act as a change agent to enable delivery of
relevant outcome indicators from the public health, NHS and social care outcome frameworks. The
post-holder will be expected to work across organisations, be able to influence budgets held by
those organisations as well as advocate for change effectively, to improve population and planetary
health. They may hold direct managerial responsibility for services and budgets which directly
contribute to these objectives, but they will usually also have substantially greater strategic
responsibilities across the council and other agencies.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- In line with legislation, inclusion in the GMC Full and Specialist Register with a license to practice/GDC Specialist List or inclusion in the UK Public Health Register (UKPHR) for Public Health Specialists at the point of application.
- Any public health speciality registrar applicants who are currently on the UK public health training programme and not yet on either the GMC, GDC or UKPHR specialist register must provide verifiable signed documentary evidence that they're within 6 months of gaining entry to a register at the date of interview*
- Able to both lead teams and to able to contribute effectively in teams led by junior colleagues.
- Applicants must meet minimum CPD requirements (i.e. be up to date) in accordance with Faculty of Public Health requirements or other recognised body.
- Able to influence senior members including directors and CEOs.
- Delivery of successful change management programmes across organizational boundaries.
Desirable
- Please see Job Description
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- In line with legislation, inclusion in the GMC Full and Specialist Register with a license to practice/GDC Specialist List or inclusion in the UK Public Health Register (UKPHR) for Public Health Specialists at the point of application.
- Any public health speciality registrar applicants who are currently on the UK public health training programme and not yet on either the GMC, GDC or UKPHR specialist register must provide verifiable signed documentary evidence that they're within 6 months of gaining entry to a register at the date of interview*
- Able to both lead teams and to able to contribute effectively in teams led by junior colleagues.
- Applicants must meet minimum CPD requirements (i.e. be up to date) in accordance with Faculty of Public Health requirements or other recognised body.
- Able to influence senior members including directors and CEOs.
- Delivery of successful change management programmes across organizational boundaries.
Desirable
- Please see Job Description
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
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
