Job summary
Northumberland County Council is looking to appoint a substantive, full time, flexible and adaptable Consultant in Public Health to join its forward-thinking team. If successful, the applicant will have the opportunity to lead on a variety of areas which could include health protection, policy and place, children and young people and mental health and a variety of community-based health improvement programmes. Responsibilities will also include playing a central role in reducing inequalities and leading our data and business intelligence team.
Main duties of the job
We are looking for a consultant with excellent leadership and strong technical skills who can develop and maintain positive relationships with stakeholders across the public and VCSE sectors and with communities. The successful applicant should be committed to using community centred approaches to improve health and wellbeing.
The post-holder must be on the UK Voluntary Register for Public Health Specialists/GMC/GDC Specialist Register or within 6 months of obtaining CCT at the time of interview.
Times of work: 9 am 5 pm (some evening work) Weekly working hours: 37 hours
Closing Date: Friday 2 February 2024
Interview Date: Friday 1 March 2024
About us
Northumberland is the most beautiful county in which to live and work but despite its numerous attractions, as Englands most sparsely populated and northern county, we have some specific public health challenges. These include a disproportionately ageing population and the often-forgotten socioeconomic impact of rurality along with an urban southeast corner which continues to face the difficulties consistent with the legacy of former coalfield areas. The Council has a reputation for innovation, and we have a longstanding culture of close joint working and integration with our NHS colleagues and the voluntary and community sector.
As an equal opportunities employer, we welcome applicants from all backgrounds and want our workforce to reflect the diversity of our local communities so that we can all work for a brighter future - together.
For an informal discussion please email sandra.blackwood@northumberland.gov.uk who will arrange a time for a phone call with Gill ONeill. Executive Director of Public Health
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further information on this position, please see the attached job description and person specification.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further information on this position, please see the attached job description and person specification.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- The National Health Service (Appointment of Consultants) Regulations 1996 (legislation.gov.uk). 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.
- 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 practice.
- Public health specialty registrar applicants who are not yet on the GMC Specialist Register, UKPHR register or GDC Specialist List in dental public health must provide verifiable signed documentary evidence that they are within 6 months of gaining entry to a register at the date of interview
Experience
Essential
- Delivery of successful change management programmes across organisational boundaries.
- Experience of using complex information to explain public health issues to a range of audiences.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- The National Health Service (Appointment of Consultants) Regulations 1996 (legislation.gov.uk). 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.
- 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 practice.
- Public health specialty registrar applicants who are not yet on the GMC Specialist Register, UKPHR register or GDC Specialist List in dental public health must provide verifiable signed documentary evidence that they are within 6 months of gaining entry to a register at the date of interview
Experience
Essential
- Delivery of successful change management programmes across organisational boundaries.
- Experience of using complex information to explain public health issues to a range of audiences.
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
