Job summary
A brilliant opportunity for a Public Health Practitioner to join a shared Public Health team to work on public mental health.
Youll be based in Milton Keynes, but youll work across the three unitary authorities of Bedford Borough, Central Bedfordshire and Milton Keynes (BMK), reporting to the Public Health Principal for Mental Health and Wellbeing.
The Public Mental Health team works with partners to improve the mental health and wellbeing of residents across the three authorities. Current priorities include leading the Suicide Prevention Action Plan, real time suspected suicide surveillance data systemand Prevention Concordat for Better Mental Health across Bedfordshire and Milton Keynes.
You will support the Public Health Principal by collaborating with partners across Bedfordshire, Luton and Milton Keynes integrated care system (BLMK ICS)in the development and delivery of public health initiatives that address mental health inequalities and improve mental health outcomes.
Experience of working in complex health and care systems and the ability to work strategically with partners is essential for this role.Experience in the mental health or suicide prevention field would be beneficial.
If you would like to have a chat and gain more a better insight to thisrole please emailEmma.Bates@Milton-keynes.gov.uk
Main duties of the job
- Develop, implement, and manage a range of specialist public mental health programmes and projects to improve mental health outcomes and reduce health inequalities.
- Ensure programmes and projects are evidence based, value for money and delivered on time and within budget.
- Monitor, analyse, present and communicate data on population health needs and inequalities relating to mental health to inform and influence local action plans and strategies.
- Work collaboratively within own organisation and across agencies and boundaries with a wide range of partners including local authorities, health, police and the voluntary sector.
- Contribute to key programmes of public mental health work including the real time suspected suicide surveillance (RTSSS) data system, suicide audit and suicide prevention.
- Implement, monitor and report on action plans and strategies for lead areas of work.
About us
Milton Keynes City Council is a large, modern and financially stable employer with around 2,500 people working across our eight areas. Together we provide local residents and businesses with a wide range of important round-the-clock services and aim to make our city a better place to live.
We work hard because of the demands placed on us, like protecting children from harm or preventing homelessness. However, working for the city is always rewarding and everyone has the opportunity to make a real difference.
Were very proud of our diversity and are committed to having a workforce that reflects the community we serve. Whatever your background, you will be welcome here if you share our values of being dedicated, respectful and collaborative.
We offer great training and support and because of the size and scale of the organisation there are always new opportunities to explore when its time for a new role.
If youd like to know more about how we do things and what matters to us, take a look at ourshort bookletWhat makes us Milton Keynes City Council.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Main Responsibility
- Develop, implement, and manage a range of specialist public mental health programmes and projects to improve mental health outcomes and reduce health inequalities.
- Ensure programmes and projects are evidence based, value for money and delivered on time and within budget.
- Monitor, analyse, present and communicate data on population health needs and inequalities relating to mental health to inform and influence local action plans and strategies.
- Work collaboratively within own organisation and across agencies and boundaries with a wide range of partners including local authorities, health, police and the voluntary sector.
- Contribute to key programmes of public mental health work including the real time suspected suicide surveillance (RTSSS) data system, suicide audit and suicide prevention.
- Implement, monitor and report on action plans and strategies for lead areas of work.
The Ideal Candidate
- Ability to engage, influence and work collaboratively with a wide range of partners across the system.
- Communicate effectively and confidently.
- Balance competing demands and manage several projects and programmes concurrently.
- Analyse and present data and complex information in a way that can be understood by a range of audiences.
- Flexible and adaptable approach to working with evolving priorities.
- Work independently and as a team member, with a high level of motivation.
- Care about improving mental health and wellbeing.
- Demonstrate that their values and expectations align to those of MKCC.
- Driving licence is not essential but you will required to travel to various different locations from time to time.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Main Responsibility
- Develop, implement, and manage a range of specialist public mental health programmes and projects to improve mental health outcomes and reduce health inequalities.
- Ensure programmes and projects are evidence based, value for money and delivered on time and within budget.
- Monitor, analyse, present and communicate data on population health needs and inequalities relating to mental health to inform and influence local action plans and strategies.
- Work collaboratively within own organisation and across agencies and boundaries with a wide range of partners including local authorities, health, police and the voluntary sector.
- Contribute to key programmes of public mental health work including the real time suspected suicide surveillance (RTSSS) data system, suicide audit and suicide prevention.
- Implement, monitor and report on action plans and strategies for lead areas of work.
The Ideal Candidate
- Ability to engage, influence and work collaboratively with a wide range of partners across the system.
- Communicate effectively and confidently.
- Balance competing demands and manage several projects and programmes concurrently.
- Analyse and present data and complex information in a way that can be understood by a range of audiences.
- Flexible and adaptable approach to working with evolving priorities.
- Work independently and as a team member, with a high level of motivation.
- Care about improving mental health and wellbeing.
- Demonstrate that their values and expectations align to those of MKCC.
- Driving licence is not essential but you will required to travel to various different locations from time to time.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- The Ideal Candidate
- Ability to engage, influence and work collaboratively with a wide range of partners across the system.
- Communicate effectively and confidently.
- Balance competing demands and manage several projects and programmes concurrently.
- Analyse and present data and complex information in a way that can be understood by a range of audiences.
- Flexible and adaptable approach to working with evolving priorities.
- Work independently and as a team member, with a high level of motivation.
- Care about improving mental health and wellbeing.
- Demonstrate that their values and expectations align to those of MKCC.
- Driving licence is not essential but you will required to travel to various different locations from time to time.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- The Ideal Candidate
- Ability to engage, influence and work collaboratively with a wide range of partners across the system.
- Communicate effectively and confidently.
- Balance competing demands and manage several projects and programmes concurrently.
- Analyse and present data and complex information in a way that can be understood by a range of audiences.
- Flexible and adaptable approach to working with evolving priorities.
- Work independently and as a team member, with a high level of motivation.
- Care about improving mental health and wellbeing.
- Demonstrate that their values and expectations align to those of MKCC.
- Driving licence is not essential but you will required to travel to various different locations from time to time.
Additional information
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
