Senior Public Health Clinical Lead for CYPF Services

Job summary

Southend-on-Sea City Council is a Unitary local authority, providing vital services to meet the needs of the local community. We employ around 1,800 staff who are working alongside our partners and local communities to deliver the city vision and make lives better for the people of Southend.

Working for Southend-on-Sea City Council offers a challenging and rewarding career in local government within a collaborative and innovate environment, with the benefit of flexible working practices to support a positive work-life balance. As a Unitary Authority we are responsible for all local government functions ranging from social services, transport, public health and parks to planning, trading standards, community safety and education, so we offer a wide range of career opportunities. The diversity of our economy and communities and investment in a number of exciting regeneration projects makes our Council a great place to work, learn and make a difference.

Main duties of the job

We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Senior Public Health Clinical Lead for Children, Young People and Families Public Health Services to drive strategic improvements and lead critical services that support the most vulnerable in our communities. This contract is offered on a full time and permanent basis with hybrid and flexible working pattern (Flexibility around working pattern in this role is highly negotiable).

The successful candidate will maintain and improve health and life chances for children and families in Southend on Sea City Council providing the senior clinical leadership, safeguarding oversight and supervision for the Health Visiting and School Nursing Public Health Clinical Workforce, which sits within the Public Health department. You will be an expert in all areas of safeguarding children and you will be accountable to the Director of Public Health.

You will have leadership on Internal Management Reviews (IMRs), Child Safeguarding Practice Reviews (CSPR), and where required, Domestic Homicide Reviews (DHRs) Safeguarding Adults Reviews (SARs) and ensure that the learning from these reviews are shared, implemented, and embedded within the service. You will ensure safeguarding services for public health services are delivered in line with Section 11 of the Childrens Act 2004- protecting the welfare of children.

About us

When joining the council, you can enjoy a range of benefits including: 25 days annual leave, flexible working and excellent training and development opportunities. They are committed to ensuring that you are supported in this varied and challenging role with the appropriate level of training. We can offer access to the NHS Pensions scheme for the successful applicant. A full list of benefits provided by Southend Council can be viewed on the "Why Work For Us?" tab.

Competitive salary - £66,572 - £69,181 (depending on experience)