Job summary
You will lead and coordinate work, within a public health theme area, to improve the health and wellbeing
of the residents of Doncaster and reduce existing health inequalities.
This is an exciting opportunity to become part of the Public Health team in Doncaster.
Please see the Job Role Summary for more information about the duties and responsibilities associated with this role.
Main duties of the job
Please see the Job Role Summary and Job Profile for more information about the skills and qualities we are looking for in this role.
Contract Type Temporary to March 2022 (or Secondment opportunity), Full-time 37 Hours Per Week (part time applications considered)
About us
We are passionate about Doncaster - its a great place to live, do business and visit.
We have plenty to shout about Doncaster is the UKs best-connected location, we have many major developments in the pipeline, a vibrant urban centre with a thriving arts and cultural scene, sport and leisure attractions, wonderful green spaces and a fascinating heritage. We firmly believe, as do our partners, that Doncaster is the place to be with a bright future and ambitions ahead of it. But dont just take our word for it anyone joining the council, can look forward to expanding their knowledge and skills in a dynamic, creative and nurturing environment while truly making a difference to the communities we serve.
You will also have access to a variety of attractive employee benefits including competitive leave entitlement, local government pension scheme and access to a range of staff discount and flexible benefits schemes.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will primarily be responsible for:
- Focusing on tobacco control initiatives aimed at reducing smoking prevalence in Doncaster;
- Coordinating the work of the Public Health Team in Tobacco Control - supporting and making connections with multi-agencies;
- Supporting and coordinating the work of partner agencies and the Doncaster Tobacco Control Alliance in achieving the strategy and levels of performance set out by the Alliance;
- Managing the implementation of the Tobacco Control Strategy for Doncaster;
- Supporting improvements in leadership and partnership working in pursuit of the Tobacco Control Strategy;
- Working with the communication team in the Council to coordinate a communication approach across the Tobacco Control Alliance initially tested through the smoke-free spaces work and potentially the mass media work to drive up the number of people who quit smoking.
- Support the commissioning of Stop Smoking Service.
Essential skills, knowledge and experience required to fulfil the role include, but are not limited to:
- Hold a health-related qualification/or equivalent experience in a relevant area and specialist knowledge of public health.
- A desire to learn and develop new skills and willingness to undertake any additional training required in order to fully deliver the role.
- Evidence of relevant work experience within the field of public health, application of public health methods and evidence-based theory, and the ability to utilise tools including data analysis and interpretation.
- Experience of managing large scale, multi-disciplinary projects across large complex organisations e.g. NHS/Local Authority.
- Knowledge of national and local public health and wellbeing priorities in relation to the theme area.
- Knowledge and understanding of the theory of health improvement and evidence of skills to apply knowledge within professional practice.
- Able to work with and relate to a range of partners from diverse agencies and backgrounds.
- A knowledge of complex health care systems is essential and it would be advantageous for the person to have experience of partnership working and commissioning. Candidates must possess excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
For further information relating to this post please contact Dr Victor Joseph, Consultant in Public Health on 01302 734911; or email: victor.joseph@doncaster.gov.uk
Further details about the responsibilities and requirements of the role are contained in the job profile and role summary.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will primarily be responsible for:
- Focusing on tobacco control initiatives aimed at reducing smoking prevalence in Doncaster;
- Coordinating the work of the Public Health Team in Tobacco Control - supporting and making connections with multi-agencies;
- Supporting and coordinating the work of partner agencies and the Doncaster Tobacco Control Alliance in achieving the strategy and levels of performance set out by the Alliance;
- Managing the implementation of the Tobacco Control Strategy for Doncaster;
- Supporting improvements in leadership and partnership working in pursuit of the Tobacco Control Strategy;
- Working with the communication team in the Council to coordinate a communication approach across the Tobacco Control Alliance initially tested through the smoke-free spaces work and potentially the mass media work to drive up the number of people who quit smoking.
- Support the commissioning of Stop Smoking Service.
Essential skills, knowledge and experience required to fulfil the role include, but are not limited to:
- Hold a health-related qualification/or equivalent experience in a relevant area and specialist knowledge of public health.
- A desire to learn and develop new skills and willingness to undertake any additional training required in order to fully deliver the role.
- Evidence of relevant work experience within the field of public health, application of public health methods and evidence-based theory, and the ability to utilise tools including data analysis and interpretation.
- Experience of managing large scale, multi-disciplinary projects across large complex organisations e.g. NHS/Local Authority.
- Knowledge of national and local public health and wellbeing priorities in relation to the theme area.
- Knowledge and understanding of the theory of health improvement and evidence of skills to apply knowledge within professional practice.
- Able to work with and relate to a range of partners from diverse agencies and backgrounds.
- A knowledge of complex health care systems is essential and it would be advantageous for the person to have experience of partnership working and commissioning. Candidates must possess excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
For further information relating to this post please contact Dr Victor Joseph, Consultant in Public Health on 01302 734911; or email: victor.joseph@doncaster.gov.uk
Further details about the responsibilities and requirements of the role are contained in the job profile and role summary.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Evidence of relevant work experience within the field of public health, application of public health methods and evidence-based theory, and the ability to utilise tools including data analysis and interpretation.
- Experience of managing large scale, multi-disciplinary projects across large complex organisations e.g. NHS/Local Authority
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Knowledge of national and local public health and wellbeing priorities in relation to the
- theme area.
- Knowledge and understanding of the theory of health improvement and evidence of skills to
- apply knowledge within professional practice.
- Be able to work with and relate to a range of partners from diverse agencies and backgrounds
Qualifications
Essential
- You will hold a health-related qualification/or equivalent experience in a relevant area and specialist knowledge of public health.
- You will also have a desire to learn and develop new skills and willingness to undertake any additional training
- required in order to fully deliver the role.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Evidence of relevant work experience within the field of public health, application of public health methods and evidence-based theory, and the ability to utilise tools including data analysis and interpretation.
- Experience of managing large scale, multi-disciplinary projects across large complex organisations e.g. NHS/Local Authority
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Knowledge of national and local public health and wellbeing priorities in relation to the
- theme area.
- Knowledge and understanding of the theory of health improvement and evidence of skills to
- apply knowledge within professional practice.
- Be able to work with and relate to a range of partners from diverse agencies and backgrounds
Qualifications
Essential
- You will hold a health-related qualification/or equivalent experience in a relevant area and specialist knowledge of public health.
- You will also have a desire to learn and develop new skills and willingness to undertake any additional training
- required in order to fully deliver the role.
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.
