Job summary
An exciting opportunity has
arisen within the Public Health team for a Specialist Practitioner Advanced.
The
Domestic Abuse Act 2021, which came into force on 29th April 2021, aims to make
changes to better protect survivors of domestic abuse and strengthen measures
to address the behaviours of perpetrators. This includes a statutory duty
on local authorities to provide support to victims of domestic abuse and their
children. Also the provision of refuge and other safe accommodation.
The
post holder will have domestic abuse as a priority and will be the majority of
their portfolio of work. Working across partnerships and representing CYC
Public Health at a strategic level both locally, regionally and nationally.
They
will be responsible for ensuring that the correct processes, commissioned
services and responses are in place.
The
post holder will work to the Nurse Consultant in Public Health to support the
delivery of the statutory functions associated with the Domestic Abuse Act 2021
and Domestic Homicide Reviews.
The
post holder will also support the Council and partners in delivering the agreed
objectives within the multi-agency Domestic Abuse Strategy for North Yorkshire
and York.
Main duties of the job
We would like to hear from you if you have;
A Masters Degree (or working towards) in a public health or relevant health care related subject or demonstrable equivalent public health experience over a number of years.
- Recognised project/change management qualification or demonstrable equivalent experience.
In-depth knowledge of the public health field of practice including epidemiology, research and evaluation methodology and evidence base relating to public health interventions
Knowledge and experience in either a delivery or commissioning capacity within the field of public health or health care. Highly developed knowledge and understanding of public health principles is essential.
The ability to undertake work of a complex and diverse nature which necessitates knowledge and skills at an advanced level of public health practice.
Evidence of continuing professional development and updating in within the framework of the Public Health Knowledge and Skills Framework and own area of specialist practice.
Experience of working effectively and collaboratively with a wide range of partner agencies across the health, social care, independent and community and voluntary sector.
Knowledge of commissioning services, contract monitoring and performance management.
In-depth knowledge of service planning, information management, care pathway re-design to deliver improved public health outcomes
About us
The Council is committed to investing in the
talent and wellbeing of our staff and can offer a generous annual leave
allowance, access to the Local Government Pension Scheme, comprehensive Health
& Wellbeing initiatives and a reward package which recognises your
contribution. We can offer flexible working practices, community engagement and
volunteer activities and, as part of our commitment to you, promote continuous
Learning & Development. In addition we also offer a growing range of
discounts, rewards and savings.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder is responsible for leading on the delivery of a wide range of major public health programmes covering the areas of health improvement, healthcare commissioning/public health intelligence, health protection and wider determinants. The post holder will lead on a wide range of work programmes which will support commissioning objectives of Public Health services, strategic leadership and provision of expert public health advice to ensure that the department is effective in achieving its strategic and operational aims.
They will have an important leadership role in developing relationships with key external stakeholders including NHS Vale of York Commissioning Group, Public Health England and other partners (e.g. voluntary and community sector). The post holder will work closely with the senior colleagues within the Public Health team to develop and implement public health partnership work programmes.
They will need to ensure that public health goals are allied to the corporate objectives of partners through business plans and team objectives. In fostering and developing public health capability across the Council and partners, they will need to be able to develop an understanding and motivation among partners to contribute to public health goals. This will need to be based on a sound evidence base and the creation of an environment that enables implementation as part of mainstream activity.
Responsible for contributing to the development of local public health strategic objectives, public health evidence, research, training and capacity development within the local health and social care environment and supporting the Assistant Director of Public Health to ensure that public health objectives are represented within local service provision
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder is responsible for leading on the delivery of a wide range of major public health programmes covering the areas of health improvement, healthcare commissioning/public health intelligence, health protection and wider determinants. The post holder will lead on a wide range of work programmes which will support commissioning objectives of Public Health services, strategic leadership and provision of expert public health advice to ensure that the department is effective in achieving its strategic and operational aims.
They will have an important leadership role in developing relationships with key external stakeholders including NHS Vale of York Commissioning Group, Public Health England and other partners (e.g. voluntary and community sector). The post holder will work closely with the senior colleagues within the Public Health team to develop and implement public health partnership work programmes.
They will need to ensure that public health goals are allied to the corporate objectives of partners through business plans and team objectives. In fostering and developing public health capability across the Council and partners, they will need to be able to develop an understanding and motivation among partners to contribute to public health goals. This will need to be based on a sound evidence base and the creation of an environment that enables implementation as part of mainstream activity.
Responsible for contributing to the development of local public health strategic objectives, public health evidence, research, training and capacity development within the local health and social care environment and supporting the Assistant Director of Public Health to ensure that public health objectives are represented within local service provision
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to Masters Degree level in a public health or relevant health care related subject or demonstrable equivalent public health experience over a number of years.
- Recognised project/change management qualification or demonstrable equivalent experience.
Desirable
- In-depth knowledge of the public health field of practice including epidemiology, research and evaluation methodology and evidence base relating to public health interventions
- Knowledge and experience in either a delivery or commissioning capacity within the field of public health or health care. Highly developed knowledge and understanding of public health principles is essential.
- Ability to undertake work of a complex and diverse nature which necessitates knowledge and skills at an advanced level of public health practice.
- Evidence of continuing professional development and updating in within the framework of the Public Health Knowledge and Skills Framework and own area of specialist practice.
- Experience of working effectively and collaboratively with a wide range of partner agencies across the health, social care, independent and community and voluntary sector.
- Knowledge and experience of leading project/change management and service development.
- Political awareness and experience of working in a local authority environment
- Knowledge of commissioning services, contract monitoring and performance management.
- In-depth knowledge of service planning, information management, care pathway re-design to deliver improved public health outcomes
- Computer literate with good key board skills and experience of using Microsoft software packages
Experience
Essential
- Understanding of qualitative and quantitative sources of data and methods for measuring, analysing and interpreting health and wellbeing needs and outcomes
- Demonstrable understanding of the importance of information governance compliance, data confidentiality, disclosure and data sharing protocols
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, report writing and presentation skills
- Knowledge and understanding of the principles and methods of evaluation, audit, research and development and standard setting as applied to improving quality of public health or health and care services.
- Knowledge of health needs assessments, data analysis and strategic planning.
- An understanding and experience of matrix working with excellent programme management skills
- Have a track record of leading multi-agency partnership working and managing relationships across organisational boundaries
- Have experience of working with service users to re-design services and to monitor their effectiveness
- Experience of successfully leading and managing teams, both in day to day operational matters and in influencing provider services both within the public, independent, community and voluntary sector
Desirable
- A clear understanding of public finances allied to improving health and wellbeing outcomes and managing budgets
- Ability to work and make decisions autonomously at a strategic level locally and regionally, where appropriate, requiring minimal supervision
- Ability to deliver high quality work to tight deadlines and to manage and prioritise work across different workstreams
- Ability to work effectively in an environment where there is ambiguity and uncertainty
- Knowledge and practical experience of problem solving methodologies, being innovative and creative in terms of designing and implementing solutions
- Influencing and negotiating skills
- Strategic thinker
- Knowledge and awareness of Good Public Health Practice (Faculty of Public Health Guidelines)
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to Masters Degree level in a public health or relevant health care related subject or demonstrable equivalent public health experience over a number of years.
- Recognised project/change management qualification or demonstrable equivalent experience.
Desirable
- In-depth knowledge of the public health field of practice including epidemiology, research and evaluation methodology and evidence base relating to public health interventions
- Knowledge and experience in either a delivery or commissioning capacity within the field of public health or health care. Highly developed knowledge and understanding of public health principles is essential.
- Ability to undertake work of a complex and diverse nature which necessitates knowledge and skills at an advanced level of public health practice.
- Evidence of continuing professional development and updating in within the framework of the Public Health Knowledge and Skills Framework and own area of specialist practice.
- Experience of working effectively and collaboratively with a wide range of partner agencies across the health, social care, independent and community and voluntary sector.
- Knowledge and experience of leading project/change management and service development.
- Political awareness and experience of working in a local authority environment
- Knowledge of commissioning services, contract monitoring and performance management.
- In-depth knowledge of service planning, information management, care pathway re-design to deliver improved public health outcomes
- Computer literate with good key board skills and experience of using Microsoft software packages
Experience
Essential
- Understanding of qualitative and quantitative sources of data and methods for measuring, analysing and interpreting health and wellbeing needs and outcomes
- Demonstrable understanding of the importance of information governance compliance, data confidentiality, disclosure and data sharing protocols
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, report writing and presentation skills
- Knowledge and understanding of the principles and methods of evaluation, audit, research and development and standard setting as applied to improving quality of public health or health and care services.
- Knowledge of health needs assessments, data analysis and strategic planning.
- An understanding and experience of matrix working with excellent programme management skills
- Have a track record of leading multi-agency partnership working and managing relationships across organisational boundaries
- Have experience of working with service users to re-design services and to monitor their effectiveness
- Experience of successfully leading and managing teams, both in day to day operational matters and in influencing provider services both within the public, independent, community and voluntary sector
Desirable
- A clear understanding of public finances allied to improving health and wellbeing outcomes and managing budgets
- Ability to work and make decisions autonomously at a strategic level locally and regionally, where appropriate, requiring minimal supervision
- Ability to deliver high quality work to tight deadlines and to manage and prioritise work across different workstreams
- Ability to work effectively in an environment where there is ambiguity and uncertainty
- Knowledge and practical experience of problem solving methodologies, being innovative and creative in terms of designing and implementing solutions
- Influencing and negotiating skills
- Strategic thinker
- Knowledge and awareness of Good Public Health Practice (Faculty of Public Health Guidelines)
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
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).
