Job summary
Kent Public Health Smokefree Generation Kent job opportunities
Kent Public Health is seeking to expand to deliver an extended tobacco control agenda under the governments new smokefree plan, Stopping the Start. There are new and exciting opportunities available to support our excellent tobacco control and commissioning teams and take our Stopping the Start delivery plan forward. We are looking for motivated and enthusiastic team members, ideally with public health backgrounds and project management skills and knowledge of the tobacco control agenda. This is an exciting initiative that will run for three years with a view to extend for up to two additional years. If you meet the requirements of the following job descriptions and are up for the challenge, we welcome your application.
Public Health Specialist (Smoke Free Generation)
We are looking to appoint a Public Health Specialist to join our thriving public health team.
You will need to be experienced and skilled with a strong public health knowledge base.
The post will initially be appointed on a three-year fixed term contract with the aim to review and extend for up to two additional years (funding dependent).
Part-time will be considered.
Shortlisting: 10th May 2024
Interview date 16th May 2024
Main duties of the job
As the Public Health Specialist, you will besupporting the Tobacco Control portfolio of work to develop Kents new Smoke Free Generation, Stopping the Start delivery plan. You will have a keen interest and enthusiasm, a proven track record in delivering public health projects and programmes, strategic direction, and policy advice to a high standard. The role will be to develop, support, monitor, and review several new and exciting tobacco control programmes across public health.
You will be skilled in the use of data and analysis to inform policy and programmes.
Kent is a large County with lots of complex public health issues. You will have the ability to prioritise competing demands and objectives, coupled with diplomacy and a working knowledge of all areas of public health.
This post is subject to a Basic Disclosure Application to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
This post is considered by KCC to be a customer-facing position. The Council therefore has a statutory duty under Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016) to ensure that post holders have a command of spoken English/Welsh sufficient for the effective performance of the job requirements. The appropriate standards are set out in the Job Description/Person Specification.
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diversity of the countys working residents, encouraging applications from
people of all ages, abilities, genders, sexual orientations, ethnic
backgrounds, faiths and those with caring responsibilities, and aspires to
create an inclusive workplace where everyone can be themselves at
work.Please note if you are interested, please apply as soon as
possible as the closing date for this advert may be earlier than stated should
a number of suitably qualified candidates apply.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Purpose of the Job:
Responsible lead for the development and delivery of Public Health programmes and services that are safe, of high quality, cost-effective, sustainable, improve the health of the population and reduce health inequalities in Kent. The primary focus of the role is on developing the Smoke Free generation, Stopping the Start plan in Kent County Council which supports the Tobacco Control agenda.
To analyse patterns of health and disease and undertake annual needs assessment to inform and shape commissioning within Public Health Services and across agencies.
To support the reduction of health inequalities with a particular focus on the Lower Layer Super Output Areas (LSOAs)
To contribute to the implementation of the transformation of health and social care in Kent
Main duties and responsibilities:
Ensure that the objectives set in the County Council approved public health strategies and action plans are met and prepare reports to influence discussion and strategic decision-making.
Develop, lead and manage multi-agency partnerships across the health and care economy in delivering programmes and services across the three domains of public health.
Use the application of analytical, evaluative judgements and interpretive thinking to find solutions to public health issues. Proactively identify viable partnership options and establish collaborative working options to find practical actions and deliver strategic input to reduce health inequalities in Kent.
Provide public health advice for a portfolio of commissioned services ensuring the implementation of strategic priorities of KCC and the wider Health and social care system. Work with internal and external stakeholders to focus on required outcomes and work with the wider public health team to assure quality in all public health services.
Undertake qualitative and quantitative analysis and modelling [including health economics] to appraise programmes being planned or implemented and assist colleagues in the planning of evaluations for new programmes.
Develop and motivate staff in accordance with KCC policies and procedures through day-to-day support and supervision in order to deliver a high-quality service.
To develop public health capacity by raising awareness of the contribution to public health skills and knowledge in partner organisations and the local and wider public health community, including the local authority and voluntary sector, contributing to teaching, supervising, and assessing those training and working in the public health system.
Contribute to the development of service specifications and performance management indicators as required for the procurement of Public Health programmes and services in Kent. Work with internal and external stakeholders to focus on required outcomes.
Aanalyse patterns of health and disease and undertake annual needs assessment, health equity audits, service reviews and evaluations to inform and shape commissioning within Public Health Services and across agencies and the JSNA.
Provide timely and accurate information and produce reports to inform and influence discussion and strategic decision-making. Work alongside Directors and Consultants in Public Health to work with the respective Boards, partner agencies, and central government on the delivery and outcomes of Public Health programmes and services influencing the national agenda.
Contribute to the national agendas working on behalf of KCC and the wider partnership arrangements, demonstrating a good understanding of the political environment and application of concepts and principles.
Work in liaison with borough and district Councils to provide system leadership.
This job description is provided to assist the job holder to know what his/her main duties are. It may be amended from time to time without change to the level of responsibility appropriate to the grade of post.
Footnote: This job description is provided to assist the job holder to know what their main duties are. It may be amended from time to time without change to the level of responsibility appropriate to the grade of post.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Purpose of the Job:
Responsible lead for the development and delivery of Public Health programmes and services that are safe, of high quality, cost-effective, sustainable, improve the health of the population and reduce health inequalities in Kent. The primary focus of the role is on developing the Smoke Free generation, Stopping the Start plan in Kent County Council which supports the Tobacco Control agenda.
To analyse patterns of health and disease and undertake annual needs assessment to inform and shape commissioning within Public Health Services and across agencies.
To support the reduction of health inequalities with a particular focus on the Lower Layer Super Output Areas (LSOAs)
To contribute to the implementation of the transformation of health and social care in Kent
Main duties and responsibilities:
Ensure that the objectives set in the County Council approved public health strategies and action plans are met and prepare reports to influence discussion and strategic decision-making.
Develop, lead and manage multi-agency partnerships across the health and care economy in delivering programmes and services across the three domains of public health.
Use the application of analytical, evaluative judgements and interpretive thinking to find solutions to public health issues. Proactively identify viable partnership options and establish collaborative working options to find practical actions and deliver strategic input to reduce health inequalities in Kent.
Provide public health advice for a portfolio of commissioned services ensuring the implementation of strategic priorities of KCC and the wider Health and social care system. Work with internal and external stakeholders to focus on required outcomes and work with the wider public health team to assure quality in all public health services.
Undertake qualitative and quantitative analysis and modelling [including health economics] to appraise programmes being planned or implemented and assist colleagues in the planning of evaluations for new programmes.
Develop and motivate staff in accordance with KCC policies and procedures through day-to-day support and supervision in order to deliver a high-quality service.
To develop public health capacity by raising awareness of the contribution to public health skills and knowledge in partner organisations and the local and wider public health community, including the local authority and voluntary sector, contributing to teaching, supervising, and assessing those training and working in the public health system.
Contribute to the development of service specifications and performance management indicators as required for the procurement of Public Health programmes and services in Kent. Work with internal and external stakeholders to focus on required outcomes.
Aanalyse patterns of health and disease and undertake annual needs assessment, health equity audits, service reviews and evaluations to inform and shape commissioning within Public Health Services and across agencies and the JSNA.
Provide timely and accurate information and produce reports to inform and influence discussion and strategic decision-making. Work alongside Directors and Consultants in Public Health to work with the respective Boards, partner agencies, and central government on the delivery and outcomes of Public Health programmes and services influencing the national agenda.
Contribute to the national agendas working on behalf of KCC and the wider partnership arrangements, demonstrating a good understanding of the political environment and application of concepts and principles.
Work in liaison with borough and district Councils to provide system leadership.
This job description is provided to assist the job holder to know what his/her main duties are. It may be amended from time to time without change to the level of responsibility appropriate to the grade of post.
Footnote: This job description is provided to assist the job holder to know what their main duties are. It may be amended from time to time without change to the level of responsibility appropriate to the grade of post.
Person Specification
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills in order to communicate at all levels in the organization and with external bodies.
- Well-developed skills to prepare strategic reports
- Excellent negotiation, planning and commissioning skills
- Demonstrate a good understanding of the political environment and application of concepts and principles.
- Ability to manage, recruit, motivate and develop people.
- Ability to effectively prioritise and work to tight deadlines.
- Public Health Specialists will be expected to have the ability to develop their analytical and modelling skills to meet the requirements of the changing presentation and use of the JSNA. Professional development will be supported to enable and empower public health specialists to have these skills.
- Ability to translate national and local policy into appropriate public health/health improvement programmes and on the design management and implementation of these programmes locally
- Excellent presentation, written and verbal communication skills and be able to produce, understand and interpret complex epidemiological and statistical information for a wide range of audiences, including NHS professionals, politicians and the general public
- Computer literate
- Demonstrable commitment towards service user and carer involvement in the development of services.
- Demonstrable commitment to equality and promoting diversity in all aspects of working.
KENT VALUES AND CULTURAL ATTRIBUTES
Essential
- Kent Values:
- We are brave. We do the right thing, we accept and offer challenge
- We are curious to innovate and improve
- We are compassionate, understanding and respectful to all
- We are strong together by sharing knowledge
- We are all responsible for the difference we make
- Our values enable us to build a culture that is:
- Flexible/agile - willing to take (calculated) risks and want people that are flexible and agile
- Curious - constantly learning and evolving
- Compassionate and Inclusive - compassionate, understanding and respectful to all
- Working Together - building and delivering for the best interests of Kent
- Empowering - Our people take accountability for their decisions and actions
- Externally Focused - Residents, families and communities at the heart of decision making
Experience
Essential
- Significant and wide-ranging experience in Public Health and commissioning services at a senior level
- Experience of working within a partnership/multi-agency setting
- Experience of working in a politically sensitive setting
- Experience of staff management, including staff recruitment, supervision, motivation and development
- Experience of conducting an audit
Knowledge
Essential
- A detailed working knowledge of Public Health and Health Inequalities
- A clear understanding of partnership and multi-agency working.
- A detailed working knowledge of performance and quality issues in Public Health
- High level of understanding of epidemiology, statistics, public health practice, health promotion and health care evaluation
- Analytical, evaluative judgements and interpretive thinking to find solutions gained through broad and in-depth experience.
- Awareness of Data Protection and confidentiality issues.
- Ability to travel to meet the requirements of the service.
Qualifications
Essential
- Master's degree in Public Health or a related field
- Project or Programme management qualification or willingness to work towards this
Person Specification
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills in order to communicate at all levels in the organization and with external bodies.
- Well-developed skills to prepare strategic reports
- Excellent negotiation, planning and commissioning skills
- Demonstrate a good understanding of the political environment and application of concepts and principles.
- Ability to manage, recruit, motivate and develop people.
- Ability to effectively prioritise and work to tight deadlines.
- Public Health Specialists will be expected to have the ability to develop their analytical and modelling skills to meet the requirements of the changing presentation and use of the JSNA. Professional development will be supported to enable and empower public health specialists to have these skills.
- Ability to translate national and local policy into appropriate public health/health improvement programmes and on the design management and implementation of these programmes locally
- Excellent presentation, written and verbal communication skills and be able to produce, understand and interpret complex epidemiological and statistical information for a wide range of audiences, including NHS professionals, politicians and the general public
- Computer literate
- Demonstrable commitment towards service user and carer involvement in the development of services.
- Demonstrable commitment to equality and promoting diversity in all aspects of working.
KENT VALUES AND CULTURAL ATTRIBUTES
Essential
- Kent Values:
- We are brave. We do the right thing, we accept and offer challenge
- We are curious to innovate and improve
- We are compassionate, understanding and respectful to all
- We are strong together by sharing knowledge
- We are all responsible for the difference we make
- Our values enable us to build a culture that is:
- Flexible/agile - willing to take (calculated) risks and want people that are flexible and agile
- Curious - constantly learning and evolving
- Compassionate and Inclusive - compassionate, understanding and respectful to all
- Working Together - building and delivering for the best interests of Kent
- Empowering - Our people take accountability for their decisions and actions
- Externally Focused - Residents, families and communities at the heart of decision making
Experience
Essential
- Significant and wide-ranging experience in Public Health and commissioning services at a senior level
- Experience of working within a partnership/multi-agency setting
- Experience of working in a politically sensitive setting
- Experience of staff management, including staff recruitment, supervision, motivation and development
- Experience of conducting an audit
Knowledge
Essential
- A detailed working knowledge of Public Health and Health Inequalities
- A clear understanding of partnership and multi-agency working.
- A detailed working knowledge of performance and quality issues in Public Health
- High level of understanding of epidemiology, statistics, public health practice, health promotion and health care evaluation
- Analytical, evaluative judgements and interpretive thinking to find solutions gained through broad and in-depth experience.
- Awareness of Data Protection and confidentiality issues.
- Ability to travel to meet the requirements of the service.
Qualifications
Essential
- Master's degree in Public Health or a related field
- Project or Programme management qualification or willingness to work towards this
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.
