Job summary
Do you develop and lead evidence based and innovative public health programmes?
Do you have a track record of working in partnership across organisations to make changes, find solutions and make a difference for local populations?
Buckinghamshire Council is looking for a Public Health Programme Lead to join its award winning public health team (Local Government Association 2014).
Main duties of the job
We are looking to recruit a Programme Lead who will develop public health programmes in Cardiovascular Disease Prevention. You will also be willing and able to change your work areas according to the needs of the Public Health Department.
The post will work with other local authority services areas, other service providers both in the NHS and voluntary and community sector, Public Health England and other relevant national and area leads to maximise health improvement and reduce inequalities in health.
The post will be managed by a Public Health Consultant and be part of the Public Health team.
About us
Buckinghamshire Council is a relatively new organisation that combines the strengths and expertise of the previous five councils in the county to create positive change for local people, communities, and businesses. We are firmly focused on the future and have made a clear commitment to serve residents better and to provide stronger representation for Buckinghamshire, both locally and nationally.
The Council is an innovative and high performing council, and public health is embedded in the councils core business.
Buckinghamshire is generally more affluent and as a result has better health outcomes than the national average. There are however significant inequalities across the county, and the population is ageing.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To proactively develop and manage good working relationships, develop links and communicate effectively with a wide range of stakeholders, both internal and external.
To ensure work programmes are developed and delivered on time, using relevant and best practice, with clear priorities for action and delivery of relevant performance indicators.
To Identify and review where health and wellbeing and wider determinants link in relation to areas of responsibility and identify and implement ways to improve these interfaces.
To produce business cases and develop and oversee investment and cost improvement programmes in relation to specified programme areas, including the development of options appraisals and specific actionable recommendations.
To proactively interpret and implement national public health policy to inform and guide areas of responsibility and partners agendas.
To maintain a strategic overview and political awareness for areas of responsibility to enable work to progress effectively.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To proactively develop and manage good working relationships, develop links and communicate effectively with a wide range of stakeholders, both internal and external.
To ensure work programmes are developed and delivered on time, using relevant and best practice, with clear priorities for action and delivery of relevant performance indicators.
To Identify and review where health and wellbeing and wider determinants link in relation to areas of responsibility and identify and implement ways to improve these interfaces.
To produce business cases and develop and oversee investment and cost improvement programmes in relation to specified programme areas, including the development of options appraisals and specific actionable recommendations.
To proactively interpret and implement national public health policy to inform and guide areas of responsibility and partners agendas.
To maintain a strategic overview and political awareness for areas of responsibility to enable work to progress effectively.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- The ideal candidates will have a first degree and postgraduate qualification in an area related to public health, or at least three years experience in posts related to public health, either in a local authority, NHS or voluntary sector setting.
- For full details about the role, please see job summary attached.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- The ideal candidates will have a first degree and postgraduate qualification in an area related to public health, or at least three years experience in posts related to public health, either in a local authority, NHS or voluntary sector setting.
- For full details about the role, please see job summary attached.
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).
