Job summary
We are seeking a visionary, motivational & compassionate leader, with a proven track record of success and extensive experience of partnership working to join our dynamic and high performing Public Health team. In return, you will receive the support you need, in line with our Organisational Values and 'Proud to Lead' competence framework.
Joining the Health Board at this time offers an opportunity to be part of the organisation at a key transition point. We have a strong focus on collaboration for population health improvement. We are committed to prevention, early intervention and tackling health inequalities, and in providing the highest quality services and patient care.
We are looking for a Deputy Director of Public Health to capitalize on our assets and tackle the many public health challenges the communities of North Wales face.
This role will lead the Public Health Team and report directly to the Executive Director for Public Health. The role requires flexibility and adaptability to work in a fast-paced environment with many competing priorities.
North Wales is an area of recognised natural beauty with Eryri (Snowdonia), stunning beaches and enchanting castles. The local area offers a variety of lifestyle and family options, and for those keen to maintain ties further afield, the area has excellent transport links including fast direct trains to London. The cities of Chester, Manchester, and Liverpool are within easy reach and offer international travel connections.
Main duties of the job
The Deputy Director of Public Health (DDPH) will have a key leadership role within the BCUHB and the North Wales region. The postholder will act as change agent and will support the improvement of health and wellbeing outcomes, protect the public's health and support the work on tackling inequalities across North Wales through systems and partnership working. They will play a significant role in discharging the governance, assurance and reporting in relation to management of the local integrated Public Health Team.
The post holder will be expected to ensure public health influences delivery at a local level throughout the Health Board region to maximise opportunities for prevention and earlier intervention for the improvement of health and wellbeing across our population.
A high level of intellectual rigour, negotiation and motivation skills and flexibility is required to deal with complex public health issues, to advise and make recommendations regarding the wider determinants of health, services and patient care. A high level of tact and diplomacy is required and an ability to understand other cultures, to enable effective working across organisational boundaries and influencing without authority.
The Deputy Director of Public Health will provide support to and deputise for the Executive Director of Public Health as necessary. They will contribute to the development of the Health Board's vision and objectives, and support the transformation agenda.
About us
Health Board Overview
Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) is the largest health organisation in Wales, with a budget of £1.7 billion and a workforce of over 19,000 staff. The Health Board providesprimary, community, mental health and acute hospital services for the population of North Wales.
BCUHB provides a full range of primary, community, mental health, acute and specialist hospital services across 3 acute hospitals, 22 communityhospitals and a network of over 90 healthcentres, clinics, community health team bases and mental health units. BCUHB alsocoordinates or provides the work of 113 GP practices andthe NHS services provided by dentists, opticians and pharmacists across the region.
The Health Board is an integrated health system which strives to excellent compassionate care delivered in partnership with the public and other statutory and third sector organisations. BCUHB has a developed relationship with the universities in North Wales and with the University of Bangor is seeking medical school status and operates in a research-rich learning culture.
Job description
Job responsibilities
In order to apply you must be registered with the UK GMC Specialist Public Health Register, the GDC equivalent specialist list or the UK Public Health Register, or be within six months of registration through a higher specialist training scheme or portfolio submission.
If you are an international applicant, you must hold the equivalent medical specialist registration for public health medicine, and this must be recognised by the UK GMC as equivalent and transferable.
Candidates who do not meet the criteria for professional registration will not be considered.
Candidates are encouraged to refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for further information.
If you would like further information or an informal discussion about these opportunities, please contact Teresa Owen, Executive Director of Public Health via Emma.Hughes36305d@wales.nhs.uk
Job description
Job responsibilities
In order to apply you must be registered with the UK GMC Specialist Public Health Register, the GDC equivalent specialist list or the UK Public Health Register, or be within six months of registration through a higher specialist training scheme or portfolio submission.
If you are an international applicant, you must hold the equivalent medical specialist registration for public health medicine, and this must be recognised by the UK GMC as equivalent and transferable.
Candidates who do not meet the criteria for professional registration will not be considered.
Candidates are encouraged to refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for further information.
If you would like further information or an informal discussion about these opportunities, please contact Teresa Owen, Executive Director of Public Health via Emma.Hughes36305d@wales.nhs.uk
Person Specification
Education & Qualifications
Essential
- oInclusion in UK Public Health Register for Public Health Specialists (or eligible within 6 months of interview) gained through Masters' degree or equivalent experience and extended specialist training to Faculty membership and fellowship level OR Inclusion in the GMC Specialist Register/GDC Specialist List. oIf included in the GMC Specialist Register/GDC Specialist List in a specialty other than public health medicine/dental public health, candidates must have equivalent training and/or appropriate experience of public health medicine practice oApplicants must meet minimum CPD requirements (i.e. be up to date) in accordance with Faculty of Public Health requirements or other recognised body oMFPH by examination, by exemption or by assessment
Abilities
Essential
- oStrong commitment to public health principles Preparation/presentation of quality papers for Board. oAble to prioritise work, and work well against a background of change and uncertainty. oCommitment to adding public health values to corporate agendas oAdaptable to situations, can handle people of all capabilities and attitudes oCommitment to team-working, and respect and consideration for the skills of others oSelf-motivated, pro-active, and innovative oHigh standards of professional probity oExcellent change management skills, Scientific publication, presentation of papers at conferences, seminars etc
Desirable
- oAbility to speak and write in the Welsh Language (desirable)
Experience
Essential
- oExtensive experience of public health practice at senior level oProven experience of contributing at Board level oExcellent staff and corporate management and development skill oExperience of working in complex political and social environments oPractical experience in facilitating change
Desirable
- oHigh level project management skills oBudget management skills oTraining and mentoring skills oScientific publications, presentation of papers at conferences, seminars etc.
Skills
Essential
- oStrategic thinker with proven leadership skills oExcellent oral and written communication skills (including dealing with the media) oEffective interpersonal, motivational and influencing skills oAbility to respond appropriately in unplanned and unforeseen circumstances oGood presentational skills (oral and written) oSensible negotiator with practical expectation of what can be achieved oSubstantially numerate, with highly developed analytical skills using qualitative and quantitative data oComputer literate e.g. MS Office etc oAbility to design, develop, interpret and implement policies oAbility to concentrate for long periods (e.g. analyses, media presentations) oResource management skills
Knowledge
Essential
- oHigh level of understanding of epidemiology and statistics, public health practice, health promotion, health economics and health care evaluation. oUnderstanding of NHS oDetailed knowledge of NHS in Wales oKnowledge of methods of developing clinical quality assurance, quality improvement and evidence based clinical and/or public health practice oUnderstanding of social and political environment oUnderstanding of local authorities and social services
Person Specification
Education & Qualifications
Essential
- oInclusion in UK Public Health Register for Public Health Specialists (or eligible within 6 months of interview) gained through Masters' degree or equivalent experience and extended specialist training to Faculty membership and fellowship level OR Inclusion in the GMC Specialist Register/GDC Specialist List. oIf included in the GMC Specialist Register/GDC Specialist List in a specialty other than public health medicine/dental public health, candidates must have equivalent training and/or appropriate experience of public health medicine practice oApplicants must meet minimum CPD requirements (i.e. be up to date) in accordance with Faculty of Public Health requirements or other recognised body oMFPH by examination, by exemption or by assessment
Abilities
Essential
- oStrong commitment to public health principles Preparation/presentation of quality papers for Board. oAble to prioritise work, and work well against a background of change and uncertainty. oCommitment to adding public health values to corporate agendas oAdaptable to situations, can handle people of all capabilities and attitudes oCommitment to team-working, and respect and consideration for the skills of others oSelf-motivated, pro-active, and innovative oHigh standards of professional probity oExcellent change management skills, Scientific publication, presentation of papers at conferences, seminars etc
Desirable
- oAbility to speak and write in the Welsh Language (desirable)
Experience
Essential
- oExtensive experience of public health practice at senior level oProven experience of contributing at Board level oExcellent staff and corporate management and development skill oExperience of working in complex political and social environments oPractical experience in facilitating change
Desirable
- oHigh level project management skills oBudget management skills oTraining and mentoring skills oScientific publications, presentation of papers at conferences, seminars etc.
Skills
Essential
- oStrategic thinker with proven leadership skills oExcellent oral and written communication skills (including dealing with the media) oEffective interpersonal, motivational and influencing skills oAbility to respond appropriately in unplanned and unforeseen circumstances oGood presentational skills (oral and written) oSensible negotiator with practical expectation of what can be achieved oSubstantially numerate, with highly developed analytical skills using qualitative and quantitative data oComputer literate e.g. MS Office etc oAbility to design, develop, interpret and implement policies oAbility to concentrate for long periods (e.g. analyses, media presentations) oResource management skills
Knowledge
Essential
- oHigh level of understanding of epidemiology and statistics, public health practice, health promotion, health economics and health care evaluation. oUnderstanding of NHS oDetailed knowledge of NHS in Wales oKnowledge of methods of developing clinical quality assurance, quality improvement and evidence based clinical and/or public health practice oUnderstanding of social and political environment oUnderstanding of local authorities and social services
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
