Job summary
The post holder will be reporting to, and agree projects, with the Consultant in Public Health- Specialised Commissioning and will provide public healthexpertise to partners in the health and justice sector to understand and meet the health needs of people in contact with the criminal justice system (CJS), in custody and the community. Particularly, to support NHS England in the delivery of its responsibilities under Section 7a to commission healthcare in secure and detained settings and prescribed places of detention (PPDs) and to commission Sexual Assault Referral Centers (SARCs,) but also to work with law enforcement and criminal justice partners and others to address inequalities and reduce re-offending through managing health related drivers of offending behaviour.
They will be the 'point of first contact' for local stakeholders and partners in all matters relating to the health and well-being of people in secure and detained settings or in contact with the criminal justice system in the community. This requires understanding of not only the health system but also the criminal justice system and how to address health-related drivers of offending and re-offending as well as improve health.
Partnership working is central to the role and therefore highly developed leadership and collaboration skills are required. Due to the nature of the population, there are political sensitivities that need to be considered whilst working on this programme.
Main duties of the job
The post-holder will provide public health expertise, providing appropriate public health input to the annual commissioning cycle and ensuring health improvement is a key outcome of the process.
They will lead on core public health analytical and evaluation functions in relation to these services using complex data fromvarious sources and negotiating conclusions in a challenging environment. There is a requirement to generate new knowledge and information through completion of needs assessments, audit, evaluation, and research for the Health and Justice commissioning and Specialised Commissioning functions for the region. In addition, they will engage across clinical pathways by developing strong links with Integrated Care Systems and Local Authorities.
The post-holder will work with the national Health and Justice team and representatives of the Devolved Administrations as part of the national Health and Justice Network.
Whilst the Health and Justice Programme Manager sits within the Specialised Commissioning in DSP, the role covers all aspects of public health practice, including health protection, health improvement as well as healthcare public health.
The role works in close in partnership with the NHSE EoE Health and Justice and Specialised Commissioning teams, health and social care commissioners, service providers, academic and third sector organisations and prisoners/detainees.
About us
The NHS England board have set out the top-level purpose for the new organisation to lead the NHS in England to deliver high-quality services for all, which will inform the detailed design work and we will achieve this purpose by:
- Enabling local systems and providers to improve the health of their people and patients and reduce health inequalities.
- Making the NHS a great place to work, where our people can make a difference and achieve their potential.
- Working collaboratively to ensure our healthcare workforce has the right knowledge, skills, values and behaviours to deliver accessible, compassionate care
- Optimising the use of digital technology, research, and innovation
- Delivering value for money.
If you would like to know more or require further information, please visithttps://www.england.nhs.uk/.
Colleagues with a contractual office base are expected to spend, on average, at least 40% of their time working in-person.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached job description and person specification for detailed information about the role.
If you like what you have read and think you have the skills and experience, we need then don't delay, apply today! We get lots of applications for our roles and so we sometimes have to close our posts early. Don't miss out!
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached job description and person specification for detailed information about the role.
If you like what you have read and think you have the skills and experience, we need then don't delay, apply today! We get lots of applications for our roles and so we sometimes have to close our posts early. Don't miss out!
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to degree level in relevant subject or equivalent level qualification or significant experience of working at a similar level in relevant specialist areas
- Education to Masters level in public health or related subject and evidence of continuing professional development post qualification.
Desirable
- Completed a recognised project and/or programme management course
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Substantial experience of working in public health or equivalent area of work at a senior level
- Evidence of using public health techniques in practice including epidemiology, statistics, health economics, health care evaluation and health promotion
- Understanding of health promotion / quality improvement theory methodology and practice in a range of settings and with different populations
- Substantial knowledge and expertise in epidemiology, statistics, population health qualitative and quantitative methods
- Experience of influencing a range of commissioners and service providers within and across the health and social care/health and justice sectors
- An understanding of effective ways of working with targeted population groups
Desirable
- Substantial experience of working in Health and Justice/ Inclusion health Sector
- Experience of partnership development with track record of achievement
- Experience of managing and motivating a team/virtual team and reviewing performance of the individuals.
Skills, Capabilities and Attributes
Essential
- Strong capability to analyse, review and synthesize highly complex, sensitive, or contentious information from several sources.
- Excellent data analytical and IT (Information Technology) skills including use of databases, using advanced statistical techniques with statistical packages, word-processing, spreadsheet, and presentations packages.
- Ability to interpret and undertake epidemiological analysis.
- Ability to perform independent public health analysis and evaluation including conducting public health needs assessments, health equity audits, health impact assessments, and service evaluation.
- Strong project management skills
- Effective verbal, written and presentation communications skills; capable of constructing and delivering clear ideas and concepts concisely and accurately
Desirable
- Experience of delivering against competing priorities and deadlines while also directing the work of teams/individuals
- Comprehensive experience of project principles techniques and tools such as Prince 2 and Managing Successful Projects.
Values and Behaviours
Essential
- Works across boundaries, looks for collective success, listens, involves, respects, and learns from the contribution of others
- Consistently looks to improve what they do, look for successful tried and tested ways of working, and seeks out innovation.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to degree level in relevant subject or equivalent level qualification or significant experience of working at a similar level in relevant specialist areas
- Education to Masters level in public health or related subject and evidence of continuing professional development post qualification.
Desirable
- Completed a recognised project and/or programme management course
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Substantial experience of working in public health or equivalent area of work at a senior level
- Evidence of using public health techniques in practice including epidemiology, statistics, health economics, health care evaluation and health promotion
- Understanding of health promotion / quality improvement theory methodology and practice in a range of settings and with different populations
- Substantial knowledge and expertise in epidemiology, statistics, population health qualitative and quantitative methods
- Experience of influencing a range of commissioners and service providers within and across the health and social care/health and justice sectors
- An understanding of effective ways of working with targeted population groups
Desirable
- Substantial experience of working in Health and Justice/ Inclusion health Sector
- Experience of partnership development with track record of achievement
- Experience of managing and motivating a team/virtual team and reviewing performance of the individuals.
Skills, Capabilities and Attributes
Essential
- Strong capability to analyse, review and synthesize highly complex, sensitive, or contentious information from several sources.
- Excellent data analytical and IT (Information Technology) skills including use of databases, using advanced statistical techniques with statistical packages, word-processing, spreadsheet, and presentations packages.
- Ability to interpret and undertake epidemiological analysis.
- Ability to perform independent public health analysis and evaluation including conducting public health needs assessments, health equity audits, health impact assessments, and service evaluation.
- Strong project management skills
- Effective verbal, written and presentation communications skills; capable of constructing and delivering clear ideas and concepts concisely and accurately
Desirable
- Experience of delivering against competing priorities and deadlines while also directing the work of teams/individuals
- Comprehensive experience of project principles techniques and tools such as Prince 2 and Managing Successful Projects.
Values and Behaviours
Essential
- Works across boundaries, looks for collective success, listens, involves, respects, and learns from the contribution of others
- Consistently looks to improve what they do, look for successful tried and tested ways of working, and seeks out innovation.
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.
