Consultant in Public Health (x2)

Job reference: 242528

Location: Wakefield

Salary: £88,168.00

Hours: 37.5

Basis: Full time, Permanent

Job description

Wakefield Council serves a population of 358,000. The district is varied in character with 70% designated as green belt. The City of Wakefield is the largest settlement with a wide variety of towns and villages. The district sits on the intersection of the M1 and M62 and has rail links on the East Coast mainline for London, the North East and Scotland plus TransPennine services via Leeds. The council is committed to improving the health and wellbeing of all residents in the district.

Package

·       A competitive salary

·       Generous annual leave entitlement

·       Access to an occupational pension scheme

·       A range of employee benefits including; public transport and gym memberships discount

We are seeking two highly motivated and skilled Consultants in Public Health to join our dynamic and forward-thinking Public Health team. These are full-time posts but applications from those wishing to work less than full-time will be welcomed. Specific portfolios can be negotiated according to the needs of the department and the skills, knowledge and interests of the successful candidates. Wakefield Council is in the first year of its five year Health Determinants Research Collaboration (HDRC) project and there is the potential for successful candidates to be involved in this innovative project.

About the Role

You will provide public health expertise for improving health outcomes and reducing health inequalities through delivery of action, influence and advice to the Council, NHS and other wider system partners. Working to the Director of Public Health you will inspire development of innovative solutions and influence action that supports continuous improvement in health and wellbeing. You will be expected to work within and across organisations, be able to influence budgets held by those organisations as well as advocate for change effectively.

You will support the Director of Public Health to discharge the Council’s statutory public health responsibilities and oversee the management of associated resources and staff. You will support Public Health workforce development including undertaking educational supervision for Public Health Registrars and staff seeking professional registration.

The postholder will be expected to operate across all domains of Public Health. Specific portfolios can be explored and negotiated dependent on the needs of the service and the skills, knowledge and interests of the successful candidates.

With a high level of intellectual rigour, negotiation and motivational skills you will deal with complex public health issues, strategies and services, taking a long-term strategic approach to driving improvements in health and a reduction in health inequalities. This is a senior appointment within the Council and the postholder will be expected to demonstrate strong leadership and change management skills.

To be successful you will need to demonstrate the competencies to fulfil a generalist Consultant in Public Health role. You will have inclusion in the GMC Specialist Register / GDC Specialist Register / UK Voluntary Register (UKPHR) for Public Health Specialists or be within 6 months of gaining entry and will be able to evidence CPD requirements in accordance with Faculty of Public Health requirements or other recognised body.

Want to know more

If you would like to know more about the role, the recruitment process or working for Wakefield Council feel free to contact Steve Turnbull, Director of Public Health and Communities.

Email: [email protected]

Want to Know More?

If you would like to know more about the role, the recruitment process or working for Wakefield Council feel free to contact Steve Turnbull.

Tel: 01924 305501

E-mail: [email protected]

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Safeguarding

Wakefield Council is wholly committed to ensuring children and vulnerable adults are fully supported and safe. We are dedicated to the safeguarding of all children and vulnerable adults whilst promoting their welfare. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this responsibility.

Probation

In line with the Council’s Probation Procedure, certain positions may be subject to a six-month probationary period. This requirement does not apply to internal vacancies.

Diversity

Having a diverse workforce that is reflective of the communities we serve helps us to achieve the best outcomes for all. We encourage applications from everyone and actively seek to ensure that everyone feels included in the workplace so that we can make the most of our differences.

Closing date: 6 April 2025.