Consultant in Public Health

The Methodist Church in Britain; West Midlands; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Herefordshire Council is seeking a Consultant in Public Health to lead adult health improvement and public health intelligence, working across directorates and with health, care and voluntary partners. The role encompasses development through evaluation of major programmes, and covers Talk Community, emergency planning and community safety.

The post requires GMC/GDC/UKPHR registration and demonstrates a strong track record in reducing health inequalities, with line management of staff and budget

Qualifications

• MFPH by examination, exemption or assessment, or equivalent.
• UK-trained applicants must hold a CCT or be within six months of award by interview
• Non-UK-trained applicants must show evidence of equivalence to the UK CCT

Responsibilities

• Act as expert adviser on public health knowledge, standards and practice across the spectrum of public health

Job description

A Consultant in Public Health post in Herefordshire Council's small Public Health team, which also covers Talk Community, emergency planning and community safety. The post holder advises as an expert on public health practice and leads programmes from development through to evaluation, working across directorates and with health, care and voluntary partners. The role leads adult health improvement and public health intelligence, including smoking, physical activity and healthy weight, in a largely rural county. Applicants must be on the GMC, GDC or UKPHR register at application.

What the job involves

• Act as expert adviser on public health knowledge, standards and practice across the spectrum of public health
• Lead the development, implementation and evaluation of significant public health programmes
• Ensure high-quality, cost-effective and safe delivery of public health services
• Lead work across council directorates and system-wide partnerships to reduce health inequalities
• Lead health improvement programmes and strengthen the preventive approach
• Commission services including physical activity, smoking cessation and weight management
• Line manage staff, including trainees, covering recruitment, appraisal, disciplinary and grievance
• Manage budgets for lead areas and act as an authorised signatory under the scheme of delegation
• Deputise for the Director of Public Health as required
• Use information and evidence to underpin public health action across disciplines and organisations
• Lead partnership work across a wide portfolio, particularly health improvement and public health intelligence
• Work with the Director of Public Health, senior leadership team, councillors and partners to meet the council's statutory public health duty

What’s required

Qualifications

• MFPH by examination, exemption or assessment, or equivalent
• UK-trained applicants must hold a CCT or be within six months of award by interview
• Non-UK-trained applicants must show evidence of equivalence to the UK CCT

Registration & licences

• GMC Full and Specialist Register with licence to practise, GDC Specialist List or UKPHR registration at application
• Public health registrar applicants not yet on a register must show signed evidence of entry within six months of interview

Experience

• If registered in a specialty other than public health, equivalent training or appropriate experience of public health practice

Other

• Up to date CPD in line with Faculty of Public Health or other recognised body requirements

Nice to have

• Masters in Public Health or equivalent