Public Health Consultant

TN United Kingdom; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Public Health Consultant to lead initiatives aimed at improving health and wellbeing outcomes for older people and individuals with learning disabilities. This role offers the chance to directly manage key personnel, influence health policy, and contribute to innovative health improvement strategies. With a focus on evidence-based interventions and collaboration with partner organizations, this position is perfect for someone passionate about enhancing public health. If you have senior-level experience in public health and a commitment to making a difference, this opportunity is for you.

Qualifications

• Must hold GMC/GDC registration with a license to practice.
• Proven experience in senior public health roles, especially for older people.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership to improve health outcomes for older people and those with learning disabilities.
• Manage key personnel and lead public health contributions to the Adult Social Care Directorate.

Skills

Leadership in public health

Strategic health project management

Multi-disciplinary team leadership

Research and evaluation

Evidence-based interventions

Education

GMC/GDC registration

Experience in public health roles

Job description

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Public Health Consultant - Older People, Mental Health & Learning Disabilities

Location: Hybrid

Contract Type: 3-6 months

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide leadership to improve health and wellbeing outcomes for older people, individuals with learning disabilities, and promote public mental health
• Directly manage key personnel including the Senior Partnership Manager for Falls Prevention and the Suicide Prevention Lead Officer
• Lead public health contributions to the Adult Social Care Directorate, providing specialist knowledge on research, innovative models, and program evaluation
• Work at a population level, integrating care and prevention services. Commission and coordinate efforts with partner organizations to improve health outcomes
• Lead or contribute to the management of services and budgets related to health improvement, ensuring alignment with local authority duties to promote resident health
• Promote evidence-based interventions that improve both population and planetary health, using research to inform decisions and influence health policy

Requirements:

• Must be on the General Medical Council (GMC) / General Dental Council (GDC) or the UK Public Health (Specialist) Register, with a license to practice
• Proven experience in senior-level public health roles, especially within the areas of older people’s health, mental health, or learning disabilities
• Experience managing and influencing strategic health projects and leading multi-disciplinary teams
• Local government experience

If you have the above experience and are interested in this role, please apply and we will be in touch.