Public Health Consultant

Lincolnshire County Council; Lincoln; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government authority in the United Kingdom is seeking a Consultant in Public Health to join their rapidly developing Public Health team in Lincoln. The role involves providing leadership and oversight within the Public Health Division and supporting the Director of Public Health. Applicants must be registered as Public Health Specialists and demonstrate the ability to manage multiple demands in a fast-paced environment. The position offers a competitive salary, flexible working patterns, and a comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits

Flexible working patterns

Pension scheme

Comprehensive benefits package

Discount schemes

Cycle to work scheme

Civil service sports council membership

Professional support and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Must have a high level of technical skill and flexibility.
• Experience and skill in managing multiple and changing demands.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced and unpredictable environment.

Responsibilities

• Hold a senior position within the Public Health team.
• Provide leadership, management, and oversight within the Public Health Division.
• Support the Director of Public Health, including deputising when necessary.

Skills

Technical skill and flexibility

Managing multiple changing demands

Working in a fast-paced environment

Education

Included in GMC Specialist Register/GDC Specialist List/UK Public Health Register

Job description

These are exciting and challenging times in Public Health at Lincolnshire County Council and we are seeking to appoint aConsultant in Public Health to join the Public Health team based in Lincoln.

The team has developed rapidly over the past few years and is responsible for some significant County Council functions as well as public health, which give new opportunities to improve the health of our 750,000 residents.

Public Health is a Division of Adult Care and Community Wellbeing exercising the full range of public health duties as the County Council continues to invest in Public Health.

You will hold a senior position within the team and the wider organisation, being part of the Public Health Senior Leadership Team reporting to the Director of Public Health. You will work in a team of three Public Health Consultants, an Assistant Director (Prevention & Early Intervention) and Heads of Service providing leadership, management and oversight within the Public Health Division.

You will have an opportunity to work across the breadth of Public Health functions, supporting the DPH, including deputising where required, and providing public health advice to stakeholders.

The position offers a challenging and rewarding career opportunity for the right applicant who will need to demonstrate;

• A high level of technical skill and flexibility.
• Experience and skill in managing multiple and changing demands.
• The ability to work in a fast paced and unpredictable environment.

Applicants must be included in the GMC Specialist Register/GDC Specialist List/UK Public Health Register (UKPHR) for Public Health Specialists and meet minimum CPD requirements (i.e. be up to date) in accordance with Faculty of Public Health requirements or other recognised body. Public health specialty registrar applicants who are not yet on the GMC Specialist Register/GDC Specialist List/UKPHR must provide verifiable signed documentary evidence that they are within 6 months of gaining entry at the date of interview; all other applicants must provide verifiable signed documentary evidence that they have applied for inclusion in the GMC/GDC/UKPHR specialist registers.

PLEASE NOTE: This recruit is a CV only application process and as such it is imperative that your covering letter clearly states why you have applied, how you meet the essential and desirable criteria for the role (as set out in the attached Job Description) and what you feel you can bring to this role, the Public Health Team and the wider County Council.

We are offering a highly competitive salary [DW2], along with flexible working patterns, a pension and a comprehensive benefits package including excellent discount schemes, cycle to work, civil service sports council membership and many areas for professional support and development.

If you would like an open and informal discussion regarding this role then please contact Derek Ward at [e-mail]