Public Health Practitioner — Substance Death Prevention Lead

West Sussex County Council; Chichester; Hybrid; GBP 48,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

A local public health authority is seeking an Advanced Public Health Practitioner to lead initiatives in preventing substance-related deaths. This role requires problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills to enhance public health services. The practitioner will coordinate case reviews and partner with local agencies, ensuring a collaborative approach to tackle health inequalities and improve community wellbeing. The role offers hybrid working options and requires leadership in multi-agency environments.

Benefits

Access to professional development

Flexible working arrangements

Supportive work environment

Qualifications

• Strong problem-solving skills to resolve issues independently.
• High analytical skills to interpret complex information.
• Excellent communication for effective stakeholder interaction.
• Professional project management skills for complex issue analysis.
• Effective management skills to support teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead the workstream focused on preventing substance-related deaths.
• Establish governance and processes for case reviews.
• Develop notification systems to identify cases.
• Coordinate multi-agency meetings to review cases.
• Drive continuous improvement and evaluation of panel impact.

Skills

Problem-solving skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Project management skills

People management skills

Experience in multi-agency environment

Job description

A local public health authority is seeking an Advanced Public Health Practitioner to lead initiatives in preventing substance-related deaths. This role requires problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills to enhance public health services. The practitioner will coordinate case reviews and partner with local agencies, ensuring a collaborative approach to tackle health inequalities and improve community wellbeing. The role offers hybrid working options and requires leadership in multi-agency environments.