Public Health Specialist Practitioner

Thurrock Council; Thurrock; Hybrid; GBP 53,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government organization is seeking a Public Health Specialist Practitioner for a fixed term of 12 months, covering maternity leave. This role involves collaboration with NHS partners to enhance health outcomes and reduce inequalities. Key responsibilities include leading public health projects, analyzing health data, and providing expert advice on health commissioning. Candidates should have a degree in Public Health and experience in a related role. The position offers flexible working and benefits including a generous leave entitlement.

Benefits

Generous annual leave entitlement

Local Government Pension Scheme

Flexible and hybrid working opportunities

Ongoing training and professional development

Employee assistance programme

Staff discounts and local offers

Qualifications

• Evidence of experience working in a Public Health role.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with NHS partners to improve health outcomes.
• Collaborate with Health Intelligence to analyze health data.
• Lead healthcare public health projects and initiatives.
• Provide public health advice for commissioning and service development.
• Support the delivery of evidence-based interventions.
• Contribute to governance processes through quality reporting.
• Build partnerships across Council and NHS for collaborative approaches.

Skills

Excellent interpersonal skills

Highly developed partnership working skills

Ability to analyze and present complex statistical information

Effective oral presentation skills

Understanding of performance management and health data systems

Education

Degree in Public Health or equivalent

Job description

Job Title: Public Health Specialist Practitioner

Salary: £53,460 - £61,638 per annum

Grade: G

Contract Type: Fixed Term - 12 months

Working Hours: 37 hours per week

Overview

The post holder will provide maternity cover within the Healthcare Public Health Sub Team of the Public Health Team in Thurrock Council.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with NHS Primary Care, Alliance partners and Integrated Neighbourhood Teams to improve health outcomes and reduce health inequalities.
• Collaborate with Health Intelligence colleagues to analyse and respond to quality improvement measures, outcomes, and insights from the JSNA, Health Needs Assessments, Health Equity Audits and the Director of Public Health Report.
• Lead on key healthcare public health projects, including health equity initiatives and the commissioning, monitoring and continuous improvement of the NHS Health Checks programme.
• Provide specialist public health advice to inform commissioning, service development and system‑wide prevention priorities.
• Support the development and delivery of evidence‑based pathways and targeted interventions aligned with local population health needs.
• Contribute to reporting, governance and assurance processes through high‑quality briefings, summaries and data‑driven insights.
• Build and maintain strong partnerships across the Council, NHS and wider stakeholders to support collaborative, prevention‑focused approaches.

Qualifications / Desired Skills

• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Highly developed skills in partnership working across all sectors to improve public health outcomes, reduce health inequalities and improve services
• Ability to analyse, interpret and present complex statistical information
• Ability to create and deliver oral presentations, drawing on complex health intelligence, to a varied group of internal and external stakeholders
• Understanding of performance management, health data and information systems in relation to NHS/local Government.

This role offers the chance to make a real difference by improving health outcomes and reducing health inequalities.

Essential qualifications

• Degree in Public Health related subject or equivalent professional qualification together with documented evidence of experience of working in a Public Health role

DBS Check: Not required.

Benefits

• Generous annual leave entitlement
• Local Government Pension Scheme
• Flexible and hybrid working opportunities (where applicable)
• Ongoing training and professional development
• Employee assistance programme and wellbeing support
• Staff discounts and local offers
• A supportive and inclusive working environment

Important Dates

• Closing Date (Redeployment Only): 22nd December 2025
• Closing Date (Internal & External): 11th January 2026
• Interview Date: 05/02/2026 (To be Confirmed)

Additional Information

If you have any questions about the role or interview process, please contact:

Sareena Gill, Senior Public Health Specialist Practitioner

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