Consultant in Public Health (South West)

Consultant in Public Health (South West)

This is anexciting opportunity to join OHID South West to help drive forward improvementsin health and wellbeing and tackle inequalities in health. We are looking for two outstanding specialistsin public health to work with a wide range of internal and external national,regional, and local partners and stakeholders to develop, drive and scale-updelivery of national and regional public health programmes. You will providepublic health leadership, expertise, and system support to help address bothcomplex and emerging public health challenges. You will have line managementresponsibilities for a small team.

Main duties of the job

OHID South West is a dynamic & fast paced team and postholders will be required to contribute to a wide range of high profile publichealth related work and be confident to work with a broad range of seniorinternal and external stakeholders to create change.

We are looking for dynamic and self-motivated individualswho can manage themselves and others independently, work under pressure and becomfortable with complexity and change. Applications would be welcomedfrom individuals who can demonstrate skills and experience in creative andcritical thinking, innovation, strategic planning and shaping and deliveringcomplex programmes.

This is an exciting period to join OHID as a relatively neworganization within the public health system and will provide the rightcandidate with significant experience and opportunities to learn, develop andmake a real difference to peoples lives.

Candidates must be included on the GMC SpecialistRegister/GDC Specialist List or UK Public Health Register.

Applicants are strongly advised to use the criteriain the job description as sub-headings in theirapplication to make it clear how they meet each of the selection criteria.Please also see job description for competencies.

About us

The Office for Health Improvementand Disparities (OHID) South West focuses on improving health and wellbeing sothat everyone can expect to live more of their life in good health. We alsowork to tackle health disparities and their wider determinants in order tobreak the link between an individuals background and their prospects for ahealthy life.

OHID organises the delivery of its functions in Englandthrough its Regional Centres (North East and Yorkshire, North West, Midlands,East of England, South West, South East and London). Regional centres aremanaged under the leadership of a Regional Director and NHS Regional Directorof Public Health.

The Health Improvement team collaborates with regional partners in the LA, NHS, SW ADPH and South West Councils, to support people living in the South West to remain healthier for longer. Fundamental to all this work is a commitment to tackling health inequalities and supporting everyone so they can expect to live more of life in good health.

The division is structured around three life course teams (Children & Families, Adults and Older Adults) and two topic focused teams for addictions and obesity

If medically qualified the individual will be appointed tothe point of the consultant salary scale (2003 contract) for Englandappropriate to their years of seniority or if from a background other thanmedicine to an equivalent Agenda for Change Band 8d

Job responsibilities

You can find the full job description as well as the responsibilities for this role in the attached document.

Person Specification Qualifications

• Masters in Public Health or equivalent.
• Inclusion in the GMC Specialist Register/GDC Specialist List/UK Public Health Register (UKPHR) for Public Health Specialists.
• Applicants must meet minimum CPD requirements.
• MFPH by examination, exemption, or assessment.

Skills

• Strategic thinker with proven leadership skills
• Excellent oral and written communication skills (including dealing with the media)
• Effective interpersonal, motivational, and influencing skills
• Ability to respond appropriately in unplanned and unforeseen circumstances
• Good presentational skills (oral and written)
• Sensible negotiator with a practical expectation of what can be achieved
• Substantially numerate, with highly developed analytical skills using qualitative and quantitative data
• Ability to design, develop, interpret, and implement policies
• Ability to concentrate for long periods (e.g., analyses, media presentations)
• Training and mentoring skills

Knowledge

• High level of understanding of epidemiology and statistics, public health practice, health promotion, health economics, and health care evaluation
• Full understanding of and commitment to addressing relationships and cultures of organizations that impact the wider determinants of health
• Full understanding of and commitment to delivering improved health through mainstream NHS activities
• Understanding of NHS and local government cultures, structures, and policies
• Knowledge of methods for developing clinical quality assurance, quality improvement, and evidence-based clinical and/or public health practice

Experience

• Proven experience of public health practice at senior level
• An understanding of the principles of provision of a high-quality health improvement function
• Experience of working in complex political and social environments
• Experience of using complex information to explain public health issues to a range of audiences
• Experience of health improvement in a wide variety of settings including the NHS, local government, and other settings
• Delivery of successful change management programmes across organizational boundaries
• Media experience demonstrating delivery of effective health behaviour or health promotion messages

Personal Qualities

• Transformational and visionary leader
• Strong commitment to public health principles
• Able to prioritize work and perform well amid change and uncertainty
• Adaptable to situations and capable of handling people with diverse capabilities and attitudes
• Committed to teamwork, with respect and consideration for others' skills
• Self-motivated, proactive, and innovative
• High standards of professional integrity
• An understanding of and commitment to equality of opportunity and good working relationships, both in terms of day-to-day working practices, but also in relation to management systems

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Depending on experienceBand 8d or consultant see candidate pack for info

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

18 months

Working pattern

Full-time,Part-time,Job share,Flexible working