Consultant in Public Health (2 year appointment)
- Employer: Sefton Metropolitan Borough Council
- Salary: Hay Grade 4, salary: £77,157 per annum
- Location: Magdalen House
- Contract: Temporary
- Working Pattern: Full Time
- Hours: 36 hours per week.
- DBS Check: No
- Closing Date: 14/02/2021 at 23:55
- Reference: PHW/21/141552
CONSULTANT POST IN PUBLIC HEALTH - 2-year fixed term post
Full time, Job share will be considered
Sefton MBC is looking to recruit a committed and enthusiastic Consultant in Public Health to support the Director of Public Health maintain the development of an ambitious and far reaching programme of work.
Public Health is positioned at the heart of the council, operating as a strategic function to support the councils response to the Covid Pandemic. Public health is also crucial to delivering the Councils Public Sector Reform agenda, which places early intervention and prevention at its core. The exact portfolio will be negotiated with the successful candidate in light of current and emerging priorities and the knowledge and experience they bring. However, it is clear that a focus will be supporting the Councils response to Covid and ensuring public health business continuity especially in the support of health care priorities.
Sefton is an area that stretches from Bootle in the south to Southport in the north. To the east lies the town of Maghull and the west is bordered by an award-winning coastline covering Crosby through to Formby and Ainsdale.
We also work on wider footprints where this is of benefit to improving the health of Sefton residents, and where it delivers more efficient, effective and cost-effective programmes. These footprints include the Liverpool City region, Cheshire and Merseyside and other specific Local Authorities in the North west.
Job Requirements:
A fundamental priority for Sefton Council and its partners is supporting local communities to improve their health and wellbeing and facilitating the elimination of health inequalities.
Sefton Council is looking for a consultant in public health who has the credibility and skills to work across the whole system including local government, NHS, Voluntary, Community and Faith sector and directly with communities themselves and will fully understand how to maximise and harness the potential for health improvement opportunities.
The post holder will lead on the following key areas: providing public health leadership in the Council wide response to the Covid pandemic. This will include local testing and contact tracing. They will also contribute to the ongoing public health responsibilities relating to healthcare public health. There will be an opportunity to lead and shape the systems response to living with Covid and working to ensure we have a clear plan for recovery.
He/she will deputise for the Director and support the team in specialist public health training and be able to provide expert advice on all health matters.
For informal discussion about the post, please contact, Margaret Jones, Director of Public Health on 0796 7158789
Equal Opportunities
EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES
Sefton Council strives to ensure that our workforce is inclusive and representative of our communities. A diverse workforce is important to us, our staff bring with them a wide range of experiences, views, ideas, and innovations, and we are committed to providing an environment that recognises, respects, and values everybody’s identity, where individual differences are strengths and where everyone can thrive and maximise their potential. We are always open to learning and growing as an organisation, and we welcome new ideas and initiatives that promote equality, diversity and inclusion.
We are an Equal Opportunities Employer; all candidates will receive equal treatment. Our decision to appoint will be based upon whether an individual’s skills, experience, qualifications, and abilities make them the most suitable candidate for the role.
GUARANTEED INTERVIEW SCHEME
Please note that all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for these jobs (as given in the Person Specification) and who want to apply under the Disability Confident Scheme will be invited to interview.
If you are currently in care or have previously been in care, we provide a guaranteed interview scheme for care experienced people if you meet the essential requirements for the role.
How to apply
Please apply online via the link provided.
Please note, we do not accept CV’s (unless specified on the advert).
Please fully complete the online application form.
