Assistant Director of Public Health: Resources
Assistant Director of Public Health: Resources - £108K - £117K inclusive of market supplement, pro rata
The London Borough of Havering is looking to recruit a qualified and highly motivated Public Health consultant to a part time vacancy (0.6 wte) that completes a team of 3.0 wte consultants working with the Director of Public Health to provide public health leadership within the Council, the health and care system and the wider community.
About the role
You will work with the DPH to provide public health advice and leadership to elected members and the Health and Wellbeing Board.
The Council has recently been reorganised under the three themes of People, Place and Resources. You will work particularly closely with colleagues in Resources.
Resources includes NHS colleagues supporting the Havering Place Based Partnership Board who have been integrated with Council counterparts into a single commissioning function. This creates a unique opportunity for public health professionals, working alongside health and care colleagues to gain greater insight about the needs of local residents, and apply the principles of proportionate universality, population health and population health management to inform service development and maximise opportunities for prevention and the reduction of inequality.
You will also provide technical expertise and visible leadership to improve public health outcomes across the wider North East London Integrated Care system.
You will lead the commissioning of relevant health improvement services and ensure that the PH Grant is used appropriately and effectively to improve the health of local residents.
You will work with and lead a small but enthusiastic team of public health practitioners, commissioning and insight specialists.
You will have the opportunity to build on existing interests - academic links and involvement in the public health training scheme and innovation are encouraged. Havering Council is an approved training location for Public Health Specialist training and GP placement for Public Health experience.
The precise details of your portfolio will be agreed with you after your appointment. You will have the opportunity to take the lead on programmes of work spanning health improvement, health intelligence, health protection and healthcare public health.
About you
Candidates must be on the GMC/GDC Specialist Register in Public Health, or UK Public Health Register (or be within 6 months of the same). The successful candidate must maintain their registration thereafter; participate in ongoing professional revalidation and remain in good standing with the Faculty of Public Health through appropriate CPD.
We welcome applications from candidates at any stage of their Consultant career – newly qualified or experienced. Above all, you must be passionate about achieving better health outcomes for Havering residents.
About Havering and Havering Council
With its excellent transport links into central London, extensive town centre regeneration and the highest concentration of green space anywhere in London, Havering has a unique offer as a place to live, work and visit. By making the most of its position and opportunities, Havering is becoming a hub for start-ups and expanding businesses, as well as construction, logistics, engineering and manufacturing industries.
Like every other local authority, Havering Council faces many challenges, but it remains determined to deliver for all residents, particularly those that need it most.
Havering Council’s Vision "The Havering you want to be a part of" sets out three critical objectives:
· Supporting our residents to stay safe and well (People theme)
· A great place to live, work and enjoy (Place theme)
· Enabling a resident focused and resilient Council (Resources theme).
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If you would like to discuss this role, please contact Lorna Spike-Watson, P.A. to Mark Ansell, Director of Public Health by phone on 01708 431808 or by email at Lorna.Spikewatson@havering.gov.uk
Apply with your CV including the names and contact details of three referees and a Supporting Statement (no more than two sides of A4) describing why you are interested in this role and what experience you can bring to the organisation with examples of relevant achievements.
One of the referees provided should be your current or most recent employer. If you do not wish us to approach your referees without your prior permission, then please state this clearly.
The closing date for the receipt of applications is 15/09/24 however interest in this job may be high and we therefore reserve the right to close the vacancy early.
You will be notified if your application has been successful. Interview date to be confirmed.
Additional Information
Havering Council is committed to flexible and hybrid working.
This is a permanent, part-time role, entailing a job share with an existing consultant colleague.
We want everyone to choose Havering. When you apply for a job with us, your application is considered on its merits regardless of your age, disability, ethnicity, faith, gender identity or sexual orientation. Our residents and service users come from all walks of life, and so do our employees. Find out what it means to Choose Havering.
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