Salary range: £88,193 - £99,956 pro-rata, per annum (actual salary £44,096 - £49,977 per annum)
Work location: County Hall, Oxford
Hours per week: 18.5 - we are open to discussions about flexible working
Contract type: Permanent
Vetting requirements: This post is politically restricted
Closing date: Friday 24th February 2023
Interview date: Thursday 9th March 2023
We are seeking a dynamic Public Health professional to take up this exciting role in a first-rate Public Health Team in a county where we can really make a difference
This is a hugely exciting time to be working in Public Health in Oxfordshire.
The County Council is committed to tackling climate change; shaping the environment to encourage active, healthy & inclusive lives; shifting services to focus on more preventative approaches; and closing the health gap between different communities.
There are established partnerships through the Health and Wellbeing Board and the Oxfordshire Place Based Partnership. This includes joint priorities endorsed through the Joint Local Health and Wellbeing Strategy and close working relationships right across the Oxfordshire System and the Integrated Care System.
As a Consultant in Public Health, you will be a core member of the Public Health Directorate Leadership Team within Oxfordshire County Council.
It is expected that, in addition to representing public health in key meetings within the council, your Consultant in Public Health initial job plan will include leadership for information, surveillance, and research. This includes public health leadership of the Joint Strategic Needs Assessment, data and performance reporting, chairing the Council’s Surveillance Unit, and supporting the Director of Public Health Annual Report. The job plan will also include responsibility for developing public health research collaborations and funding opportunities across the Council, and with academic and system partners in Oxfordshire.
The Consultant in Public Health post will contribute to public health teaching and audit and the management of public health staff in line with lead areas and will report to the Deputy Director of Public Health.
Based in Oxford, you will be encouraged to form strategic relationships with local organisations across the County in order to develop joint work interests which align with the Council’s priorities.
As a qualified Consultant in Public Health you will be expected to have the full range of skills and experience to lead across the broad spectrum of public health and to be able to flex lead areas as required.
To be successful in the role, you will have:
- a clear grounding in public health principles
- a sound understanding of Local Government, the NHS and partnership working
- the ability to influence, persuade and make change
- the ability to deliver targets and meet deadlines
- the ability to combine an approach grounded in public health skills with top quality management, partnership and commissioning skills.
It really is true that every single job role here contributes to bettering the lives of the people in our county - we want to do this for our employees too. We are proud of our strong flexible working culture, including the opportunity for flexibility on working hours and the use of technology to support agile working. We offer some of the best learning and development opportunities to support your ongoing development.
We have a generous holiday allowance which rises as you remain in employment with us up to 32 days, as well as giving you the option to buy additional holiday. You will also have access to a Local Government Pension Scheme with employer contributions of up to 19.9% of your salary; a range of local and national retail discounts; and a host of enhanced family friendly policies including carers leave and paid time off for volunteering.
Please click here to view the Job Description and Selection Criteria
For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Adam Briggs, Deputy Director of Public Health, on 07917 534370 or [email protected]
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Our commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion
At Oxfordshire County Council we are proud of our diverse workforce. Everyone is accepted for who they are, regardless of age, disability, gender identity, marital status, race, faith or belief, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, and whether you’re pregnant or on family leave. We have a number of staff network groups which provide peer support and safe spaces for staff.
Our commitment to safeguarding
Our Organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. We expect all employees, workers and volunteers to share this commitment.
We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect these commitments.
Guaranteed interviews
As a Disability Confident employer we guarantee an interview for disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the job. We also guarantee interviews to care leavers who have completed further education and who meet the essential criteria for the job. For those leaving care without any further education we guarantee an interview for our apprenticeships. We are also committed to helping and supporting those transitioning from HM Armed Forces to civilian life and guarantee an interview for those demonstrating the essential criteria for the role, within three years of leaving the service.
We are open to discussions about flexible working.
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