Job Description
Job IntroductionWe’re looking for somebody with an in-depth understanding of public health and primary care, and experience of working in complex health and care systems, to join our strong and resilient shared Public Health Service.
The Public Health Service works to improve health and reduce inequalities across the three unitary authorities of Milton Keynes, Bedford Borough and Central Bedfordshire.
As the Public Health Principal, you’ll be responsible for the public health primary care function based in Milton Keynes City Council, reporting to and working closely with the Deputy Director of Public Health.
Although this role is on a full-time basis (37 hours), we’re able to consider applications for job share or reduced hours. Interviews will take place the week beginning 27 March.
For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Marimba Carr, Deputy Director of Public Health: [email protected].
Role ResponsibilitiesAs the public health primary care lead, the post holder will:
- Develop and influence strategic approaches to primary and secondary prevention in primary care services (GP, community pharmacy, dental and ophthalmology), working closely with the Bedfordshire, Luton and Milton Keynes Integrated Care Board (ICB)
- Work with Primary Care Networks (PCNs) to influence targeted work to address health inequalities and provide strategic leadership and oversight of Public Health commissioned services and associated budgets including NHS Health Checks
- Manage staff in the public health primary care team
Ideal CandidateThe post holder will be a senior member of the public health team. The ideal candidate will:
- Have an in-depth understanding of public health, primary care, and ICB priorities, as well as political awareness
- Have prior experience of working in complex health and care systems
- Have strong analytical skills and the ability to apply data and insights to inform evidence-based approaches
- Have excellent communication, negotiation and influencing skills, and be able to demonstrate they are able to work effectively across organisational boundaries
- Be expected to cope with multiple and changing demands and to meet tight deadlines
- Demonstrate commitment to work within Milton Keynes City Council workplace values: Dedicated, Respectful, Collaborative
About The CompanyMilton Keynes is a diverse, welcoming, and expanding place, built on smart ideas with even bigger plans for the future. We have world class attractions, beautiful open spaces, and a great standard of living.
Milton Keynes City Council is one of the largest employers in the region, making a difference every day for local people. We’re responsible for all local government services in MK including education, housing, highways, and social services - around 240 services in all.
Our values are to be dedicated, respectful, and collaborative. If this sounds like you, join us for a stimulating and fulfilling career measured on results, and a rewarding work-life balance.
Package DescriptionWe are really proud of the benefits we are able to offer our staff here at Milton Keynes City Council, including:-
- Local Government Pension Scheme, considered to be one of the best employer contribution rates of 18.8%.
- 27 days annual leave per year in addition to statutory and public holidays, rising to 31 days after 5 years. (From April 2023 this will increase to 28, and 32 days after 5 years)
- Holiday Purchase Scheme.
- Our Professional Development Centre provides access to courses such as in-house management development programmes endorsed by the Institute of Leadership, coaching and mentoring and access to our Smarter Learning portal
- Cycle to Work Scheme.
- Health Cashplan.
- MK Advantage benefits package – a range of savings on a wide range of retail, leisure and entertainment products and services such as Pizza Express, M&S, B&Q, John Lewis and Arriva Travel.
- Blue Light Card - Employees working within Social Care can qualify for a range of discounts from national retailers to local businesses in a wide range of categories including holidays, cars, days out, fashion, gifts, insurance, phones and much more!
- SmartGo – Aimed at encouraging low-carbon transport and healthy lifestyle with discounted travel e.g. Halfords, Arriva, Europcar, National Railcards and Stagecoach.
- Homebuy Scheme (for eligible roles).
- Smarter working which provides the opportunity to work from various locations including from home for a proportion of your role (subject to business needs).
- A full range of family friendly policies including enhanced Maternity, Adoption and Paternity entitlements.
- Childcare Subsidy.
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: £48,587.00-£53,465.00 per year