Job summary The Deputy Regional Director of Public Health in the South West regional team is an exciting opportunity to join a multi-professional public health team at the heart of implementing new government and NHS policy and collaborating with dynamic local systems in a diverse and vibrant region. Based primarily in the regional OHID office in Bristol, the role spans the South West region including Bath, Wiltshire, Bristol, Somerset, Gloucestershire, Cornwall and Isles of Scilly, Devon and Dorset, working with 7 ICS systems, colleagues in UKHSA SW regional team and an excellent network of local authority Directors of Public Health and their teams. The candidate must have a strong commitment to Public Health principles and team working. They must be self-motivated, pro-active and innovative and demonstrate high standards of professional probity as well as have the ability to prioritise work, working well against a background of change and uncertainty. They must be adaptable to situations and can handle people of all capabilities and attitudes and be a sensible negotiator with practical expectation of what can be achieved. Main duties of the job This is a senior post which will support the Regional Director OHID/Regional Director of Public Health for NHSE.The primary purpose of the postholder is to work together with the Regional Director (RD) and deputise on their behalf to lead the delivery of regional priorities for public health across the three domains of public health (improvement, protection and healthcare public health) and leadership with strategic partners within the region. The DRD supports the RD in leading OHIDs contribution to the local public health systems and leads on its relationship with local government in the patch, working closely to support local government Directors of Public Health, their teams and the wider local government leadership in both upper tier and combined authorities. The DRD role is an essential post and is integral in supporting the RD in system leadership for population health with partners across the designated region. The DRD works within a highly complex, sensitive and multi-dimensional environment and will exercise senior leadership, influence and negotiation across the public health system to ensure that the best possible outcomes can be achieved through new and innovative ways of working. About us OHID is a distinct delivery organisation with operational autonomy to advise and support government, local authorities, and the NHS in a professionally independent manner. To apply, please submit: 1. A CV setting out your career history, with key responsibilities and achievements. Please ensure you have provided reasons for any gaps within the last two years. 2. A Statement of Suitability (no longer than 1000 words) explaining how you consider your personal skills, qualities and experience provide evidence of your suitability for the role, with particular reference to the essential criteria in the person specification. Please copy your CV, followed by Statement of Suitability into the text box available on NHS Jobs. There is no option to upload separate documents Please ensure that both documents contain your full name. Failure to submit both documents will mean the panel only have limited information on which to assess your application against the essential criteria in the person specification. Please see the attached candidate pack for FAQs. Date posted 10 January 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 9 Salary Depending on experience Band 9 or consultant see candidate pack for info Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time, Part-time, Job share, Flexible working Reference number G0001-25-0000 Job locations Government Office For The South West 2 Rivergate Bristol BS1 6EH Job description Job responsibilities The Deputy Regional Director is expected to have expertise in the core competencies as set out on the Faculty of Public Health, these competencies as well as the job specific responsibilities are listed in the attached job description. Job description Job responsibilities The Deputy Regional Director is expected to have expertise in the core competencies as set out on the Faculty of Public Health, these competencies as well as the job specific responsibilities are listed in the attached job description. Person Specification Criteria Essential Applicants must meet either of the following: Inclusion in the GMC Full and Specialist Register with a license to practice/GDC Specialist List (or be eligible for registration within six months of interview) or Inclusion in the UK Public Health Register (UKPHR) for Public Health Specialists (or be eligible for registration within six months of interview) All candidates must meet the faculty of Public Health Competencies expected of all public health consultants/ specialists The full essential criteria is listed in the attached job description. Person Specification Criteria Essential Applicants must meet either of the following: Inclusion in the GMC Full and Specialist Register with a license to practice/GDC Specialist List (or be eligible for registration within six months of interview) or Inclusion in the UK Public Health Register (UKPHR) for Public Health Specialists (or be eligible for registration within six months of interview) All candidates must meet the faculty of Public Health Competencies expected of all public health consultants/ specialists The full essential criteria is listed in the attached job description. 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. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Additional information 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. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Employer details Employer name Department of Health & Social Care Address Government Office For The South West 2 Rivergate Bristol BS1 6EH Employer's website https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/department-of-health-and-social-care (Opens in a new tab)