How you'll make a differenceThis is an exciting opportunity to join a multi-disciplinary public health team in a beautiful part of the country. We are looking for an outstanding individual to fill this senior post. You will provide public health expertise to support a wide range of local authority and Integrated Care System activities. On behalf of the Council, you will support the development of inter-agency and interdisciplinary short and long-term strategic plans for securing health improvement both in the general population and in vulnerable groups at high risk of poor health and/or reduced life expectancy. This is an ideal opportunity for a suitably qualified and skilled Public Health Consultant who wishes to pursue a wider career in local government as well as within public health. What you will be doing You will provide expert public health advice on the broad agendas of:Health protection.Health improvement.Healthcare public health including specialist Public Health advice to NHS commissioners. You will provide Consultant leadership for one of the Division’s programme areas:Healthy FoundationsHealthy CommunitiesInclusion Health including Drugs, Alcohol Services and SupportPopulation Health IntelligenceHealth Protection and Emergency Planning including Sexual Health You will provide public health input to the planning and delivery of health and social care services across South Gloucestershire and the Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire Integrated Care System. This will include developing and supporting the local plans to prioritise investment based on health need and providing advice to commissioners on evidence of cost-effectiveness for health interventions. To deliver this challenging role you will be someone who:Can cope with multiple and changing demands.Meet tight deadlines.Deal with complex public health issues, advise the Health & Wellbeing Board and make recommendations regarding services, patient care and the wider determinants of health. The Council has a policy of hybrid working. Hybrid working means that where it best supports delivery of the service, staff are able to work from home, council offices or other locations. What we need from youYou will be on the GMC Specialist Register/GDC Specialist List in dental public health/UK Public Health (Specialist) Register (UKPHR).You will have a strong commitment to public health principles, be able to prioritise work, and work well against a background of change and uncertainty, being adaptable to situations and able to handle people of all capabilities and attitudes.Be self-motivated, pro-active, and innovative with high standards of professional probity and have a commitment to team-working, and respect and consideration for the skills of others.To be a strategic thinker with proven leadership skills and effective interpersonal, motivational, and influencing skills and have project management, staff management and budget management skills plus practical experience in facilitating change.Have an ability to respond appropriately in unplanned and unforeseen circumstances and a sensible negotiator with practical expectation of what can be achieved.Ability to design, develop, interpret, and implement policies, to be substantially numerate, with highly developed analytical skills using qualitative and quantitative data.Have a high level of understanding of epidemiology and statistics, public health practice, health promotion, health economics and health care evaluation.To understand the NHS, local authorities and social services as well as the social and political environment and methods of developing clinical quality assurance, quality improvement and evidence based clinical and/or public health practice. How a career at South Gloucestershire Council is different We know our team work best when they have balance in their lives and we offer genuine flexibility to help them achieve that work/life balance. We value our staff as individuals, investing in their careers and we are recognised for the quality, breadth and depth of our training and development offer, which helps make the greatest long-term difference in work. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the safety and welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. Ensuring all our staff are given right skills, knowledge and support to recognise and respond effectively to potential abuse or neglect. As part of our benefits package you will receive generous annual leave (pro rata), employee wellbeing support and you will have access to a range of staff discounts, including eye tests, travel, shopping and leisure activities. We recognise that our diverse team of skilled and dedicated people make us a great place to work. We welcome applications from everyone and ensure that individuals are selected, promoted and developed on the basis of their merits and abilities. Our teams at South Gloucestershire Council are making a real difference to the lives of people who live, work and learn here. We're building and shaping communities which people are proud of We're working with the most vulnerable in our community to help them achieve what they want in life We're investing in our schools to ensure every child and young person in South Gloucestershire achieves their full potential. We've achieved a great deal, but we need talented and dedicated people to ensure we continue to make a difference. We’re making a difference, be part of it! To view the full job description please click here Public Health Consultant - Role Profile For more information, please contact Sarah Weld, Director of Public Health via her PA, Wendy Lawton on 01454 864592 or email wendy.lawton@southglos.gov.uk. Closing date for applications is 17.00, 2 December 2024. It is anticipated that interviews will be held 16 December 2024.