Job summary The post of Deputy Director Health Improvement is a senior level post, suitable for a highly experienced public health professional. It is a great opportunity to join the North West regional public health team at the heart of implementing new government and NHS policies and collaborating with dynamic local systems in a diverse and vibrant region. The Deputy Director Health Improvement takes the regional lead on enabling and moving at pace key national priorities to tackle health inequalities and improve outcomes, as well as a key regional role on workforce development. 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, able to handle people of all capabilities and attitudes and be a sensible negotiator with practical expectation of what can be achieved. This post will be based in the North West region. Main duties of the job The post holder has day-to-day operational responsibility for the provision of safe and effective health improvement and workforce development advice and support which delivers to high quality standards and which is responsive to the needs of the local community and partners in the local public health systems. They are responsible for managing the health improvement and workforce development staff who deliver the functions devolved to Region from the Secretary of State and the functions that the Region undertakes from national guidance and in agreement with local partners. The Deputy Director supports the Regional Director in the strategic oversight of the contribution to improving and protecting the publics health and reducing health inequalities in the North West region. The Deputy Director supports the Regional Director in working with partners in the North West to build and develop the local public health system through the provision of expert advice and insight and their operational responsibility for the delivery of the health improvement and workforce development functions. About us The Office of Health and Disparities (OHID) in the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) drives the Governments health improvement agenda. Under the professional leadership of the Chief Medical Officer, OHID leads the development and delivery of the Governments work to improve and level up health outcomes with a clear focus on public health, prevention and health disparities. This includes cross-government action on the wider determinants of health. 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 31 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 G0001-25-0001 Job locations Water Street Suite 3B 3rd Floor Liverpool L3 1DS 3rd Floor, 3 Piccadilly Place London Road Manchester M1 3BN Job description Job responsibilities The Deputy Director Health Improvement 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 Director Health Improvement 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. Please read the attached job description for the full person specification. 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. Please read the attached job description for the full person specification. 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 Water Street Suite 3B 3rd Floor Liverpool L3 1DS Employer's website https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/department-of-health-and-social-care (Opens in a new tab)