About Barnet Council
Barnet is a borough with much to be proud of. Our excellent schools, vibrant town centers, vast green spaces and diverse communities all help make it a great place to live and work. As a council we want to build on these strengths as we move into the future. We are growing and developing as an organisation to meet the challenges facing our borough and we are committed to working with partner organisations and residents to make Barnet even better. Our staff are committed to Our Values: Learning to Improve, Caring, Inclusive, Collaborative – which drive everything we do.
About the role
This is a permanent full-time post for a Consultant in Public Health, employed by the London Borough of Barnet. The Public Health department is based in Colindale, 2 Bristol Avenue, London NW9. We have hybrid working arrangements.
The purpose of the role is:
* To lead on the healthcare public health portfolio and support the Director of Public Health through deputising. Provide population health input into our Barnet Borough Partnership, support the Health and Wellbeing Board, lead on embedding a systematic approach to reducing health inequalities into the local Borough Partnership work, and provide leadership in health protection emergencies.
* Work with partners to implement the borough’s Health and Wellbeing Strategy and contribute to the development of Barnet Council’s Corporate Plan.
* Be a whole system leader on population health at the local level (across NHS, voluntary and community sector, Council and wider partnership) building on the existing partnership with the North Central London Integrated Care Board (NCL ICB) colleagues and provide links with the NCL ICB and Public Health jointly funded central team.
About you
This is an exciting opportunity to join the high-achieving and diverse public health team at Barnet Council.
Essential criteria for this post include:
* Leading on the healthcare public health portfolio, which includes providing public health leadership to the Barnet borough partnership and Health and Wellbeing Board, leading and further developing NCD prevention programmes, and reducing health inequalities.
* Being a whole system leader on population health at a local level (across NHS, voluntary and community sector, Council and wider partnership) and continuing to build on the existing partnership with NCL ICB colleagues.
* Supporting emergency response by leading on outbreak management and the council’s pandemic preparedness plan, and deputising for the Director of Public Health when required.
* This is an ideal opportunity for a suitably qualified and skilled Public Health Consultant who wishes to progress their career in local authority public health.
For the full list of essential criteria please see the attached job description.
What we offer
* 31 days annual leave, plus public and bank holidays
* Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme, which provides a valuable guaranteed income in your retirement together with security for your dependents
* Work-life balance options may include hybrid working, flexitime, job share, home working, part-time
* A vast range of lifestyle discounts from major retailers, supermarkets, energy suppliers and more
* Broad range of payroll benefits including cycle to work, eye care vouchers, travel and gym membership
* Excellent training and development opportunities
* Employee well-being training programs including confidential employee assistance
How to apply
Read the job description and person specification before clicking ‘Apply’ to commence the online application form. If you would like any further information about the role before applying, please contact Janet.Djomba@Barnet.gov.uk.
Barnet Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Barnet operates stringent safer recruitment procedures.
To deliver Barnet Council’s commitment to equality of opportunity in the provision of services, all staff are expected to promote equality in the workplace and in the services the Council delivers. As such we value diversity and welcome applications from all backgrounds. For further information, please read our equality statement.
Barnet Council embraces all forms of flexible working (including part-time, compressed hours, and remote working) and is committed to offering employees a healthy work-life balance. Candidates are encouraged to talk about relevant requirements and preferences at interview. We can’t promise to give you exactly what you want, but we do promise not to judge you for asking.
Barnet Council is a Disability Confident Committed Employer. We welcome and encourage job applications of all abilities. If you require any reasonable adjustments in the application or interview, please contact the lead contact on this advert. We will make reasonable adjustments to make sure our disabled applicants and those with health conditions are supported throughout our recruitment process. We support the access to work scheme; further details are available at www.gov.uk/access-to-work/apply.
All posts with the council are subject to a probationary period of six months, during which time you will be required to demonstrate to the council satisfaction your suitability for the position in which you will be employed.
Due to the high number of applications that are received for some posts, we may close vacancies before the stated closing date if sufficient number of applications are received. Therefore, please apply as soon as possible.
Please ensure you regularly check the email account (including JUNK MAIL folders) that you use to submit your application, as any further communication regarding your application will be sent electronically. Should you not hear from us within four working weeks of the closing date for this post, then regretfully in this instance, you have not been shortlisted.
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