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Consultant in Public Health/Consultant in Public Health Medicine
Location: Cambridgeshire County Council, Alconbury (with work across Cambridgeshire sites)
Employment Type: Full Time
Accountable to:
- Professionally: Cambridgeshire County Council
- Managerially: Director of Public Health, Cambridgeshire
Job Overview
Concept Resources is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Consultant in Public Health/Consultant in Public Health Medicine. This role is critical for leading public health initiatives across Cambridgeshire and Peterborough, focusing on improving health outcomes, reducing inequalities, and utilizing population health intelligence. The successful candidate will provide strategic leadership, support system-wide public health approaches, and manage the Public Health Intelligence and Evaluation Team.
Key Responsibilities
Strategic Leadership
- Provide public health leadership to improve health outcomes and reduce inequalities across Cambridgeshire and Peterborough.
- Lead innovative use of population health intelligence and support system-wide public health strategies.
- Develop and implement robust evaluation frameworks to determine what works in public health interventions within the region.
Population Health Intelligence
- Lead the delivery of impactful Joint Strategic Needs Assessments (JSNAs) for Cambridgeshire and Peterborough, ensuring they inform health and care strategies.
- Drive the integrated approach to population health intelligence across Cambridgeshire County Council directorates and external partners.
Public Health and Evaluation
- Oversee the strategic development, commissioning, delivery, and evaluation of public health programs and services.
- Ensure that public health policies and strategies are evidence-based and effectively communicated to stakeholders, including Councillors and health boards.
Partnership and Collaboration
- Work closely with Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Integrated Care System, Joint Health and Wellbeing Board, and other local authorities to achieve shared public health goals.
- Influence and collaborate with partners across public, private, and third sectors to address health determinants and improve outcomes.
Health Protection and Incident Response
- Ensure that systems and processes are in place for the Council to respond to major health incidents and health protection threats.
- Lead on delegated responsibilities from the Secretary of State related to public health protection.
Management Responsibilities
- Line manage the Public Health Intelligence Team Manager.
- Manage relevant public health budgets and act as an authorized signatory.
- Deputize for the Director of Public Health as required.
Professional Development and Obligations
- Maintain current registration with the General Medical Council (GMC), General Dental Council (GDC), or UK Public Health Register (UKPHR).
- Engage in continuous professional development (CPD) and adhere to professional ethical standards.
- Inspire commitment to public health outcomes and advocate for prevention as a core feature of public sector reform.
Qualifications and Experience
- Substantial experience in public health, with a proven track record of leadership in a complex, multi-organizational environment.
- Strong intellectual rigor, political awareness, and negotiation skills.
- Expertise in public health intelligence, health improvement strategies, and health protection.
Personal Qualities
- Ability to manage complex challenges and deliver public health outcomes in a diverse and dynamic environment.
- High level of tact, diplomacy, and leadership to work effectively within local political structures while advocating for necessary changes.
Application Process
If you are passionate about public health and possess the required skills and experience, Concept Resources invites you to apply for this influential role. You will have the opportunity to make a significant impact on public health outcomes in Cambridgeshire and Peterborough.
