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Consultant in Public Health
Walsall
Contract
Up to £900 per day Limited paid via Umbrella Company inside IR35
Our client is looking for a highly experienced and qualified Consultant in Public Health.
This role supports key programmes, including:
- Health Protection and Healthcare
- Inequalities and Mental Wellbeing
- Young People and Health Improvement
- The portfolio offers a stimulating mix of work, with opportunities to lead on inequalities, substance misuse, and mental wellbeing, while fostering partnerships across Walsall and The Black Country.
Working outside of standard office hours may be required. There is a
requirement to work flexibly at all times with due regard to prevailing
workloads and priorities. Attendance at evening and other out-of-hour
meetings as required although this is not expected to be regular or routine.
1. Political activities of the post are restricted under the Local Government
and Housing Act 1989.
2. Attendance at council meetings and any associated public meetings
including occasional evening and weekend working may be required.
3. Casual car allowance.
4. Confidentiality to be maintained at all times.
5. This post is covered by the Government’s Code of Practice on the
English Language Fluency Duty for public sector workers. The post
holder will be required to communicate verbally with customers and
provide advice and/or information in accurate spoken English.
6. Commuting to and from partner organisations and being flexible to meet
service needs
7. DBS required
Reporting to the Director of Public Health, the post holder (GMC/GDC/UKPHR registered)
will be expected to lead a range of borough-wide activity; be able to cope with multiple and
changing demands, and to meet tight deadlines in the ambition to improve wellbeing
outcomes for residents of the Borough.
• The post holder will have the day-to-day responsibility for driving and facilitating an increased
Council focus on the development of collective improved wellbeing outcomes for residents,
and supporting the development of priorities based upon understanding need in line with our
Corporate plan, the We Are Walsall 2040 borough plan and Health and Wellbeing Strategy.
• A high level of intellectual rigour, negotiation and motivation skills and flexibility are required
to deal with complex public health issues, and to drive forward and advise regarding services
and patient care. A high level of tact and diplomacy is required and an ability to understand
other cultures to enable effective working across organisational boundaries and influencing
without control. The post holder will lead the provision of support for cabinet, the senior
leadership team and Directors.
• The post holder will be a health professional treating populations/communities. The
population served are residents of the borough of Walsall.
• Will have leadership, technical and managerial responsibility for development,
implementation and delivery of national, regional and local policies, developing inter-agency
and interdisciplinary strategic plans and programmes in collaboration with partners
Behaviours: refer to corporate behaviours document
Professionalism - Actively seek ways to prevent over-complication or
confusion of service delivery through innovation, being open to change and
the removal of barriers including challenging negative behaviours.
Leadership - Leads by example, optimising those resources allocated,
Communicates clearly taking account and welcoming feedback. Takes a
positive and resilient approach to change understanding the longer-term
vision of the Council and/or service areas.
Accountability - Adopt a ‘can do’ attitude in the work that I deliver taking
accountability for my own performance and development and responsibility
for my actions and decisions. I will demonstrate inclusivity and promote the
values of diversity and equality.
Transparency - Work with others to reach a common goal; sharing
information, supporting colleagues and searching out expertise and solutions
from relevant partners and/or communities we serve.
Ethical - Aware of own impact on others through valuing openness, treating
everyone with respect and listening carefully to understand the views of
others in order to build trust.
Abilities/Skills: (refer to JE guidance document)
Ability to communicate effectively and diplomatically with a wide audience
including the media and the public to change practice in highly challenging
circumstances.
including
Ability to influence at a strategic level to achieve outcomes for customers and
communities: is customer and outcome focused, strive for continuous
improvement.
Ability to use initiative, is innovative and drives through change: Is change
orientated, displays creative thinking.
Ability to manage resources and plans for high performance to gain the
maximum benefit: Displays sound financial management, plans ahead and
demonstrates breadth of thinking.
Ability to lead teams and to be able to contribute effectively in teams led by
junior colleagues.
Numerate and computer literate with highly developed analytical skills using
qualitative and quantitative data.
Ability to participate in the delivery of a training programme e.g. training of
Speciality Registrars, GP VTS trainees and FY2 doctors
Ability to lead in designated areas of health improvement programmes,
public health surveillance, population screening or geographical areas. This
will include engagement with primary care professionals and community staff
to raise awareness and achieve engagement in their public health role.
PLEASE ONLY apply if you have the necessary skills, experience and expertise.
The first part of our recruitment process is to send your CV. Should you be short listed Colbern Limited will contact you within 5 days or we may contact you about other job opportunities. Colbern Limited along with our clients are an equal opportunities employer.
