Senior Consultant in Public Health

3 days ago

London, Greater London, United Kingdom London Borough of Lewisham Full time

Senior Consultant in Public Health (Health Inequalities)

Directorate: Adult Social Care & Health

Job Ref: 681

Discover yourself in Lewisham where what you do makes a difference to our vibrant and culturally diverse communities

We have a rich history of welcoming people from all over the world and are proud to be recognised as the UK's first Borough of Sanctuary, for our work in championing the rights of refugees and migrants.

This is an exciting opportunity to support the Director of Public Health to lead on improving health and wellbeing in Lewisham as one of two Senior Consultants in Public Health within the Lewisham Public Health team.

What's the role?

Senior Consultant in Public Health (Health Inequalities, Health in all Policies and Health Protection)

The successful candidate will take a lead role on behalf of the Director of Public Health in developing 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 will be achieved by working in partnership with a range of agencies such as those in the statutory, non-statutory, voluntary and private sectors.

The post-holder will lead a specific Public Health portfolio that includes - providing strategic direction and oversight of Health in all Policies and Health Inequalities initiatives e.g. the Lewisham Food Justice Action Plan, Health Inequalities and Health Equity Programme, and acting as the local authority's lead for Health Protection providing a point of liaison between UKHSA South London Health Protection Team, Local Authority partners and local providers of National Cancer Screening Programmes.

Our ideal candidate will be on the GMC Specialist Register, the GDC Specialist List, or the UK Public Health Register for Public Health Specialists. If not currently listed, you will need to demonstrate inclusion within six months.

What's in it for you?

You will work within a dynamic and ambitious public health team, which will include a range of excellent training and development opportunities, plus a range of benefits including:

  • Generous holiday allowance
  • Local Government Pension scheme
  • Flexible working and family friendly policies
  • Season ticket and bicycle loans
  • A range of staff discounts including local subsidised gym memberships
  • Supportive staff networks

    What we're looking for

    You will be a strategic thinker, with demonstrated knowledge and skills of working within a local authority public health environment at a senior level. You will have technical expertise and be a leader that demonstrates visibility and impact.

    Location

    The job is primarily based in Laurence House in Catford, but we operate a hybrid approach where you will be required to work both in the office and from home on a regular basis.

    The recruitment process is anonymous and we don't accept CV's.

    Applicant handbook - please read the guidance in this handbook when applying. It is essential that you complete the application fully and that your supporting statement covers how you meet each of the person specification criteria listed.

    For an informal discussion about this job, please contact Catherine Mbema ()

    To find out more, including a full job description and person specification, and to apply, please visit the Lewisham Council website.

    N.B. All appointments will be offered at the minimum spinal column point (SCP) for the grade of the role. The only exception to this will be when matching current salary (up to the maximum of the scale), which is subject to evidential proof

    Diversity

    Lewisham Council is a Disability Confident 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

    The Council has a dedicated employment support service, Lewisham Works, which offers Lewisham residents guidance in relation to applying for jobs. If you want to join Lewisham Works, please email and an advisor will be in touch with you.

    The Council reserves the right to close adverts early if there is a large response.

    Closing date: Wednesday 17th July 2024, 23:59

    Apply link: Please click the Apply button.

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