Public Health Consultant

Leadership and collaborative working for health To take the lead role on behalf of the DPH in developing inter-agency and interdisciplinary short and long-term 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, in partnership with a range of agencies such as those in the statutory, non-statutory, voluntary and private sectors and by taking lead responsibility with a defined local authority. This requires the ability to work cross-directorate and across other agencies and voluntary organisations. To work with primary care professionals and community staff to raise awareness of their public health role To lead on the integration of health, social services and voluntary organisations to promote effective joint working to ensure delivery of the wider government targets To influence external agencies in their public health policy decisions by working with complex professional, managerial and population groups and other organisations in the statutory, non-statutory and private sectors Defined Competency Areas Health Improvement To be responsible for designated areas of health improvement programmes, public health surveillance, population screening or geographical areas relevant to the agreed portfolio. This will include engagement with primary care professionals and community staff to raise awareness and achieve engagement in their public health role.

To take a leadership role in specified areas with local communities and vulnerable and hard to reach groups, helping them to take action to tackle longstanding and widening health inequality issues, using community development approaches as appropriate. To provide expert knowledge to ensure effective community involvement with regard to all the work of the organisation including commissioning and prioritising high cost services and to ensure that policies and strategies are interpreted, developed and implemented at all levels. Health Protection To take responsibility for safeguarding the health of the population in relation to communicable disease, infection control and environmental health, including delivery of immunisation targets. To take part in local arrangements and contribute to the on call rota for the effective control of communicable disease, environmental hazards to health and emergency planning, as detailed in local health protection agreements.

To communicate effectively and diplomatically with a wide audience including the media and the public to change practice in highly challenging circumstances such as communicable disease outbreaks, chemical incidents, immunisation and screening. Service Improvement To provide expert advice to support evidence based commissioning, prioritisation of services for the population (and in some circumstances providing highly specialised advice on preferred treatment options or protocols based on the evidence for individual patients) in order to maximise opportunities for health To be responsible for implementation of NICE/National Service Frameworks or equivalent national standards/guidance and frameworks. To lead the developments of clinical networks, clinical governance and/or audit as required To review evidence and provide highly specialised advice on preferred treatment options or protocols based on the evidence of individual patients Public Health Intelligence To analyse and evaluate quantitative and qualitative data and research evidence from a range of sources to make recommendations and inform decision making which has long term impacts. To compare, analyse and interpret highly complex options for running projects identified as key public health priorities, and communicate this information across organisations and the local community.

To present, analyse and communicate knowledge in a way that appeals to diverse groups, influences decision making and supports community engagement To be responsible for the identification and implementation of appropriate health outcome measures, care pathways, protocols and guidelines for service delivery across patient pathways for the local population To work with the information and intelligence area of Public Health England and other organisations to strengthen local, regional and national public health intelligence and information capacity Academic Public Health/ Research and Development To undertake and/or commission literature reviews, evaluative research surveys, audits and other research as required to inform equitable service and reduce health inequalities. This may involve taking the lead on R&D public health and related activities To develop links with local universities to ensure the work of the organisation is based on a sound research and evidence base. To develop public health capacity through contributing to education, training and development within the council and the wider public facing workforce.