Consultant in Public Health

We have an exciting opportunity for a Consultant in Public Health to join our dynamic team!

This is a 22.5 hour part-time, permanent role with hybrid working, and a salary of £89,484 - £97,364 per annum (£53,690 - £58,418 per annum pro rata).

We are looking for a Consultant in Public Health to work within our multidisciplinary team on a part-time basis (3 days/week), focusing on healthcare public health and partnerships across RBWM and the wider Thames Valley geography.

This is a new position, reflecting our commitment to strengthening local public health leadership, particularly in the field of healthcare public health, and delivering innovative, evidence-based approaches to improve health outcomes and reduce inequalities with key partners such as the Health & Wellbeing Board member organisations including the emerging new Thames Valley Integrated Care Board (ICB).

The post holder will lead strategic planning and delivery focused on healthcare public health, driven by our new Joint Health & Wellbeing Strategy, emerging Neighbourhood Health Plan and more broadly the new Thames Valley Population Health Unit, jointly led by the ICB and Thames Valley Directors of Public Health. The portfolio also includes providing consultant leadership to the Joint Strategic Needs Assessment, the Living Well theme within the Joint Health & Wellbeing Strategy, and Health Protection assurance.

The postholder will work across RBWM Council, other Thames Valley public health teams, the emerging Thames Valley Integrated Care Board, and wider partners including Health & Wellbeing Board member organisations.

You will report to the Director of Public Health and act as a senior public health representative at key system meetings.

• Lead delivery of the Joint Health & Wellbeing Strategy, focusing on the Living Well theme, and oversee the development and implementation of the Neighbourhood Health Plan with NHS partners, Primary Care Networks, and the Voluntary & Community Sector.
• Act as Senior Public Health representative at strategic forums, including the Health & Wellbeing Board and Integrated Care Board Place Committee.
• Shape system-wide programmes with NHS partners and wider stakeholders to embed a whole-system approach to health improvement.
• Drive the Joint Strategic Needs Assessment and performance framework, supported by the Senior Public Health Analyst and JSNA Steering Group.
• Provide leadership for health protection assurance within the team.
• As part of the Public Health Senior Management Team, contribute to strategic planning and provide expert advice across the service plan.
• Work collaboratively across council services to identify opportunities for joint working and ensure public health adds value to the Council Plan.
• Support team members to deliver work programmes and personal objectives, fostering cross-functional collaboration and effective commissioning of health improvement programmes using public health intelligence.

Our Public Health team is a committed and talented multi-disciplinary group, combining specialist skills and expertise with a creative and collaborative approach.

The team currently includes multi-disciplinary professionals including a DPH, Deputy DPH, two Consultants in public health and specialists across health improvement, intelligence, and commissioning. We also host public health apprentices and specialty registrars, creating a vibrant learning environment and strong links to training and development.

Our aim is to support people to have happier, healthier lives and reduce the differences between communities that are avoidable and unfair.

We will give you the support and resources you need to do your job well and provide a great opportunity for you to learn new skills, develop and progress in your public health career.

• Be a registered Public Health Specialist (GMC, GDC, or UKPHR) with CCT or equivalent, and meet CPD requirements (or be within 6 months of gaining entry to the register).
• Bring proven experience as a Consultant in Public Health, leading programmes across NHS, local government, and system…