Director Of Public Health

We have an exciting opportunity for a Director of Public Health to join a well-established organisation in Thurrock. This will be an initial 5 month contract with extensions.
**Role is inside IR35 and therefore contractors will need to use an umbrella provider**
The Director of Public Health is a statutory chief officer of the Council and the principal adviser on all health matters to elected members and officers, with a leadership role spanning all three domains of Public Health: health improvement, health protection and healthcare Public Health.
The Director of Public Health will provide strategic oversight of the continued integration of Public Health into all aspects of the Council's work. Public health will also have an integral part in the delivery of the positive health impacts from the Council's ambitious regeneration programme to drive growth and economic prosperity across the borough.
Job Purpose
The Director of Public Health leads a team within the local authority responsible for the development of a strategic needs assessment for the local population and for the delivery of:
* Health Improvement
* Health Protection
* Health services Public Health
Key Experience:
Educated to degree level or equivalent
A recognised professional qualification in Public Health
Significant relevant experience in a senior management position with a record of measurable success
Inclusion in the GMC Full and Specialist Register with a license to practice /GDC Specialist List/UK Public Health Register (UKPHR) for Public Health Specialists (or be eligible for registration within six months of interview)
If included in the GMC Specialist Register/GDC Specialist List in a specialty other than Public Health medicine/dental Public Health, candidates must have equivalent training and/or appropriate experience of Public Health medicine practice
Applicants must meet minimum CPD requirements (i.e. be up to date) in accordance with Faculty of Public Health requirements or other recognised body
MFPH by examination, by exemption or by assessment
Full and high level of understanding of epidemiology and statistics, Public Health practice, health promotion, community development, health economics and health care evaluation. Develops service practices and ensures appropriate application. Provides advice on the more complex instances
Establishing and promoting a clear Public Health vision which is coherent with the business strategy and the political vision for Thurrock Council and consistent with Government policy and takes account of social and economic trends. This is about role modelling through their own actions the types of behaviours expected of others in creating a high performing Public Health culture.
Community and population focus - working together to a common agenda and objectives with a shared purpose and common values, always looking for ways to improve access to services by communities and individuals.
Understanding and experience of NHS and local government cultures, structures and policies
Knowledge of methods of developing clinical quality assurance, quality improvement and evidence based clinical and/or Public Health practice
Demonstrable success at inter-agency working
Experience of identifying and developing opportunities for innovation, improvement and managing change in a variety of settings
Able to work under sustained pressure
A high level of financial awareness and ability to understand the financial implications of strategy and policy
Ability to lead and develop innovative solutions to complex problems and manage others to promote a solution-focused approach
Political awareness
Considerable interpersonal skills including the ability to persuade, negotiate and influence
Strategic thinker with proven leadership skills
Excellent oral and written communication skills (including dealing with the media)
Effective interpersonal, motivational and influencing skills
Ability to respond appropriately in unplanned and unforeseen circumstances
Excellent presentational skills (oral and written)
Substantially numerate, with highly developed analytical skills using qualitative and quantitative data
Ability to design, develop, interpret and implement policies
Demonstrates knowledge of project management tools and techniques. Sufficient skill to develop and implement large scale projects, utilising and leading multi-skilled project teams
Detailed knowledge of personnel management. Carries out effective performance management of staff and demonstrates understanding of policies related to pay, capability, disciplinary matters and grievances. Plans department activities and use of staff resources effectively. Participates in workforce planning and training needs assessments
Knowing and managing the strategic talent requirements for the organisation. It is about promoting and encouraging a culture where people focus on developing themselves and others to deliver improvement while developing careers. This is seen by:
* Holding direct reports accountable for people development generally and specifically for releasing high performers for personal development
* Articulating the many long-term benefits of talent management and developing the talent pools required for succession
* Ensuring comprehensive workforce plans are in place
Budget management skills
Scientific publications, presentation of papers at conferences, seminars etc.
Strong commitment to Public Health principles
Able to prioritise work, and work well against a background of change and uncertainty
Adaptable to situations, able to handle people of all capabilities and attitudes
Commitment to team-working, and respect and consideration for the skills of other
Self-motivated, pro-active, and innovative
High standards of professional probity
Understanding of social and political environment
Understanding of interfaces between health and social care
Able to exercise satisfactory travel mobility to fulfil obligations of the role
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