Public Health Lead

Description

This role has a starting salary of £43,923 per annum, based on a 36-hour working week.

We are excited to be hiring a new Public Health Lead to join our fantastic Substance Use Team, which is part of a larger Public Health Team within Surrey County Council (SCC).The team is based at Woodhatch Place and we work in a hybrid model, working either from a SCC base, out in the community or from home.

Rewards and Benefits

• 26 days' holiday (prorated for part time staff), rising to 28 days after 2 years' service and 30 days after 5 years' service
• Option to buy up to 10 days of additional annual leave
• An extensive Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support health and wellbeing
• Up to 5 days of carer's leave per year
• Paternity, adoption and dependents leave
• A generous local government salary related pension
• Lifestyle discounts including gym, travel, shopping and many more
• 2 paid volunteering days plus 1 team volunteering day per year
• Learning and development hub where you can access a wealth of resources

About the Team

The Public Health Team sits within the Adults, Wellbeing and Health Partnerships Directorate and contributes towards the Health and Wellbeing Strategy, to reduce health inequalities so no-one is left behind.

The Public Health team is made up of a variety of different roles, working collectively to reduce heath inequalities and improve the health of Surrey's population. The work offers the opportunity for professional development, engagement across a wide partnership and the potential to contribute towards better outcomes for our service users. Working in the Substance Use field at the moment is particularly interesting due to increased funding opportunities and partnership collaboration.

About the Role 

As a Public Health Lead, you will be expected to work independently and manage a budget. This role will primarily focus on addressing harms associated with substance use, working with our community providers to ensure the provision of appropriate harm reduction services are available. It also involves responding to local and national directives relating to harmful substance use and to support the work in reducing drug-related deaths locally.

As a Public Health Lead, you will be working closely with community providers, including community pharmacies delivering substance use services, homelessness charities, peer mentors as well as working at a strategic level with colleagues from Surrey police, integrated care partnerships and our boroughs and districts.

There is an expectation that you will travel across the county as required. There will be plenty of developmental opportunities for you to manage and commission some harm reduction services locally and to engage in regional and national discussions about drug harms.

You will be expected to present and provide reports on drug harms – and other Public Health topic areas as required - using a range of different methods, including by virtual means, written reports, face-to-face meetings.

Shortlisting Criteria

To be considered for shortlisting for this position, your application will clearly evidence the following:

• Experience of working within the substance use field and a knowledge of harm reduction
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to engage confidently with all stakeholders
• Ability to provide written reports evidencing best practice, outcomes and recommendations
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Ability to travel across Surrey.

Contact us 

Please contact us for any questions relating to the role. This could be to discuss flexible working requests, transferable skills or any barriers to employment.

For an informal discussion please contact Heather Ryder by e-mail at public.health@surreycc.gov.uk.

The job advert closes at 23:59 on 28/04/2024 with interviews planned for the week beginning 20/05/2024. We look forward to receiving your application. Please click on the apply online button below to submit.

Our Values

Our values are as important as our abilities and shape who we are as an organisation. Discover more about our values. 

Before submitting your application, we recommend you read the job description. Our Life at Surrey handbook also attached provides insights of the culture at Surrey and how as a valued employee, you can help shape our Council. 

Our Commitment

Surrey County Council is proud to be a Disability Confident Employer. A guaranteed interview will be offered to all disabled applications where: 

• The candidate has evidenced the minimum criteria for the role through their application 
• The candidate has chosen to share that they have a disability on the application form 

Our application form and onboarding process will provide an opportunity to request any reasonable adjustments for the interview and/or the role. We want to be an inclusive and diverse employer reflecting the community we serve and particularly welcome applications from all underrepresented groups.