Working for a Safer, Fairer and Healthier Lancashire
LANCASHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL - CONSULTANT IN PUBLIC HEALTH/PUBLIC HEALTH MEDICNE (2 POSTS)
Location: Lancashire County Hall, Fishergate, Preston, Lancashire, PR1 8XJ
Salary: £97,330 – £106,628
Working Hours: 37
Contract Type: Permanent
Lancashire is a place we’re proud of and we’re proud of our County Council too.
Lancashire is a ceremonial county in Northwest England. The administrative centre is the City of Preston. The county has a population of over 1.2 million and an area of 1,189 square miles.
We are undergoing an exciting period of transformation as we seek to become a more effective and more efficient organisation at a time when demand for services is growing and the available resources are limited. We remain committed to our job of serving the people of Lancashire by providing first class services and by making the County an even better place to live and work.
We are looking to appoint to two Consultant in Public Health/Public Health Medicine positions on a permanent basis, for candidates who in addition to proficient technical capability are proven system leaders, committed to tackling health inequalities and to leading a successful programme of public health responsibility within Local Government and the NHS.
The roles
The successful candidates will bring energy, drive and innovation to make a difference, working through the challenges to improve outcomes for people in Lancashire.
Each role will involve directing the work of the team, acting as the strategic lead for the portfolio across Lancashire and being a key member of the senior leadership team within the council.
Lead Public Health areas of responsibility will be negotiated in a job plan but at the time of appointment it is expected that the roles will focus on the following:
Role 1 – Consultant in Public Health/Public Health Medicine (Health Protection and Health Intelligence)
Role 2 – Consultant in Public Health/Public Health Medicine (Health Improvement)
The post holders will work in collaboration with other colleagues within public health, council directorates, the Integrated Care Board, the wider NHS, 12 district councils and the voluntary sector. They will establish and maintain a wide range of working relationships and a good understanding of the context of services in the County which impact on health and health inequalities.
We invite applications from individuals on the GMC/GDC Specialist Register/UK Public Health Register (UKPHR) who are skilled at managing relationships and negotiating across a wide range of organisations, who understand the challenges faced by local authorities and the Health Service, and who will display strong leadership in contributing to the work of our dynamic public health team.
If you would like to discuss these roles informally with Dr Sakthi Karunanithi, Director of Public Health, please contact Adele Pearce (Executive Assistant) on adele.pearce@lancashire.gov.uk to schedule a time.
Lancashire County Council is committed to improving the quality of life for everyone in Lancashire. We believe that all our citizens have the right to be treated fairly. We recognise that some people do not get an equal chance in life.
For some of our children and young people this can have a lasting impact on their future. We will play our part in helping to narrow the gaps that exist between different parts our communities and improving the quality of life of those who have less advantages and are in danger of poor outcomes.
As a community leader, employer and provider of services we want to make sure that everyone in Lancashire has the opportunity to achieve their potential, no matter where they live or what their background, individual characteristics or personal circumstances might be.
