Assistant Directorof Public Health

Overview

Your New Role

Do you have what it takes to make a real difference to health and wellbeing in one of the South’s main cities? Portsmouth is a great city with a bright future. The role of Assistant Director/Consultant in Public Health is a senior position within the Public Health Directorate and will report to the Director of Public Health.

Responsibilities

The Assistant Director/Consultant in Public Health (CPH) will be expected to work in partnership with other teams at the Council and external stakeholders to help deliver this vision and improve outcomes for Portsmouth City Council's residents. Key responsibilities include:

• Strategic leadership and management within the Public Health Directorate.
• Commissioning and/or direct delivery of public health services.
• Working flexibly within the public health team and adapting to the needs of the population.
• Collaboration with children's and families services, Adult Social Care, and NHS HIOW (ICB).
• Leadership in shaping and driving public health initiatives on Prevention and Health Inequalities.

What You'll Get in Return

Portsmouth City Council appreciate Portsmouth City Council's employees and aim to provide an inclusive and supportive working environment. Benefits include:

• Generous annual leave (27 days per year rising to 31, pro rata for part-time hours) with the potential to purchase additional leave.
• A fantastic pension allowing you the opportunity to contribute more for a greater return, with the possibility to remain in the NHS Pension Scheme, subject to eligibility.
• Flexible working options, including hybrid working with a minimum of two days in the office per week, allowing you to work up to three days at home.
• Access to a wide range of training and development opportunities, including apprenticeships.
• Extensive wellbeing support through the Employee Assistance Programme.
• Discounts on travel, travel loans, and a bike loan scheme.
• Access to a variety of discounts on goods and services from numerous restaurants, shops, and more.

Requirements

To succeed in this role, you should possess:

• Senior leadership experience in public health or related fields.
• Ability to influence stakeholders and effect policy changes in complex environments.
• Strategic responsibility for health improvement and healthcare initiatives.

This is an exciting time for Public Health in Portsmouth, with opportunities to shape the health outcomes for Portsmouth City Council's residents.