Consultant in Public Health/Consultant in Public Health Medicine

Job Introduction

Salary range: Senior Grade B - £91,615.00 to £103,835.00 per annum (plus 5% On call supplement )

Work location: County Hall, Oxford 

Hours per week: 37 - we are open to discussions about flexible working

Contract type: Temporary fixed term 12 months

Closing date: 25/06/25

Interview date: TBC

This is a politically restricted post.

We are seeking a dynamic Public Health professional to take up this exciting role in a first-rate Public Health Team in a county where we can really make a difference

About Us

This is a hugely exciting time to be working in Public Health in Oxfordshire.  

The County Council is committed to tackling climate change; shaping the environment to encourage active, healthy & inclusive lives; shifting services to focus on more preventative approaches; and closing the health gap between different communities. 

There are solid and established partnerships through the Health & Wellbeing board and the Oxfordshire Place Based Partnership with joint priorities endorsed through the Joint Local Health & Wellbeing Strategy and close working relationships right across the Oxfordshire system and with the Integrated Care System.

About the Role

As a Consultant in Public Health, you will be a core member of the Public Health Directorate Leadership Team within Oxfordshire County Council. 

It is expected that, in addition to representing public health in key meetings within the council and wider system, your Consultant in Public Health initial job plan will have a number of responsibilities. You will lead the substance use portfolio, delivering on national strategic priorities through the Combating Drugs Partnership which attract additional grant funding. This includes working in partnership with the NHS, social care and criminal justice on a harm reduction and prevention approach to drug and alcohol use. You will also provide leadership for intelligence, surveillance and evaluation, as well work towards embedding health impact evaluation to evidence the prevention approach across organisational boundaries. Your work will support delivery of the Health and Wellbeing Board, whilst embedding a Marmot approach to address local inequalities. You will be managing a team of around than 10 people. 

The Consultant in Public Health post will contribute to public health teaching and audit and the management of public health staff in line with lead areas and will report to the Deputy Director of Public Health. 

Based in Oxford, you will be encouraged to form strategic relationships with local organisations across the County in order to develop joint work interests which align with the Council’s priorities.

About you

As a qualified Consultant in Public Health you will be expected to have the full range of skills and experience to lead across the broad spectrum of public health and to be able to flex lead areas as required. 

To be successful in the role, you will have:

• a clear grounding in public health principles
• a sound understanding of Local Government, the NHS and partnership working 
• the ability to influence, persuade and make change
• the ability to deliver targets and meet deadlines
• the ability to combine an approach grounded in public health skills with top quality management, partnership and commissioning skills.

Rewards and benefits

It really is true that every single job role here contributes to bettering the lives of the people in our county - we want to do this for our employees too. We are proud of our strong flexible working culture, including the opportunity for flexibility on working hours and the use of technology to support agile working. We offer some of the very best learning and development opportunities to support your ongoing development.

We have a generous holiday allowance which rises as you remain in employment with us up to 32 days, as well as giving you the option to buy additional holiday. You will also have access to a Local Government Pension Scheme with employer contributions of up to 19.9% of your salary; a range of local and national retail discounts; and a host of enhanced family friendly policies including carers leave and paid time off for volunteering.

Would you like to know more?

Please click here to view Job Descriptions and Person Specification.

For an informal discussion about roles please contact Adam Briggs, Deputy Director of Public Health on 07917 534370 or adam.briggs@oxfordshire.gov.uk. 

Application Procedure

To apply, you will need to complete an online application form. This includes a section asking you to explain how you meet the role requirements, as specified in the job posting. You may attach a cover letter and/or CV to your application form, however it is not mandatory. 

Our commitment to:
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

At Oxfordshire County Council we are proud of our diverse workforce. Everyone is accepted for who they are, regardless of age, disability, gender identity, marital status, race, faith or belief, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, or on maternity or family leave. We have a number of staff network groups which provide peer support, education and safe spaces for all.

Our commitment to:
Guaranteed Interview Schemes

As a Disability Confident employer, we guarantee an interview for disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the job. We also guarantee interviews to care leavers who have completed further education and who meet the essential criteria for the job. For those leaving care without any further education, we guarantee an interview for our apprenticeships. We are also committed to helping and supporting those transitioning from HM Armed Forces to civilian life and guarantee an interview for those demonstrating the essential criteria for the role, within three years of leaving the service.

Our commitment to:
Safeguarding

Oxfordshire County Council are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. We expect all employees, workers and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect these commitments.

Our commitment to:
Flexible Working

We are open to discussions about flexible working, which can include flexi-time, full time and part time working, job sharing, nine-day fortnights and annualised hours, depending on the requirements of the role and the service.

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