Specialist to Advanced Health Improvement Practitioner

Job Introduction

About Us
It’s an exciting time for public health in Oxfordshire with the council’s vision of becoming a greener, fairer and healthier county aligning with public health priorities, including a shift towards focussing on more preventative approaches and aiming to close the health inequalities gap between different communities. 

To deliver this vision, we are looking for a dynamic public health professional to take up an exciting role in our public health team as an Advanced Health Improvement Practitioner (fixed term contract for 12 months) specialising in data and health intelligence.  This role will lead on a defined portfolio of work contributing to our programmes to improve health outcomes for Oxfordshire residents. 

About the Role
We are keen to appoint a candidate with the experience and expertise necessary to lead on the data and intelligence input into key programmes of work, and could appoint the right candidate directly to the Grade 12 position.

As a Specialist or Advanced Health Improvement Practitioner with a specific portfolio for data and health intelligence, you will be responsible for analysing, evaluating, and interpreting data from a range of sources, to inform the development of public health programmes, statutory reports and publications. You will have a key role in developing the Oxfordshire’s Joint Strategic Needs Assessment (JSNA), the Oxfordshire Pharmaceutical Needs Assessment 2025 (PNA), the Director of Public Health Annual Report and other needs assessments led by other service areas. You will develop data reports on Oxfordshire’s communities and support the implementation of interactive Community Insight Profile dashboard. Working with your team, you will compile indicator data packs to inform partnership programmes of work, for example for Oxfordshire’s Health and Wellbeing Strategy. You will also provide oversight of surveillance and data analyses produced by the Health Intelligence Analyst and Apprentice. The role will require a comprehensive understanding of health data and data sources to be able to provide health intelligence advice to other members of the Public Health team, wider colleagues within the Council, and partner agencies (NHS, district councils, voluntary section organisations). The role will also require you to lead on in-depth analytical projects to support others within the Public Health team. You will be responsive to ad-hoc requests such as supporting the response to relevant Freedom of Information requests.   

About you
Are you passionate about improving health outcomes for the people of Oxfordshire? We have an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic and committed individual to take up a role in our dynamic Public Health team.

The successful candidate will be able to apply a range of statistical techniques for the analysis of data, using Microsoft Office and other software packages required for data analysis and presentation. You will also be able to compile statistical reports and communicate findings to a range of audiences.

The post holder will work strategically with system partners to ensure the population’s health needs are identified and met. Applicants should demonstrate the ability to work with professionals from a variety of directorates and organisations. Using your knowledge of public health datasets, you will be able to provide balanced advice and guidance to senior decision makers in a political setting.

In addition, you will be responsible for line managing one Health Intelligence Analyst and a Health and Care Intelligence Apprentice (to be appointed), overseeing their work and guiding their personal development.

If you have at least three years’ experience working in a public health related field, can demonstrate the key capabilities and would like to develop your public health knowledge and experience, this could be the ideal opportunity for you. We are looking for an enthusiastic and proactive individual with excellent organisational and communication skills, with the ability to work under pressure. Experience of working with NHS organisations, GPs and the voluntary sector would be an advantage.

The successful candidate will have:

• specialised knowledge developed across a range of programmes.
• a clear grounding in public health principles
• a sound understanding of Local Government and partnership working 
• the ability to interpret data and present information
• the ability to deliver targets and deadlines
• Experience of working with NHS commissioners, GPs and the voluntary sector is desirable.  

The council has strategic priorities of tackling inequalities, prioritising health & well-being, climate change and access to nature & green spaces which all align closely with the public health agenda.

Rewards and benefits

• Culture of flexible working 
• Technology to support agile working where role permits
• 30 day’s holiday p.a. plus bank holidays 
• Employee Assistance Programme including access to health and wellbeing support
• Membership of the Local Government contributory pension scheme, with an employer’s contribution of up to 19.9%
• Enhanced family friendly policies
• Local and national discounts for shopping and travel
• Great learning and development opportunities to support your ongoing development.

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, 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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