Public Health Officer - Slough, United Kingdom - Slough Borough Council

Slough Borough Council

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Slough, United Kingdom

1 week ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

Job Title:
Consultant in Public Health

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Directorate: Public Health

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Pay Level: SML 12

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Contract Type:Permanent

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Working Hours:37 per week

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Location:Observatory House/Hybrid

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DBS requirement: Enhanced

Interviews will be held week commencing 24th June 2024
We are looking for an enthusiastic and dynamic Consultant in Public Health to join our growing team in Slough.

We are committed to working alongside our youthful and diverse community to improve health and reduce the stark inequalities evident in our town.

Slough is a truly unique place with significant opportunities for improving health and wellbeing.

We are renewing our public health programme and need Consultant leadership and skill to drive the development of creative and innovative approaches to meet the needs of our population throughout the life course.

We offer excellent professional and leadership development opportunities as well as regular CPD.

What you'll be doing:

As a member of the Public Health Leadership team this post is responsible for:

Ensuring that the public health mandated services deliver the full range of benefits are delivered to residents. These services include NHS HealthCheck, 0-19 healthy child programme, substance misuse commissioning and specialist public health support to Frimley ICS.
To lead work across all Council directorates as well as influencing partnership boards to maximise health improvement opportunities and the reduction of inequalities in health outcomes amongst residents, both currently and for future generations.
To lead and coordinate the health protection assurance and work programmes for SBC.
To take a whole systems approach to improving health and social outcomes for a particular client group; early years, children, older adults, learning disabilities etc.
To manage budgets and staff and contribute to specialist and other training programmes.
To deputise for the Deputy Director and Director of Public Health

Our Council:

Our vision is to make a difference to our communities and our environment and we would love you to join us in our mission All of our employees, whatever their job, contribute greatly to delivering services to local people - either directly, or by supporting colleagues.

We celebrate diversity and are continuously striving for our residents can enjoy fulfilling prosperous and healthy lives.

What we offer:

We offer a supportive place to grow and develop your career with a real opportunity for your input to be valued and heard.

Ambition and innovation will be required now more than ever and you will join a friendly and collaborative environment where you are encouraged to thrive.

Alongside a competitive salary, there are a range of great benefits including:

Flexible working options to promote work-life balance
26 days annual leave (not including Bank holidays), rising to 30 days between 5 years' service and 33 days after 5 years' service.
Local Government pension scheme
Our commitment to equality and diversity through a range of employee networks
Wellbeing initiatives
Tax free childcare and childcare services
Discounted car parking
Season loan ticket to help with the cost of your rail / bus journey to & from work.

Interested?:

**Join our team at Slough Borough Council and help accelerate our journey of transformation and growth