Consultant in Health Protection - Derby, United Kingdom - United Kingdom Government

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ContentsLocationAbout the jobBenefitsThings you need to knowApply and further informationLocationEast Midlands (England)About the jobJob summaryWe are seeking to appoint two self-motivated and innovative individuals to join UKHSA East Midlands as Consultants in Health Protection.

The post is suitable for both Medical Consultants and Non-Medical Consultants Agenda for Change band 8d.

The Consultant in Health Protection is a senior role within the Health Protection Team to provide leadership, management, and oversight of the Health Protection function, including the response to incidents and outbreaks and responsibility for the day to day operational delivery.

The post holder will have responsibility for developing and maintaining close working relationships both internally and with key partner organisations.

As well as agreed individual objectives, a job-plan will be developed which will outline the agreed programmed activities (PAs) that are necessary to fulfil the duties and responsibilities described in the Job Description.

Working for your organisationAt the United Kingdom Health Security Agency (UKHSA) our mission is to provide health security for the nation by protecting from infectious disease and external hazards.

We are a trusted source of advice to government and to the public, focusing on reducing inequalities in the way different communities experience and are impacted by infectious disease, environmental hazards, and other threats to health.

Our mission is challenging, innovative and in the spotlight.

We will work to ensure our people have the diverse skills, experiences and backgrounds we need to thrive, that our employees are representative of the communities we serve and feel valued and enabled to play their part in delivering our work.

Creating our working culture is an ongoing process which we are developing by listening and learning together, hearing and acting upon diverse voices and opinions to develop a common sense of identity and effective ways of working.

We pride ourselves as being an employer of choice, where Everyone Matters promoting equality of opportunity to actively encourage applications from everyone, including groups currently underrepresented in our workforce.

UKHSA ethos is to be an inclusive organisation for all our staff and stakeholders.

We do this through celebrating and protecting differences by removing barriers and promoting equity and equality of opportunity for all.

Job descriptionThe post holder will undergo a programme of on-going development to build on existing knowledge and develop skills to provide specialist Health Protection advice and meet competencies required to undertake the role.

Applicants should review the Job Description for the post prior to completing their application. When completing their application form, candidates should demonstrate how they meet the essential requirements of the role.

This is a senior role within the health protection team and provides leadership, management and oversight of the health protection function, including the response to incidents and outbreaks and responsibility for the day to day operational delivery.

The post holder will play a key role in developing, shaping and assuring the health protection function, which may include managing individuals and teams, working closely with partners, and ensuring delivery of high-quality surveillance, response and support systems.

The post holder will have responsibility for developing and maintaining close working relationships both internally and with partner organisations.

In addition, they will contribute and lead on regional and national priorities, including contribution to wider public health initiatives consistent with the regional delivery model and integrated working.

Person specificationQualificationsEssential criteriaThe National Health Service (Appointment of Consultants) Regulations 1996 In accordance with legislation; GMC full and specialist register with a license to practice (or be eligible for registration within six months of interview) or inclusion in the UK Public Health Register (UKPHR) for Public Health Specialists or be eligible within 6 months of interviewIf included in the GMC Specialist Register/GDC Specialist List in a specialty other than public health medicine/infectious diseases medicine or medical microbiology, candidates must have equivalent training and/or appropriate experience of public health medicine/infectious diseases medicine/or medical microbiology practicePublic health speciality registrar applicants who are not yet on the GMC register, GDC Specialist list in dental public health or UKPHR must provide verifiable signed documentary evidence that they are within 6 months of gaining entry to a register at the date of interview.

All other applicants not yet granted specialist registration must provide verifiable signed documentary evidence from the register concerns that they have submitted satisfactory evidence and therefore registration within six months is assured.

Applicants must meet minimum CPD requirements in accordance with the requirements of the Faculty of Public Health/Royal College of Pathologists/Royal College of Physicians or other recognised bodyMFPH by examination or evidence of equivalent qualificationFRC Path or evidence of equivalent qualificationMRCP or evidence of equivalent qualificationKnowledge and ExperienceEssential criteriaMinimum 6 months experience in Health Protection practicePractical experience in leading and facilitating changeExperience of communicable disease control in a wide variety of settings including out of hours on callExperience of working with other agenciesExperience of emergency planningUnderstanding of key agencies involved in health protectionKnowledge of methods of developing clinical quality assurance, audit, quality improvement and evidence based clinical and/or public health practiceUnderstanding of social and political environmentUnderstanding of laboratory microbiology servicesUnderstanding of clinical infectious diseases servicesUnderstanding of clinical toxicology servicesUnderstanding of the principles of radiological protectionExperience and demonstrable competency in dealing with environmental hazards / chemical incidentsDesirable criteriaExperience of budget management and financial processesAbility to undertake prophylaxis, diagnosis and treatment of infectious diseases of public health importancePeer reviewed scientific publications, presentation of papers at conferences, seminars, etc.

Skills and CapabilitiesEssential criteriaStrategic thinker with proven leadership skills, including management of changeAble to prioritise work, and work well against a background of change and uncertaintyAdaptable to situations, can communicate with people of all capabilities and attitudesProject managementUnderstanding of epidemiology and statistics, public health practice, health promotion, health economics and health care evaluationExcellent oral and written communication skills (including dealing with the public and the media)Effective interpersonal, motivational and influencing skillsAbility to respond appropriately in unplanned and unforeseen circumstancesSensible negotiator with practical expectation of what can be achievedSubstantially numerate, with highly developed analytical skills using qualitative and quantitative dataAbility to respond appropriately in unplanned and unforeseen circumstancesSensible negotiator with practical expectation of what can be achievedSubstantially numerate, with highly developed analytical skills using qualitative and quantitative dataComputer literateAbility to design, develop, interpret and implement policiesAbility to concentrate for long periods (e.g.

analyses, media presentations)Resource management skillsDesirable criteriaPeople management and trainingTraining and mentoringEquality and DiversityEssential criteriaAn understanding of and commitment to equality of opportunity and good working relationships, both in terms of day-to-day working practices, and in relation to management systemsBenefitsLearning and development tailored to your roleAn environment with flexible working optionsA culture encouraging inclusion and diversityThings you need to knowSelection process detailsThe post is subject to the core competencies as set out by the Faculty of Public Health for Consultant appointments and the post holder will be expected to demonstrate expertise in all of them (Appendix A).Please see the attached Job Description outlining full responsibilities of the role.

Other InformationSelection process detailsSTAGE 1 – Application & Sift:

This vacancy will be assessed using a competency-based framework which will assess your Qualifications, knowledge and experience and / or skills and capabilities outlined in the person specification.

You will be required to complete an application form. You will also be asked to provide information within the 'Employer/ Activity history' section of the application form. This will be assessed in line with the advertised criteria.

At sift stage you will be assessed on the essential criteria listed in the job advert and statement of suitability.

Your statement of suitability must be no more than 1250 wordcount.


Please note:
The system will allow you to write up to 1500 words but please do not exceed 1250 words. We will not consider any words over and above this number.
Feedback will not be provided at this stage.

Applicants are strongly advised to use the person specification section as sub-headings in the application to make it clear how you meet each of the selection criteria.

If you are successful at this stage, you will progress to an interview and assessment, a presentation will form part of this assessment.

STAGE 2 – InterviewAll candidates who are successful at the sift stage will progress to an interview and will be assessed on the essential criteria as advertised.

This vacancy is being assessed against the essential and desirable criteria as outlined in the Job descriptionYou will be asked to prepare and present a 5-10 minute presentation.

The subject of this will be sent to you prior to interview.
Option 3 – External - Open to all external applicants (anyone) from outside the Civil Service (including by definition internal applicants)

Security Clearance Level Requirement:
Successful candidates must pass a disclosure and barring security check. Working for the Civil Service The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities. As such, we run a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria. The Civil Service Code sets out the standards of behaviour expected of civil servants.

We recruit by merit on the basis of fair and open competition, as outlined in the Civil Service Commission's recruitment principles.

The Civil Service welcomes applications from people who have recently left prison or have an unspent conviction. Read more about prison leaver recruitment.

It's important to note that there are currently exceptions to applications being considered if your conviction relates to any of the following:

life sentences arson sexual offences hate and terror offences Some departments will also consider the specific offence against the nature of the business, i.e., a conviction for fraud may rule you out for a finance role.

The successful candidate will be appointed to the point of the Consultant salary scale appropriate to their years of seniority or if from a background other than medicine to NHS Agenda for Change Band 9.

Inclusion in the GMC Full and Specialist Register with a license to practice (or be eligible for registration within six months of interview)

If included in the GMC Specialist Register/ in a specialty other than public health medicine, candidates must have equivalent training and/or appropriate experience of public health practicePublic Health Specialty Registrar applicants who are not yet on the GMC Specialist Register must provide verifiable signed documentary evidence that they are within 6 months of gaining entry at the date of interview; all other applicants must provide verifiable signed documentary evidence that they have applied for inclusion in the GMCReserve List:

Candidates who pass the interview criteria but are not offered a post will be kept on a reserve list for 12 months and may be contacted if similar roles become available.

If you are interviewed for the post and do not meet the required threshold for the specified grade, your application may be assessed against a similar, lower grade role and you may be offered the post should one be available Further informationThe law requires that selection for appointment to the Civil Service is on merit on the basis of fair and open competition as outlined in the Civil Service Commission's Recruitment Principles.

If you feel your application has not been treated in accordance with the Recruitment Principles, and you wish to make a complaint, in the first instance, you should contact UKHSA Public Accountability Unit via email:
If you are not satisfied with the response you receive from the Department, you can contact the

Civil Service Commission:
Visit the Civil Service Commission website here.

For further information or an informal discussion about the post, please contact:
(David Pearce, Deputy Director of Regional - East Midlands )UK Health Security Agency promoted diversity in the workplace and is an Equal Opportunities employer.

For further details / informal visits contact:

David Pearce, DD of Regional – East MidlandsEmail address - Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.

SecuritySuccessful candidates must undergo a criminal record check.
People working with government assets must complete baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window) checks.

Nationality requirementsThis job is broadly open to the following groups:

UK nationalsnationals of the Republic of Irelandnationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UKnationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities with settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS) (opens in a new window)nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities who have made a valid application for settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS)individuals with limited leave to remain or indefinite leave to remain who were eligible to apply for EUSS on or before 31 December 2020Turkish nationals, and certain family members of Turkish nationals, who have accrued the right to work in the Civil ServiceFurther information on nationality requirements (opens in a new window)Working for the Civil ServiceThe Civil Service Code (opens in a new window) sets out the standards of behaviour expected of civil servants.

We recruit by merit on the basis of fair and open competition, as outlined in the Civil Service Commission's recruitment principles.

(opens in a new window).The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities. As such, we run a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.
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DetailsReference number
350066
Salary83, ,281per annum, pro rataGBPJob gradeOtherNHS Medical & Dental: Consultant or AfC Band 8dContract typePermanentType of roleHealth AdviserHealth ProfessionalsSenior leadershipWorking patternFlexible working, Full-time, Job share, Part-timeNumber of jobs available2