Senior Consultant in Public Health (Health Improvement)

Discover yourself in Lewisham where what you do makes a difference to our vibrant and culturally diverse communities!

We have a rich history of welcoming people from all over the world and are proud to be recognised as the UK’s first Borough of Sanctuary, for our work in championing the rights of refugees and migrants.

This is an exciting opportunity to support the Director of Public Health to lead on improving health and wellbeing in Lewisham as one of two Senior Consultants in Public Health within the Lewisham Public Health team.

What’s the role?

Senior Consultant in Public Health (Health Intelligence, Health Improvement and Healthcare Public Health)

The successful candidate will be responsible for leading a broad public health portfolio covering elements of health improvement, health intelligence, health protection and healthcare public health, with a focus on achieving improved health outcomes in Lewisham and reducing health inequalities.

They will take a lead role on behalf of the Director of Public Health in developing strategic plans for securing health improvement both in the general population and in vulnerable groups at high risk of poor health and / or reduced life expectancy. This will be achieved by working in partnership with a range of agencies such as those in the statutory, non-statutory, voluntary and private sectors.

The post-holder will be responsible for leading a broad public health portfolio that includes providing strategic direction and oversight of Health Improvement (smoking cessation / tobacco control, healthy weight and CVD prevention), Health Intelligence and Healthcare Public Health work / initiatives in Lewisham.

Our ideal candidate will be on the GMC Specialist Register, the GDC Specialist List, or the UK Public Health Register for Public Health Specialists. If not currently listed, you will need to demonstrate inclusion within six months.

What’s in it for you?

You will work within a dynamic and ambitious public health team, which will include a range of excellent training and development opportunities, plus a range of benefits including :

• Generous holiday allowance
• Local Government Pension scheme
• Flexible working and family friendly policies
• Season ticket and bicycle loans
• A range of staff discounts including local subsidised gym memberships
• Supportive staff networks

What we’re looking for

You will be a strategic thinker will demonstrated knowledge and skills of working within a local authority public health environment at a senior level. You will have technical expertise and be a leader that demonstrates visibility and impact.

Location

The job is primarily based in Laurence House in Catford, but we operate a hybrid approach where you will be required to work both in the office and from home on a regular basis.