Consultant in Public Health

We have an exciting opportunity for a Consultant in Public Health to join us!

 

This is a fixed term (12 month) 0.7 FTE role with hybrid working, and a salary of £82,000 to £84,935  (£57,400 to £59,454 per annum pro rata). This is an attractive opportunity for those seeking experience in a local authority. This role can be offered as a secondment.

 

About us:

The Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead (RBWM) is set in the wider county of Berkshire, one of the most economically productive and innovative areas of the country. The borough council – a unitary authority - takes pride in its exceptional team of dedicated professionals who are passionate about providing quality services to the community. RBWM is a unique borough, with huge opportunity given its proximity to London and expanding business sectors, as well as being a major cultural and tourism area which includes international attractions such as Windsor Castle, Legoland and Ascot Racecourse.

 

Given our Royal connections, the eyes of the world are often on us, and we continue to rise to the challenge.

 

This is an excellent opportunity for a Consultant in Public Health to join our Public Health team.

 

Our Public Health team:

The Public Health team is a committed and talented multi-disciplinary team, combining specialist skills and expertise with a creative and collaborative approach. Our aim is to support people to have happier, healthier lives and reduce the differences between communities that are avoidable and unfair. 

 

We will give you the support and resources you need to do your job well and provide a great opportunity for you to learn new skills, develop and progress in your public health career.   

 

The Role:

The RBWM is looking for a Consultant in Public Health to work within our multidisciplinary team for a 12-month fixed term period. During this time, the post holder will lead the strategic prevention planning for children and young people, the commissioning of 0-19 Public Health Nursing Services, the Borough’s Whole System Approach to Healthy Weight, the implementation of the RBWM Suicide Prevention Action Plan and lead the development of our approach to public mental health. We are also hosting an Early Years PH Lead who works across the Frimley Integrated Care System, and are working with their Early Years leads. This portfolio includes working not only across the RBWM Council but with other Berkshire LAs, the Frimley Integrated Care System, and wider partners.

 

This is an opportunity for a highly motivated individual to deliver tangible outcomes, broaden their portfolio experience and may be an attractive opportunity for those seeking experience in a local authority. The post holder will report into the Director of Public Health (DPH).

 

Your role will involve:

• Working with the DPH to implement the strategic prevention planning approach with senior partners in RBWM Children’s Services and the provider Achieving for Children. This will include Healthy Child Programme.
• Work with the provider Achieving for Children to ensure the commissioned 0-19 Public Health Nursing Service and Family Hubs are efficiently working to improve outcomes for children and young people in RBWM.
• Lead the implementation of the RBWM Whole System Approach to Healthy Weight, working with the Council but also the wider stakeholder group.
• Lead the development of our approach to public mental health, including the implementation of the RBWM Suicide Prevention Action Plan, and work with Berkshire colleagues on the Berkshire wide objectives of the Berkshire Suicide Prevention Action Plan. This will involve postvention and suicide cluster response.
• Work with colleagues in the Frimley Integrated Care System to implement their Early Years business case requirements for NHS England.
• As a member of the Public Health Senior Management Team, providing strategic leadership and advice across work programmes in the public health service plan, with a focus on children and young people and suicide prevention and the lead areas managed by your direct reports.
• Work with other senior personnel across the council to proactively seek opportunities for joint work and identify ways public health can add value to delivery of the Council Plan.
• Supporting direct reports to deliver against the Council Plan, their work programmes and personal objectives. This will include support for them to develop, coordinate and partner with internal and external colleagues to commission, deliver and manage health improvement programmes, services and budget, using public health intelligence including the JSNA to prioritise and deliver agreed shared outcomes.

 

What we are looking for:

• You will demonstrate previous experience as a Consultant in Public Health, with demonstrable experience of leading successful work programmes across NHS, local government and wider system partners.
• You will have a strong understanding of and experience in application of public health science, a commitment to addressing inequalities and an ability to translate the evidence-base to bring about improvement at the local level.
• You will have strong communication and collaboration skills and have experience of system leadership to identify and make progress towards shared goals and outcomes.
• You will inspire and motivate others to take a “health in all policies” approach and focus on prevention.
• You will work across organisations as an advocate for change by building strong effective relationships with a wide range of partners including colleagues across the Council, Frimley Integrated Care System (including primary care networks, the Place team and local health trusts), voluntary sector and elected members.
• Your experience of commissioning public health services in local government will support effective planning for commissioning cycles and leadership for quality assurance.

 

What we offer:

• 32 days annual leave
• Flexible working including a hybrid working pattern for a better work-life balance.
• Generous Local Government Pension scheme includes life cover (3 times of annual salary); and an Additional Voluntary Contribution (AVC) scheme to enhance your pension provision.
• Free employee parking close to the offices.
• Give As You Earn scheme to make pre-tax donations to charity.
• Instant Reward Scheme to recognise and financially reward exceptional achievement.
• Employee Assistance Programme providing counselling, advice and information.
• Access to discounts and deals with hundreds of retailers, including discounted gym memberships and travel deals.

 

RBWM values a collaborative and inclusive work environment, fostering creativity and innovation in all aspects of its operations. As an equal opportunities’ employer, we encourage applications from all as we believe diverse talent makes us stronger. 

 

If you have a disability, are a current or former member of the armed forces or have been part of any formal care system up to the age of 25, you will be guaranteed an interview, should you meet the minimum requirements for the role.

 

Interviews:  w/c 17th March 2025

 

Useful links:

Council Plan | Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead (rbwm.gov.uk)

 

If you wish to discuss this position informally, please contact Sue Foley, Consultant Public Health, CYP, Families and Suicide Prevention