Public Health Consultant
| Dyddiad hysbysebu: | 09 Medi 2025 |
|---|---|
| Cyflog: | Heb ei nodi |
| Gwybodaeth ychwanegol am y cyflog: | Competitive |
| Oriau: | Llawn Amser |
| Dyddiad cau: | 09 Hydref 2025 |
| Lleoliad: | Bury, BL9 0SW |
| Cwmni: | inploi |
| Math o swydd: | Parhaol |
| Cyfeirnod swydd: | 75740470 |
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Make a lasting impact on population health in Bury
Bury Council is seeking a visionary and strategic Consultant in Public Health to lead on Healthcare Public Health and Health Protection. This is a pivotal leadership role, offering the opportunity to shape integrated health and care services, drive health improvement, and reduce inequalities across our borough.
About the Role
You will:
Provide expert public health leadership to the council, NHS commissioners and providers, and other partners in Bury and across Greater Manchester.
Drive evidence-based policy and strategy development across the council and its partners ensuring a focus on improving the health and wellbeing of people living in Bury and reducing health inequalities.
Lead assurance for health protection including screening, immunisation, infection prevention and outbreak management.
Lead research, evaluation, and capacity-building in public health intelligence.
Mentor specialty registrars and support workforce development across the public health team, council, and wider system.
Deputise for the Director of Public Health and contribute to corporate responsibilities.
Key Relationships
You’ll work closely with:
Senior leaders across Bury Council and the NHS Integrated Care Board.
External partners including UK Health Security Agency, Office for Health Improvement and Disparities, Greater ManchesterPublic Health Network, and third sector organisations.
Community stakeholders to co-produce strategies and drive change.
What We’re Looking For
Essential qualifications and experience:
Inclusion on the GMC/GDC Specialist Register or UK Public Health Register (UKPHR)
Any public health speciality registrar applicants who are currently on the UK public health training programme and not yet on either the GMC, GDC or UKPHR specialist register must provide verifiable signed documentary evidence that they are within 6 months of gaining entry to a register at the date of interview.
If an applicant is UK trained in Public Health, they must also be a holder of a Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) or be within six months of award of CCT by date of interview. If an applicant is non-UK trained, they will be required to show evidence of equivalence to the UK CCT.
Applicants must meet minimum CPD requirements (i.e. be up to date) in accordance with Faculty of Public Health requirements or other recognised body.
Membership of the Faculty of Public Health by examination, exemption or assessment.
Masters in Public Health or equivalent.
Proven leadership in public health practice and strategic service development.
Strong analytical, communication, and negotiation skills.
Personal qualities:
Transformational leadership and commitment to public health values.
Adaptability, resilience, and intellectual rigour.
Ability to influence across organisational boundaries.
Why Join Us?
Be part of a forward-thinking public health team committed to innovation and collaboration.
Influence health outcomes at a local and regional level.
Enjoy a supportive environment for professional development and research.
About Bury
Bury is a vibrant market town in Greater Manchester, just 8 miles north of Manchester city centre. With excellent transport links via the M60, M66, and Metrolink tram services, Bury is easily commutable from Manchester and surrounding areas. It offers the perfect balance of urban convenience and countryside charm. For those who love the outdoors, nearby Ramsbottom - just 5 miles away - is a picturesque town nestled in the West Pennine Moors, ideal for walking, cycling, and enjoying artisan food and independent shops.
Whether you're a city commuter or someone seeking a quieter lifestyle with access to nature, Bury and its surrounding towns offer an exceptional quality of life.
The Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare or children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment. Appointment may be subject to a satisfactory disclosure at the appropriate level under the Disclosure and Barring Service.
In line with safer recruitment, please ensure that your application/CV covers your full employment history and there is a reason noted for any gaps in employment. Successful candidates will be asked to provide relevant references for the past ten years and character references will not be accepted.
As a Corporate Parent, ensure that the work and services you deliver considers our care experienced young people, promotes their life chances empowers them to influence the policies, services, and decisions that affect them, champions their rights, and ensure they grow up in the best possible way
We support employees to work with agility, where appropriate for the post and service requirements.
We are committed to Bury being an equal society that recognises values and embraces all people, regardless of any difference, for the skills, abilities and experiences they bring into the workforce and the wider community. Therefore we guarantee an interview for disabled people, looked after children/ care leavers, armed forces personnel (including reservists and veterans) and carers of adults or disabled children if they meet the essential criteria.
Next steps
For further information or an informal discussion, please contact Jon Hobday, Director of Public Health j.hobday@bury.gov.uk.
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