Deputy Director of Public Health

Posting date:	24 February 2026
Salary:	£77,732.00 to £86,720.00 per year
Additional salary information:	£77732.00 - £86720.00 a year
Hours:	Full time
Closing date:	15 March 2026
Location:	Norwich, NR1 2DH
Company:	NHS Jobs
Job type:	Permanent
Job reference:	F0040-26-0000

Summary

Job Description This post is scale O (£77,732-£86,720) with a market supplement in line with NHS Agenda for Change Band8d, dependent on years of consultant experience, up to a maximum of £105,337 (reviewed annually). Plus an additional market supplement of £5,716 per annum, thus the maximum total remuneration of up to £111,053. Up to £8,000 relocation (subject to eligibility and prior approval). A variety of flexible and hybrid working options are supported, including working part time. Reports to Director of Public Health. Responsible for Specialty Registrars in Public Health/Medical Trainees (GP and Foundation Year 2). Other team members as required, (may include line management of team members within the ICB). Allocated resources as required. FPH AAC reference number: AAC0002492 Job purpose The post holder is one of the most senior members of the Public Health Leadership team and will deputise for the Director of Public Health (DPH) to deliver the statutory public health functions across Norfolk, improving the health and wellbeing of residents, reducing health inequalities and protecting local communities from public health hazards. They will work closely with the relevant departments across the county council as well as relevant stakeholders across the county and the region. The specific lead responsibilities for this post will be discussed and agreed with the successful candidate. They may vary over time and cover all domains of public health. The Deputy Director of Public Health will lead input and response in relation to a range of specialist public health functions, with responsibility for ensuring the delivery of associated strategies and business plans, and manage and supervise specialist teams, working on areas which over time could include: Healthcare public health - directing specialist public health activities in relation to the Integrated Care System, including population health management strategy and implementation within the ICB Addressing health inequalities - leading the development of strategy across Norfolk Public Health intelligence and epidemiology function - requiring interpretation and analysis of complex information, including the statutory requirements for a Joint Strategic Needs Assessment and Pharmaceutical Needs Assessment Health improvement and commissioning of public health services - directing specialist public health leadership on policy areas such as children and young people's health, mental health, healthy lifestyles, substance misuse, sexual health and the wider determinants of health Health protection - leading the specialist response to infectious diseases, emergency planning and resilience Public health aspects of children's and vulnerable adults safeguarding The post holder will be a highly visible leader, not only in the organisation but also across the Norfolk system. A high level of communication skills is required, liaising with a range of stakeholders including the media, elected officials, chief executives, boards and committees and the general public. A high level of leadership, tact and diplomacy is required, including an ability to understand other cultures, advise, challenge and advocate toenable effective working across organisationalboundaries and influencing without direct authority. The post holder is a lead officer for partnership working at a senior level. Key contacts will include the NHS/ICB, Executive Directors within NCC, Norfolk Constabulary, Norfolk Fire and Rescue Service, Police and Crime Commissioner, District Councils and Voluntary/Community organisations, and in the future any (mayoral) combined authorities and new unitary authorities. The postholder will be expected to be able to cope with multiple and changing demands, and to meet tight deadlines. A high level of intellectual rigour, political awareness, negotiation and motivational skills and flexibility are required. The post holder will deal with complex public health issues, advise the health and wellbeing board and other strategic fora and make recommendations regarding services and patient care and play a full part in ensuring a public health delivery across NCC's priorities. Context The specific lead responsibilities for this post will be discussed and agreed with the successful candidate. The current postholder has a role embedded within Norfolk and Waveney ICB leading on healthcare public health, population health management and health inequalities and leading the provision of Public Health Norfolk advice to the ICB, as well as being a member of the Senior Management team in Public Health and the lead consultant for Information and analytics. This includes reporting to the ICB's Executive Medical Director, in addition to the line management and professional accountability to the Director of Public Health at NCC. However, the successful postholder may wish to discuss other portfolios with the new Director of Public Health, in line with their experience and interests. The role of public health within Local Authorities clearly identifies the unique contribution which local authorities can make to improve the health and wellbeing of communities through: Developing clear long-term visions and strategies which will deliver maximum improvements in health and wellbeing in line with the Council's strategic objectives Developing or enhancing workstreams that address key priorities in the Public Health Strategic Plan - portfolios will be agreed with the postholder and can vary over time across the breadth of local authority public health Developing strong partner relationships and providing strategic leadership to ensure effective system approaches to improve health outcomes and reduce health inequalities in a complex and challenging partnership environment Supporting Members to engage effectively within the system and with their communities with respect to the population's health Supporting the Director of Public Health in their statutory duties Playing a leadership role in continuous improvement to improve outcomes for the local population and effectiveness of interventions and services Contributing to the department as a learning environment, supporting the development of staff and providing good quality supervision for trainees Providing specialist public health input into the review, commissioning and strategic direction of services. The public health team is located within the Adult Social Services department. Norfolk County Council is an approved training location for FY2 and GP Trainees and Specialty Registrars in Public Health. Norfolk and Waveney ICB is also an approved training location for Specialty Registrars in Public Health. Organisational charts reflect the current organisation of the public health department, though re-organisations may be undertaken from time to time with changes to teams and line management arrangements and responsibilities. Accountabilities Act with full delegated authority on behalf of the DPH, as agreed. Be a senior representative of public health within Norfolk County Council and represent Norfolk County Council across the wider system. Provide expert advisory capacity on public health knowledge, standards and practice, across the spectrum of public health. Influence external agencies in their public health policy decisions by working with complex professional, managerial and population groups, and other organisations in the statutory, non-statutory and private sectors. Develop and utilise information and intelligence systems to underpin public health action across disciplines and organisations, leading collation and interpretation of relevant data. Direct strategy, policy development and ensure delivery of business plans and interventions in specialist portfolios in areas including health protection, health intelligence, health improvement and public health specialist advice to the ICB. Lead the development and implementation of national, regional and local policies, developing inter-agency and interdisciplinary strategic plans and programmes, with delegated Board or organisational authority to deliver key public health targets. Direct the provision of expert public health advice and leadership to support and inform an evidence-based approach within ethical frameworks for commissioning and developing high quality equitable services. Manage a team of senior staff including specialist Consultants in Public Health and specialist teams. Contribute to training Specialty Registrars in Public Health, FY2 and GP trainees and professional development of other staff. Be an authorised senior officer signatory, budget or delegated budget holder, or be required to monitor or contribute to the formulation of department/ service budgets and financial initiatives. Undertake research or audit and translate research findings into public health practice. Professional Status of Consultants Public health consultants work as system leaders at strategic or senior management level or at a senior level of expertise such as epidemiology or health protection. The combination of leadership and managerial skills together with high level of technical skills and knowledge gives them a unique skill set essential for improving the health and wellbeing of populations. Consultants have the same professional status irrespective of local line management arrangements and have experience in various areas of public health practice. Work Programme It is envisaged that this role will be full time 37 hours per week, or pro rata for part time working. Following appointment there will be a meeting at no later than three months with the line manager to review and revise the job plan and objectives of the post holder. A formal job plan will be agreed between the post holder and the line manager three months after commencing the post and at least annually thereafter.