Advanced PH Practitioner (Epidemiology)
| Dyddiad hysbysebu: | 07 Mawrth 2026 |
|---|---|
| Oriau: | Rhan Amser |
| Dyddiad cau: | 05 Ebrill 2026 |
| Lleoliad: | UK |
| Gweithio o bell: | Ar y safle yn unig |
| Cwmni: | East Midlands Councils/East Midlands Jobs |
| Math o swydd: | Parhaol |
| Cyfeirnod swydd: | 8944 |
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This is an exciting opportunity to become part of the specialist Public Health Knowledge and Intelligence Team within Derbyshire County Council supporting the improvement of population health and reducing inequalities for our local population.
We are seeking a highly motivated and enthusiastic professional with excellent communication skills who can lead on a wide range of public health knowledge and intelligence programmes. The successful candidate will have demonstrable specialist knowledge and substantial experience of working in the field of epidemiology, evaluation and research.
The role will be supporting the Public Health Lead, providing leadership on specific elements of Public Health Practice and working at a senior level to deliver improvements in health and wellbeing outcomes. Work areas for this role will change depending on the focus of the team, but current priorities for the role include:
- Responsibility for designing an evaluation framework. Our commitment to upholding the highest standards of ethical conduct and integrity in evaluation is fundamental to ensuring the credibility, validity, and trustworthiness of our findings.
- As a leader in our public health evaluation efforts, you will advise in the design and delivery of public health evaluations to ensure their effectiveness in achieving their desired population health outcomes.
- Playing a pivotal role in delivering evaluation training, equipping colleagues and stakeholders with the necessary skills and knowledge to conduct rigorous evaluations. This will involve designing and facilitating training sessions, providing ongoing support and guidance, and fostering a culture of continuous learning and improvement.
- Supporting the delivery of the PH Strategy, including the JSNA transformation programme, by leading on specific key priorities and deep dives as required.
If you have a passion for epidemiology, public health research and evaluation and wish to support our vision and ambition in Derbyshire, we would like to hear from you.
Applicants are strongly advised to use the priorities described in this advert alongside the criteria in the person profile as sub-headings in their application to make it clear how they meet each of the selection criteria. Please also see the job profile for competencies and general overview of the role.
Employees have access to a range of support, benefits and discounts including:
- Generous Annual Leave Scheme 27 days annual leave per year (rising to 32 days after 5 years continuous service) plus 8 bank holidays (pro rata). Grade dependant.
- Local Government Pension Scheme: Providing financial security
- Supportive management and team
- Training and Development: Opportunities for professional qualifications and ongoing training.
- Wellbeing Support Framework: Includes OH physician services, physiotherapy, CBT, and in-house counselling.
- Employee Wellbeing Support: Fast track physiotherapy, confidential psychological support services, Employee Assistance Programme, and “Wisdom” app.
- Paid travel expenses if required to travel to other sites (Terms and conditions apply)
- Cycle to Work Scheme: Promoting a healthy lifestyle.
- Electric/Plug-in Hybrid Vehicle Salary Sacrifice Scheme: Encouraging environmentally friendly commuting options. (Terms and conditions apply)
- Our Derbyshire Rewards: a package of benefits, cashback and discounts.
More details on the benefits of working for the council can be found on our reward and recognition page here
If you would like to find out more about this role, please contact Lauren Bird, Public Health Lead (Epidemiology) at Lauren.Bird@derbyshire.gov.uk
Provisional Interview Date: Wednesday 29th April 2026