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Islington Council

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Address: Islington Council; 222 Upper Street; London; N1 1XR
Contact Number: 020 7527 2000

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Cyf: PH/1223/002 ID y swydd wag: 5865874

Senior Public Health Strategist

Closed for applications on: 2-Ion-2024 00:03

Statws y swydd wag: Closed

Closed for applications on: 2-Ion-2024 00:03

Lleoliad

Gwefan: Islington Council offices
Cyfeiriad: 222 Upper Street, N1 1RX
Tref: London
Cod post: N1 1RX
Major / Minor Region: Llundain

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Contract: Cyfnod Penodol: 2 flynedd
Oriau: Llawnamser - 35 awr yr wythnos

Cyflog

Cyflog: £62,457 - £65,852 per annum
Cyfnod cyflog: Yn flynyddol
Gradd: (P08)

Arbenigedd

Prif leoliad: Public Health

Our mission

We are determined to create a more equal Islington, where everyone who lives here has an equal chance to thrive. To do this, everyone who works at Islington Council lives by a set of values which guide us in everything that we do: collaborative, ambitious, resourceful, and empowering. They spell out ‘CARE’, which is what we think public service is all about.

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This post-holder will have a senior leadership role within the Public Health Department, alongside Public Health Consultant and other departmental leads for children and young people, and for health protection, healthy weight and physical activity .

In addition to strategic leadership of certain areas, the post-holder will lead on the programme management of a £1.5m Start for Life workforce pilot grant from the Department of Health and Social Care.

The post-holder will take a lead role in developing evidence-based services, identifying ways to improve health and reduce health inequalities within Islington, and will play a leadership role in a number of transformational projects, both as a commissioner and system leader.

Using a high-level strategic approach, the post-holder will contribute to improvements in health and a reduction in health inequalities in the Islington population. The post-holder will use their advanced knowledge and skills to lead and support the strategic development, commissioning, delivery, evaluation and performance management of public health programmes and services. As well as taking the lead on a specialist portfolio of public health priorities, the post-holder will make a significant contribution to wider departmental and organisational work of a highly complex and diverse nature. Work is subject to constant change and the management of conflicting priorities and deadlines.

The post-holder will develop and maintain key working relationships and partnerships with various stakeholders, including colleagues and partners across the London Borough of Islington, primary, community and secondary care providers, clinical networks, North Central London ICB, commissioners, academic partners, the voluntary sector and the wider community.

The post-holder will be able to advocate at a senior level for change in policies and programmes to more effectively address health inequalities. A key part of the role will involve taking responsibility for continually reviewing policy, practice and provision of public health services affecting the populations of the borough. Where necessary, the post-holder will make recommendations for change and manage the implementation and implications of change.

Areas of work will change over time as projects come to an end and the needs and priorities of the department and organization change. The post will provide wider development opportunities for people who already have significant strategic experience, and who have attained the skills and competencies to lead on key parts of the Public Health Department’s agenda.

It is the policy of Islington Council that no user of service, present or future employee or job applicant receives less favourable treatment on the grounds of their sex, perceived or actual sexual orientation, marital status, race, religion or belief, age, creed, colour, nationality, national origin, ethnic origin, or disability, or on the grounds of their association with someone in one of these groups; nor is disadvantaged by any conditions or requirements which cannot be shown to be justified. We welcome applications from Black and Minority Ethnic candidates and acknowledge our responsibility to mitigate against racial discrimination. 

Please note: Priority will be given to those at risk of redundancy within Islington Council. Current employees who are part of the redeployment pool must meet the essential criteria for shortlisting to be prioritised.

Islington Council operates a guaranteed interview scheme for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum criteria and we are committed to providing support to applicants who request reasonable adjustments to be made during the recruitment process and throughout their career with us.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults, and expects all staff, and volunteers to share this commitment.

We are also committed to flexible working and will consider requests where possible.

Islington Council also operates random drug or alcohol testing for safety critical roles or for where there may be just cause.

To apply for this position please use the online application process. Please note that the council only accepts online applications, no CVs or alternative forms of applications are accepted. If you are unable to use the online process please contact the Recruitment team on 020 7527 2155 or e-mail [email protected]

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Qualifications

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Educated to MSc level in public health or a related discipline, or equivalent relevant work experience

Skills

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Ability to work with a systems leadership mind-set to service transformation including strong understand of commissioning
Proven track record of fostering and developing partnership working across organisational boundaries, using strong influencing and negotiation skills, to agree and develop evidence-based and locally appropriate innovative ways of working
High standard of communication skills, demonstrated by the ability to present complex oral and written information, in a variety of formats to a variety of audiences
High standard of report writing skills, demonstrated by the ability to write and contribute to reports of varying length and complexity, for a variety of audiences, in a format where implications of the report are fully understood and inform strategic decision making
Excellent time management and prioritisation skills, demonstrated by the ability to use own initiative to manage a number of projects simultaneously, ensuring planning, organising and prioritising work load to meet project deadlines

experience

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Proven experience of managing a diverse range of complex projects in a challenging, senior level NHS and/or Local Authority role
Proven experience of using innovative responses to handle new and challenging situations, and translating public health skills and evidence into practice related to a diverse range of subjects, with extensive policy and/or service implications
Proven experience of staff management in accordance with corporate policies, demonstrated by an understanding of human resources policies and management strategies
Proven experience of facilitating change management and programme development
Proven experience of managing and planning budgetary expenditure and income