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Consultant in Public Health - Children & Targeted Interventions

Please Note: The application deadline for this job has now passed.

The Role

The London Boroughs of Richmond and Wandsworth present a fantastic opportunity to be part of a public health team that is truly embedded across all council departments and serving over half a million residents.

We are recruiting to a Consultant in Public Health role to support both councils to improve the health and wellbeing of local populations.

As well as strong skills and experience in leading on complex Public Health issues, we are looking for a positive attitude and the ability to cope with multiple and changing demands.  You will be able to work flexibly and autonomously.  You will be politically astute and enable elected members to maximise their positive impact on health and wellbeing.  You will be a clear communicator and able to take people with you to effect change.  You will embrace diversity and be able to work and influence people from all walks of life.

You will lead on a range of portfolio areas and strategic programmes.  This will include programmes relating to children and young people, mental health, regeneration, knife crime, substance misuse, sexual health and health protection.  The post will also support the Director of Public Health to produce an Annual Public Health Report and to manage team members.

You will report to the Director of Public Health. The Public Health Division sits within the Directorate of Adult Social Care and Public Health. 

If you have the above attributes, want a relentlessly exciting job and want to influence at the heart of local democracy to improve the health and wellbeing of the residents of Richmond and Wandsworth, this is the job for you, and we want to hear from you!

For an informal discussion please contact Shannon Katiyo – Acting Director of Public Health on 020 8891 7609 or 020 8871 7308.

In return we can offer you working arrangements that will enhance your work-life balance.  These include compressed hours, home working (dependent on service need), part-time working and a generous holiday allowance of 31 days plus bank holidays. 

In addition, we offer a range of staff benefits such as membership of the Local Government contributory pension scheme, childcare vouchers, new technology scheme, interest-free loans on annual travel cards, discounts at many leisure activities, restaurants, shops and other establishments. A wide range of developmental opportunities is also offered.

Indicative Recruitment Timeline

Closing Date: 5 February 2020

Shortlisting Date: from 6 February 2020

Interview Date: w/c 24 February 2020

Useful Information:

Please note that these dates are only indicative at this stage and could be subject to change.

The closing date is given as a guide. We reserve the right to close this vacancy once a sufficient number of applications has been received. Therefore, it is strongly advised that you complete and return your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.

Richmond and Wandsworth Councils are committed to making our recruitment practices as inclusive as possible for everyone. We are committed to promoting equality and diversity and developing a culture that values differences, recognising that employees from a variety of backgrounds bring important and positive contributions to the Councils and can improve the way we deliver services. We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer.

Important Information:

Richmond and Wandsworth Councils are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Richmond and Wandsworth Councils

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