Advanced Public Health Practitioner – 03927

Overview

In this role you will lead public health initiatives focused on children, young people and oral health, translating data into meaningful health improvements. You will work across the council and partners to tackle health inequalities and deliver programmes like 0-19 public health nursing, the Supervised Toothbrushing programme, and a CYP mental health needs assessment. You’ll shape early intervention models and collaborate with cross-sector teams to improve population health outcomes. This is a mission-driven opportunity to influence public health practice at scale.

Pay / Benefits

• Flexible working wherever possible
• Hybrid working wherever possible
• Local Government pension scheme
• Family friendly policies
• Wellbeing programme including Employee Assistance Programme
• Annual leave 29 days plus 5 after 5 years

Responsibilities

• Lead CYP-related projects in line with local strategies and national priorities (e.g., Best Start in Life)
• Contract management of the 0-19 Public Health Nursing service and support service development for value-for-money outcomes
• Lead on oral health, ensure delivery of the national Supervised Toothbrushing programme and oversee a local oral health outreach project
• Coordinate the creation of a Children and Young People’s Mental Health Needs Assessment and support delivery planning
• Analyse epidemiological, service and performance data to identify needs and inform service development
• Develop and maintain relationships with internal and external stakeholders across health, local authorities, NHS, police, probation, voluntary and community sectors
• Ensure programmes address health inequalities and are designed for impact
• Provide leadership and subject-matter expertise on children & young people issues within the public health team and partner organisations

Key requirements

• Advanced knowledge and experience in public health with a focus on health improvement and protection
• Strong analytical skills and ability to interpret data to inform decisions
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to engage diverse stakeholders
• Experience in project management, with the capacity to lead multiple initiatives
• Self-motivated and able to work independently and as part of a team
• Relevant public health qualification and willingness to join the UK Public Health Register

• Excellent communication
• Stakeholder engagement
• Proactive and self-motivated
• Data interpretation and epidemiological data analysis
• Health needs assessment
• Project management and delivery of multi-site programmes

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