45 Pandemic jobs in the United Kingdom
Claims Specialist u2013 Crisis Management
Posted 8 days ago
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Are you an experienced Crisis Management (product recall, PV / Terrorism / A&H) Claims specialist who is ready to take the next step in your career?
Are you able to provide first class client service ultimately securing the best possible claims outcomes?
If so, then we'd love to hear from you in connection with this exciting new role!
This is a hybrid role with the flexibility to work both virtually and from our Chelmsford office.
Aon is in the business of better decisions
At Aon, we shape decisions for the better to protect and enrich the lives of people around the world.
As an organisation, we are united through trust as one inclusive team and we are passionate about helping our colleagues and clients succeed.
What the day will look like
As a key member of our dynamic organisation, you will be responsible for management and administration of new and existing notifications, collections, settlements and successful resolution of a portfolio of first party claims within the Crisis Management claims team
Your responsibilities will include:
Managing a portfolio of Crisis Management claims from inception to resolution whilst ensuring exceptional service delivery and client satisfaction.
Management of the end to end claims process in conjunction with the broader Crisis Management team and our outsource provider
Provide proactive guidance for clients and Aon network offices to facilitate the settlement and conclusion of claims.
Ensuring outstanding levels of communication and collaborating closely with clients, carriers, Aon brokers and all stakeholders to facilitate efficient claims handling processes.
Liaison with product specific client/market teams and assist in providing key claims data.
How this opportunity is different
This is a fantastic opportunity to join our dynamic, welcoming, and collaborative team. If you possess the requisite skills, experience, and passion for excellence, we encourage you to apply today. Let's embark on this exciting journey together!
Skills and experience that will lead to success
London market claims handling knowledge and experience, ideally gained from a reputable insurance, broking or adjusting organisation within a first party products.
Proven experience of managing claims and delivering results in a client-facing environment.
Excellent communication, negotiation and interpersonal skills with the ability to build rapport with high-profile clients and stakeholders.
Strong understanding of insurance principles, policies and procedures.
Strong administration and organisational skills.
How we support our colleagues
In addition to our comprehensive benefits package, we encourage an inclusive workforce. Plus, our agile environment allows you to manage your wellbeing and work/life balance, ensuring you can be your best self at Aon. Furthermore, all colleagues enjoy two u201cGlobal Wellbeing Daysu201d each year, encouraging you to take time to focus on yourself. We offer a variety of working style solutions for our colleagues as well.
Our continuous learning culture inspires and equips you to learn, share and grow, helping you achieve your fullest potential. As a result, at Aon, you are more connected, more relevant, and more valued.
Aon values an innovative and inclusive workplace where all colleagues feel empowered to be their authentic selves. Aon is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.
Aon provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran, marital, domestic partner status, or other legally protected status.
We welcome applications from all and provide individuals with disabilities with reasonable adjustments to participate in the job application, interview process and to perform essential job functions once onboard. If you would like to learn more about the reasonable accommodations we provide, email
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Claims Specialist - Crisis Management
Are you an experienced Crisis Management (product recall, PV / Terrorism / A&H) Claims specialist who is ready to take the next step in your career?
Are you able to provide first class client service ultimately securing the best possible claims outcomes?
If so, then we'd love to hear from you in connection with this exciting new role!
This is a hybrid role with the flexibility to work both virtually and from our Chelmsford office.
Aon is in the business of better decisions
At Aon, we shape decisions for the better to protect and enrich the lives of people around the world.
As an organisation, we are united through trust as one inclusive team and we are passionate about helping our colleagues and clients succeed.
What the day will look like
As a key member of our dynamic organisation, you will be responsible for management and administration of new and existing notifications, collections, settlements and successful resolution of a portfolio of first party claims within the Crisis Management claims team
Your responsibilities will include:
Managing a portfolio of Crisis Management claims from inception to resolution whilst ensuring exceptional service delivery and client satisfaction.
Management of the end to end claims process in conjunction with the broader Crisis Management team and our outsource provider
Provide proactive guidance for clients and Aon network offices to facilitate the settlement and conclusion of claims.
Ensuring outstanding levels of communication and collaborating closely with clients, carriers, Aon brokers and all stakeholders to facilitate efficient claims handling processes.
Liaison with product specific client/market teams and assist in providing key claims data.
How this opportunity is different
This is a fantastic opportunity to join our dynamic, welcoming, and collaborative team. If you possess the requisite skills, experience, and passion for excellence, we encourage you to apply today. Let's embark on this exciting journey together!
Skills and experience that will lead to success
London market claims handling knowledge and experience, ideally gained from a reputable insurance, broking or adjusting organisation within a first party products.
Proven experience of managing claims and delivering results in a client-facing environment.
Excellent communication, negotiation and interpersonal skills with the ability to build rapport with high-profile clients and stakeholders.
Strong understanding of insurance principles, policies and procedures.
Strong administration and organisational skills.
How we support our colleagues
In addition to our comprehensive benefits package, we encourage an inclusive workforce. Plus, our agile environment allows you to manage your wellbeing and work/life balance, ensuring you can be your best self at Aon. Furthermore, all colleagues enjoy two u201cGlobal Wellbeing Daysu201d each year, encouraging you to take time to focus on yourself. We offer a variety of working style solutions for our colleagues as well.
Our continuous learning culture inspires and equips you to learn, share and grow, helping you achieve your fullest potential. As a result, at Aon, you are more connected, more relevant, and more valued.
Aon values an innovative and inclusive workplace where all colleagues feel empowered to be their authentic selves. Aon is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.
Aon provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran, marital, domestic partner status, or other legally protected status.
We welcome applications from all and provide individuals with disabilities with reasonable adjustments to participate in the job application, interview process and to perform essential job functions once onboard. If you would like to learn more about the reasonable accommodations we provide, email
#LI-JV2
#LI-HYBRID
Claims Specialist u2013 Crisis Management
Posted 8 days ago
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Job Description
Are you an experienced Crisis Management (product recall, PV / Terrorism / A&H) Claims specialist who is ready to take the next step in your career?
Are you able to provide first class client service ultimately securing the best possible claims outcomes?
If so, then we'd love to hear from you in connection with this exciting new role!
This is a hybrid role with the flexibility to work both virtually and from our Chelmsford office.
Aon is in the business of better decisions
At Aon, we shape decisions for the better to protect and enrich the lives of people around the world.
As an organisation, we are united through trust as one inclusive team and we are passionate about helping our colleagues and clients succeed.
What the day will look like
As a key member of our dynamic organisation, you will be responsible for management and administration of new and existing notifications, collections, settlements and successful resolution of a portfolio of first party claims within the Crisis Management claims team
Your responsibilities will include:
Managing a portfolio of Crisis Management claims from inception to resolution whilst ensuring exceptional service delivery and client satisfaction.
Management of the end to end claims process in conjunction with the broader Crisis Management team and our outsource provider
Provide proactive guidance for clients and Aon network offices to facilitate the settlement and conclusion of claims.
Ensuring outstanding levels of communication and collaborating closely with clients, carriers, Aon brokers and all stakeholders to facilitate efficient claims handling processes.
Liaison with product specific client/market teams and assist in providing key claims data.
How this opportunity is different
This is a fantastic opportunity to join our dynamic, welcoming, and collaborative team. If you possess the requisite skills, experience, and passion for excellence, we encourage you to apply today. Let's embark on this exciting journey together!
Skills and experience that will lead to success
London market claims handling knowledge and experience, ideally gained from a reputable insurance, broking or adjusting organisation within a first party products.
Proven experience of managing claims and delivering results in a client-facing environment.
Excellent communication, negotiation and interpersonal skills with the ability to build rapport with high-profile clients and stakeholders.
Strong understanding of insurance principles, policies and procedures.
Strong administration and organisational skills.
How we support our colleagues
In addition to our comprehensive benefits package, we encourage an inclusive workforce. Plus, our agile environment allows you to manage your wellbeing and work/life balance, ensuring you can be your best self at Aon. Furthermore, all colleagues enjoy two u201cGlobal Wellbeing Daysu201d each year, encouraging you to take time to focus on yourself. We offer a variety of working style solutions for our colleagues as well.
Our continuous learning culture inspires and equips you to learn, share and grow, helping you achieve your fullest potential. As a result, at Aon, you are more connected, more relevant, and more valued.
Aon values an innovative and inclusive workplace where all colleagues feel empowered to be their authentic selves. Aon is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.
Aon provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran, marital, domestic partner status, or other legally protected status.
We welcome applications from all and provide individuals with disabilities with reasonable adjustments to participate in the job application, interview process and to perform essential job functions once onboard. If you would like to learn more about the reasonable accommodations we provide, email
#LI-JV2
#LI-HYBRID
Claims Specialist - Crisis Management
Are you an experienced Crisis Management (product recall, PV / Terrorism / A&H) Claims specialist who is ready to take the next step in your career?
Are you able to provide first class client service ultimately securing the best possible claims outcomes?
If so, then we'd love to hear from you in connection with this exciting new role!
This is a hybrid role with the flexibility to work both virtually and from our Chelmsford office.
Aon is in the business of better decisions
At Aon, we shape decisions for the better to protect and enrich the lives of people around the world.
As an organisation, we are united through trust as one inclusive team and we are passionate about helping our colleagues and clients succeed.
What the day will look like
As a key member of our dynamic organisation, you will be responsible for management and administration of new and existing notifications, collections, settlements and successful resolution of a portfolio of first party claims within the Crisis Management claims team
Your responsibilities will include:
Managing a portfolio of Crisis Management claims from inception to resolution whilst ensuring exceptional service delivery and client satisfaction.
Management of the end to end claims process in conjunction with the broader Crisis Management team and our outsource provider
Provide proactive guidance for clients and Aon network offices to facilitate the settlement and conclusion of claims.
Ensuring outstanding levels of communication and collaborating closely with clients, carriers, Aon brokers and all stakeholders to facilitate efficient claims handling processes.
Liaison with product specific client/market teams and assist in providing key claims data.
How this opportunity is different
This is a fantastic opportunity to join our dynamic, welcoming, and collaborative team. If you possess the requisite skills, experience, and passion for excellence, we encourage you to apply today. Let's embark on this exciting journey together!
Skills and experience that will lead to success
London market claims handling knowledge and experience, ideally gained from a reputable insurance, broking or adjusting organisation within a first party products.
Proven experience of managing claims and delivering results in a client-facing environment.
Excellent communication, negotiation and interpersonal skills with the ability to build rapport with high-profile clients and stakeholders.
Strong understanding of insurance principles, policies and procedures.
Strong administration and organisational skills.
How we support our colleagues
In addition to our comprehensive benefits package, we encourage an inclusive workforce. Plus, our agile environment allows you to manage your wellbeing and work/life balance, ensuring you can be your best self at Aon. Furthermore, all colleagues enjoy two u201cGlobal Wellbeing Daysu201d each year, encouraging you to take time to focus on yourself. We offer a variety of working style solutions for our colleagues as well.
Our continuous learning culture inspires and equips you to learn, share and grow, helping you achieve your fullest potential. As a result, at Aon, you are more connected, more relevant, and more valued.
Aon values an innovative and inclusive workplace where all colleagues feel empowered to be their authentic selves. Aon is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.
Aon provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran, marital, domestic partner status, or other legally protected status.
We welcome applications from all and provide individuals with disabilities with reasonable adjustments to participate in the job application, interview process and to perform essential job functions once onboard. If you would like to learn more about the reasonable accommodations we provide, email
#LI-JV2
#LI-HYBRID
Senior Sales Scientific Liaison - Infectious Disease (Rapid Diagnostics - Point of Care)
Posted 7 days ago
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**The Opportunity**
**As an Infectious Diseases, part of the EMEA (Europe, Middle East and Africa) division** , the Rapid Diagnostics business, are recruiting for a **Senior Sales Scientific Liaison** who will be strategically supporting the business unit (at a national level) working across multiple product lines.
Some of the main objectives of the role:
+ Identify and develop strong sustainable relationships with National and Regional Key Opinion Leaders to support Scientific credibility of the company
+ Collaborate with other field based teams to ensure Abbott's strong clinical and scientific presence in the field
+ Work with internal stakeholders to develop and execute a plan designed to support and meet the shared business objectives
+ Serve as a scientific resource to commercial partners as appropriate to support such activities (congress staffing, advisory boards and training (internally/externally))
+ Develop and communicate clinical and scientific information, programs and presentations both internally and externally
+ Prepare the marketplace in new areas of interest, which includes creating awareness and relationships for Abbott in the Medical community
+ Contribute to improving the closing rate of the sales teams through using their mastery of the clinical benefits of selected products
+ Input and maintain internal reports and manage KPIs
Frequent UK travel (up to 60%) is anticipated.
**Required Qualifications and Skills**
+ Degree or equivalent in Biological Science, Pharmaceutical, or Nursing related field
+ Previous SSL experience preferred but not essential
+ Experience with emphasis on clinical stakeholders and KOLs
+ Familiarity with diagnostic industry practices in infectious diseases and ideally familiarity with market(s) relevant to product line.
+ Thorough knowledge of UK healthcare industry, NHS and private healthcare providers
+ Demonstrable track record in building networks and maintaining relationships
+ Demonstrated expertise in discussing scientific content and context to multiple audiences
+ Ideally experience delivering change initiatives and facilitating change in a customer focused organisation
+ Able to work collaboratively with commercial and internal colleagues
+ Experience in Customer Relationship Management (CRM) systems
+ Advanced Excel and PowerPoint skills
As you'd expect from an innovative global health care company, we offer a competitive range of benefits including excellent salaries, a class-leading defined contribution pension scheme, private healthcare, life assurance and a flexible benefits scheme.
Abbott is about the power of health. For more than 135 years, Abbott has been helping people reach their potential - because better health allows people and communities to achieve more. Joining us, you can shape your career as you shape the future of healthcare.
With a diverse, global network serving customers in more than 160 countries, we create new solutions - across the spectrum of health, around the world, for all stages of life. Whether it's next-generation diagnostics, life-changing devices, science-based nutrition, or novel reformulations, we are advancing.
An Equal Opportunity Employer
Abbot welcomes and encourages diversity in our workforce.
We provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities.
To request accommodation, please call or email
Public Health Officer
Posted today
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Overview:
One of my local government clients is seeking a skilled and motivated Public Health Officer to join their Public Health Team on a temporarybasis. This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to the health and wellbeing of residents through innovative, evidence-based, and community-driven public health initiatives.
Key Areas of Work:
The role supports work across three core public health domains:
1. Health Improvement
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Deliver community-based programmes (e.g., smoking cessation, NHS Health Checks, physical activity).
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Tackle health inequalities by addressing wider determinants such as housing and environment.
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Promote healthy lifestyles through education and engagement initiatives.
2. Health Protection
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Support vaccination and screening programmes.
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Help manage and monitor responses to communicable diseases and environmental hazards.
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Contribute to emergency preparedness and response strategies.
3. Healthcare Public Health
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Work on the development of evidence-based care pathways.
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Support service improvement using health data and health economics insights.
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Assist with Joint Strategic Needs Assessments and healthcare commissioning.
Main Responsibilities:
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Manage a portfolio of public health contracts (e.g., drug and alcohol treatment, smoking cessation, sexual health, mental health).
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Support procurement and commissioning of services.
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Plan and deliver public health programmes aligned with local and national priorities.
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Work collaboratively across departments, agencies, and external partners.
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Promote integration of public health into broader strategies (e.g., housing, climate change, community safety).
Candidate Requirements:
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Relevant qualifications or demonstrable experience in Public Health or related discipline.
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Strong knowledge of public health systems, policy, and service delivery.
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Proven experience in managing public health programmes or contracts.
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Excellent communication, stakeholder engagement, and project management skills.
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Experience working in local government or NHS setting is desirable.
If interested in this role please send your CV to Lee-Jaun at Coyle Personnel Ltd.
Public Health Administrator
Posted 8 days ago
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Description
Our local government clients are recruiting a Public Health Administrator. To provide adequate administrative support to the Public Health Directorate.
Your Key Responsibilities will include:
To ensure that customer service always remains a high priority, and to act as a point of contact for service through telephone, email, internet, or face-to-face enquiries, ensuring all queries are resolved or redirected as appropriate. To cover Reception and associated duties in respect of all visitors, including signing in/out and directing them to the proper venue.
Qualification – Essential
- GCSE Grade (or equivalent) in English Language and Mathematics. li>NVQ2 or equivalent (including English and Mathematics)
- A certified qualification in computer literacy, such as ECDL, is desirable.
- Advanced –Microsoft Office, Word, Excel, Outlook, Social Media and CRM.
Qualifications, Knowledge, and Experience Requirements - Criteria to be Evaluated at the Shortlisting Stage.
- < i>Demonstrable experience of providing Excellent Customer Service standards in a customer-facing Environment.
- Considerable experience working in an administrative role.
- Significant experience in office systems, including the production of correspondence and reports, filing, arranging and minuting meetings, dealing with incoming enquiries, diary management, and document copying & scanning, keeping records, setting up & using IT equipment.
- Considerable experience in setting up and managing administrative/financial systems.
- Has demonstrable expertise and experience in information technology (e.g. WORD, EXCEL) in an office environment.
- Experience in producing manual and computerised reports.
- Demonstrable experience of working in community settings, involving interface with the public.
- An understanding of local authority administrative procedures.
- Basic knowledge and understanding of health and safety legislation.
- Good communication skills, oral and written, are essential.
- The ability to convey and record information accurately is essential.
- Maintaining accurate records is essential.
- A methodical approach to working practices with the ability to work on one's own initiative.
- Experience in working to tight time-scales and deadlines.
- Awareness of the sensitive nature of work and the need for confidentiality.
- Ability to work regularly outside 'normal' office hours, including duties at weekends, some evenings, and on Bank Holidays if required.
- A willingness to undertake appropriate training.
Essential Compliance Requirements
- 3 Years References
- Standard DBS level is required
- A pre-engagement screening is mandatory for this role. Please be prepared for this additional step in the application process.
Diamond Blaque Group, a leading provider in the public sector, is acting as an employment agency for this vacancy. Our organisation is deeply committed to fostering an environment of equal opportunity and diversity in the workplace.
Public Health Consultant
Posted 6 days ago
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This role is Inside IR35.
Clearance: DBS
Contract Length:16 weeks - We are looking for an early start date of 1st September - so candidates must be immediately available. The role is likely to run for 16 weeks - with the potential to extend if permanent recruitment is delayed.
Location: Newport - We will support with ferry travel on and off the Island when required. This will be a hybrid role with ele.
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Public Health Consultant
Posted 25 days ago
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Senior Public Health Engineer
Posted 8 days ago
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Senior Public Health Engineer - Bath
Join an award-winning consultancy driving sustainable design and net zero goals. We're seeking a skilled Senior Public Health Engineer to contribute to innovative, high-impact projects within our dynamic, multidisciplinary team.
About Us
We are a leading consultancy committed to engineering excellence and sustainability. With a strong track record of industry recognition, we focus on delivering cutting-edge solutions that shape the built environment.
The Role
Lead public health engineering design, calculations, and sustainability-driven solutions.
Ensure projects meet high standards, deadlines, and budgets.
Represent the company in meetings with clients, architects, and stakeholders.
Produce reports, specifications, and Revit-based designs.
Mentor junior engineers and contribute to knowledge sharing.
Experience & Skills
Extensive public health engineering and building services experience.
Proven leadership on complex projects.
Strong understanding of sustainable design and net zero targets.
Chartered or working towards CIBSE membership (or equivalent).
Benefits
Competitive salary, discretionary bonus, and pension scheme.
Hybrid working (minimum 3 days in Bath office).
25 days annual leave + flexible options.
Wellbeing support, professional memberships, and career development.
Enhanced parental leave and flexible benefits.
Be part of a forward-thinking team shaping the future of sustainable engineering. Apply now!
Eden Brown is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.
Consultant in Public Health
Posted 9 days ago
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Consultant in Public Health - Maidstone, England
- Join Kent County Council
Job Title: Consultant in Public Health leading in Health Intelligence, Research and Development, Education and Training
Location: Maidstone, Kent, England - Hybrid
Contract Type : Full-Time, Permanent
Salary: 89,579 to 109,309 per annum (With potential to offer a market premium dependent on experience)
Interview Date : 12th September 2025
Closing date: 9am Monday 25th August 2025
Are you looking to improve the health and wellbeing of residents, reduce health inequalities and protect local communities in Kent?
Why join Kent?
Kent is the one of the largest local authorities in the UK, with a circa 1.7m population, 12 districts and boroughs, a co-terminus NHS Integrated Care Board, and vibrant townships and communities. With a long and interesting history, and being the garden of England, it also the gateway to Europe and in turn its gateway to the UK. With 350 miles of coastline and major coastal inequalities; it is UK's first Marmot Coastal Region. It has two major universities and a medical school, and seven NHS Trusts operating in the county. In Kent size matters and working here gives a Consultant in Public Health the biggest possible canvas to work on.
Kent is at a very exciting juncture in its public health journey, having just signed off the delivery plan of its Kent and Medway Integrated Care Strategy which is the blueprint agreed at the most senior leadership levels to improve health and wellbeing, and reduce health inequalities.
None of this is possible without strong data analytics, useable intelligence, strong evidence, and pragmatic research and innovation.
Role overview
Kent is looking to appoint an innovative and forward-thinking Consultant in Public Health to join its highly regarded and well-resourced Public Health Division and help to drive its exciting agenda forward.
The council has a highly experienced team working with its Director of Public Health, including a Deputy director as well as six additional Public Health consultants all working to achieve the aspirations of its members for improving the health and wellbeing of the Kent population.
Kent Public Health is aiming to become a Centre of Excellence, undertaking a range of innovative activities in research, innovation and improvement, advanced analytics (using integrated data and predictive modelling) and offering increased number of education and training placements for multiple professional groups such as Public Health Speciality Registrars, junior doctors and university students. Kent enjoys national recognition for several programmes including Public Health research linked with Europe. The successful candidate will play a leading role continuing this work and spearheading this journey.
You will be responsible for the line management of public health specialists as well as a dedicated budget for this area of the service. You will lead on the education and training function which includes responsibility for maintaining and improving its department's specialist training location for speciality registrars and other professional groups.
Part of this role will involve overseeing the development of the JSNA which will includes regular reporting to strategic boards. As well as developing and utilising information and intelligence systems to underpin public health action across disciplines and organisations, leading collation, and interpretation of relevant data.
The public health function is well integrated into the council, supports the Kent and Medway Integrated Care System and has an overall Public Health budget of circa 92 million with a major focus on reducing health inequalities.
Candidates
You will need inclusion in the GMC Specialist Register/GDC Specialist List/UK Public Health Register (UKPHR) for Public Health Specialists (with a license to practice) or be within 6 months of CCT at the date of interview.
You could be newly qualified and seeking your first Consultant post or an experienced Consultant looking for an opportunity to make a real impact. As a passionate and motivated public health professional we welcome your interest in this role and your application.
You will be able to work in a hybrid format with a split between working from home with an office base as Maidstone and we are committed to flexible working: "Work that works for you and us - let's talk flexibility!"
Next Steps
This is a great time to join Kent - it's a great county to live in, with its proximity to London, its excellent schools, vibrant cities, golden beaches, and stunning countryside.
For a confidential discussion, and to see the full JD and candidate pack, please contact Rebecca Martin at Panoramic Associates on (phone number removed) or Callum Gardiner on (phone number removed).
To apply: Complete the short form below and include your Curriculum Vitae and personal statement.
Please note that the successful candidate will be required to participate in enhanced pre-employment screening undertaken by the County Council.
Director of Public Health
Posted 9 days ago
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The Director of Public Health is required to be a visible system leader in the councils Health and Care Partnership (HHCP) and will contribute available resources directly under the DPH control and influence HHCP resource allocation to ensure that the local public health system proactively tackles the health, care and wider determinants that affect health and wellbeing in the councils communities. This will include working with local communities, to develop solutions in response to challenges that affect health and contribute to health inequalities.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:
- Delivering the councils duties to protect and improve public health, and any functions and regulations to improve public health protection and health improvement delegated to the local authority by the Secretary of State
- Being the chief officer and principal adviser for public health to the Council, system partners, and local communities, influencing policy and practice
- Supporting the Chief Executive and Councillors in developing and delivering the Council’s strategic agenda and maintain their confidence, and the confidence of national, and regional partners
- An effective role as statutory member of the Council’s Health and Wellbeing Board; to advise on the development of the Joint Local Health and Wellbeing Strategy that sets out the priority assessed needs of the population, and for shaping the health and wellbeing agenda; using the national outcomes frameworks; public health, NHS and social care
- Being an active participant at Place through strategic participation as a leader within HHCP, contributing and directing the priorities for population health improvement, influencing change and enabling a culture of continuous improvement in health and wellbeing, innovation and evaluation.
- Exercising the functions of the Council to plan for, and respond to emergencies that present a risk to the publics’ health
- Commissioning and the delivery of services which are effective, are value for money and meet quality standards.
- Utilise the public health resources imaginatively and cost effectively across all domains of public health in order to improve health and wellbeing of local communities and reduce inequalities in health outcomes.
- The Council’s role in co-operating with the police, the probation and the prison service to assess the risks posed by violent or sexual offenders
- Producing an annual independent report on the health of the population and communities of the council, progress that demonstrates improving health and reducing inequalities and making recommendations that stimulates debate and/or action by the Council and partners
ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS INCLUDE:
- Inclusion in the GMC Specialist Register/GDC Specialist List or UK Public Health Register(UKPHR)
- If in the above Register / List in a specialty other than public health medicine/dental public health, must have equivalent training and/or appropriate experience of public health medicine practice
- Public health specialist registrar applicants who are not yet on the GMC Specialist Register/GDC Specialist List in dental public health/UKPHR must provide verifiable signed documentary evidence that they are within 6 months of gaining entry at the date of interview; all other applicants must provide verifiable signed documentary evidence that they have applied for inclusion in the GMC/GDC/UKPHR specialist registers
- Minimum of three years’ experience of public health practice at senior level
- Experience of working in complex political and social environments
- High level of understanding of epidemiology and statistics, public health practice, health promotion, health economics and health care evaluation
Recruitment is done in line with safe recruitment practices. 4Recruitment Services is an equal opportunities employer.
To discuss this vacancy in further detail or any other vacancies, please contact our Team on (phone number removed) or email (url removed).