Job Opportunity: Assistant Director (Consultant) in Public Health

Job title: Assistant Director (Consultant) in Public Health

Job reference: CANS000046

Date posted: 17/02/2016

Application closing date: 13/03/2016

Location: West Offices

Salary: Chief Officer Grade 10 (£68,197 to £75,766 per annum)

Package: 37 hours per week

Job category/type: Public Health

Job description

We are looking for an appropriately qualified public health professional with a passion for public health and experience in leading strategic development, partnerships and projects.

The post holder will be responsible for specific health improvement, health protection and healthcare public health programmes. A key purpose of the role will be to provide Consultant in Public Health support to the Joint Strategic Needs Assessment and Joint Health and Wellbeing Strategy.

You will join a small but dedicated and committed team, bringing professional credibility and leadership to engage, support and develop the public health team and other teams across the Council and work with elected Members and the Vale of York Clinical Commissioning Group.

City of York Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all employees and volunteers to share this commitment. We require the successful candidate to undertake an enhanced Criminal Record check via the Disclosure and Barring Service.

This post is deemed as politically restricted. As designated politically restricted officers, employees will not be allowed to undertake certain activities. Please refer to the guidance attached for further information.

Interested candidates are invited to contact Sharon Stoltz, Interim Director of Public Health, City of York Council on 01904 553224 for an informal discussion.

Closing date: Sunday 13 March 2016 at 12 midnight

Interview date: week commencing 25 April 2016 however this may be subject to change.

Job Description and Terms & Conditions of Service (Download)

Politically Restricted Guidance (Download)