Job summary
This role requires an understanding of public health principles and health inequalities and their applicability to the health and wellbeing of children, young people and families.

You will play a critical role in bringing an evidence-based approach to designing, implementing, and evaluating strategies to reduce disparities in health outcomes and experiences and promote equitable access to healthcare services. Your expertise will contribute to improving the inclusivity of the healthcare system and Barnardo's programmes of work with the aim of improving the overall health and well-being of underserved populations.

You will oversee a small, committed team and work alongside them and the other consultant to develop our evidence-based public health portfolio of work in Barnardo's.

Job Purpose
As a Consultant in Public Health/Consultant in Public Health Medicine, you will play a critical role in designing, implementing, and evaluating strategies to reduce disparities in health outcomes and promote equitable access to healthcare services. Your expertise will contribute to improving the overall health and well-being of underserved populations, creating a more just and inclusive healthcare system and increasing the inclusivity of the programmes of work Barnardo's undertake.

You will lead the Public Health and Health Inequalities team in supporting the development of our evidence based public health portfolio of work at Barnardo's.

Main duties of the job

• In partnership with colleagues, lead the conceptualisation, design, and implementation of public health programmes, focussed on children, young people, and families, ensuring there is an alignment with local and national health priorities across all regions and nations.
• Utilise best practice and evidence-based approaches to develop and implement targeted interventions that promote the physical, mental health, and social well-being in children, young people, and families that target vulnerable populations.
• Provide expert guidance on child and family health issues to inform policy decisions and promote evidence-informed decision-making.
• Work collaboratively to develop a public health vision for Barnardo's.
• Identify and develop growth opportunities for Barnardo's.
• Lead the Public Health and Health Inequalities Team, line managing the Programme Manager for Health Inequalities and Strategic Lead for Health Visiting.
• Deputise for the Director of Health.
• Present at regional and national events to promote the work of Barnardo's as an integrated health and social care charity.

About us
Are you driven by a passion to make a difference to young people's lives? We're looking for a Consultant in Public Health/Consultant in Public Health Medicine to join our team, specialising in supporting our work with children, young people and families and health inequalities at Barnardo's.

We want to be the leading provider of integrated children's health and social care services, to increase the reach of health and wellbeing services and reduce health inequalities in the community.

We are looking for an inspirational Consultant in Public Health/Consultant in Public Health Medicine to join our dynamic team.

Job description
Job responsibilities
This role requires an understanding of public health principles and health inequalities and their applicability to the health and wellbeing of children, young people and families.

You will play a critical role in bringing an evidence-based approach to designing, implementing, and evaluating strategies to reduce disparities in health outcomes. Your expertise will contribute to improving the inclusivity of the healthcare system and Barnardos programmes of work with the aim of improving the overall health and well-being of underserved populations.

You will lead the Public Health and Health Inequalities team in supporting the development of our evidence based public health portfolio of work at Barnardo's

Key Responsibilities

• In partnership with colleagues, lead the conceptualisation, design, and implementation of public health programmes, focussed on children, young people, and families, ensuring there is alignment with local and national health priorities across all regions and nations.
• Utilise best practice and evidence-based approaches to develop and implement targeted interventions that promote the physical, mental health, and social well-being in children, young people, and families that target vulnerable populations.
• Provide expert guidance on child and family health issues to inform policy decisions and promote evidence-informed decision-making.
• Work collaboratively to develop a public health vision for Barnardos.
• Identify and develop growth opportunities for Barnardos.
• Lead the Public Health and Health Inequalities Team, line managing the Programme Manager for Health Inequalities and Strategic Lead for Health Visiting.
• Deputise for the Director of Health.
• Present at regional and national events to promote the work of Barnardos as an integrated health and social care charity.

How youll work
Hybrid working, with attendance at face-to-face team meetings (usually in London). You may occasionally be required to attend an event outside of normal working hours or travel for meetings as per the terms of the contract of employment.

Flexible working arrangements are available.

Personal circumstances will be taken into account.

Who youll work with
Internal: Barnardos Health team, Directors of Childrens Services, Assistant Directors of Childrens Services, Strategy Team, Policy and Public Affairs team, Business Development, Fundraising etc.

External: Integrated Care Boards, Faculty of Public Health, Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health, Local Government Association, Association of Directors of Public Health, Department of Health and Social Care, NHS England, local authority and NHS commissioners, other funders, and sponsors etc.

This Job Description outlines the current responsibilities of the role, which may be adjusted in response to departmental needs. The post-holder may be required to undertake additional duties commensurate with the salary and competency requirements of the role as necessary. Line managers are responsible for performance management, absence management, and any other process captured as a part of our policies.

Person Specification
Experience
Essential

• Please note: Applicants must demonstrate in their application form that they currently use the skills outlined below or have used them previously in employment, education, training, volunteering etc.
• Qualifications & Knowledge
• Qualifications
• Inclusion in the GMC Specialist Register/GDC Specialist List/UK Public Health Register (UKPHR) for Public Health Specialists.
• If included in the GMC Specialist Register/GDC Specialist List in a specialty other than public health medicine/dental public health, candidates must have equivalent training and/or appropriate experience of public health medicine practice.
• Public health specialty 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.
• If an applicant is UK trained in Public Health, they must ALSO be a holder of a Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) or be within six months of award of CCT by date of interview.
• If an applicant is non-UK trained, they will be required to show evidence of equivalence to the UK CCT.
• Applicants must meet minimum CPD requirements (i.e. be up to date) in accordance with Faculty of Public Health requirements or other recognised body.
• MFPH by examination, by exemption or by assessment, or equivalent.
• Candidates will need to have the right to work in the UK at the time of appointment.
• 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.
• Desirable
• Masters in Public Health or equivalent
• Knowledge
• In-depth understanding of the health and care system and relationships with both local and national government.
• In depth knowledge of methods of developing clinical and quality assurance, quality improvement, evaluations and evidence-based public health practice.
• Strong and demonstrable understanding of interfaces between health, social care and key partners (dealing with the wider determinants of health). High level of understanding of epidemiology and statistics, public health practice, health promotion, health economics and health care evaluation. High level of knowledge about health inequalities.
• Proven expertise in health inequalities, health disparities and social determinants of health.
• Understanding of NHS and local government cultures, structures and policies.
• Understanding of interfaces between health, social care and key partners (dealing with wider determinants of health)
• Understanding of social and political environments.
• Experience & Skills
• Experience Essential
• Experience in designing, implementing, and evaluating public health interventions.
• Significant experience in public health programme development, implementation, and evaluation with a focus on children, young people, and families.
• Demonstrated experience in leading and managing multidisciplinary teams
• Experience of co-ordinating highly complex programmes of work including with high profile stakeholders.
• A commitment to social justice, health equity and improving the wellbeing of underserved populations.
• Delivery of successful change management programmes across organisational boundaries.
• Experience of using complex information to explain public health issues to a range of audiences.
• Desirable
• Media experience demonstrating delivery of effective health behaviour or health promotion messages.
• Skills Essential
• Substantially numerate, with analytical skills and the ability to utilise both qualitative (including health economics) and quantitative information.
• Able to demonstrate and motivate organisations to contribute to improving the publics health and wellbeing through mainstream activities and within resources.
• Ability to design, develop, interpret and implement strategies and policies.
• Project management skills.
• Staff management and training.
• Practical experience in facilitating change.
• Strategic thinker with proven leadership skills.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills (including dealing with the media) and presentation skills.
• Effective interpersonal, motivational and influencing skills.
• Ability to lead and manage the response successfully in unplanned and unforeseen circumstances.
• Computer literate.
• Resource management skills.
• Personal qualities Essential
• Able to influence senior staff members/colleagues, including directors and CEOs
• Able to both lead teams and to be able to contribute effectively to teams led by junior colleagues.
• Our Values & Behaviours

Desirable

• Please note: Applicants must demonstrate in their application form that they currently use the skills outlined below or have used them previously in employment, education, training, volunteering etc.
• Qualifications & Knowledge
• Qualifications Essential
• ...

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.

Employer details
Barnardo's
Tanners Lane, Barkingside, Ilford, Essex, IG6 1QG, United Kingdom

Employer's website: https://www.barnardos.org.uk

For questions about the job, contact:
Natalie Daley - natalie.daley@barnardos.org.uk