Consultant in Public Health

We are seeking to recruit two substantive Public Health Consultants to lead the delivery of health improvement, health intelligence, healthcare public health, health protection and other priorities as identified by our Joint Strategic Needs Assessment. The current portfolio areas are 1) health protection, sexual health and health improvement and 2) substance use, mental health and health intelligence, but there is opportunity for flexibility in the portfolios based on candidates’ experience and skillset. Full-time is preferred but part time hours will be considered for the right candidate.

We are looking for energetic, passionate and forward-thinking generalist Consultants, who have a proven track record working across all domains of public health. We need established leaders with highly developed public health skills to help shape decisions over a range of public health functions, operating and influencing across the system to make a significant impact.

Main duties of the job

You will play a significant role developing partnerships with senior leaders and other colleagues across the Council, with the Integrated Care Board and place-based Integrated Care Alliance, our acute trust, the voluntary sector as well as other partner agencies to improve health outcomes and make a positive difference to the lives of people in Swindon.

If you are someone who leads with kindness, with commitment, passion and are able to work in a fast-paced environment, we would very much like to hear from you. You will be rewarded with a diverse role, a passionate team and supportive environment, and opportunities to develop your public health career.

This role is supported by hybrid-working but with a requirement to be able to travel to Swindon and across the Borough as required. The post holder must also be able to travel across the wider integrated care system geography.

About us

For Swindon to thrive in the future, we need to lay the foundations now. Our regeneration and transformation programmes are already underway, so you’ll be joining us at an exciting time on our journey. We’ll look to you to share your knowledge, influence decisions and drive real, positive change. With your contributions, we’ll achieve our vision of a prosperous, re-vitalised Swindon together, that is focused on inclusive growth and better outcomes for residents.

As a colleague, you will receive a diverse and exciting environment in which to work, encouraging creativity and innovation whilst recognising the need to support ongoing personal development and a flexible work life balance.

Please see our Rewards and Benefits offer, our Vision and Values page for more details and our new Swindon Plan.

The post holder will fulfil a generalist Public Health Consultant role and is expected to demonstrate expertise across the full range of relevant competencies as set out by the Faculty of Public Health. The areas for which you will provide direct leadership will be agreed in your job plan and may change over time in line with the needs of the organisation.

Please read full role profile for full list of essential and desirable Knowledge, Experience and Qualifications required when writing your application.

You must hold a current UK professional registration to apply for this post.

Candidates must be fluent in the English language (as a requirement of Part 7 of the Immigration Act for the effective performance of a customer-facing role).

Your next steps

Read the role profile and select the Apply button where you will be redirected to the NHS Jobs to complete the online application process.

Tell us about yourself – your values, your experiences, and what inspires you to do this work. We’re interested in the person behind the application.

For an informal discussion about the role, before applying, please contact the Director of Public Health, Emma Kain, email ekain@swindon.gov.uk.

As an inclusive employer, we welcome applications from a diverse range of communities, and in particular disabled people and people from ethnic minorities. Read our statement of commitment to equality & inclusion.

Please note Swindon Borough Council terms and conditions apply to this role.

All applications for this position are being handled through NHS Jobs. Please visit the NHS Jobs website for application details. NHS Ref No: F0065-25-0001