Public Health à United States

Job summary

Waltham Forest Council is looking to appoint two Consultants in Public Health/Public Health Medicine on a locum basis for one year, both covering a separate period of parental leave. The first role would be primarily to lead on child and maternal health; the second would focus on healthcare public health, health protection, and health intelligence. These opportunities are available for applicants that wish to work either part or full time (0.6 to 1 WTE), covering roles that are normally 0.7 WTE and 0.9 WTE respectively.

The successful candidates will be technically able, excellent at partnership working, and be committed to tackling health inequalities and to leading a successful programme of public health responsibility within Local Government, including commissioning of services.

Salary will be £91,871 to £103,848 per annum pro rata (Assistant Director scale).

Waltham Forest Public Health team is committed to building a more inclusive and equitable health system, and we are excited to offer the opportunity for two Public Health Consultants to join our passionate and diverse Public Health team, each to cover a one year period of parental leave.

Both roles will include partnership working with other boroughs, statutory partners, healthcare providers, and our communities to reduce health inequalities and improve outcomes for everyone, particularly those from underserved and historically marginalized communities.

You may request to be considered for either or both of the roles.

Child and Maternal Health: You will lead a team of around 5-6 WTE public health officers, with direct line management responsibility for 4 public health strategists and senior strategists.

You will have a key role in commissioning and managing a range of public health services, including our Healthy Child Programme 0-19 service (incorporating Health Visiting and School Nursing). The focus will be on creating accessible, inclusive services that address the needs of Waltham Forest's diverse and vibrant communities.

In addition, you will play a key role in supporting other council departments, including Early Help, Education (including SEND), and Children’s Social Care, achieving positive health outcomes and preventing future need. You will also play a leadership role in taking forward our local BCYP (Babies, Children, and Young People) strategy.

Healthcare Public Health, Health Protection and Health Intelligence: You will lead a team of 5 WTE public health officers, with direct line management responsibility for at least 3 public health strategists and analysts.

You will have a key role in meeting the council's statutory duty to provide support to the wider health and care system, particularly supporting the work of the Health and Care partnership board; with the provision of health intelligence. The focus will be on facilitating a population health approach, where the commissioning of services is informed by current and future need and inequality of outcomes.

Bursting with culture, energy, and opportunity, the London Borough of Waltham Forest is a fantastic and exciting place to work.

We are a highly ambitious borough. Driven by culture and the innate creativity of our residents, we have developed new and innovative ways to build our communities. Our Council is relentlessly resident-focused, insight-led, digitally driven, and commercially minded; a Council focused on meeting the needs of our existing and future residents.

London Borough of Waltham Forest is one of the Mayor of London’s Good Work Standard employers. This accreditation is proof of our commitment to creating a healthy, fair, and inclusive workplace. This includes fair pay and conditions, workplace well-being, skills and progression, and diversity and recruitment.

The Public Health team sits within the Stronger Communities Directorate of the council, a directorate focused on prevention and addressing inequalities. Led by the Director of Public Health for Waltham Forest, the team consists of approximately 30 officers, in a variety of roles, including a minimum of 3.0 WTE establishment public health consultant roles in addition to the DPH.

The Council's preference is for online application. However, if you have a disability and are unable to complete an online application, please email recruitment@walthamforest.gov.uk so we can arrange an alternative application method.

Date posted: 20 March 2025

Pay scheme: Other

Salary: £91,871.19 to £103,848.40 a year

Contract: Fixed term

Duration: 12 months

Working pattern: Full-time, Part-time

Reference number: F0099-25-0002

Job locations: London Borough Of Waltham Forest, Forest Road, London, E17 4JF

To act as lead officer providing strategic policy direction and leadership, operational management, and financial control for a service or strategic function(s) within the Council. Support the Cabinet, Chief Executive, and Management Board, to achieve the aims and desired outcomes of the Council.

Please refer to Role Profile

• The ideal candidate will be a strategic thinker with a proven track record in managing complex public health initiatives, and a commitment to working collaboratively with the team and wider partners to improve outcomes and tackle inequities. We are looking for someone who will thrive in a senior post, forming part of our senior management team, and contributing to the strategic leadership of both the portfolio and our wider public health team.
• You should have:
• Qualification as a public health consultant (or be within 6 months of expected achievement of this status)
• A strong commitment to diversity, inclusivity, and health equity.
• Experience supporting colleagues in a team environment, with a focus on developing an inclusive team culture and ensuring that all voices are heard and valued.
• Strong communication skills - you will need the ability to engage with diverse communities, challenge inequalities, and advocate for improvement and systemic change within and outside the Council.
• Resilience & Adaptability - an ability to work in a fast-paced and evolving environment while maintaining a focus on equity and inclusion.
• For the first role, experience with the child and maternal health portfolio, and with public health commissioning, would both be desirable.
• For the second role, experience with health intelligence, and in working with NHS commissioners and providers, would both be desirable.
• We encourage applications from all backgrounds, particularly from those who identify as Black, Asian, or from Global Majority communities. We also welcome applications from people of all genders, sexual orientations, and disabilities, and welcome applications from those who would like to work less than full time (as per the current post holder).

• For the first role, experience with the child and maternal health portfolio, and with public health commissioning, would both be desirable.
• For the second role, experience with health intelligence, and in working with NHS commissioners and providers, would both be desirable.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer name: London Borough of Waltham Forest

Address: London Borough Of Waltham Forest, Forest Road, London, E17 4JF

https://www.walthamforest.gov.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)