Consultant in Public Health


Company:	NHS Jobs
Salary:	£96,144 - £111,459
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Thurrock, RM17 6SL
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	5 Aug 2026
Closing date:	16 Aug 2026

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Summary

Job Summary Public health consultants work as system leaders at strategic or senior management level or at a senior level of expertise such as epidemiology or health protection. The combination of leadership and managerial skills together with high level of technical skills and knowledge gives them a unique skill set essential for improving the health and wellbeing of populations. They must be qualified as a public health specialist and be on the GMC, GDC or UKPHR specialist register. Strategic Objectives To work in partnership with stakeholders across the council, NHS and wider system partners to improve and protect health and wellbeing outcomes for the population of Thurrock and reduce health inequalities. Ensure the delivery of mandated public health services such that the full range of benefits are delivered to residents of the authority. This will include taking responsibility for the relevant outcome indicators within the UKHSA, OHID, NHS and Social Care Outcome frameworks and working across organisational boundaries. Ensure development and maintenance of systems and processes to enable the authority to work with partners to respond to major incidents including health protection threats. The postholder, on behalf of the authority and the DPH, will lead on those aspects that the Secretary of State delegates to the authority. They will ensure that partner organisations (UKHSA, OHID, ICS and NHS England) have appropriate mechanisms to enable surge capacity to be delivered as and when required. To lead work across all council directorates as well as influencing partnership boards dealing with the determinants of health to maximise health improvement opportunities and the reduction of inequalities in health outcomes amongst citizens, both currently and for future generations. Work across the entire council, NHS bodies and other partner agencies together with influencing private sector, voluntary, faith, social enterprise and voluntary sector organisations that can impact on health, both currently and into future generations and influencing the attitudes and behaviour both of professionals and the population generally. Work Programme It is envisaged that the post holder will work 10 programmed activities over 5 days. Following appointment there will be a meeting at no later than three months with the line manager to review and revise the job plan and objectives of the post holder. The overall split of the programmed activities is 7.5 to be devoted to public health duties and 2.5 to supporting professional activities (as per the Academy of Medical Royal Colleges recommendation). The timetable is indicative only. A formal job plan will be agreed between the post holder and the line manager (usually the DPH) three months after commencing the post and at least annually thereafter. These professional obligations should be reflected in the job plan. The post-holder may also have external professional responsibilities, e.g. in respect of training or work for the Faculty of Public Health. Time allocation for these additional responsibilities will need to be agreed with the line manager. Consultants have the same professional status irrespective of local line management arrangements and have experience in various areas of public health practice. You will provide public health expertise for improving health outcomes and reducing health inequalities through delivery of action, influence and advice to the Council, NHS and wider system partners. Working to the Director of Public Heath you will inspire development of innovative solutions and influence action that supports continuous improvement in health for the citizens of Thurrock. You will be expected to work within and across organisations, be able to influence budgets held by those organisations as well as advocate for change effectively. You will also support the Director of Public Health to discharge the Councils statutory Public Health responsibilities and oversee the management of associated resources and staff. You will be expected to support Public Health workforce development undertaking supervision for Public Health Specialist Registrars and staff seeking professional registration. This is a senior appointment within the Council and the postholder will be expected to demonstrate strong leadership and change management skills. The postholder will be expected to operate across all domains of Public Health health protection, health improvement, healthcare public health and wider determinants.

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