Consultant in Public Health (Maternity Cover)

Job introduction

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About the role

West Northants Council is looking for a qualified Consultant in Public Health to lead our busy Health Protection and Healthy Places portfolio for a period of maternity cover. The role will be for an initial period of 6 months but with a possible extension of up to a further 6 months.

The Public Health team is a fast paced, innovative and exciting team to work in, with a wide range of workstreams in operation. We are primarily looking for someone with experience in Health Protection, however a willingness and ability to cross over to other remits within the Public Health pillars is imperative should the need arise.

Additional information

We are looking for an experienced, passionate and innovative individual with particular expertise in the Health Protection pillar of Public Health. The preferred candidate should be dynamic and innovative, with the ability to react to emerging situations that can sometimes be of a sudden and challenging nature. They will also be an excellent and motivating team leader, who can communicate effectively with clarity, but with an awareness of political sensitivities.

Interviews are expected to be held on 29th July. If you would like any further information about this opportunity please contact chloe.gay@westnorthants.gov.uk.

Company information

At West Northants Council, it’s about our people. People who thrive with ambition, bubble with new ideas, demand better ways of working, caring about every detail, and who never shy away from a challenge. Our culture is a gateway for new experiences. A place to forge new opportunities. To empower you in your career and unite you with like-minded people.

Our vision is ‘to make West Northants a great place to live, work, visit and thrive’. We truly stand by this and work hard every day to make this a reality. Our corporate values, THRIVE, stand for: Trust, High Performance, Respect, Innovate and Empower, they underpin everything we do and how we deliver services.

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We are committed to ensuring diversity, equality, equity, and inclusion is woven into the fabric of WNC and everything we do, to enable all colleagues to develop and maximize their full potential.  We are a disability confident employer, a member of the Armed Forces Covenant, and a Care Leaver Covenant partner

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