Consultant in Public Health

at  Barnet Council

ABOUT BARNET COUNCIL

Barnet is a borough with much to be proud of. Our excellent schools, vibrant town centers, vast green spaces and diverse communities all help make it a great place to live and work. As a council we want to build on these strengths as we move into the future. We are growing and developing as an organisation to meet the challenges facing our borough and we are committed to working with partner organisations and residents to make Barnet even better. As an organisation, our staff are committed to Our Values: Learning to Improve, Caring, Inclusive, Collaborative – which drive everything we do.

HOW TO APPLY

Read the job description and person specification before clicking ‘Apply’ to commence the online application form. If you would like any further information about the role before applying, please contact Janet.Djomba@Barnet.gov.uk.
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This is a permanent full-time post for a Consultant in Public Health, employed by the London Borough of Barnet. Public Health department is based in Colindale, 2 Bristol Avenue, London NW9. We have hybrid working arrangements.

The purpose of the role is:

• to lead on the exciting healthcare public health portfolio and support the Director of Public Health through deputising. To provide population health input into our Barnet Borough Partnership, support the Health and Wellbeing Board, lead on embedding systematic approach to reducing health inequalities into the local Borough Partnership work, deputise for the Director of Public Health, and provide leadership in health protection emergencies,
• Work with partners to implement the borough’s Health and Wellbeing Strategy and contribute to development of emerging Barnet Council’s Corporate Plan.

• To be the whole system leaders on population health at the local level (across NHS, voluntary and community sector, Council and wider partnership) building on the existing partnership with the North Central London Integrated Care Board (NCL ICB) colleagues and provide links with the NCL ICB and Public Health jointly funded central team.This role will have responsibility for deputising for the Director of Public Health as required.

• Please click here to download the Job description for this role.