Senior Public Health Practitioner

Fixed Term/Secondment Contract (6 months)

We are seeking to recruit a Senior Public Health Practitioner to join the joint City and Hackney Public Health team, to help reduce health inequalities, promote better health and wellbeing, and lead on the delivery of programmes and projects. This will include support to programmes and projects as part of the City and Hackney COVID-19 response effort. There could be a possibility of an extension depending on several factors.

Responsibility for delivery of Public Health transferred to Local Authorities in April 2013, when Hackney welcomed a range of new responsibilities across sexual health, substance misuse, mental health, health checks and healthy weight, as well as ensuring the implementation of robust local responses to health protection.

In order to be considered for this vital position you will need relevant qualifications and on-the-job experience. This means that as well as having a degree in a relevant discipline or an equivalent level of public health experience you will possess an understanding of basic behaviour and public health principles. You must also have the tact, compassion and expertise to work in a diverse community where health inequalities persist.

You will possess knowledge of project management and programme delivery. You will have gained solid experience of tackling health inequality and a proven track record in taking the initiative and leading on work - both autonomously and with teams. You will possess superb communication skills both verbal and written, and have demonstrated a commitment to ongoing professional development. Commissioning experience is desirable, and it is expected you will be working at Public Health Skills and Careers Framework Levels 4 to 5.

Hackney is one of the UK's highest performing local authorities, serving one of London's best places to live and work. We have achieved a huge amount: our services, our schools, our public spaces are all amongst the very best. We have changed the reputation, not just of the Council, but of Hackney itself. Bringing jobs and investment into the borough, securing the legacy from the 2012 Games, and making this a place of which we can all be proud.

If you want to work in a place where you can represent our values so we achieve the best for our residents, please click on the apply button below.

The recruitment process is anonymous. Therefore, we do not accept supporting statements or CVs.

When applying, there will be a number of questions relating to the post on the application form. It is essential that you complete the application questions, responding to each using examples of your skills, knowledge and experience.

This application process replaces a supporting statement.

Closing date for applications: 10 March 2021

Interviews: w/c 22 March 2021

We are also working towards our vision, which is to be a place for everyone; where residents and staff can be proud; a place that celebrates diversity and where everyone can feel valued, included and involved. In order to achieve this, we look for people who are: Proud; Ambitious; Pioneering; Open; Proactive; Inclusive.

Hackney Council works to eradicate discrimination on the basis of race, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, pregnancy and maternity, age and marital status. We also recognise that people can be disadvantaged by their social and economic circumstances, so we will also work to eliminate discrimination and disadvantage caused by social class. We also welcome those interested in flexible working. We particularly welcome applications from disabled people, as this group is currently under represented in our workforce.