Consultant in Public Health (Locum) Location: South West England (Hybrid - minimum 2 days on-site) Rate: £750 per day (Inside IR35) Contract: Initial 6 months Start: ASAP Role Overview We are seeking an experienced Consultant in Public Health to join a local authority public health team in the South West. Working within a Public Health and Communities directorate, you will support the Director of Public Health and provide senior leadership across health improvement, health protection and health and care public health. This role plays a key part in improving population health outcomes, reducing health inequalities and delivering statutory public health duties through effective system leadership and partnership working. Key Responsibilities Support the Director of Public Health in delivering core public health objectives Provide expert public health leadership across the local authority and partner organisations Lead and advise on evidence-based commissioning, service development and evaluation Utilise public health intelligence and data to inform strategy and decision-making Ensure delivery of mandated public health services and relevant outcomes frameworks Participate in the in-hours consultant rota and deputise for the DPH as required Line manage senior public health staff and support training and development Promote equality, address health inequalities and the wider determinants of healthWorking Arrangements Hybrid working with a requirement to attend council offices an average of two days per week, plus attendance at in-person meetings as required. Essential Requirements Registered on the GMC Specialist Register, GDC Specialist List, or UKPHR at the point of application (or within 6 months where applicable) MFPH (or equivalent) and up-to-date CPD Significant senior-level public health leadership experience Strong understanding of the health and care system and local government public health Proven ability to influence at senior and political level Reach out to Natalie today to explore how she can support your next career move. Email: | Phone: (phone number removed) INDSCGNB