This is an exciting opportunity to provide Public Health leadership across the Trust, the local system and the wider North East and North Cumbria region.
Responsibilities
You will be responsible for delivery of the Trust Population Health strategy which includes four key areas of focus:
* Prevention
* Health Equity
* Sustainability
* Anchor Organisation
You will lead a small Population Health team and seek to influence the wider organisation, and partners in relation to Public Health. The postholder will regularly engage with senior leaders and provide advice and guidance across the Trust for all matters relating to Population Health. Working with a wide range of stakeholders including NHS staff, local authorities, the voluntary sector, researchers and local communities you will be responsible for supporting an ambitious work plan.
This role would suit someone who is passionate about fairness and tackling health inequalities. You should be highly motivated and enjoy working in a changing environment with multiple partners. You will be supported by a team at STSFT and a large network across the region. This is a challenging and rewarding role offering the chance to make a positive difference for communities in South Tyneside and Sunderland.
Main duties of the job
The postholder will provide strategic advice to the Trust and also be responsible for operational management of the Population Health department. The postholder will establish strong working relationships with internal and external colleagues to support an increased focus on prevention and tangible steps to tackle longstanding health inequalities.
A high level of intellectual rigour, political awareness and flexibility are required. The postholder will be experienced in demonstrating negotiation and motivation skills. The ability to establish and maintain effective relationships and advise, challenge and advocate to enable effective working across organisational boundaries are crucial. The postholder will work with Local Authority Public Health teams, NHS bodies, voluntary and community organisations and the Integrated Care System to ensure a coherent and strategic approach to improving population health across our geography through evidence-based action.
The portfolio of work is broad but includes specific responsibilities for tackling health inequalities, supporting a shift to more preventative care, meeting our aspirations around environmental sustainability and working with partners including local communities.
You will be a Consultant in Public Health / Medicine and depending on your background will have either obtained specialist registration in public health or be included on the GMC Specialist Register for Public Health Medicine.
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One Team One Trust
There are many reasons to work at our Trust. From our commitment to putting people first to our accessible services and award‑winning teams. We have a passion for research, innovation and tackling inequalities. We are committed to respect, fairness and civility and promote a compassionate, caring and positive culture / working environment.
We welcome all applications irrespective of peoples race, disability, gender, sexual orientation, religion/belief, age, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy/maternity and in particular those from under‑represented groups. Looking after our workforce’s health and wellbeing is a priority for us. We also provide access to high‑quality education, training, career progression and support. Flexible working is supported via our Flexible Working Policy.
The Trust employs around 8,746 people and provides a range of hospital services to a local community of around 430,000 residents. We also provide a range of more specialised services outside this area. We offer our staff outstanding benefits – Fitness Centre (SRH), libraries at both hospital sites, chaplaincy support and access to a Care Co‑ordinator to help staff with childcare arrangements. If you use AI, and it poses a risk to the integrity of your individual recruitment process, we may withdraw your application at any stage of the process.
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