Overview
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An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Public Health department at Derbyshire County Council, as part of the Chesterfield Locality Team.
The right candidate needs to be passionate about reducing health inequalities, competent to use the wider determinants of health as a means to improve the health and wellbeing of the local population and experienced in partnership working to achieve shared goals. (The wider determinants of health are sometimes referred to as the Building Blocks of health).
The post holder will work closely with both the Derbyshire Public Health team and a wide range of local stakeholders across Chesterfield and internal stakeholders within public health and the Council.
Closing date: 19 October 2025
Provisional Interview Date: 29 October 2025
Responsibilities
Work collaboratively with the Derbyshire Public Health team and a range of local stakeholders to reduce health inequalities and improve health and wellbeing in Chesterfield. Utilise the wider determinants of health in planning and delivery of services. Engage in partnership working to achieve shared goals.
Benefits
* Generous Annual Leave Scheme: 27 days annual leave per year (rising to 32 days after 5 years continuous service) plus 8 bank holidays (pro rata). Grade dependant.
* Local Government Pension Scheme: Providing financial security
* Supportive management and team
* Training and Development: Opportunities for professional qualifications and ongoing training.
* Wellbeing Support Framework: Includes OH physician services, physiotherapy, CBT, and in-house counselling.
* Employee Wellbeing Support: Fast track physiotherapy, confidential psychological support services, Employee Assistance Programme, and “Wisdom” app.
* Paid travel expenses if required to travel to other sites (Terms and conditions apply)
* Cycle to Work Scheme: Promoting a healthy lifestyle.
* Electric/Plug-in Hybrid Vehicle Salary Sacrifice Scheme: Encouraging environmentally friendly commuting options. (Terms and conditions apply)
* Our Derbyshire Rewards: a package of benefits, cashback and discounts.
* Details on rewards and recognition are available on the council’s reward page.
Informal discussion about the role can be requested with Rosanna Brown (Public Health Practitioner) at Tel: 07816633452 or rosanna.brown@derbyshire.gov.uk
Provisional Interview Date: 29 October 2025
Job details
* Seniority level: Entry level
* Employment type: Full-time
* Job function: Other
* Industries: Government Administration
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