Shape the Future of Health and Wellbeing in Southend
Consultant in Public Health
Salary: £71,826 - £89, 823 reflective of experience. Plus generous pension (including NHS Pensions), benefits, and access to relocation support.
Closing date: 1st January 2026
Southend-on-Sea is one of the UK's newest cities-a place of ambition, growth, and opportunity. We are seeking an experienced71 and progressive Consultant in Public Health/Public Health Medicine to join us at a pivotal moment of transformation.
With Local Government Re-organisation on the horizon, Southend-on-Sea City Council is preparing to reshape its approach to health and wellbeing. This is your chance to influence delivery and evolution of a new public health strategy, tackle inequalities, and improve outcomes for every resident.
You will provide system leadership across the city, working collaboratively with partners to address deprivation, reduce health inequalities, and champion prevention initiatives. Your influence will extend across the Council, NHS bodies, primary care, voluntary and community sectors, and the Health and Wellbeing Board-ensuring a joined-up approach to improving lives and leading our Health-in-all-Policies approach.
Key priorities include:
* Reducing health inequalities: Life expectancy and health outcomes vary significantly across our city, sometimes within a mile of each other.
* Improving access to services: We are opening a new community clinic to reduce waiting times and improve care for vulnerable groups.
* Boosting vaccination uptake: Addressing inequities and increasing coverage among high-risk populations.
* Children's oral health: Driving prevention and education to tackle poor dental outcomes.
* Mental health and wellbeing: Supporting young people and those affected by economic hardship, especially during the cost-of-living crisis.
* Preventable mortality: Reducing deaths from cancer, circulatory and respiratory diseases, and liver disease through targeted interventions.
This is a unique opportunity to shape the future of public health in a city with energy and vision. We need a leader who can inspire, innovate, and deliver measurable impact-someone who thrives on collaboration and can navigate complex systems with confidence.
Career Development:
As part of our commitment to your growth, you will have the opportunity to act up for the Director of Public Health when required, giving you exposure to strategic leadership at the highest level. This role offers a platform to influence policy, develop innovative solutions, and build a legacy of improved health outcomes.
If you're ready to make a lasting difference and lead Southend into a healthier future, we'd love to hear from you.
For further information, please contact Simon Winspear at our recruitment partners Hays Executive on 07525 466 357 or click and apply through our campaign site Southend on Sea City Council | Welcome | Hays UK