An exciting opportunity has arisen within the Public Health team for a Specialist Practitioner Advanced.
The post holder will be responsible for leading on the delivery of a wide range of major public health programmes covering the areas of health improvement, healthcare commissioning/public health intelligence, health protection and wider determinants, specifically Sexual Health and Health Protection as priority and will be the majority of their portfolio of work. Working across partnerships and representing CYC Public Health at a strategic level both locally, regionally and nationally.
They will be responsible for ensuring that the correct processes, commissioned services and responses are in place.
The post holder will work to the Nurse Consultant in Public Health to support the delivery of the statutory functions for this portfolio area.
We would like to hear from you if you have:
* A Master’s Degree (or working towards) in a public health or relevant health care related subject or demonstrable equivalent public health experience over a number of years.
* Recognised project/change management qualification or demonstrable equivalent experience.
* In-depth knowledge of the public health field of practice including epidemiology, research and evaluation methodology and evidence base relating to public health interventions
* Knowledge and experience in either a delivery or commissioning capacity within the field of public health or health care. Highly developed knowledge and understanding of public health principles is essential.
* The ability to undertake work of a complex and diverse nature which necessitates knowledge and skills at an advanced level of public health practice.
* Evidence of continuing professional development and updating within the framework of the Public Health Knowledge and Skills Framework and own area of specialist practice.
* Experience of working effectively and collaboratively with a wide range of partner agencies across the health, social care, independent and community and voluntary sector.
* Knowledge of commissioning services, contract monitoring and performance management.
* In-depth knowledge of service planning, information management, care pathway re-design to deliver improved public health outcomes
This post is suitable as a job share opportunity.
As this role is public facing, applicants will need to demonstrate, at interview, their competency to converse and provide advice and guidance to members of the public, in spoken English to CEFR level C2: Can express themselves spontaneously at length with a natural conversational flow, avoiding or backtracking around any difficulty so smoothly that the person with whom they are conversing is hardly aware of it.
Hybrid working arrangements are available for this role. Each role at CYC is different and your working arrangements will be determined based on the requirements of the role and in collaboration with you and your needs as part of the recruitment process. Your contractual location will be the designated council office for your team.
The duties of this post require the postholder to undertake a basic Criminal Record check (unspent convictions only) via the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Please note, we do not have a sponsorship licence to sponsor individuals for visas to work in the UK, therefore we are unable to offer sponsorship for this role.
The Council is committed to investing in the talent and wellbeing of our staff and can offer a generous annual leave allowance, access to the Local Government Pension Scheme, comprehensive Health & Wellbeing initiatives and a reward package which recognises your contribution. We can offer flexible working practices, community engagement and volunteer activities and, as part of our commitment to you, promote continuous Learning & Development. In addition we also offer a growing range of discounts, rewards and savings.
For further information or an informal discussion please contact Anita Dobson Nurse Consultant in Public Health at anita.dobson@york.gov.uk or on 01904 551013.
Closing date: Sunday 16 November at 12 midnight
Interview date: week commencing 24 November 2025.
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