Description Job Title: Public Health Specialist Practitioner Salary: £53,460 - £61,638 per annum Grade: G Contract Type: Fixed Term - 12 months Working Hours: 37 hours per week The post holder will provide maternity cover within the Healthcare Public Health Sub Team of the Public Health Team in Thurrock Council. The postholder will: Work closely with NHS Primary Care, Alliance partners and Integrated Neighbourhood Teams to improve health outcomes and reduce health inequalities. Collaborate with Health Intelligence colleagues to analyse and respond to quality improvement measures, outcomes, and insights from the JSNA, Health Needs Assessments, Health Equity Audits and the Director of Public Health Report. Lead on key healthcare public health projects, including health equity initiatives and the commissioning, monitoring and continuous improvement of the NHS Health Checks programme. Provide specialist public health advice to inform commissioning, service development and system‑wide prevention priorities. Support the development and delivery of evidence‑based pathways and targeted interventions aligned with local population health needs. Contribute to reporting, governance and assurance processes through high‑quality briefings, summaries and data‑driven insights. Build and maintain strong partnerships across the Council, NHS and wider stakeholders to support collaborative, prevention‑focused approaches. Were looking for someone who has: Excellent interpersonal skills Highly developed skills in partnership working across all sectors to improve public health outcomes, reduce health inequalities and improve services Ability to analyse, interpret and present complex statistical information Ability to create and deliver oral presentations, drawing on complex health intelligence, to a varied group of internal and external stakeholders Understanding of performance management, health data and information systems in relation to NHS/ local Government. This role offers the chance to make a real difference by improving health outcomes and reducing health inequalities. Essential qualifications: Degree in Public Health related subject or equivalent professional qualification together with documented evidence of experience of working in a Public Health role DBS Check: Not required. At Thurrock Council, we value our employees and offer a comprehensive benefits package, including: Generous annual leave entitlement Local Government Pension Scheme Flexible and hybrid working opportunities (where applicable) Ongoing training and professional development Employee assistance programme and wellbeing support Staff discounts and local offers A supportive and inclusive working environment Important Dates: Closing Date (Redeployment Only): 22nd December 2025 Closing Date (Internal & External): 11th January 2026 Interview Date: 05/02/2026 (To be Confirmed) Additional Information If you have any questions about the role or interview process, please contact: Sareena Gill, Senior Public Health Specialist Practitioner SGill@thurrock.gov.uk To view the Job Profile and Person Specification, please follow the link below: Download Job Profile (PDF Document)