An exciting opportunity has arisen for a suitably qualified and skilled Consultant in Public Health Medicine/Public Health to join the Cardiff and Vale Public Health Team in a permanent role. The post holder will be joining a dynamic and high performing team with a strong focus on partnerships for population health improvement.

We are looking for a forward-thinker with drive and strong leadership skills to both help shape our distinctive local public health agenda and inform decisions which will impact on the health and wellbeing of the population of Cardiff and the Vale.

In this role you will hold a specific portfolio of work for which you will ensure expert public health leadership, support and advice. This will include providing systems leadership and support to specific areas of work, for example our immunisation strategy and reducing health inequities, by working locally with ethnic minority communities., The postholder will:

have responsibility for development, implementation and delivery of national, regional and local policies, developing inter-agency and interdisciplinary strategic plans and programmes, with delegated Board or organisational authority to deliver key public health targets

provide expert public health advice and leadership to support and inform an evidence-based approach within ethical frameworks for commissioning and developing high quality equitable services, across primary, secondary and social care, and across sectors including local authorities, third sector organisations and others

be proficient in the use of behavioural change evidence and methodology to support transformation change within the population

lead on network development for population health improvement

develop strong partnerships supporting integrated working across Cardiff and the Vale of Glamorgan to improve population health

develop and utilise information and intelligence systems to underpin public health action across disciplines and organisations, leading collation and interpretation of relevant data

be expected to participate in public health research, commissioning of research audits/projects, audit

deputise for the Executive Director of Public Health as necessary

Cardiff and Vale University Health Board is one of the largest Integrated Health Boards in the UK, employing over 17,000 staff, providing over 100 specialist services. Working across 6 hospital sites, we have a diverse range of career opportunities to offer. Serving over 500,000 people living in Cardiff and the Vale, we are focussed on the health and care needs of our local population whilst working with our partners to develop regional services. Together we are committed to improving health outcomes for everyone, delivering excellent care and support.

Our mission is "Living Well, Caring Well, Working Together", and our vision is that every person's chance of leading a healthy life should be equal. Our 10-year transformation and improvement strategy, Shaping Our Future Wellbeing, is our chance to work collaboratively with the public and our workforce to make our health board more sustainable for the future.