Consultant in Health Protection (East Midlands)

We are seeking to appoint two self-motivated and innovative individuals to join UKHSA East Midlands as Consultants in Health Protection.
The post is suitable for both Medical Consultants and Non-Medical Consultants Agenda for Change band 8d.
The Consultant in Health Protection is a senior role within the Health Protection Team to provide leadership, management, and oversight of the Health Protection function, including the response to incidents and outbreaks and responsibility for the day to day operational delivery.
The post holder will have responsibility for developing and maintaining close working relationships both internally and with key partner organisations.
As well as agreed individual objectives, a job-plan will be developed which will outline the agreed programmed activities (PAs) that are necessary to fulfil the duties and responsibilities described in the Job Description.

Working for your organisation
At the United Kingdom Health Security Agency (UKHSA) our mission is to provide health security for the nation by protecting from infectious disease and external hazards. We are a trusted source of advice to government and to the public, focusing on reducing inequalities in the way different communities experience and are impacted by infectious disease, environmental hazards, and other threats to health.
Our mission is challenging, innovative and in the spotlight. We will work to ensure our people have the diverse skills, experiences and backgrounds we need to thrive, that our employees are representative of the communities we serve and feel valued and enabled to play their part in delivering our work.
Creating our working culture is an ongoing process which we are developing by listening and learning together, hearing and acting upon diverse voices and opinions to develop a common sense of identity and effective ways of working.
We pride ourselves as being an employer of choice, where Everyone Matters promoting equality of opportunity to actively encourage applications from everyone, including groups currently underrepresented in our workforce.
UKHSA ethos is to be an inclusive organisation for all our staff and stakeholders. We do this through celebrating and protecting differences by removing barriers and promoting equity and equality of opportunity for all., The post holder will undergo a programme of on-going development to build on existing knowledge and develop skills to provide specialist Health Protection advice and meet competencies required to undertake the role.
Applicants should review the Job Description for the post prior to completing their application. When completing their application form, candidates should demonstrate how they meet the essential requirements of the role.
This is a senior role within the health protection team and provides leadership, management and oversight of the health protection function, including the response to incidents and outbreaks and responsibility for the day to day operational delivery.
The post holder will play a key role in developing, shaping and assuring the health protection function, which may include managing individuals and teams, working closely with partners, and ensuring delivery of high-quality surveillance, response and support systems. The post holder will have responsibility for developing and maintaining close working relationships both internally and with partner organisations. In addition, they will contribute and lead on regional and national priorities, including contribution to wider public health initiatives consistent with the regional delivery model and integrated working., Option 3 – External - Open to all external applicants (anyone) from outside the Civil Service (including by definition internal applicants)
Applicants are strongly advised to use the criteria in the Person Specification of the Job Description as sub-headings in their application to make it clear how they meet each of the selection criteria.
The successful candidate will be appointed to the point of the Consultant salary scale appropriate to their years of seniority or if from a background other than medicine to NHS Agenda for Change Band 8d.
Inclusion in the GMC Full and Specialist Register with a license to practice (or be eligible for registration within six months of interview)
If included in the GMC Specialist Register/ in a specialty other than public health medicine, candidates must have equivalent training and/or appropriate experience of public health practice
Public Health Specialty Registrar applicants who are not yet on the GMC Specialist Register must provide verifiable signed documentary evidence that they are within 6 months of gaining entry at the date of interview; all other applicants must provide verifiable signed documentary evidence that they have applied for inclusion in the GMC
Application stage
At sift stage you will be assessed on the essential criteria listed in the job advert and statement of suitability.
Your statement of suitability must be no more than 1250 wordcount.
Please note: The system will allow you to write up to 1500 words but please do not exceed 1250 words. We will not consider any words over and above this number.
Feedback will not be provided at this stage.
Interview stage
This vacancy is being assessed against the essential and desirable criteria as outlined in the Job description
You will be asked to prepare and present a 5-10 minute presentation. The subject of this will be sent to you prior to interview.
UK Health Security Agency promoted diversity in the workplace and is an Equal Opportunities employer.

+ The National Health Service (Appointment of Consultants) Regulations 1996 legislation.gov.uk In accordance with legislation;
o GMC full and specialist register with a license to practice (or be eligible for registration within six months of interview) or inclusion in the UK Public Health Register (UKPHR) for Public Health Specialists or be eligible within 6 months of interview
o If included in the GMC Specialist Register/GDC Specialist List in a specialty other than public health medicine/infectious diseases medicine or medical microbiology, candidates must have equivalent training and/or appropriate experience of public health medicine/infectious diseases medicine/or medical microbiology practice
+ Public health speciality registrar applicants who are not yet on the GMC register, GDC Specialist list in dental public health or UKPHR must provide verifiable signed documentary evidence that they are within 6 months of gaining entry to a register at the date of interview. All other applicants not yet granted specialist registration must provide verifiable signed documentary evidence from the register concerns that they have submitted satisfactory evidence and therefore registration within six months is assured.
+ Applicants must meet minimum CPD requirements in accordance with the requirements of the Faculty of Public Health/Royal College of Pathologists/Royal College of Physicians or other recognised body
+ MFPH by examination or evidence of equivalent qualification
+ FRC Path or evidence of equivalent qualification
+ MRCP or evidence of equivalent qualification
Knowledge and Experience
Essential criteria
+ Minimum 6 months experience in Health Protection practice
+ Practical experience in leading and facilitating change
+ Experience of communicable disease control in a wide variety of settings including out of hours on call
+ Experience of working with other agencies
+ Experience of emergency planning
+ Understanding of key agencies involved in health protection
+ Knowledge of methods of developing clinical quality assurance, audit, quality improvement and evidence based clinical and/or public health practice
+ Understanding of social and political environment
+ Understanding of laboratory microbiology services
+ Understanding of clinical infectious diseases services
+ Understanding of clinical toxicology services
+ Understanding of the principles of radiological protection
+ Experience and demonstrable competency in dealing with environmental hazards / chemical incidents
Desirable criteria
+ Experience of budget management and financial processes
+ Ability to undertake prophylaxis, diagnosis and treatment of infectious diseases of public health importance
+ Peer reviewed scientific publications, presentation of papers at conferences, seminars, etc.
Skills and Capabilities
Essential criteria
+ Strategic thinker with proven leadership skills, including management of change
+ Able to prioritise work, and work well against a background of change and uncertainty
+ Adaptable to situations, can communicate with people of all capabilities and attitudes
+ Project management
+ Understanding of epidemiology and statistics, public health practice, health promotion, health economics and health care evaluation
+ Excellent oral and written communication skills (including dealing with the public and the media)
+ Effective interpersonal, motivational and influencing skills
+ Ability to respond appropriately in unplanned and unforeseen circumstances
+ Sensible negotiator with practical expectation of what can be achieved
+ Substantially numerate, with highly developed analytical skills using qualitative and quantitative data
+ Ability to respond appropriately in unplanned and unforeseen circumstances
+ Sensible negotiator with practical expectation of what can be achieved
+ Substantially numerate, with highly developed analytical skills using qualitative and quantitative data
+ Computer literate
+ Ability to design, develop, interpret and implement policies
+ Ability to concentrate for long periods (e.g. analyses, media presentations)
+ Resource management skills
Desirable criteria
+ People management and training
+ Training and mentoring
Equality and Diversity
Essential criteria
+ An understanding of and commitment to equality of opportunity and good working relationships, both in terms of day-to-day working practices, and in relation to management systems, Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record check.
People working with government assets must complete baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window) checks.

+ Learning and development tailored to your role
+ An environment with flexible working options
+ A culture encouraging inclusion and diversity