Overview
In this role you provide strategic leadership for UKHSA’s health equity, community protection, and national public health guidance. You will steer policy, guidance and interventions to reduce avoidable disparities in infectious diseases and health hazards, ensuring activities improve health equity, resilience and health security. You will translate lessons from outbreaks into effective, community-informed guidance and oversee a rapid, authoritative public health advice capability during incidents. You will lead the community protection approach and collaborate with partners to support delivery at national, regional and local levels. A meaningful, mission-driven opportunity to shape healthier
Pay / Benefits
- hybrid working
- competitive salary
- flexible working arrangements
- co-location with DHSC
- opportunity to influence national policy
- career development opportunities
Responsibilities
- Define a clear vision and strategy for health equity and community protection with measurable goals
- Build and maintain strategic partnerships across UKHSA, government departments, NHS England and the voluntary sector
- Provide strategic leadership for national public health guidance across preparedness, response and recovery
- Lead the community protection approach with evidence, insight and engagement to reduce inequalities
- Ensure rapid translation of emerging evidence into authoritative advice during incidents and emergencies
- Act as Incident Director or Strategic Response Director when required and oversee preparedness planning with equity considerations
Key requirements
- GMC Full and Specialist Register with license to practice or eligible within six months, or UKPHR registration (or equivalent)
- Senior leadership experience influencing directors and CEOs
- Ability to lead across organisational boundaries and manage change
- Experience delivering public health guidance and advisory functions
- Experience in incident/emergency leadership and on-call arrangements
- Budget management and financial governance experience
- Understanding of health, social care interfaces and determinants of health
- Knowledge of equality duties and public health practice requirements
- Strategic thinking and vision setting
- Influence and stakeholder management
- Effective communication to diverse audiences
- Health Equity Assessment Tool
- Health Impact Assessment/Equality Impact Assessment
- Public health guidance development and assurance
Deputy Director Health Equity and Community Protection in London employer: National Health Service
Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive and collaborative work environment for healthcare professionals in North Wales. With a commitment to employee development and a focus on compassionate care, staff have access to continuous professional development opportunities and the chance to make a meaningful impact in both acute and community paediatrics. The Health Board's integrated approach ensures that employees are part of a dynamic team dedicated to improving health outcomes for the local population.
