Public Health Programme Manager
Looking for an opportunity that will allow you to shape the future use of technology within health and social care services across the county? Then look no further because here it is!
About The Role
This is your opportunity to be at the forefront of health and social care transformation in Lincolnshire as a Public Health programme manager. This is a new post which will be a key member of our management team, focusing on a programme of work to transform care and health services with digital solutions.
Your work will lead on introducing new technologies and ways of working to health and social care services in the county. Working with partners and people with health and care needs, you will ensure that benefits are identified and tracked, people's views and experiences shape solutions and data from digital technologies is used ethically. You will seek out new funding opportunities and best practice to shape our approach across the county in partnership with NHS and care providers.
About You
This is a developing area for the council and its partners. You will have a knowledge of how digital and data can transform services, but more importantly a passion for the potential of technology can have in helping people live their lives well.
You will have:
- Experience of managing transformational projects amongst a diverse range of organisations across the health and social care system
- An understanding of the advantages that technology offers in improving health outcomes and providing support to individuals with diverse care requirements.
- An awareness of the regulatory frameworks including the safety and ethical considerations of using technology in care and support situations coupled with strategies to address these challenges and ensure equitable access for all.
- An understanding of social care and health data and information flows and the importance of utilising high-quality intelligence for evidenced informed decision making to drive continuous improvement.
A full Person Specification can be found within the Job Description which is attached on the LCC Jobs Page.
About The Team
This role is positioned within the Public Health Division of the Adult Care and Community Wellbeing Directorate of the County Council but will be require you to work with organisations across the Lincolnshire Integrated Care System. As such you will liaise with a range of professionals working to influence, promote and protect the health of communities through initiatives focused on disease prevention, health promotion, and policy development. This position will work also closely with the Council's Corporate Transformation, IT and Adult Social care teams as well as the Health Intelligence function of the Public Health Division.
Our Offer To You
The Public health division is committed to investing and developing our staff. We have a comprehensive workforce development programme with opportunities for professional development at all levels.
Our environment is supportive and we are ambitious for both the people who work here and the residents of the county. In addition to a competitive salary, you can enjoy hybrid working, a flexible working pattern, generous annual leave and pension scheme and exciting training and development opportunities.
Along with a competitive salary we are offering;
- A Contributory pension.
- Payment of professional fees.
- Comprehensive benefits package including excellent discount schemes and cycle to work.
- Flexible working policies.
- Career progression opportunities.
- A generous annual leave entitlement plus the option to buy more.
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Further details can be found in our rewards and benefits brochure.
What Next
If you would like an open and informal discussion regards this role then please contact; Theo Jarratt via email
PLEASE NOTE: It is imperative that your covering letter/personal statement clearly states why you have applied, how you meet the essential and desirable criteria for the role as set out in the Job Description (attached on LCC jobs Site) and what you feel you can bring to this role, the team and the wider County Council.
A Smarter Working Employer
We have embraced new ways of working and hybrid working will be a feature of this role. You will be given a nominated contractual work base and you will be required to commute to this work base when necessary. Working arrangements regarding hybrid working will be discussed as part of the appointment process.
Our technology platform and equipment is very good enabling you to connect and collaborate remotely. We require that you have in place good connectivity, and we will discuss during the recruitment process if support with this is needed.
Please be advised that this position may be subject to a criminal record check.
All candidates are advised to read the attached job information pack prior to making an application.
On occasion we receive significantly more applications than expected for some vacancies and under such circumstances we reserve the right to bring forward the closing date of the advertisement. We therefore strongly advise you to apply for the role promptly to avoid disappointment should the closing date be brought forward.
We operate a talent pool scheme whereby candidates who are not successful on this occasion may be considered for a period of up to 3 months for equal positions.
Lincolnshire County Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.