Public Health Consultant

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https://fa-euxi-saasfaukgovprod1.fa.ocs.oraclecloud.com/hcmUI/CandidateExperience/en/sites/CX_1001/job/8203/?utm_medium=jobshare/details?sType=NHSJobs#/reference/8203 Salary: £81,490 - £100,406 per annum Hours per week: 37 hours Temporary/Fixed term: 18 months Interview date: 12th November 2026 Help shape the future of health and wellbeing in Wiltshire Wiltshire is a place of ambition, strong partnership and innovation. We are seeking an outstanding Consultant in Public Health to join our experienced and highly regarded Public Health team for an exciting 18-month fixed term opportunity. This role comes at a pivotal moment for public services. National policy is increasingly focused on prevention, neighbourhood health, integration and population health improvement. We are looking for a public health leader who can bring expertise, vision and influence to help shape this agenda across Wiltshire. We are seeking an experienced Consultant in Public Health to work directly to the Director of Public Health and alongside consultant colleagues, to operate at a strategic level across local government, the NHS, voluntary sector organisations and wider system partners to improve population health and reduce inequalities. The role will involve influencing policy, shaping strategy, leading complex programmes and providing expert advice to elected members and senior leaders.

Portfolio Responsibilities You will provide strategic leadership for: Health and Wellbeing Board development, helping shape Wiltshire's long-term approach to improving health and wellbeing. Pharmaceutical Needs Assessment leadership, ensuring robust evidence informs future service planning and access to pharmaceutical services. Neighbourhood Health development, working with NHS, local authority, voluntary sector and community partners to develop neighbourhood approaches that support prevention, integration and reduced inequalities. Corporate public health leadership, promoting a Health in All Policies approach and contributing to Cabinet reports and major council decision-making. This unique portfolio sits at the intersection of local government leadership and the emerging neighbourhood health agenda, creating an opportunity to influence how services, communities and partners work together to improve outcomes for Wiltshire residents. About You You will: Be registered with the GMC, GDC or UKPHR Specialist Register. Be an experienced strategic leader and collaborator. Have the ability to influence across organisational and professional boundaries. Be comfortable working within a political environment. Be passionate about prevention, reducing inequalities and improving population health outcomes. Join us and help shape the future of neighbourhood health, prevention and wellbeing in Wiltshire.