Advanced PH Practitioner (Epidemiology)

This is an exciting opportunity to become part of the specialist Public Health Knowledge and Intelligence Team within Derbyshire County Council supporting the improvement of population health and reducing inequalities for our local population.

We are seeking a highly motivated and enthusiastic professional with excellent communication skills who can lead on a wide range of public health knowledge and intelligence programmes. The successful candidate will have demonstrable specialist knowledge and substantial experience of working in the field of epidemiology, evaluation and research.

The role will be supporting the Public Health Lead, providing leadership on specific elements of Public Health Practice and working at a senior level to deliver improvements in health and wellbeing outcomes. Work areas for this role will change depending on the focus of the team, but current priorities for the role include:

• Responsibility for designing an evaluation framework. Our commitment to upholding the highest standards of ethical conduct and integrity in evaluation is fundamental to ensuring the credibility, validity, and trustworthiness of our findings.
• As a leader in our public health evaluation efforts, you will advise in the design and delivery of public health evaluations to ensure their effectiveness in achieving their desired population health outcomes.
• Playing a pivotal role in delivering evaluation training, equipping colleagues and stakeholders with the necessary skills and knowledge to conduct rigorous evaluations. This will involve designing and facilitating training sessions, providing ongoing support and guidance, and fostering a culture of continuous learning and improvement.
• Supporting the delivery of the PH Strategy, including the JSNA transformation programme, by leading on specific key priorities and deep dives as required.

If you have a passion for epidemiology, public health research and evaluation and wish to support our vision and ambition in Derbyshire, we would like to hear from you.

Applicants are strongly advised to use the priorities described in this advert alongside the criteria in the person profile as sub-headings in their application to make it clear how they meet each of the selection criteria. Please also see the job profile for competencies and general overview of the role.

Employees have access to a range of support, benefits and discounts including:

• Generous Annual Leave Scheme 27 days annual leave per year (rising to 32 days after 5 years continuous service) plus 8 bank holidays (pro rata). Grade dependant.
• Local Government Pension Scheme: Providing financial security
• Supportive management and team
• Training and Development: Opportunities for professional qualifications and ongoing training.
• Wellbeing Support Framework: Includes OH physician services, physiotherapy, CBT, and in-house counselling.
• Employee Wellbeing Support: Fast track physiotherapy, confidential psychological support services, Employee Assistance Programme, and “Wisdom” app.
• Paid travel expenses if required to travel to other sites (Terms and conditions apply)
• Cycle to Work Scheme: Promoting a healthy lifestyle.
• Electric/Plug-in Hybrid Vehicle Salary Sacrifice Scheme: Encouraging environmentally friendly commuting options. (Terms and conditions apply)
• Our Derbyshire Rewards: a package of benefits, cashback and discounts.

More details on the benefits of working for the council can be found on our reward and recognition page here

If you would like to find out more about this role, please contact Lauren Bird, Public Health Lead (Epidemiology) at Lauren.Bird@derbyshire.gov.uk

Provisional Interview Date: Wednesday 29th April 2026

Due to this post having administrative privileges within the Council’s IT systems, and in order to comply with the Public Services Network requirements, the successful candidate will be required to undertake a Basic criminal record check. The possession of a criminal record will not necessarily prevent an applicant from obtaining this post, as all cases are judged individually according to the nature of the role and information provided. Click here to see our policy on criminal background checks.

Apply now and take the first step towards a fulfilling career with us! By joining Derbyshire County Council you will have access to a range of amazing rewards and employee benefits, including our generous annual leave scheme, excellent local government pension and fantastic employee discounts. To discover more detail about the rewards and benefits available to you, click here

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Important: Derbyshire County Council holds a sponsorship licence, but this role does not offer visa sponsorship. Please apply only if you already have the right to work in the UK without sponsorship, as applications that do not meet this requirement will be rejected.

We welcome applications from individuals who share our values — being Collaborative, Innovative, Empowered and Accountable. These values describe who we are and what we stand for as a council. They help shape our culture, encourage consistent behaviour and guide how we work together to make a positive difference for both our employees and the residents we serve.