Public Health Performance and Commissioning Officer - 05676

Are you passionate about improving population health and reducing health inequalities through high-quality public services? West Berkshire Council is seeking a motivated and analytical Public Health Performance and Commissioning Officer to join our Public Health and Wellbeing Team.

This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in commissioning, contract management, performance monitoring and financial oversight of a range of public health services that make a real difference to residents' lives. Working closely with colleagues across West Berkshire Council, neighbouring local authorities, NHS organisations and commissioned providers, you will help ensure that services are effective, evidence-based, deliver value for money and contribute to improved health outcomes across the district.

The role

As Public Health Performance and Commissioning Officer, you will:

• Lead on the performance monitoring and commissioning of public health services, including 0-19 Public Health Nursing, Integrated Sexual Health Services, NHS Health Checks and Stop Smoking Services.
• Support the full commissioning cycle, including needs analysis, service reviews, market engagement, specification development, procurement support and contract management.
• Monitor provider performance, quality and outcomes to ensure services deliver measurable public health benefits and value for money.
• Manage financial processes relating to commissioned services, including budget monitoring, forecasting, invoice processing and public health grant assurance.
• Produce performance reports and management information to support decision-making by the Public Health Leadership Team.
• Develop productive relationships with providers, commissioners, NHS partners and neighbouring local authorities to support collaborative working and service improvement.
• Support contract reviews, procurement planning and medium-term financial planning activities.
• Evaluate the impact of commissioned programmes and projects, using evidence, data and stakeholder feedback to drive continuous improvement.

The ideal candidate would have the following qualifications, skills and attributes:

• Educated to degree level or equivalent relevant experience.
  Qualification in business, accountancy, financial management or equivalent experience.
• UKPHR Registered Public Health Practitioner, or willingness to work towards registration whilst in post.
• Experience of financial management, budget monitoring, invoicing and forecasting.
• Experience working within a local authority, healthcare or public health environment.
• Strong understanding of public health principles, health improvement and reducing health inequalities.
• Excellent organisational, communication and analytical skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Confidence using Microsoft 365 and Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel.
• Experience of working collaboratively with a broad range of stakeholders and partners.
• A positive, proactive and professional approach, with a commitment to continuous improvement and excellent customer service.

Our offer to you
A competitive salary alongside a range of benefits including:

• We offer flexible working wherever possible between the hours of 07.00-21.00
• We offer hybrid working wherever possible working 40% in the office
  Access to a wide range of training and development opportunities
• Opportunity to work towards UKPHR Public Health Practitioner registration
• Opportunity to work alongside experienced public health specialists, commissioners and health system partners
• Generous Local Government Pension Scheme
• Family friendly policies
• A range of local discounts
• Wellbeing Programme including Employee Assistance Programme and employee benefits
• You will also be entitled to a generous annual leave entitlement starting at 29 days per annum (plus public holidays), rising by an additional 5 days after 5 years' service.

Please note that the closing date is given as a guide. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible to avoid disappointment.

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Helena Fahie, Service Lead - Consultant in Public Health
01635 503437, publichealthandwellbeing@westberks.gov.uk

Equal Opportunities

The Council supports Equal Opportunity of employment and positively encourages applications from people who fall within any of the nine protected characteristics under the Equality Act 2010.

How to apply

Please now complete a short online application form. You will then be able to upload your CV.

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