Public Health Specialist Practitioner

Job Description

Job Title: Public Health Specialist Practitioner
Salary: £53,460 - £61,638 per annum
Grade: G
Contract Type: Fixed Term - 12 months
Working Hours: 37 hours per week

The post holder will provide maternity cover within the Healthcare Public Health Sub Team of the Public Health Team in Thurrock Council.

The postholder will:

• Work closely with NHS Primary Care, Alliance partners and Integrated Neighbourhood Teams to improve health outcomes and reduce health inequalities.
• Collaborate with Health Intelligence colleagues to analyse and respond to quality improvement measures, outcomes, and insights from the JSNA, Health Needs Assessments, Health Equity Audits and the Director of Public Health Report.
• Lead on key healthcare public health projects, including health equity initiatives and the commissioning, monitoring and continuous improvement of the NHS Health Checks programme.
• Provide specialist public health advice to inform commissioning, service development and system‑wide prevention priorities.
• Support the development and delivery of evidence‑based pathways and targeted interventions aligned with local population health needs.
• Contribute to reporting, governance and assurance processes through high‑quality briefings, summaries and data‑driven insights.
• Build and maintain strong partnerships across the Council, NHS and wider stakeholders to support collaborative, prevention‑focused approaches.

Were looking for someone who has:

• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Highly developed skills in partnership working across all sectors to improve public health outcomes, reduce health inequalities and improve services
• Ability to analyse, interpret and present complex statistical information
• Ability to create and deliver oral presentations, drawing on complex health intelligence, to a varied group of internal and external stakeholders
• Understanding of performance management, health data and information systems in relation to NHS/ local Government.

This role offers the chance to make a real difference by improving health outcomes and reducing health inequalities.

Essential qualifications:

• Degree in Public Health related subject or equivalent professional qualification together with documented evidence of experience of working in a Public Health role

DBS Check: Not required.

At Thurrock Council, we value our employees and offer a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Generous annual leave entitlement
• Local Government Pension Scheme
• Flexible and hybrid working opportunities (where applicable)
• Ongoing training and professional development
• Employee assistance programme and wellbeing support
• Staff discounts and local offers
• A supportive and inclusive working environment

Important Dates:

Closing Date (Redeployment Only): 22nd December 2025

Closing Date (Internal & External): 11th January 2026

Interview Date: 05/02/2026 (To be Confirmed)

Additional Information

If you have any questions about the role or interview process, please contact:

Sareena Gill, Senior Public Health Specialist Practitioner

SGill@thurrock.gov.uk

To view the Job Profile and Person Specification, please follow the link below:

Download Job Profile (PDF Document)

About us

Why Thurrock?

Working at Thurrock Council gives you the opportunity to join an organisation that is changing at pace, one where you can make a real difference to the lives of the people we serve.

Thurrock Council is moving towards a new community leadership approach which involves linking with local partners and communities as we shape our improvement for the years ahead.

This is an exciting time to join us, to shape the future success of our changing organisation and to have a positive influence on our borough.

Our location

Thurrock is located on the north bank of the river Thames. Our urban centres are a vibrant mix of established towns and new young communities, with a diverse and growing population of around 160,000 residents.

We are an emerging cultural and arts centre, home to the production centre for the Royal Opera House and the National Skills Academy for Creative and Cultural Skills. We have excellent retail and leisure opportunities, including Lakeside Shopping Centre, country parks, forests, and marshes.

Thurrock is just half an hour journey away from the centre of London by train and well connected by road.

Staff benefits

We offer lots of staff benefits, including a generous annual leave entitlement and hybrid working. We champion flexible working and job share applications are welcome.

Further information can be found here Employment benefits | Working for the council | Thurrock Council

Equality, Diversity & Inclusion

Thurrock Council is committed to equal opportunities. As a Disability Confident Employer, disabled people will be offered an interview where they meet all essential criteria on the person specification.

We serve a diverse community where people are different yet equal. Diversity underpins everything we do.

For further information about Thurrock Council please visit our website: Thurrock Council