Public Health Consultant Health Inequalities

Job responsibilities

This role requires an understanding of public health principles and health inequalities and their applicability to the health and wellbeing of children, young people and families. You will play a critical role in bringing an evidence-based approach to designing, implementing, and evaluating strategies to reduce disparities in health outcomes. Your expertise will contribute to improving the inclusivity of the healthcare system and Barnardos programmes of work with the aim of improving the overall health and well-being of underserved populations. You will lead the Public Health and Health Inequalities team in supporting the development of our evidence based public health portfolio of work at Barnardo's Key Responsibilities: In partnership with colleagues, lead the conceptualisation, design, and implementation of public health programmes, focussed on children, young people, and families, ensuring there is alignment with local and national health priorities across all regions and nations. Utilise best practice and evidence-based approaches to develop and implement targeted interventions that promote the physical, mental health, and social well-being in children, young people, and families that target vulnerable populations. Provide expert guidance on child and family health issues to inform policy decisions and promote evidence-informed decision-making. Work collaboratively to develop a public health vision for Barnardos. Identify and develop growth opportunities for Barnardos. Lead the Public Health and Health Inequalities Team, line managing the Programme Manager for Health Inequalities and Strategic Lead for Health Visiting. Page 1 of 8 JE Ref No: job_00145-23 updated 2026 Deputise for the Director of Health. Present at regional and national events to promote the work of Barnardos as an integrated health and social care charity. How youll work: Hybrid working, with attendance at face-to-face team meetings (usually in London). You may occasionally be required to attend an event outside of normal working hours or travel for meetings as per the terms of the contract of employment. Flexible working arrangements are available. Personal circumstances will be taken into account. Who youll work with: Internal: External: Barnardos Health team, Directors of Childrens Services, Assistant Directors of Childrens Services, Strategy Team, Policy and Public Affairs team, Business Development, Fundraising etc. Integrated Care Boards, Faculty of Public Health, Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health, Local Government Association, Association of Directors of Public Health, Department of Health and Social Care, NHS England, local authority and NHS commissioners, other funders, and sponsors etc. This Job Description outlines the current responsibilities of the role, which may be adjusted in response to departmental needs. The post-holder may be required to undertake additional duties commensurate with the salary and competency requirements of the role as necessary. Line managers are responsible for performance management, absence management, and any other process captured as a part of our policies.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Please note: Applicants must demonstrate in their application form that they currently use the
• skills outlined below or have used them previously in employment, education, training,
• volunteering etc.
• Qualifications & Knowledge
• Qualifications
• Essential
• Inclusion in the GMC Specialist Register/GDC Specialist List/UK Public Health Register
• (UKPHR) for Public Health Specialists.
• If included in the GMC Specialist Register/GDC Specialist List in a specialty other than
• public health medicine/dental public health, candidates must have equivalent training
• and/or appropriate experience of public health medicine practice.
• Public health specialty registrar applicants who are not yet on the GMC Specialist
• Register/GDC Specialist List in dental public health/UKPHR must provide verifiable
• signed documentary evidence that they are within 6 months of gaining entry at the date of
• interview; all other applicants must provide verifiable signed documentary evidence that
• they have applied for inclusion in the GMC/GDC/UKPHR specialist registers [see
• shortlisting notes below for additional guidance].
• If an applicant is UK trained in Public Health, they must ALSO be a holder of a Certificate
• of Completion of Training (CCT) or be within six months of award of CCT by date of
• interview. If an applicant is non-UK trained, they will be required to show evidence of
• equivalence to the UK CCT.
• Applicants must meet minimum CPD requirements (i.e. be up to date) in accordance with
• Faculty of Public Health requirements or other recognised body.
• MFPH by examination, by exemption or by assessment, or equivalent.
• Candidates will need to have the right to work in the UK at the time of appointment.
• You could be newly qualified and seeking your first Consultant post or an experienced
• Consultant looking for an opportunity to make a real impact. As a passionate and
• motivated public health professional we welcome your interest in this role and your
• application.
• Desirable
• Masters in Public Health or equivalent
• Knowledge
• In-depth understanding of the health and care system and relationships with both local
• and national government. ...