Health and Wellbeing Policy and System Integration Manager
Job Summary
Working Pattern:
Full time
Advert Start Date:
31/10/2024
Advert End Date:
Closed for applications on 14/11/2024 23:59
Salary:
£52,805 to £56,061
Employment Location:
Gateshead Civic Centre
Further Information
We’re looking for a Health and Wellbeing Policy and System Integration Manager, interested?
Do you want a role where you’re recognised for what you do, given the opportunity to thrive and have the chance to be the best version of yourself? Interested in joining a great organisation with an employee offer and experience that rivals others? Are you looking for a new challenge? If so, please keep reading as you’re just what we’re looking for!
The team…
This is an exciting opportunity to join Gateshead’s Public Health Team in a key role to support the integration and development of whole system approaches to support people in Gateshead to live healthier, longer lives. Led by a clear vision, our aim is to ensure all local people are able to thrive at all stages of life, realise their full potential and enjoy the best quality of life. Our Health and Wellbeing Strategy sets out our ambition to strengthen the building blocks of health, using a place-based approach, to make a difference to people’s lives and reduce unfair health inequalities.
About the role...
In this role you will work with Senior Leaders across health and social care to develop programmes in support of our objectives and statutory responsibilities, ensuring effective partnership, collaboration and use of resources across the health and care system in Gateshead. You will support elected members and decision makers on the health and care agenda, ensuring they are fully informed of policy developments, the evidence-base, and programmes of activity, to support their decision making.
You will be based and managed within our Public Health Team and will work across the other elements of the Public Health and Wellbeing Group, the wider Council and the Gateshead health and care system. Working alongside your Public Health colleagues, you will lead on the improvement of health and social outcomes in Gateshead, supporting the progression and development of Gateshead’s Thrive Agenda, Health and Wellbeing Strategy, and Health and Wellbeing in All Policies approach.
You will hold a work plan with specific lead areas of responsibility to include support and coordination of the Health and Wellbeing Board and Gateshead System Board, coordination and governance of other multi-agency groups related to integration and the health and care system, development of whole system approaches and integration, supporting strategic and policy development, and the Better Care Fund.
A bit about Gateshead Council…
Gateshead is a constantly changing borough combining modern facilities with a fascinating heritage and the demand for our services continues to grow. We engage with many partners and contract a high number of services to deliver the best outcomes for our community. We’re truly committed to providing our customers with the highest quality of service and we need like-minded people who can help us deliver a sector leading service. We need people who want to make a difference, who are talented, possess the right knowledge and skills and who want the chance to demonstrate how good they are.
People really are our greatest asset at Gateshead Council, and we value every employee. We encourage our people to think differently, do the right thing and be innovative.
What’s in it for you? Well, there’s so much on offer and here’s just a few of the highlights!
You’ll be paid a competitive salary £52,805 to £56,061 pa.
We’ll help you save for your future with an outstanding employer contribution to your pension.
You will receive an annual leave entitlement starting at 28 days per year (pro-rata for part time employees) rising to 32, 2 of which may be fixed by the council at any time. You also have the chance to buy up to 10 additional holidays per year.
You’ll have the opportunity to participate in the Council’s Flexi time scheme, subject to management approval and business needs, which could be up to 26 flexi days per year.
We offer hybrid working arrangements to ensure a positive work life balance.
A robust Workforce Development offer with opportunities for learning to progress your career and to enhance your knowledge in specific areas.
You’ll have access to great health and wellbeing support, including discounted membership to GO Gateshead Leisure Services and ability to use our cycle to work scheme.
You’ll have access to our new benefits platform VIVUP where you can get discounts and offers on online and high street shopping
It’s time to apply!
We’re delighted that you want to come and work with us. Please take a look at the full job profile via this link Job Profile. It’s important that you read it in full and check that you meet the essential criteria, because when we start choosing people to come and meet us we’ll be checking to ensure that they meet the essential criteria as set out in the job profile.
For an informal discussion or if you need any assistance, please contact Louise Sweeney, Interim Deputy Director of Public Health by email, louisesweeney@gateshead.gov.uk
Please note
This job is closed for applications.