Service Development Officer (Healthcare Public Health)

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An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Public Health department. We are looking to recruit a Service Development Officer to join the Healthcare Public Health and Healthy Ageing Team. The team work closely with health and social care partners to embed public health principles across the system. The focus is on long term conditions, healthy ageing, falls prevention and NHS Health Checks, all underpinned with health literacy.

Current priorities for the team include:

•    Contributing to the implementation of the Public Health Strategic Plan.
•    Supporting the development of the Joint Strategic Needs Assessment (JSNA) by writing key topic summaries and undertaking deep dives of relevant work areas
•    Undertaking evaluations of the Falls Prevention Exercise Service and NHS Health Check workplace pilot
•    Implementation of the Dementia strategy, leading on dementia risk reduction
•    Developing the governance and compliance framework of NHS Health Checks with GP practices
•    Embedding Health Literacy across Derbyshire
•    Working with system partners to address health inequalities

We are looking for a highly motivated and enthusiastic individual with excellent communication skills and experience of partnership working who will be able to adapt to working across a broad healthcare public health agenda.

The role will initially focus on:

•    Supporting the evaluation of the Falls Prevention Exercise Service and NHS Health Check Workplace pilot – this will involve close working with our Knowledge and Intelligence team and service providers
•    Supporting the development of communication channels with our wider networks and partners
•    Supporting neighbourhood and locality partners to embed Health Literacy
•    Focussed work around reducing inequalities in healthcare services

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).
•    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

For an informal, confidential discussion about the role, please contact Caroline Waller caroline.waller@derbyshire.gov.uk (on leave until 11th August) or Stacey Speed Stacey.speed@derbyshire.gov.uk

Provisional Interview Date: Week Commencing 15th September 2025

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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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.