{"interviewQueryText":"What are some good interview questions in British English for the job description below?\n\n-------------------------------------------\n\nPublic Health Principal X2 Grade 16 (£57,201 - £59,328) with Croydon Council in Croydon, United Kingdom\n\nFollowing the successful recruitment of two of our staff members into the latest round of the public health specialty training, we now have two permanent positions in our public health team. This is an exciting Public Health role in a team dedicated to improving health and wellbeing and reducing health inequalities in Croydon in a small, fast paced and agile team. You will work as part of the public health team with a portfolio covering a variety of public health areas, working in small teams to provide public health advice and support to public health specialists within the public health department, to colleagues and departments across the health and social care system and to other partner organisations; to maximise positive impacts and minimise any harm to the population. You will play a key role in managing change and transition within the public health department and in the public health function more widely, as well as day to day operational activities of the department. All Public Health staff will have a role to play in supporting and working closely with Public Health Consultants, the Director of Public Health and other departments in order to improve health and wellbeing outcomes for the population and to tackle health inequalities. The post holder will also develop and maintain key partnerships with primary and secondary care, clinical networks, the voluntary sector and the wider community. You will bring a range of public health competencies to the Council and also have the opportunity to further develop a wide range of skills. You should be passionate about public health in local government and able to demonstrate: highly developed specialised public health knowledge acquired through relevant experience and master's degree (or equivalent); strong track record working towards improved health and wellbeing; have effective communication, negotiating and project management skills; and good understanding of the public health statutory responsibilities of the local authority in relation to health improvement, wider determinants of health, health protection and supporting NHS commissioners around health care provision. You have knowledge and working experience of current public health policies, and be able to use an evidence based approach in different areas of public health. The post holder may be asked to line manage staff. For an informal discussion about the role, please contact: Fatai Ogunlayi, Consultant in Public Health on fatai.ogunlayi@croydon.gov.uk Two permanent full time posts - 36hrs per week Closing date Tuesday 23rd June 2024 at 11:59pm We anticipate that interviews will take place in the week commencing 15th July 2024. Click here to view the role profile Please note that, for this position, we will not be able to consider applications from people requiring visa sponsorship. Candidates who have a successful interview will be asked to confirm their right to work in the UK. Croydon Council is an inclusive employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. Subject to business needs, we will be pleased to consider applications from candidates seeking flexible working arrangements and support hybrid working, whereby staff attend the workplace for part of their working week and work from home, or elsewhere, remotely for the rest of the time. As users of the disability confident scheme, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the advertised role. Croydon council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment. The Successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced barring DBS check."}