Public Health Practitioner Epidemiology

This is an exciting opportunity to join the Public Health Knowledge and Intelligence Team at Derbyshire County Council. You will play a key role in improving population health and reducing health inequalities across Derbyshire. We are looking for a motivated and enthusiastic professional with excellent communication skills and expertise in applying epidemiological and statistical methods. You will help shape public health priorities and decision-making by providing evidence on population health needs, trends and inequalities.

Main duties of the job

The post is focused on epidemiology, statistical methods and economic evaluation. You will lead and contribute to significant epidemiological, research and evaluation workstreams, provide technical guidance and support to colleagues, and work collaboratively with partners to improve outcomes for the people of Derbyshire.

About us

You will join a supportive and experienced team with a strong reputation for delivering high-quality public health evidence and insight that inform decision-making across the local system. Our work includes health needs assessments, health equity audits, health impact assessments, evaluation and research. You will analyse and interpret complex data, critically appraise evidence, and translate findings into clear, actionable insights that influence policy, strategy and service development.

Details

Date posted

30 September 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£45,899 to £49,507 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

F0015-26-02956

Job locations

Derbyshire County Council

Bank Road

Matlock

Derbyshire

DE4 3AG

United Kingdom

Job responsibilities

For details about the role, please go directly to the Derbyshire County Council website

The job number isJOB/26/02956

Job responsibilities

For details about the role, please go directly to the Derbyshire County Council website

The job number isJOB/26/02956

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Degree or equivalent qualification with significant numerical or statistical content

Desirable

• Postgraduate qualification in public health, epidemiology, statistics or related subject.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Degree or equivalent qualification with significant numerical or statistical content

Desirable

• Postgraduate qualification in public health, epidemiology, statistics or related subject.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Employer details

Employer name

Derbyshire County Council

Address

Derbyshire County Council

Bank Road

Matlock

Derbyshire

DE4 3AG

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://jobs.derbyshire.gov.uk/Index.aspx (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Derbyshire County Council

Address

Derbyshire County Council

Bank Road

Matlock

Derbyshire

DE4 3AG

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://jobs.derbyshire.gov.uk/Index.aspx (Opens in a new tab)

Job responsibilities

For details about the role, please go directly to the Derbyshire County Council website

The job number isJOB/26/02956

Qualifications

Essential

• Degree or equivalent qualification with significant numerical or statistical content

Desirable

• Postgraduate qualification in public health, epidemiology, statistics or related subject.