The Isle of Wight Council’s Cabinet has decided to recruit a new director of Public Health to lead the Island’s Public Health service.
The decision was made earlier this month when the future of Public Health leadership was considered.
The current partnership with Hampshire County Council will not be renewed at the end of August, prompting the need for a new leadership structure for the Island.
Cabinet considered various options, including potential new partnership models, but ultimately decided that direct employment of a director of Public Health would offer the greatest flexibility, stability and continued improvements.
The council is now focused on finding a highly qualified candidate to fill this crucial, statutory role. Optimism is high about attracting top talent, given the positive standing of the Island’s public health function.
The new director will be supported by an increase in specialist skills to further enhance the existing Public Health team, ensuring robust leadership and continued improvements in service delivery.
Councillor Debbie Andre, Cabinet member for Public Health, said:
“With the Island in a stronger position in relation to our Public Health responsibilities, now is a sensible time to consider the future of our Public Health leadership.
Article continues below this advertisement “We need to ensure we continue to deliver high-quality outcomes for Island residents with minimal disruption to Public Health services.
“This decision underscores our commitment to maintaining high standards in Public Health services and addressing the specific needs of the Isle of Wight community.”
Why not wait and consider, if the island becomes part of a untiary authority with the mainland then the need for a director of public health becomes redundant, but we will be contracted to pay their wages for a long time plus pension and other benefits which all comes from the island taxpayer.
Spend the money beefing up Trading Standards…
Should be around £85,000/year. I’ll do it.
I’ll do it for £30k…
Lol
Don’t tell me the salary please will there be enough in the coffers
So many unnesseccary positions.
The country could save billions of pounds in
salaries if they didn’t employ unnesseccary baggage,
All the NHS needs is Doctors and Nurses, not more
management.