Issue details - Interim Shared Arrangement for Director of Public Health

Interim Shared Arrangement for Director of Public Health

Plymouth City Council have requested that Torbay Council consider an interim shared arrangement of our Director of Public Health. Under the new regulations this action would require a decision by Council even on a temporary basis and is also subject to the agreement of the Regional Director of Public Health England on 1 April 2013.

Decision type: Key

Reason Key: Partnership involving transfer of Council services or element of risk transfer;

Decision status: Recommendations Approved

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Decision due: 15 May 2013 by Council

Lead member: Elected Mayor

Contact: Caroline Taylor, Director of Adult Services Email: caroline.taylor@torbay.gov.uk.

Consultation process

Meetings and circulation of draft business case

Consultees

Mayor, Group Leaders, Plymouth City Council, Public Health England, Director of Public Health

Reason for inclusion in Forward Plan: The new mandatory Public Health responsibilities are able to be fulfilled across two upper tier authorities and CCGs. The Health and Wellbeing Boards receive appropriate advice and support. The transferring NHS employees have stability and leadership relevant to their professional activities, appraisals, etc. It allows the opportunity to consider longer-term options including a shared arrangement across geographic Devon which may be more financially resilient and workforce resilient in the longer-term.

Key Risks: The risks include ensuring that a short-term arrangement still maintains the right focus on public health for each authority and the right level of leadership in relation to JSNA and Health and Wellbeing Boards and relevant CCGs.

If you want to make representations contact:: Caroline Taylor (01803) 207116, email Caroline.taylor@torbay.gov.uk, postal address Torbay Council, Castle Circus, Torquay, TQ1 3DR

Agenda items

15/05/2013 - Council Shared Arrangement for Director of Public Health 15/05/2013