Health Scrutiny Officer

Job Introduction

Job Title: Health Scrutiny Officer – Grade 9 (£39,152 - £42,839)
Working Pattern: Full-time, hybrid
Location: Lincolnshire County Council, Lincoln
Closing Date: Sunday 14 December 2025
Interviews: Thursday 8 January 2026

Democratic Services is seeking to recruit a Health Scrutiny Officer to join the Scrutiny Team. The Health Scrutiny Officer is an important part of our specialist scrutiny model, and an in-depth knowledge of the National Health Service is required by the post holder as they support the external scrutiny of the NHS. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in maintaining the important link between the county council, health care providers and representatives of district councils.

Scrutiny at Lincolnshire County Council aims to review, support and improve existing and emerging policies and ensure that the Council and partners are providing quality services and achieving value for money. 

The service requires an enthusiastic and motivated individual, committed to excellence in their work and with a passion for the political process. The post holder will be the lead officer for the Health Scrutiny Committee and other designated scrutiny committees, and will work closely with elected councillors, in particular their chairmen and vice chairmen, and senior officers to lead and co-ordinate the work of their scrutiny committees. The post holder will also be expected to project manage scrutiny reviews undertaken by task and finish groups, and to help support councillor working groups as required. 

As a key contact in the wider Democratic Services Team, the successful candidate will need to be approachable, an excellent communicator, have the competence to solve problems and to work under minimal supervision and to tight deadlines. The successful candidate will be involved in supporting the wider Democratic Services team and assisting elected councillors, so they will need to have the ability to approach politically sensitive issues with diplomacy and tact.

A good knowledge of scrutiny and the decision-making process would be advantageous, but you will also receive on-going training and support from a small, friendly team as you help to promote the work of scrutiny across the council and with partner agencies. 

If you would like an open and informal discussion regards this role then please contact; Tracy Johnson, Senior Scrutiny Officer on 07552 253814 or via email Tracy.Johnson@lincolnshire.gov.uk

PLEASE NOTE: It is imperative that your covering letter/personal statement clearly states why you have applied, how you meet the essential and desirable criteria for the role as set out in the Job Description (attached on LCC jobs Site) and what you feel you can bring to this role, the team and the wider County Council.

Please refer to our Job Information Pack here to support you in your application.

All candidates are advised to read the attached job information pack prior to making an application.

On occasion we receive significantly more applications than expected for some vacancies and under such circumstances we reserve the right to bring forward the closing date of the advertisement. We therefore strongly advise you to apply for the role promptly to avoid disappointment should the closing date be brought forward. 

We operate a talent pool scheme whereby candidates who are not successful on this occasion may be considered for a period of up to 3 months for equal positions.

Lincolnshire County Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

A Smarter Working Employer

We have embraced new ways of working and hybrid working will be a feature of this role. You will be given a nominated contractual work base and you will be required to commute to this work base when necessary.  Working arrangements regarding hybrid working will be discussed as part of the appointment process.

Our technology platform and equipment is very good enabling you to connect and collaborate remotely. We require that you have in place good connectivity, and we will discuss during the recruitment process if support with this is needed.

Fluency Duty 

In accordance with Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016 (Fluency Duty), the ability to converse at ease with customers and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post.

Politically Restricted Position

Under The Local Government and Housing Act 1989, as amended by the Local Democracy, Economic Development and Construction Act 2009, this post has been identified as 'politically restricted'. Further information on the Council’s Politically Restricted Posts Policy can be viewed here.