Working in the Health Improvement Team within the Public Health Directorate, the postholder will take forward a programme of Public Health/Health Improvement work to support NHS Highland to deliver on national and local targets and priorities.  This post will carry a generic portfolio and delivery of training. 

Working collaboratively across all parts of NHS Highland’s organisational structure and with partner agencies, this post will operate throughout Highland's geographic area therefore the post holder must be able to travel around the area. 

The post will be based in Inverness.

You will have a firm understanding of the principles and practice of Public Health/Health Improvement along with 4 years’ health improvement/public health experience; the use of data for assessing need and communicating messages about health; and working with delivery partners and communities. Knowledge of the current context of this agenda, including key national policy drivers and national and local priorities for tackling inequality and promoting health would be advantageous. Candidates should have excellent communication skills and be competent in delivering training. You will be knowledgeable of the effects that inequalities have on health and the causes of health inequalities.  

You will have a degree or equivalent in education, health, social work, community development or another related or relevant discipline.  Candidates should be willing to pursue registration through the Faculty of Public Health practitioner registration scheme.

This post may be considered for part time or job share.

Informal enquiries to Susan Birse; email: [email protected]; tel: 07794 427632

NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. To this end, NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society.

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NHS Highland is geographically the largest of the 14 regional boards of NHS Scotland, covering an area of 12,500 square miles, across Highland and Argyll & Bute.

As a board we strive to ensure the environment is conducive to nurturing a positive culture, supported and delivered through our NHS and Social Care values.

Care and compassion	Dignity and respect	Openness, honesty and responsibility	Quality and teamwork

NHS Scotland is reducing their full time working week from 37.5 to 37 hours per week from 1 April 2024 but with no change in pay.  This reduction will also be applied pro rata for part time staff.  This advert and any subsequent offer/contract of employment therefore reflects the new working hours.  However, as not all service areas will be able to adopt the 37 hour working week immediately from 1 April 2024, you may be required to work up to an additional 30 minutes per week for a temporary period for which you would be paid until the service you are working in changes rosters or working patterns to accommodate the new reduced working week.  If you have any questions or concerns please contact the Recruiting Board.