Assistant Programme Manager - Dental Public...

Nhs Scotland; City of Edinburgh; Hybrid; GBP 16,000 - 20,000; Part time

Job summary

NHS Scotland in Edinburgh (Hybrid Working Available) is seeking an Assistant Programme Manager - Dental Public Health to shape and deliver programmes that improve oral health outcomes for communities in Lothian.

Working closely with the Consultant in Dental Public Health, you will lead development, implementation and evaluation of strategic dental public health programmes, collaborating with partners across health, social care, education, and local authorities.

Qualifications

• A degree in a public health-related subject.
• A Master's degree in Public Health (or equivalent).
• Experience leading complex programmes involving multiple stakeholders.
• Experience in policy development, strategic planning and performance management.
• Strong analytical, communication and influencing skills.
• Knowledge of quality improvement methodologies and data-driven decision making.
• Commitment to reducing inequalities and improving population health outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Lead needs assessments and informing service planning with evidence.
• Develop and implement policies, strategies and delivery plans.
• Manage stakeholder engagement across NHS boards, Health and Social Care Partnerships, local authorities and national organisations.
• Lead quality improvement, evaluation and research activity.
• Monitor programme performance, outcomes and budgets.
• Organise and deliver training and continuing professional development opportunities.
• Represent NHS Lothian at regional and national forums.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Influencing

Stakeholder engagement

Data-driven decision making

Quality improvement

Commitment to reducing inequalities

Education

Bachelor's degree in public health or related field

Master's degree in Public Health (MPH) or equivalent

Job description

Waverley Court/ Hybrid

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Please note: As this post is part-time, the salary will be pro-rata.

Assistant Programme Manager - Dental Public Health

Band: Band 7
Location: Waverley Court, Edinburgh (Hybrid Working Available)
Hours: 15.48 hours per week

NHS Lothian is seeking an enthusiastic and motivated Assistant Programme Manager - Dental Public Health to join our Healthcare Public Health team. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in shaping and delivering programmes that improve oral health outcomes for communities across Lothian.

About the Role

Working closely with the Consultant in Dental Public Health, you will lead the development, implementation and evaluation of strategic dental public health programmes that support national priorities and local population needs. You will work collaboratively with a wide range of partners across health, social care, education, academia, local authorities and the third sector to deliver innovative initiatives that improve access to services, promote prevention and tackle oral health inequalities.

Key responsibilities include:

• Leading needs assessments and using evidence to inform service planning and improvement.
• Developing and implementing policies, strategies and delivery plans.
• Managing stakeholder engagement across NHS boards, Health and Social Care Partnerships, local authorities and national organisations.
• Leading quality improvement, evaluation and research activity.
• Monitoring programme performance, outcomes and budgets.
• Organising and delivering training and continuing professional development opportunities.
• Representing NHS Lothian at regional and national forums.

About You

We are looking for an individual who brings:

• A degree in a public health-related subject.
• A Master's degree in Public Health (or equivalent advanced public health qualification).
• Significant experience leading complex programmes involving multiple stakeholders.
• Experience in policy development, strategic planning and performance management.
• Strong analytical, communication and influencing skills.
• Knowledge of quality improvement methodologies and data-driven decision making.
• A commitment to reducing inequalities and improving population health outcomes.

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