Director of Public Health

NHS National Services Scotland; Stirling; On-site; GBP 96,000 - 149,000; Full time

Job summary

A public health organisation in Scotland seeks a Director of Public Health to lead and influence health strategies. The role requires expertise in public health leadership, collaboration across sectors, and strategic planning to tackle health inequalities. The position offers a competitive salary and a chance to shape public health in a vibrant region.

Qualifications

• Experience in leading multidisciplinary teams.
• Strong public health expertise and strategic leadership.
• Ability to tackle health inequalities and population challenges.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Public Health Directorate and team.
• Act as the principal public health advisor.
• Shape responses to health challenges across the region.

Skills

Leadership in public health

Strategic planning

Collaboration across sectors

Evidence-based decision-making

Health improvement strategies

Education

Relevant public health qualification

Job description

Medical Appointment: £111,430 - £148,064 pa plus Band C Public Health Supplement
Non-Medical Appointment: Executive Grade E £96,982 - £124,871

A Unique Opportunity to Shape the Future of Public Health in Forth Valley.

NHS Forth Valley is seeking an exceptional and visionary leader to join our Executive Team as Director of Public Health. This is a pivotal role at the heart of our organisation, offering the opportunity to influence and lead across the full spectrum of public health practice—health improvement, health protection, healthcare public health, and health intelligence.

As a member of the NHS Forth Valley Board and Executive Leadership Team, you will provide strategic leadership and expert public health advice to the Board, our two Integration Joint Boards (IJBs), and our Community Planning Partnerships. You will also play a key role in shaping our response to health inequalities, prevention, and population health challenges across the region.

You will:

• Lead the Public Health Directorate and provide professional leadership to a skilled and multidisciplinary team.
• Act as the principal source of public health advice to the Board and wider system partners.
• Drive forward our strategic priorities in Values Based Health & Care and reducing health
• inequalities.
• Champion evidence-based decision-making and population health intelligence.
• Foster collaborative relationships across NHS, local government, academia, and the voluntary sector.

This is a rare opportunity to shape the future of public health in a region known for its innovation, natural beauty, and strong sense of community. You will be joining a forward-thinking organisation with a clear vision, supportive leadership, and a commitment to
continuous improvement.

The duties of this post require the successful candidate to be a member of the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme. More information on this scheme can be found at www.disclosurescotland.co.uk

For more information, or an conversation to explore the role further please contact Ross McGuffie, Chief Executive on [e-mail].

Candidates should provide original and authentic responses to all questions within the application form. The use of artificial intelligence (AI), automated tools, or other third-party assistance to generate, draft, or significantly modify responses is strongly discouraged. By submitting your application, you confirm that all answers are your own work, reflect your personal knowledge, skills and experience, and have not been solely produced or altered by AI or similar technologies. Failure to comply with this requirement may result in your application being withdrawn from the application process.

Please note that the majority of correspondence is sent by e-mail, therefore please check your e-mail regularly (including junk folders) and your Jobtrain account for updates.

NHS Forth Valley is positive about disabled people and is committed to offering an interview to disabled people who meet the minimum criteria for the job. Please contact the Recruitment Office on 0330 041 4694 if there are any reasonable adjustments we can make to assist you with your application and/or interview.

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.