NS223344 Senior Public Health Practitioner

NHS National Services Scotland; Aberdeen City; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional health service in Scotland is looking for a Public Health Practitioner – Senior to join their Health Improvement Team. The candidate will develop health improvement projects, support the Whole Systems Approach to Reducing Obesity, and engage with various stakeholders. A relevant degree and experience in public health are essential. This role requires strong project management skills and the ability to work independently while meeting deadlines. Competitive salary and benefits, including a commitment to inclusivity, are offered.

Benefits

Commitment to equality and diversity

Inclusive recruitment processes

Qualifications

• Knowledge of public health/health improvement field through relevant degree.
• Experience in implementing health improvement programmes.
• Ability to travel throughout the Grampian area.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the development and implementation of health improvement programmes.
• Support the Whole Systems Approach to Reducing Obesity.
• Work independently while managing own workload.

Skills

Project management

Public health policy understanding

Engagement with the public

Education

Relevant degree in public health

Postgraduate diploma in Public Health/Health Improvement

Job description

Public Health Practitioner – Senior

37 hours per week

Grade – Agenda for Change Band 6

Base: Summerfield House

Permanent

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Public Health Practitioner – Senior, to join the Health Improvement Team, within the Public Health Directorate. The post will contribute to the strategic support and advise on the development and implementation of health improvement programmes and projects within the Health Improvement Team, working to Public Health priorities, as required. In particular, the post will support the implementation of the Whole Systems Approach to Reducing Obesity across Grampian.

The successful candidate will have knowledge of the public health/health improvement field acquired through relevant degree, supplemented by specialist public health improvement knowledge, acquired through training, extended courses and experience to postgraduate diploma level in Public Health/Health Improvement (or equivalent experience).

They will be able to demonstrate a sound understanding of current and relevant health improvement policy and how it translates operationally, as well as having excellent project and people management skills. They will have experience of involving/engagement with the public. In addition, the postholder will work in partnership with Public Health colleagues within the Public Health Directorate, and HSCP Public Health Teams, clinicians, Allied Health Professionals and managers across Primary and Secondary Care. Outwith NHS Grampian, partnerships will be developed and maintained with national, Local Authority and Voluntary Sector colleagues.

They will work unsupervised, working independently in an effective and efficient manner, adhering to strict deadlines and having the flexibility to manage and prioritise their own workload.

Ability and willingness to travel throughout the Grampian area as required, is essential for this post.

Interviews will be held on Thursday 22nd January 2026 at Summerfield House.

For an informal discussion, please email Joanne Riach (Advanced Public Health Practitioner) [e-mail].

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.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION FOR CANDIDATES

As a disability confident employer we are committed to ensuring our recruitment processes are inclusive and accessible to all. If you need us to make any adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know by contacting our recruitment team at the earliest opportunity. Email us at [e-mail].

Shortlisted candidates will be invited to attend the interview in person. Alternative arrangements or adjustments will be considered in the event there are circumstances that may prevent candidates attending in person to ensure it is inclusive and accessible to all.

DO NOT upload a CV as this will not be used for short listing purposes. Posts close at midnight on the indicated date unless the advert states otherwise. Post may close early due to volume of applications. For help to complete an application on Job Train please follow this link: https://www.careers.nhs.scot/how-to-apply/application-process/. To view our accessibility statement, please follow this link: https://www.eess.nhs.scot/jobtrain-accessibility-statement/. Please note that our correspondence method is by e‑mail, therefore please ensure you enter your email address accurately. You should apply for this post by completing the application process on Jobtrain.

Please ensure that the address you provide on your application form is your current place of residence for your present workplace, and that your identification confirms this address.

Please check your e‑mail regularly (including junk folders) and also your Jobtrain account for updates. Please contact Jobtrain Candidate Support Hub at https://jobseekersupport.jobtrain.co.uk/support/home for advice and support with any system issues. We recommend using the Internet Browser "Google Chrome" or "Microsoft Edge" when using Jobtrain. Once you have submitted your application form you will be unable to make any amendments. Some of our vacancies are for internal candidates only. If you are a member of staff, please ensure you update your Jobtrain profile to reflect that you are employed by NHS Grampian.

Please note - If this post operates within Aberdeen City Low Emission Zone, you will be responsible for all costs associated with entering.

NHS Grampian forms one of the fourteen regional health boards of NHS Scotland and is responsible for providing health and social care services to a population of over 500,000 people living in Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire and Moray.

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.