NS223344 Senior Public Health Practitioner

NHS Grampian; Aberdeen City; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A public health organization in Aberdeen seeks a Public Health Practitioner Senior to support health improvement programmes, focusing on obesity reduction strategies. The role involves strategic advice, project management, and collaboration with various stakeholders. Candidates should have a degree in public health and expertise in health improvement. This is a full-time, permanent position located in Summerfield House, with commitment to diversity and inclusivity in recruitment.

Qualifications

• Relevant degree in public health or related field required.
• Sound understanding of current health improvement policy.
• Excellent project and people management skills required.

Responsibilities

• Deliver strategic support and advice on health improvement programmes.
• Support implementation of Whole Systems Approach to Reducing Obesity.
• Manage own workload independently, meeting deadlines.

Skills

Project management

People management

Public engagement

Education

Relevant degree in public health or related field

Postgraduate diploma level 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.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver strategic support and advice on health improvement programmes and projects.
• Support implementation of Whole Systems Approach to Reducing Obesity across Grampian.
• Work collaboratively with Public Health colleagues, HSCP teams, clinicians, Allied Health Professionals and managers across Primary and Secondary Care, as well as national, Local Authority and Voluntary Sector colleagues.
• Manage own workload independently, meeting deadlines and prioritising effectively.
• Travel throughout the Grampian area as required.

Qualifications and Skills

• Relevant degree in public health or related field, supplemented by specialist public health improvement knowledge (postgraduate diploma level in Public Health/Health Improvement or equivalent).
• Sound understanding of current health improvement policy and its operational translation.
• Excellent project and people management skills.
• Experience of involving/engagement with the public.
• Ability to work unsupervised and independently.

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

For an informal discussion, email Joanne Riach (Advanced Public Health Practitioner).

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.

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 ([e-mail]).