NS228632 Public Health Practitioner

NHS National Services Scotland; Aberdeen City; On-site; GBP 41,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional health board in Scotland is looking for two Public Health & Engagement Practitioners to support health improvement programs aimed at reducing health inequalities. The successful candidates will work collaboratively to champion health equity, assess health needs, and establish community networks. This role is focused on community-led approaches and involves ensuring that lived experiences inform decision-making. These positions are funded through NHS Grampian Charity and are part of a new engagement strategy.

Qualifications

• Experience in developing and delivering health improvement programs.
• Ability to work collaboratively with various stakeholders.
• Strong communication skills for engaging with communities.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver health improvement programs to reduce health inequalities.
• Assess health needs and ensure decisions are informed by lived experiences.
• Establish and strengthen community champion networks.

Skills

Championing health equity

Community engagement

Evidence-based practice

Education

Relevant degree or qualification in public health or related field

Job description

Public Health & Engagement Practitioners (Senior) x 2 Putting People First Programme

Band 6: £41,608 - £50,702

Full time

Fixed term or secondment for 23 months

These roles will support the development and delivery of health improvement programmes which reduce health inequalities across Grampian.

The appointees will champion health equity by working collaboratively with colleagues, partners and communities to ensure equitable access to services and interventions. With a focus on community‑led approaches, these roles involve assessing health needs, applying evidence‑based practice, and ensuring lived experience informs decision‑making. The successful candidates will contribute to testing and evaluating new ways of involving people and building lasting relationships.

One post will be based in Public Health and will focus on strengthening and expanding a network of community champions. The other post will be based in Public Involvement and will focus on establishing lived‑experience panels for key health priorities.

These posts are part of the Putting People First programme – NHS Grampian’s new approach to how we listen to and involve people. They have been funded through the generous donations made to NHS Grampian Charity, the official charity of the health board.

For more details or to have an informal chat, please contact:
Elaine McConnachie, Public Health Manager, [e-mail]
Louise Ballantyne, Head of Engagement, [e-mail]

Interviews scheduled for 21^st January 2026

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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.

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