Public Health & Epidemiologist

NHS National Services Scotland; Remote; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A public health organization in Scotland seeks a skilled individual to lead the development and delivery of a new health intelligence function. This is a fixed-term position for 6 months, fully remote, paying NHS Band 7 salaries ranging from £50,861 to £59,159 pro rata. The ideal candidate will have experience in health intelligence and strong leadership skills. This role offers the opportunity to connect with local and national bodies in public health and grow the function over time.

Qualifications

• Experience in health intelligence or public health.
• Ability to manage a small team.
• Strong communication and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and delivery of the health intelligence function.
• Manage one person under the new Consultant.
• Connect with business intelligence in the NHS.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Public Health Knowledge

Education

Relevant Degree

Job description

OUR VALUES IN ACTION

• Care and Compassion
• Quality and Teamwork
• Dignity and Respect
• Openness, honesty and responsibility

Fixed term for 6 months

Following a restructure of the Public Health Department, we are creating a new much needed health intelligence function. The Scottish Borders covers 116,000 people and includes the commuter belt to Edinburgh. It is roughly the same geographical size as Kent, or Northumberland with beautiful countryside and small historic towns such as Hawick, Galashiels, Peebles, Selkirk and Melrose.

We have over 50 staff in our department which covers the 3 domains of public health, with a small senior team comprising 3 Consultants and 2 service heads.

We are looking for someone to lead the development and delivery of the new health intelligence function under the new Consultant which will start small but build up over time through linkages with business intelligence in the NHS and analysts present in local (council, neighbouring Boards) and national bodies eg Public Health Scotland.

This post, which is fixed term for 6 months and is fully remote working and will line manage one person. Pay is NHS Band 7 (Scotland) - £50,861 to £59,159 pro rata. We are looking for start as soon as possible. We welcome informal approaches to the Director of Public Health on 01896 825 560 to discuss.

Due to legislative changes from 1 April 2025, this post may require a different level of criminal records check done than is currently the case. If the post is assessed as a "regulated role", your appointment will be subject to joining the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme. If there is any change to what is currently required, this will be confirmed by either the Hiring Manager or the Recruitment Team. For more details on these changes please visit: Disclosure Scotland Changes.

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PLEASE NOTE: We cannot accept late applications so please ensure your application is submitted early.

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.