Sustainability and Public Health Practitioner

NHS National Services Scotland; Creagorry; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

A public health organization in Creagorry seeks a Sustainability and Public Health Practitioner to contribute to sustainability initiatives and reduce greenhouse gas emissions. The role involves collecting and analyzing sustainability data while working within a collaborative public health team. Candidates should possess strong report-writing and communication skills. This full-time, permanent position offers a supportive work environment and involves occasional travel across NHS sites in the Western Isles.

Benefits

Free on-site parking

Bright, modern office environment

Qualifications

• Demonstrated understanding of relevant policies and legislation related to sustainability.
• Ability to collect, interpret, and present sustainability data.
• Proven experience in driving sustainability agendas.

Responsibilities

• Collect and analyze sustainability data for NHS Western Isles.
• Contribute to the development and implementation of specialist sustainability programs.
• Drive commitment to reduce greenhouse gas emissions across NHS Boards.

Skills

Strong report-writing skills

Excellent communication skills

Ability to work independently and collaboratively

Experience in multi-agency projects

Job description

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.

Sustainability and Public Health Practitioner

Band 5 £33,247 – £41,424 per annum

Plus £1,406 Distant Islands Allowance per annum

Permanent

37 hours per week

An exciting opportunity has arisen with NHS Western Isles to join the Public Health Directorate as a Sustainability and Public Health Practitioner.

This is an excellent role for someone passionate about sustainability and public health, offering the chance to contribute to the development and implementation of specialist programmes. You will play a crucial part in helping NHS Western Isles meet NHS Scotland’s commitment to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and to achieve net-zero emissions from its supply chain across all NHS Boards.

You will be actively involved in collecting, interpreting, and presenting sustainability data, and will demonstrate a clear understanding of the relevant policies, legislation, and guidance. Your input will drive the NHS Western Isles sustainability agenda across the Islands. You will have strong report‑writing skills and the ability to provide recommendations and direction to others where appropriate. Excellent communication skills are essential, as is the ability to work effectively on multi‑agency projects. You should be able to work both independently and collaboratively as part of a team and thrive under pressure when required.

NHS Western Isles offers a supportive, collaborative, and friendly working environment where your contributions will make a real difference. You will join an established and experienced Public Health team, taking part in a range of professional activities and projects aimed at improving and protecting the health of the population in the Western Isles.

This is a full‑time, permanent post based in Benbecula, working within a small Public Health team, with occasional travel to other sites including Barra, Harris, and Lewis. There is free on‑site parking, and you will be based in a bright, modern, open‑plan office close to the local secondary school and good public transport links.

To find out more or arrange an informal chat about the role, please contact: Alison MacDonald, Senior Health Promotion Officer at [e-mail].

This post is not eligible for sponsorship

For any further queries please contact 01851 762027

The successful applicant will be required to register with the PVG Scheme (Protecting Vulnerable Groups Scheme). This post is not eligible for relocation expenses.

All NHS Western Isles vacancies appear on the NHS Scotland website: apply.jobs.scot.nhs.uk, along with a job description.

Tha beàrnan-obrach NHS Eilean Siar uile gu léir a' nochdadh air làrach-lìn NHS na h-Alba https://apply.jobs.scot.nhs.uk/, còmhla ri dealbh-obrach.

Closing Date 1st February 2026