Consultant in Public Health or Public Health Medicine (Health Protection)
Permanent
Part Time (7 PA, including up to 1 PA SPA)

Salary Scale - £96,963 - £128,841 per annum pro rata or AfC Band 8D

Looking for a new and exciting challenge? Then think about working in NHS Forth Valley in the heart of Scotland.

NHS Forth Valley seeks to appoint an enthusiastic and motivated individual to join our team in the post of Consultant in Public Health or Public Health Medicine. The responsibilities of the post will include providing Consultant in Public Health/Public Health Medicine level input to the Directorate with a focus on Health Care Public Health under the direction of the Director of Public Health. This comes at an exciting time as NHS Forth Valley seeks to become A population health organisation which will see us re-orientate our services towards preventive and early interventive care working closely with our key partners and developing a local Public Health system.

The duties will be negotiable but will be in the sphere of Health Care Public health including community and acute care. The post holder will be expected to participation in the health protection day duty rota and the out of hours on-call rota. The successful candidate will join the Department of Public Health, based at Carseview House, Castle Business Park, Stirling and will share responsibility for providing a comprehensive Public Health service in Forth Valley.

The post is offered on a part-time basis for up to 7 Programmed Activities or 26 hours per week (if Agenda for Change), with applications welcome from candidates wishing to job share or work on a part time basis.

You can look forward to a warm welcome and strong support from colleagues. Our health board is situated in the heart of Scotland, nestled against the Loch Lomond and Trossachs National Park, and close to vibrant towns that are richly endowed with excellent cultural and sporting facilities, offering good transport links to Edinburgh and Glasgow.

Applicants are encouraged to visit the Public Health Department and meet key staff. Informal enquiries should be directed by telephone to Dr Jennifer Champion, Acting Director of Public Health & Strategic Planning on 01786 457242.

To apply for this post, please visit the job posting on the NHS Scotland Job Train website. Applicants will be in possession of Membership of the Faculty of Public Health or equivalent, must be registered on the Specialist Register of the General Medical Council in Public Health with a licence to practise, or on the UK Public Health (Specialist) Register (or a Specialty Registrar in Public Health, who is within 6 months of the anticipated award of a CCT at the time of interview). Applicants applying under the Portfolio pathway must be entered onto the GMC Specialist Register at time of application. Applicants are required to have evidence of recent continued academic and professional development. Excellent, communication, listening and organisational skills are essential.

Closing date: Sunday 22nd September 2024

Interview date: Tuesday 22nd August 2024

Please quote reference number 194283 on all correspondence.

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.