Senior 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.Senior Public Health PractitionerBand 6 £41,608 -£50,702 per annumPlus £1,406 Distant Islands Allowance per annum37 Hours per weekPermanentAn exciting opportunity has arisen with NHS Western Isles, to join the Public Health Team as a Senior Public Health Practitioner. This as a fantastic opportunity for a public health professional who would like to expand their remit and work flexibly across all areas of public health. You will join an established and experienced team, and participate in a range of professional activities and projects to improve and protect the health of the population in the Western Isles.You will bring a positive outlook and will be responsible for leading on multiple public health projects and areas of work across health improvement, healthcare public health, and health protection. The health protection component will involve handling enquiries and situations both during working hours, and out of hours by supporting the on call rotation. The on call element is typically undertaken from home.You will work with clinical and non-clinical colleagues, both internally and in partner organisations. You will line manage a public health practitioner, and will support them in their learning and development. Experience of one or more domains of public health and a relevant degree and postgraduate qualification are required, although full training on the systems and processes will be provided during induction.The post is permanent and is based at the Western Isles Health Board Office in Stornoway, with occasional travel to other sites required.Known as Scotland’s Atlantic Islands, the Western Isles are steeped in history and culture, with stunning landscapes, spectacular coastlines, a strong sense of community and identity, and renowned Hebridean hospitality. For those with young families, the Western Isles also offer a safe place to live, a high-quality education system, with low levels of crime.This role does not meet the eligibility criteria for a Health and Care Worker visa. NHS Western Isles (NHSWI) is unable to provide candidates or employees with a Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Please note the organisation chart presented is indicative and may be subject to change.This role is not eligible for relocation expenses.Informal enquiries and discussions with potential applicants are encouraged. Please contact Colum Durkan at to arrange a time.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: , along with a job description.Tha beàrnan-obrach NHS Eilean Siar uile gu léir a' nochdadh air làrach-lìn NHS na h-Alba , còmhla ri dealbh-obrach.As from 1/4/2026, the Agenda for Change full-time working week will be reducing from 37 to 36 hours per week. Part-time hours will be adjusted on a pro-rata basisIf you have any further queries, please contact Tel: 01851 762027.