NHS Ayrshire & Arran
Locum Consultant in Public Health (LW)
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Locum Consultant in Public Health (LW)
9 Months Fixed Term Consultant in Public Health (Drug Related Harms Cover)
About the Role
The Public Health Department in Fife is seeking a fixed-term Consultant in Public Health to provide specialist clinical expertise and support within the team. This is a temporary post focussed on:
- Delivering expert public health advice with a primary focus on drug-related harms
- Contributing to the agreed Health Care Public Health priorities of the department
The role will sit within the Specialist Public Health Team, which comprises:
- Director of Public Health
- Consultants in Public Health
- Public Health Nurses
- Scientists
- Programme Managers
- Administrative staff
The team operates across all four domains of Public Health Practice:
- Health Care Public Health
- Health Protection/EPRR (Emergency Preparedness, Responding and Resilience)
- Health Improvement
- Health Intelligence
Collaboration with public and third-sector partners is central to the role, underpinning efforts to improve the health, wellbeing, and life circumstances of Fife’s population.
Note: There is no mandatory requirement to join the Health Protection Out of Hours On-call Rota, although this will be discussed during hiring discussions.
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Requirements
Specialist Registration Eligibility
Applications are welcome from candidates who meet one of the following criteria with respect to Specialist Registration in Public Health:
- Currently hold full GMC registration and inclusion on the GMC Specialist Register (Public Health), or
- Are eligible for inclusion within three months of the interview date, or
- Are equivalently registered on the UK Public Health Register (UKPHR), or
- Expect to join the UKPHR as a Generalist Public Health Specialist within three months of the interview date.
Portfolio Candidates
Doctors progressing through the Portfolio Career Pathway (previously CESR) may only apply for a substantive consultant post after CESR has been awarded.
Non-UK Candidates
Must confirm equivalent training and expertise in Public Health that aligns with UK standards, ensuring they can practise at the level of a UK specialist within UK healthcare systems.
Please note that as part of UK immigration law and health authority procedures, all candidates must demonstrate a valid legal right to work in the UK. The employer will perform necessary pre-employment checks, so it is essential applicants confirm, prior to submitting an application, that they have either:
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- Current statutory permission to work in the UK, or
- A post eligible for sponsorship from the organisation.
Additional Information
Contact Details
Requests for informal discussions or organisational visits should be directed to:
- Dr Joy Tomlinson (Director of Public Health)
- Telephone: 01592 226459
- Email: Joy.Tomlinson3@nhs.scot
Organisational Priorities
NHS Scotland is committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion within its workforce. The aim is to foster an environment where:
- All candidates feel valued and supported
- Adjustments are made, if necessary, for disabled employees, neurodivergent candidates, or those with long-term conditions
- Flexible working is encouraged
A diverse and representative workforce is a key priority, and applications from all sections of society are most welcome.
Recruitment Process Notes
For further details on UK work permissions, see the relevant guidance on the GOV.UK website. Applicants should consult this prior to submitting their application to avoid delays in the recruitment timeline.
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