NHS Grampian
LW253845 - Advanced Public Health Practitioner
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NHS Scotland Job Opportunity
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.
Exciting Opportunity for an Advanced Public Health Practitioner
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Advanced Public Health Practitioner to join the Health Improvement Team within Aberdeen City Health and Social Care Partnership.
This role forms part of an ambitious programme to strengthen prevention and health improvement capacity across Aberdeen City. Working alongside the Prevention Lead and wider public health team, you will play a key role in planning, developing, implementing, and evaluating evidence-based prevention programmes that improve population health and reduce health inequalities.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and coordinate a portfolio of strategic public health work, working collaboratively with colleagues across Aberdeen City Health and Social Care Partnership, NHS Grampian, Aberdeen City Council, Community Planning Aberdeen, and the third sector.
- Provide professional leadership within the Health Improvement Team, including line management responsibilities.
- Support the development of innovative, whole-system approaches to prevention.
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Requirements
- Relevant degree together with postgraduate qualification at Master's level in Public Health (or equivalent experience).
- Substantial experience of leading public health or health improvement programmes.
- Excellent analytical, project management, and partnership working skills.
- Ability to interpret evidence, influence strategic decision-making, and translate national policy into effective local delivery.
- Effective communicator, able to build productive relationships across organizational boundaries, facilitate multi-agency partnerships, and present complex information confidently to a wide range of audiences.
- Experience of staff management, service development, and securing stakeholder engagement will be essential.
About the Role
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced public health professional who is passionate about prevention, tackling health inequalities, and shaping the future of public health delivery within Aberdeen City.
Additional Information
- Ability and willingness to travel throughout Aberdeen as required, is essential for this post.
- For an informal discussion, please contact Dr. Calum Leask, Programme Manager (Public Health & Data) at cleask@aberdeencity.gov.uk.
- Interviews will be held on 05 November 2026. Due to the anticipated high level of interest, the closing date may be brought forward.
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Application Process
- Apply by completing the application process on Jobtrain.
- Do not upload a CV as this will not be used for shortlisting purposes.
- Posts close at midnight on the indicated date unless the advert states otherwise. Post may close early due to volume of applications.
Important Notes for Candidates
- Personalization is essential to convey individual skills, knowledge, and experiences effectively.
- As a disability-confident employer, we are committed to ensuring our recruitment processes are inclusive and accessible to all. If you need adjustments during the recruitment process, please contact our recruitment team at gram.recruitment@nhs.scot.
- Shortlisted candidates will be invited to attend the interview in person. Alternative arrangements or adjustments will be considered if circumstances prevent attending in person.
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- Once you have submitted your application form, you will be unable to make any amendments.
- Some vacancies are for internal candidates only. If you are a member of staff, please ensure you update your Jobtrain profile to reflect that you are employed by NHS Grampian.
- Please note: If this post operates within Aberdeen City Low Emission Zone, you will be responsible for all costs associated with entering.
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